In the matter of Karl O'Connor, seeking to be appointed a Notary Public [2017] IESC 2 (27 January 2017)

In the matter of Karl O'Connor, seeking to be appointed a Notary Public [2017] IESC 2 (27 January 2017)

Petitioner demonstrated sufficient flexibility, employer consent, and availability to provide notarial services to the public, satisfying requirements for appointment.

Citation
[2017] IESC 2
Parties
Petitioner: Karl O'Connor; Consenting Authority: Faculty of Notaries Public in Ireland
Jurisdiction
Ireland
Judgment Date
27 January 2017
Procedural Posture
Appointment Petition / Final Ruling
Outcome
petition granted
Legal Topics
Appointment of Notary Public, Public Service Requirements, Fitness to Practice
Professional Regulation Appointment of Notary Public Public Service Requirements Fitness to Practice

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Parties

Karl O'Connor

Petitioner

Faculty of Notaries Public in Ireland

Consenting Authority

Procedural Posture

Appointment Petition / Final Ruling

Legal Issues

  1. 1 whether petitioner can provide adequate public service as a notary public given employment circumstances
  2. 2 whether petitioner meets professional and personal fitness requirements

Ratio Decidendi

Petitioner demonstrated sufficient flexibility, employer consent, and availability to provide notarial services to the public, satisfying requirements for appointment.

Court Disposition

petition granted

Orders

  • Karl O'Connor appointed as Notary Public for City of Dublin, Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown, South Dublin, Fingal, Kildare, Wicklow, and Meath