Cavan solicitor suspended from practice

The Law Society of Ireland sought the suspension after its disciplinary committee found Mr O’Brien, of Ronan O’Brien & Co Solicitors, had “been dishonest” in relation to his handling of client monies.

Mr Justice David Barniville, the president of the High Court, granted the suspension late last month, the Sunday Independent reports.

It follows a complaint to the Legal Services Regulatory Authority (LSRA) concerning Mr O’Brien’s handling of the nearly €300,000 in proceeds from the sale of a property in Virginia, Co Cavan.

The complaint was submitted to the LSRA in September 2023 and referred to the Society in February this year.