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Irish Independent
2 days ago
- Politics
- Irish Independent
Obituary: William Duncan, Trinity College Dublin professor, ‘father of Irish family law' and key figure in Hague Conventions
He was born on November 25, 1944, in Lowestoft on the east coast of England. He was educated at the Cathedral School in Hereford and studied law at Oxford, where he was awarded a master's degree. It was here he met Ilana Drori, whom he later married. Duncan joined the Law School at Trinity College in October 1967 as a junior lecturer. In a memorial service there last Tuesday, his colleague Professor Gerard Whyte said Duncan was 'part of the first generation of full-time academic lawyers in this country on whose shoulders fell the task of providing informed commentary on contemporary Irish law'. Duncan's main interest was law regulating family relationships. His academic work helped generate reform in that area to such an extent that Dr Whyte said he 'may fairly be considered the father of Irish family law'. He also worked on a pro bono basis with organisations seeking family law reform, such as Cherish (now One Family Ireland), and supported the Traveller community in their efforts to acquire better living conditions. Elected as a fellow of Trinity in 1982, he was appointed 11 years later as professor of law and jurisprudence. He also served from 1987 to 1996 as a member of the Law Reform Commission, an independent body set up by the Fine Gael-Labour government in 1975 to examine aspects of legislation and, if necessary, propose reforms. Membership of the Law Reform Commission resulted in his attendance in October 1989 at a special event on international child abduction, held under the auspices of The Hague Conference on Private International Law. This intergovernmental organisation develops co-operation frameworks in more than 150 countries to provide a high degree of legal certainty and security for individuals and companies whose activities cross different legal systems. Duncan was the principal Irish delegate to the conference from 1989 to 1997 and played a leading role in drafting two Hague Conventions: the first in 1993 on intercountry adoption of children and the second in 1996 on parental responsibility and child protection. In 1997 he resigned from Trinity and moved to The Hague to become first secretary and later deputy secretary general of the Permanent Bureau (Secretariat) of the Conference. He retired in June 2011. In 2020, he was among the recipients chosen for the Presidential Distinguished Service Award in recognition of the service given to this country, or to Irish communities abroad, by those who live outside Ireland. Duncan received the award in the category of 'Peace, Reconciliation, and Development', as recognition of his years with the Hague Conference and dedication to academia and law reform in Ireland. In 2022, he received an honorary doctorate from the University of Dublin, as Trinity is also known. He was also a qualified barrister at law. He was one of three members, with Judge Yvonne Murphy (chair) and Professor Mary Daly, of the Commission of Investigation into Mother and Baby Homes. On January 12, 2021, the commission said in its final report that about 9,000 children, one in seven of those born in the 18 institutions under investigation, had died in them between 1922 and 1998, which was double the general rate of infant mortality. William Robert Duncan died on August 3. Predeceased by his wife Ilana and sister Liz, he is survived by his children Heidi, Tim, Tanya and Natalie.
India.com
03-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
Ameesha Patels REACTS dating Ranbir Kapoor and Preity Zinta's ex-boyfriend Ness Wadia: 'He is eligible and so am I...'
Ameesha Patel REACTS dating Ranbir Kapoor and Preity Zinta's ex-boyfriend Ness Wadia: 'He is eligible and so am I...' Ameesha Patel became an overnight sensation after her blockbuster debut Kaho Na… Pyaar Hai , opposite Hrithik Roshan. Following that, she went on to star in several hit projects including Gadar: Ek Prem Katha, Zameer: The Fire Within, and Ye Hai Jalwa and more. As much as she garnered limelight for her work, she also became a topic of conversation due to her romantic relationships. One of them were her linkup rumours with actor Ranbir Kapoor and Preity Zinta's ex-boyfriend and businessman Ness Wadia. Recently, Ameesha broke her silence on these long-standing rumours about her relationships, shutting gossips to rest. Ameesha Patel on dating Preity Zinta's ex-boyfriend Ness Wadia Clearing her equation and relationship status with Ness Wadia, Ameesha tola Filmy Mantra, 'Ness and I are family friends of three generations. His grandfather, our parents and now us—we all belong to the same South Bombay circle. These rumours probably came in because Ness is good-looking, eligible, and so am I. People just assumed we were a couple.' Sharing her friendship with Ness is still quit intact, Ameesha said, 'In fact, Ness's father is the reason I got into Cathedral School. Our families used to go on Christmas holidays together. There are even childhood pictures of us together.' When asked if they ever dated, she clearly said, 'No, no, no.' Ameesha Patel on her alleged relationship with Ranbir Kapoor Ameesha talked about another headline-making rumour of her and Ranbir Kapoor's relationship. The Gadar 2 actress made it clear that it all started when they were often captured together at high-profile parties. 'There was a year when we were together at a lot of function —sometimes at Ranbir's house, the RK bungalow, or watching the World Cup with mutual friends like Saif. There are many pictures from that time which went viral.' She said. Revealing how not just Ranbir and her, but also their families used to get along so well. 'Raj Kapoor gave kandha at my grandfather's arthi. Rishi uncle, Babita ji, my parents—they were all friends during their dating phase. We've been connected to the Kapoor family for years.' She said. Ameesha further stated that people assumed they were together only because they were 'single' and 'good looking'. Taking all these rumours on a lighter tone , Ameesha revealed, 'Be it Ness, Salman, or Ranbir— at least the people I've been linked with are nice! But none of it was true.'
Time of India
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Ameesha Patel breaks her silence on dating Ranbir Kapoor and Preity Zinta's ex-boyfriend Ness Wadia: ‘We were just good-looking people often seen together'
Ameesha Patel , who has had her fair share of public relationships, including her long-term affair with filmmaker Vikram Bhatt and a shorter one with businessman Kanav Puri , was once speculated to be romantically involved with Ranbir Kapoor and Preity Zinta 's ex-boyfriend and businessman Ness Wadia. She has now addressed two other long-standing rumours about her love life and has now put those whispers to rest. Ameesha Patel on Ness Wadia Clearing the air about her alleged romance with Ness Wadia, Ameesha told Filmy Mantra, "Ness and I are family friends of three generations. His grandfather, my grandfather, our parents and now us—we all belong to the same South Bombay circle. These rumours probably came in because Ness is good-looking, eligible, and so am I. People just assumed we were a couple." She added, "This was way before Preity's thing. We were just 15 or 16. There's no truth to it. We're still very good friends. In fact, Ness's father is the reason I got into Cathedral School. Our families used to go on Christmas holidays together. There are even childhood pictures of us together." by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Cost Of Amusement Park Equipment From Mexico Might Surprise You - See Tips Amusement Park Equipment | search ads Click Here Undo When directly asked if they ever dated, Ameesha was clear: 'No, no, no.' Ameesha Patel on Ranbir Kapoor link-up Speaking about the other headline-making rumour involving Ranbir Kapoor, Ameesha revealed that it started because the two were often seen together at high-profile social events. 'There was a year when we were together at a lot of functions—sometimes at Ranbir's house, the RK bungalow, or watching the World Cup with mutual friends like Saif. There are many pictures from that time which went viral,' she said. She continued, "Ranbir and I get along like a house on fire. He's such a grounded guy. He'd ask me, 'Ameesha, how did you handle so much fame?'—and I'd be like, 'Ranbir, you're from such an iconic film family and you're asking me that?' It was sweet." 'Raj Kapoor gave kandha at my grandfather's arthi' Revealing how deeply the families are connected, Ameesha said, 'Raj Kapoor gave kandha at my grandfather's arthi. Rishi uncle, Babita ji, my parents—they were all friends during their dating phase. We've been connected to the Kapoor family for years.' Ameesha Patel Snapped in Juhu 'Obviously, no one will link me with Kareena or Karisma because that wouldn't make sense. But with Ranbir, because we were both single and good-looking, people assumed we were together.' Taking the speculation with humour, Ameesha added, 'Be it Ness, Salman , or Ranbir—at least the people I've been linked with are nice! But none of it was true.'
