Provides a concise understanding of all the principles of law in Ireland. This book also reflects the relevant constitutional changes, statutory provisions and the judicial pronouncements. It also incorporates the latest Supreme Court and High Court decisions.

New to this edition are: Employment Permits Act 2003; Redundancy Payments Act 2003; European Convention on Human Rights Act 2003; Protection of Employees (Fixed-Term Work) Act 2003; Personal Injuries Assessment Board Act 2003; Civil Registration Act 2004; Copyright and Related Rights (Amendment) Act 2003; Equality Act 2004; Residential Tenancies Act 2004; Maternity Protection (Amendment) Act 2004; Civil Liability and Courts Act 2004; Irish Nationality and Citizenship Act 2004; Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005; Interpretation Act 2005; Criminal Law (Insanity) Act 2006; Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) Act 2006; and, Parental Leave (Amendment) Act 2006. This book acts as an invaluable text for students of law and law enforcement, business, accounting, banking, marketing, management and administration, as well as students of auctioneering and the social and caring services Also suitable for those in commercial and professional careers.

Part I: The Irish Legal System1. The Nature &
History of Irish Law2. Nation &
State3. The Oireachtas4. The Government5. The Administration of Justice6. Fundamental Rights7. The European Union Part II: The Law of Contract8. Formation of Contract9. Invalid Contracts10. Discharge of Contracts11. Remedies in Contract Law Part III: Criminal Law12. Criminal Liability13. Offences Against Public Order14. Offences Against the Person15. Offences Against Property Part IV: The Law of Torts16. Nature of Tortious Liability17. Trespass18. Nuisance19. Negligence20. Defamation21. Economic Torts Part V: Equity &
Trusts22. Principles of Equity23. Trusts Part VI: Land Law24. Property in General25. Freehold Estates26. Leasehold Interests27. Co-ownership, Easements &
Power28. Mortgages29. Planning &
Environment Law Part VII: Family Law &
Succession30. Marriage31. The Family32. Finance &
Property33. Succession Part VIII: Business Law34. Agency35. Sale of Goods &
Supply of Services36. Credit &
Security37. Insurance38. Negotiable Instruments39. Partnership40. Company Law41. Copyright, Patents &
Trade Marks Part IX: Employment Law42. Contracts of Employment43. Protective legislation44. Trade Unions