Wednesday 28 October 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 3023Professional misconduct (failure to comply with undertakings to a bank) · Co. Dublin

Dublin solicitor Edward O'Brien banned from practising for 10 years over bank undertaking failure

Edward O'Brien, a Dublin-based solicitor and former Fianna Fáil councillor, was banned by the High Court from practising as a legal practitioner other than as an employee for 10 years after a disciplinary tribunal found he failed to comply with undertakings to PTSB regarding a property sale in Lucan.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court21 May
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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  • whenA hearing of the Legal Practitioners Disciplinary Tribunal was convened in January to consider the allegations. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtHugh McDowell, barrister for the LSRA instructed by Fieldfisher LLP, asked the court to adopt the sanctions recommended by the tribunal. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe judge said the sanctions were appropriate and made the orders as sought. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherThe sanctions arise from a complaint to the LSRA made by PTSB in August 2021. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherThe tribunal found the allegations were proven and constituted misconduct. (irishtimes.com)

The reporting

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  1. 21 May2026
    In courtirishtimes.com, first report
    Dublin-based solicitor banned from working as legal practitioner except as employee

    Reports the High Court sanction: 10-year ban from practising as a legal practitioner other than as an employee, plus costs order, following a Legal Practitioners Disciplinary Tribunal finding of misconduct.

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