Taoiseach Jack Lynch opens a new extension to the Law Library in the Four Courts.
The new extension to the Law Library in the Fourt Courts, Dublin is officially opened by Taoiseach Jack Lynch. It is also,
The first time a camera has been allowed to film the barristers in what could be called their natural habitat.
Those present are addressed by Miss Mella Carroll Senior Council (SC), chairman of the Bar Council of Ireland, the first woman to hold that position.
In his speech, the Taoiseach questions the need for two separate training systems for solicitors and barristers, urging them to consider merging their law schools. The Taoiseach also uses the occasion to announce the imminent introduction of the government's legal aid scheme for civil cases. He commends the work done to date by FLAC (Free Legal Advice Centres).
The new extension to the Law Library is necessary to meet the expansion of the barrister profession. The cost of acquiring the new premises, stocking with books and refurbishing is in the region of £250,000.
It is essential for a barrister who when pleading a case in court argues points of fact and points of law. To do that he or she might cite the precedent of earlier cases so they must have,
Easy access to the detailed accounts of those earlier cases and they're to be found here at the Bar Library.
Irish barristers, unlike their English counterparts, do not have chambers so utilise the Law Library services,
The most senior of barristers can be approached by the most junior of colleagues and asked for assistance and advice, which some say means pound-for-pound, Irish barristers are better value.
An RTÉ News report broadcast on 17 November 1979. The reporter is Derek Davis.
