Prohibition Notice Searches – An Ellis & Ellis Explainer
What is a Prohibition Notice? In response to the banking failures during the 2008 global financial crisis, the Central Bank of Ireland introduced a ‘fitness and probity’ framework under the Central Bank Reform Act (2010). These new laws in effect created a mechanism aimed at safeguarding the public interest and which would bolster trust and […]
Disqualified/Restricted Directorship Searches – An Ellis & Ellis Explainer
What is a Disqualified/Restricted Directorship search? Under Irish law (Section 128, Companies Act 2014), all companies are required to appoint directors. Typically, their responsibilities include (but are not limited to) fiduciary duties (e.g., acting in the best interests of the company and its shareholders, prioritising the company’s well-being over personal gain), duty and guardianship (i.e., […]
Company Directorship Searches – An Ellis & Ellis Explainer
What is a Company Directorship Search? A Company Director might be defined as follows: – ‘… an individual formally appointed by the company’s members to oversee its operations on their behalf…’. Typical duties of a director are (but not limited to) fiduciary (e.g. they act in the best interests of the company and its shareholders, […]
Revenue Tax Defaulters List Searches – An Ellis & Ellis Explainer
What is a Revenue Tax Defaulters List Search? The Dublin Gazette, which served from 1705 as the official newspaper of the British-controlled government in Ireland, was succeeded in 1922 by An Iris Oifigiúil or The Official Journal. As the new Irish governmental bi-weekly newspaper of record, its role remained relatively unchanged from its predecessor. Its […]
Asset Tracing Searches – An Ellis & Ellis Explainer
Updated: January 23, 2025 Published: October 24, 2024 What is an Asset Tracing Search? To better answer this question, we should start by defining and understanding what is meant by asset tracing. Broadly, asset tracing can be defined as a ‘…process of identifying, locating, and documenting assets owned by an individual, organisation, or estate…’. These […]
Fitness and Probity Searches – An Ellis & Ellis Explainer
Updated: January 23, 2025 Published: October 1, 2024 What is a Fitness & Probity Search? In response to the banking failures during the 2008 global financial crisis, a ‘fitness and probity’ mechanism was established by the Central Bank of Ireland under the Central Bank Reform Act (2010). Post recession it was identified that shortcomings in […]
Liquor Licensing Searches – An Ellis & Ellis Explainer
Updated: January 9, 2025 Published: September 17, 2024 What is a Liquor Licensing Search? In Ireland, the sale of alcohol is regulated, and requires that traders (e.g. pubs, restaurants, shops, and other venues) who engage in certain commercial activities that involve liquor are appropriately licensed, and moreover, adhere to the conditions and obligations of said […]
Land and Title (Property Ownership) Searches – An Ellis & Ellis Explainer
Updated: March 18, 2025 Published: September 17, 2024 Ellis & Ellis are regularly contacted by clients requesting our expertise in researching property ownership in Ireland. Typically, these enquiries ask us to determine who owns a property, house, or land for purchasing purposes, as an asset tracing exercise, or for injury/claim-related matters. To help the reader […]
General Register Office (GRO) Searches – An Ellis & Ellis Explainer
Updated: January 23, 2025 Published: June 4, 2024 What is the General Register Office (GRO)? In 1845, under the Marriages (Ireland) Act 1844, legislation was enacted to regulate the solemnisation and registration of Protestant and civil marriages in Ireland. This act led to the establishment of the General Register Office (GRO) and the appointment of […]
Mapping Searches – An Ellis & Ellis Explainer
Updated: October 18, 2024 Published: May 15, 2024 What are Mapping Searches? At present in Ireland, there are two extant systems (The Registry of Deeds and The Land Registry)dealing with transactions in relation to property. Both now come under the authority of Tailte Éireann (Irish Lands), a state agency with overall responsibility for property registrations, […]