In the Matter of Michael Prior (seeking to be a Notary Public) and In the Matter of the courts (Supplemental Provisions) Act, 1961 (Approved) [2023] IESC 35 (13 December 2023)

In the Matter of Michael Prior (seeking to be a Notary Public) and In the Matter of the courts (Supplemental Provisions) Act, 1961 (Approved) [2023] IESC 35 (13 December 2023)

Once it is accepted that a notary can be appointed for more than a single area, there is no reason in principle to refuse appointment for non-contiguous areas, and no additional qualifications are required beyond those for general appointment as a notary public.

Citation
[2023] IESC 35
Parties
Petitioner: Michael Prior; Intervener: Faculty of Notaries Public in Ireland's Vetting Committee
Jurisdiction
Ireland
Judgment Date
13 December 2023
Procedural Posture
Petition for Appointment as Notary Public / Final Ruling on Cork Application
Outcome
petition granted
Legal Topics
Appointment of Notaries Public, Geographical Scope of Appointment, Legal Practice Requirements
Administrative Law Professional Regulation Appointment of Notaries Public Geographical Scope of Appointment Legal Practice Requirements

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Parties

Michael Prior

Petitioner

Faculty of Notaries Public in Ireland's Vetting Committee

Intervener

Procedural Posture

Petition for Appointment as Notary Public / Final Ruling on Cork Application

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether a notary public can be appointed for non-contiguous areas in Ireland
  2. 2 Whether additional qualifications are required for appointment as notary public for non-contiguous areas

Ratio Decidendi

Once it is accepted that a notary can be appointed for more than a single area, there is no reason in principle to refuse appointment for non-contiguous areas, and no additional qualifications are required beyond those for general appointment as a notary public.

Court Disposition

petition granted

Orders

  • Michael Prior appointed as Notary Public for the area of Cork and the adjoining counties of Kerry, Limerick, Tipperary and Waterford.