A Legal Guide for Clubs and Associations in Ireland

by Mcnamara, Dermot; Bell, Liam

• ISBN13: 9781780438160
• ISBN10: 1780438168
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2019-06-27
• Publisher: Bloomsbury Professional

Summary

A Legal Guide to Clubs and Associations in Ireland, 2nd edition, assists clubs and associations by providing guidance on the legal issues which concern them. Topics covered in the book include licencing, the role of the committee, liability for accidents; nuisance caused to neighbours, disciplinary procedures for members; employment law; equal status; taxation and data protection. The book helps to ensure compliance with legislation and will advise how exposure to accident claims can be minimised. It suggests ways to protect the Committee and Trustees from being held personally liable for activities carried out by them on behalf of the club. The book also provides assistance to solicitors in giving legal advice to Clubs and Associations in drafting rules or making suggestions for the revision of existing rules. The book contains many helpful and useful precedents to aid with compliance such as: - Specimen Club Rules - Licensing Applications - Specimen Deeds - Specimen Objects Clauses - Lottery Permits - Specimen Employment Contracts. - Also included is a legal checklist that can be referenced easily to check compliance with the more important aspects of legislation affecting Clubs and Associations. It is of great practical use to all involved in running clubs and associations along with their legal advisers.

Author Biography

Dermot McNamara is the principal in the law firm of Dermot F. McNamara & Co. in Rush Co. Dublin. He has been practising for 20 years and has extensively advised sports and social clubs.Liam Bell BL is a barrister with nearly 20 years' experience.