The Bar of Ireland Podcasts: Recent Episodes
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Curran LLP to break down the essentials.From understanding what legally defines a charity under the Charities Act 2009 to navigating registration requirements, governance structures, and common pitfalls, this episode is a comprehensive guide for anyone exploring the non-profit space.Key topics include:What qualifies as a charity (and what doesn’t)The difference between non-profits and registered charitiesTrustee responsibilities and legal obligationsThe charity registration process step-by-stepPractical advice for getting started and avoiding delaysWhether you’re launching a new initiative or supporting an existing organisation, this episode offers clear, practical guidance to help you build a strong foundation.Important note: This podcast is for general information purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Listeners should seek independent legal advice in relation to their specific circumstances.
Is “smash and grab” dead in Irish construction law?The High Court has spoken. In this episode of the Construction Bar Association’s podcast, James Burke SC and Jonathan Fitzgerald BL break down the landmark Tender Bids (No. 2) decision and what it means for adjudication, fair procedures, and the future of payment disputes. They explain how Tender Bids (No. 1)—the first High Court decision involving Tender Bids Ltd and the employer—refused enforcement of an adjudicator’s decision on jurisdictional grounds, before turning to the much‑anticipated Tender Bids (No. 2) ruling. Delivered by Mr Justice Simons in January 2026, Tender Bids (No. 2) directly addressed whether an adjudicator can make a default (“smash and grab”) payment award where a payment claim notice was not responded to within 21 days. Mr Justice Simons has now clarified in Tenderbids Limited t/a Bastion v Electrical Waste Management [2026] IEHC 5 that no such default entitlement exists. “Smash and grab” adjudications—familiar under the equivalent UK legislation—are not a feature of the Construction Contracts Act 2013. The episode explains why default payment claims no longer exist under Irish construction law and what practitioners must do next.
Mediation and the Voluntary Assistance Scheme of The Bar of Ireland, co‑hosts Gemma McLoughlin Burke BL and Aoife Kelly Desmond explore how we can meet new areas of need such as children’s law and environmental justice, the role of community law centres in a new civil legal aid system and how we can make sure community law is a career pathway for young practitioners. Our guests this week are Éamonn Conlon SC, Chair of Community Law and Mediation and Claire McSweeney, Manager of Ballymun Community Law Centre.For more on CLM, visit communitylawandmediation.ie/For more on The Bar of Ireland Voluntary Assistance Scheme visit: lawlibrary.ie/vas
Mediation and the Voluntary Assistance Scheme of The Bar of Ireland, co‑hosts Gemma McLoughlin Burke BL and Aoife Kelly Desmond explore how community law operates where it matters most: on the ground, alongside the people directly affected by access to justice issues.Featuring contributions from Alan D.P. Brady SC and Jane O’Sullivan, Managing Solicitor at CLM, this episode looks at the real practice of community‑based legal work, including its cases, its challenges, and its impact. From campaigns shaped by frontline experience to the role of outreach, the conversation uncovers how independent law centres drive systemic change while supporting individuals who would otherwise fall through the cracks.For more on CLM, visit communitylawandmediation.ie/For more on The Bar of Ireland Voluntary Assistance Scheme visit: lawlibrary.ie/vas
In the first of a three-part collaboration with Community Law and Mediation and The Bar of Ireland Voluntary Assistance Scheme, we explore how the community law model arose in Ireland, the essential services such centres provide, and the strong relationship between community law and legal practitioners. Hosts Gemma McLoughlin Burke BL (Co-ordinator of the VAS) and Aoife Kelly-Desmond (CEO of CLM) welcome Prof. Gerry Whyte (Trinity Law School) and Eilis Barry (Free Legal Advice Centres) for an insightful discussion on the history of this area, from the Pringle Report in 1977 to the place of law centres in our legal system today.For more on CLM, visit https://communitylawandmediation.ie/For more on The Bar of Ireland Voluntary Assistance Scheme visit: https://lawlibrary.ie/vas
Company Secretary, for an insider’s look at the road to hosting UEFA EURO 2028. They unpack how a five‑nation partnership secured the winning bid, the creation of a standalone organising committee, and the legal and operational machinery required to deliver 51 matches across nine stadiums. From Dublin’s role as a major host city to the vast volunteer programme and the €4 billion projected economic impact, the conversation explores the opportunities, challenges, and ambitions behind staging Europe’s biggest football event.
Efficient delivery of infrastructure is a critical issue for Ireland. In recent months, public debate around infrastructure delivery has been dominated by the claim that judicial review is a central bottleneck. But does the evidence tell a different story? Ahead of our Infrastructure Conference on 27 February, we're outlining the facts about judicial review. In this episode, Seán Guerin SC (Chair of the Council of The Bar of Ireland), Tom Flynn SC (Chair, Planning, Environmental and Local Government Bar Association) and Phoebe Duvall (Planning and Environmental Policy Officer at An Taisce) set out the risks of a recent proposal by the Government to change the environmental judicial review process. They argue that the proposals will create key issues for access to justice, risk breaching the State's obligations under EU law and potentially cause further delays rather than reducing them.To read The Bar of Ireland’s submission and to join the waitlist for our conference ‘Accelerating Infrastructure and the Future of Judicial Review, click here: https://www.lawlibrary.ie/judicial-review-submission-published/Read An Taisce and Friends of the Irish Environment’s position on this issue here: https://www.antaisce.org/news/calling-on-minister-to-scrap-the-consulation-on-changes-to-legal-cost-rules-for-environmental-cases
A reflective conversation with Tom Mallon BL, Peter Ward SC and Caroline Doyle BL, looking back at the previous decade in employment law ahead of the tenth annual conference of the Employment Bar Association.Hosted by Cathy McGrady BL and covering areas from the founding of the EBA to landmark legal reforms like the Zalewski decision, the episode explores how the EBA has impacted the employment law arena and continues to be a vital voice and resource for practitioners. With insights into upcoming conference sessions on remedies, international developments, and the development and future of the WRC, this episode will be of interest to anyone working in or curious about the future of employment law in Ireland.Book tickets for the EBA 10th Annual Conference on 14 November: https://ti.to/eba/ebaconf25?source=podcast
In the final instalment of the Family Law Podcast Series, Judge Marie Baker and Claire Collins SC tie together the threads of family law with a sharp look at the mechanics of jurisdiction and enforcement. Explored in this episode: the legal implications of living apart under one roof, the enforceability of oral settlements and the penalties that can arise from non-disclosure. This conclusion to the series also takes a look forward at how the complexity of family law continues to evolve, and the importance of upholding fairness and transparency.Episode Notes:RL v MR [2025] IEHC 340 https://www.courts.ie/view/judgments/e2a97ee7-da89-4048-862b-7ca22f880938/325defff-0b5f-4f03-8a60-93e350eac576/2025_IEHC_340.pdf/pdfR v N [2023] IEHC 748 https://www.courts.ie/acc/alfresco/a3199503-4424-4696-8651-2921f19e319d/2023_IEHC_748.pdf/pdf#view=fitHAA v BA [2014] IESC 49 https://www.courts.ie/acc/alfresco/75ec1328-af9c-4cdd-ac8a-f6f070981bc9/2014_IESC_49_1.pdf/pdf#view=fitHSN v PO’D [2009] IESC 21 https://www.courts.ie/acc/alfresco/9954f58c-af32-4c59-88bc-750c61402d14/2009_IESC_61_1.pdf/pdf#view=fitHCCK v SLK [2024] IEHC 492 https://www.courts.ie/search/judgments/%22%20type%3AJudgment%22%20AND%20%22filter%3Aalfresco_radio.title%22%20AND%20%22filter%3Aalfresco_NeutralCitation.2024%20%20IEHC%20492%22CP v RP [2025] IEHC 332 https://www.courts.ie/acc/alfresco/c471cc65-bb12-4e28-9e0a-b98ec98ca606/2025_IEHC_332.pdf/pdf#view=fitHDF v CK [2025] IEHC 343 https://www.courts.ie/acc/alfresco/13089ced-8215-42aa-9dd6-5efd5b08ff32/2025_IEHC_343.pdf/pdf#view=fitHDisclaimer:The presenters are not offering or seeking to offer legal advice or assistance. Their aim is to explain some new cases which elucidate the constitutional and legal principles in divorce and judicial separation. Any person who is affected by any of the issues raised, or the examples used, should consult with a solicitor.
In the penultimate episode of this series, Judge Baker and Claire Collins SC review a series of Circuit Court appeals, showcasing how judges apply family law principles in cases with modest assets. Topics discussed include personal injury awards, non-disclosure, nesting arrangements, deferred sales, and equitable asset division. How can judges exercise creativity in these cases - and how can this affect the real-life impact on separating families?Episode Notes:C.C.K. v. S.L.K Jackson J., 8 July, (2024)IEHC 492https://www.courts.ie/acc/alfresco/bc9ab65f-2ed2-4d3c-9878-53568df6d4a4/2024_IEHC_492.pdf/pdf#view=fitHM v. N Jackson J., 23 November, 2023 , 2023 IEHC 759 https://www.courts.ie/acc/alfresco/bc9ab65f-2ed2-4d3c-9878-53568df6d4a4/2024_IEHC_492.pdf/pdf#view=fitHF.F. v. S.B. Jackson J., 25 November, 2024 2024 IEHC 745 https://www.courts.ie/acc/alfresco/b52a8ca6-417a-43ca-ab9e-d8a85fe3130c/2024_IEHC_745.pdf/pdf#view=fitHK.B. v. R.B Jackson J. 18 June 2025, [2025] IEHC 342 https://www.courts.ie/acc/alfresco/317668d2-4e54-4315-ad15-2291793319f4/2025_IEHC_342.pdf/pdf#view=fitH E. v. N Jordan J., 2025 IEHC 323, 7 May 2025https://www.courts.ie/acc/alfresco/b57b0ad4-b0b5-415d-8f3a-3726b04738c8/2025_IEHC_323.pdf/pdf#view=fitHDisclaimer:The presenters are not offering or seeking to offer legal advice or assistance. Their aim is to explain some new cases which elucidate the constitutional and legal principles in diviorce and judicial separation. Any person who is affected by any of the issues raised, or the examples used, should consult with a solicitor.
What impact do lifestyle choices have on maintenance awards? In episode 4 of the Family Law Series, Judge Baker and Claire Collins explore recent High Court judgments on child and spousal maintenance and outline how the decisions were reached in a series of very interesting cases.Episode Notes:KL v NÍ Chondúin [2015] IEHC 617 https://www.courts.ie/acc/alfresco/b62923f0-02bc-446d-9b36-fb88ad6fdee2/2015_IEHC_617_1.pdf/pdf#view=fitHF v D [2024] IEHC 628 https://www.courts.ie/view/judgments/7ecd3c79-8ac8-4586-9db6-dbd04eb45b2c/cbe2bb0e-58ae-4329-a1b0-4628542d3326/2024_IEHC_628.pdf/pdfLJ v PE [2024] IEHC 181 https://www.courts.ie/acc/alfresco/c8aee4b8-a9eb-4e37-baae-848282bd8fb1/2024_IEHC_181.pdf/pdf#view=fitHBS v SR [2024] IEHC 736 https://ww2.courts.ie/view/Judgments/54ad9a19-a41f-490b-9475-c4ad1e00fbbd/d901df40-f8a6-4a92-b862-354ac9de9161/2024_IEHC_736.pdf/pdfRJ v EK [2024] IEHC 185https://www.courts.ie/acc/alfresco/e4a6efae-7589-477c-a4fd-0b9d14c3353d/2024_IEHC_185.pdf/pdf#view=fitHO v G [2024] IEHC 117 https://ww2.courts.ie/view/Judgments/47ba6f4b-7032-4a7f-b2be-51f13a768742/985cb305-a5e8-4d38-b796-33378e3950be/2024_IEHC_117.pdf/pdfP v C [2024] IEHC 68 https://ww2.courts.ie/acc/alfresco/2246cd94-e22f-44a9-bda3-fa1c76720561/2024_IEHC_68.pdf/pdf#view=fitHNote: The presenters are not offering or seeking to offer legal advice or assistance. Their aim is to explain some new cases which elucidate the constitutional and legal principles in divorce and judicial separation. Any person who is affected by any of the issues raised, or the examples used, should consult with a solicitor.
Spousal maintenance take centre stage in this episode which analyses Judge Whelan’s 2021 Court of Appeal judgment. This week, Judge Baker and Claire Collins SC break down the nuanced considerations around limited-term maintenance orders, the burden of proof for future earning capacity, and the constitutional recognition of homemakers. ___N.O. v P.Q. [2021] IECA 177 https://www2.courts.ie/acc/alfresco/ed263e66-9a1f-46d3-b1f9-8faa8f20b036/2021_IECA_177%20(Unapproved).pdf/pdf#view=fitHNote:The presenters are not offering or seeking to offer legal advice or assistance. Their aim is to explain some new cases which elucidate the constitutional and legal principles in divorce and judicial separation. Any person who is affected by any of the issues raised, or the examples used, should consult with a solicitor.
Judge Marie Baker and Claire Collins SC explore the key concept of “proper provision” in Irish divorce law - the test that Family Law Courts must apply in the context of divorce or judicial separation. Drawing on recent appellate decisions, they examine how courts assess financial fairness between spouses, and how the use of the term 'fairness' has evolved in judgments over the years.---A v. A [2025] IECA 9NQ v. PQ [2021] IECA 177 T v. T [2002] IESC 65 Note:The presenters are not offering or seeking to offer legal advice or assistance. Their aim is to explain some new cases which elucidate the constitutional and legal principles in diviorce and judicial separation.Any person who is affected by any of the issues raised, or the examples used, should consult with a solicitor.
Judge Marie Baker and Claire Collins SC open the series by looking at the historical and constitutional evolution of divorce law in Ireland. Marking the 30th anniversary of the 1995 referendum, they trace the legal journey from the 1937 constitutional ban on divorce to the eventual introduction of judicial separation and divorce legislation.The episode explores the vulnerability of married women under early laws, such as a lack of succession rights and property protections, followed by a discussion of the piecemeal legislative reforms of the 1960s–1980s. They also look back at the failed 1986 referendum, the societal concerns about spousal and child welfare, and how the prohibition on divorce came to be lifted after the extremely close 1995 referendum.---Dail Debates Vol. 456 No. 1 Col. 216 (27th September, 1995) Deputy Bree. “We have legal remedies equivalent to divorce in every respect except one which is the right to re-marry”. Report of the Informal Committee on the Constitution, December 1967 PR9817. The Report of the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Marriage Breakdown, (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1985) PI 3074.Law Reform Commission on Divorce a mensa et thoro and related matters LRC 8-1983 https://www.lawreform.ie/_fileupload/Reports/rDivorceAMensaetThoro.pdfThe text of the tenth amendment of the Constitution Bill 1986 proposed that Article 41.3.2 be replaced with the following:-“Where and only where such Court established under this Constitution as may be prescribed by law is satisfied that:-(i)A marriage has failed.(ii)The failure has continued for a period of or periods amounting to, at least five years.(iii)That there is no reasonable possibility of reconciliation between the parties to the marriage and(iv)Any other conditions prescribed by law have been complied with,the Court may in accordance with law grant a dissolution of the marriage provided that the Court is satisfied that adequate and proper provision having regard to the circumstances will be made for any dependent spouse and for any child who is dependent on either spouse.” Marital Breakdown: A Review and Proposed Changes White Paper (Dublin: Stationary Office, 1992).Note: The presenters are not offering or seeking to offer legal advice or assistance. Their aim is to explain some new cases which elucidate the constitutional and legal principles in diviorce and judicial separation. Any person who is affected by any of the issues raised, or the examples used, should consult with a solicitor.
Introducing our new Family Law podcast series hosted by Ms Justice Marie Baker and Claire Collins SC. This timely and hugely informative 6-part series will explore interesting cases and precedents in Irish family law, across the Superior Courts - with topics covering divorce, spousal maintenance, asset division and more. This series will be of interest to practitioners, those in public policy and a wider audience; gaining insight into how the law applies to the most sensitive aspects of social and family life. Subscribe now wherever you get your podcasts, to ensure you don’t miss our first episode, on 18th September.
In this episode are sharing a lecture delivered earlier this year by renouned international lawyer, professor and author, Philippe Sands KC. The lecture – on the theme of impunity – forms the latest instalment of the Daniel O’Connell Memorial Lecture Series.2025 marks 250 years since the birth of Daniel O’Connell, the Irish nationalist leader and barrister, known in his time as ‘the liberator’.The Bar of Ireland are delighted to partner with Trinity Long Room Hub for a two day symposium on 29th and 30th July at Trinity College Dublin.The O’Connell 250 symposium is free to attend and will bring together leading historians, human rights experts, public figures and members of the Bar, to explore O’Connell’s life and global legacy, while also discussing challenges to human rights today, threats to democracy, and the lessons we can learn from a study of the Liberator.The conference is organised by the Trinity Long Room Hub in partnership with The Bar of Ireland and Diageo, and in association with the School of Histories and Humanities, Glasnevin Cemetery (part of Dublin Cemeteries Trust), and the Daniel O'Connell Summer School (29-30 August). Supported by the Department of Culture, Communications and Sport and the Government of Ireland.Admission is free. To register for any or all of the sessions, please click the link or copy and paste into your browser.https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/oconnell-250-symposium-tickets-1383923655909?aff=oddtdtcreator
In this episode, we are sharing a lecture delivered in 2016 by Paul Gallagher senior counsel on the life of Daniel O’Connell, which formed part of the green street lecture series with an introduction by The Hon. Mr. Justice David Barniville.2025 marks 250 years since the birth of Daniel O’Connell, the Irish nationalist leader and barrister, known in his time as ‘the liberator’.The Bar of Ireland are delighted to partner with Trinity Long Room Hub for a two day symposium on 29th and 30th July at Trinity College Dublin.The O’Connell 250 symposium is free to attend and will bring together leading historians, human rights experts, public figures and members of the Bar, to explore O’Connell’s life and global legacy, while also discussing challenges to human rights today, threats to democracy, and the lessons we can learn from a study of the Liberator. The conference is organised by the Trinity Long Room Hub in partnership with The Bar of Ireland and Diageo, and in association with the School of Histories and Humanities, Glasnevin Cemetery (part of Dublin Cemeteries Trust), and the Daniel O'Connell Summer School (29-30 August). Supported by the Department of Culture, Communications and Sport and the Government of Ireland.Admission is free. To register for any or all of the sessions, please click the link or copy and paste into your browser.https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/oconnell-250-symposium-tickets-1383923655909?aff=oddtdtcreatorPicture: Daniel O’Connell by Bernard Mulrenin, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Ciaran Ramsay SC and Dearbhla Cunningham BL break down the latest on the Susquehanna case, which has significant implications for US LLCs and Irish subsidiaries. For more from the Tax Bar Association, visit www.taxbar.ie
Director of the League of Ireland Mark Scanlon sits down with barristers Neal Horgan and Aaron Shearer for a conversation on all things Irish Football. Their wide-ranging conversation covers the challenges and opportunities faced as the league continues to grow, and the ambitions of the FAI for the game in the future.For more on the Sports Law Bar Association – a specialist group of barristers with expert sports law knowledge – visit www.slba.ie
The third instalment of the VAS series looks at the pro bono work required to assist the victims of historic injustice. Diarmuid Brecknell from Phoenix Law Solicitors and Andrew McKeown BL talk to us about Inquests, Inquiries and Campaigns and the intense yet rewarding work required to assist victims.For more on the Voluntary Assistance Scheme, visit lawlibrary.ie/vas
Gráinne Duggan SC and James Burke BL discuss a landmark ruling with important implications for tax professionals and corporate advisors. The Court of Appeal has delivered a pivotal decision in The Revenue Commissioners v. Covidien Limited. The judgment offers essential clarification on the criteria for VAT deductibility under EU law, overturning previous rulings by both the Tax Appeals Commission and the High Court. Central to the decision is a reaffirmation of the stringent interpretation of the “used for” test outlined in Article 168 of the Principal VAT Directive.Read the judgement in full here: https://tinyurl.com/2ar3k2etBook your place for the upcoming Tax Bar and Sports Law Bar Association event on Tuesday 29 April 2025: https://ti.to/BarofIreland/slbatba29april?source=web
Sa chlár speisialta seo, labhraíonn John Freeman le Siobhán Ní Chúlacháin, Niall Ó hUiginn agus Méabh Smyth faoi imeachtaí atá á n-eagrú ag Cumann Barra na Gaeilge, agus go hairithe faoin gComhdháil speisialta atá ar siúl i bPáras ar an 12 agus 13 Meitheamh.In this special episode, John Freeman BL speaks to Siobhán Ní Chúlacháin, Niall Ó hUiginn BL and Méabh Smyth BL on upcoming events from Cumann Barra na Gaeilge, in particular the Conference taking place in Paris on 12th and 13th June.
Join barrister Aoife McNickle BL as she sits down with Ireland’s only court artist, Mike O'Donnell. From high-profile trials to sketching history in the making, Mike shares the unique challenges and the process of his one-of-a-kind career in the courtroom. His exhibition PrimaFacie, opens the 1st of May in Distillery Building, Dublin 7 and runs until May 15th.
Hugh Mohan SC and Brendan Lenihan, Managing Director of Navigo Consulting join Cathy Smith SC for a wide-ranging discussion on the practical aspects of mediating disputes that arise both within and between businesses. Brendan and Hugh offer fascinating insights from their respective business and legal backgrounds, touching on some of the common and unexpected aspects of the mediation process, the benefits and challenges, as well as why there is a growing adoption of mediation in the business community.
In this episode, James Rooney BL and Cillian Bracken BL join Gemma McLoughlin-Burke BL and Dearbhla Shirt to speak to about their voluntary work and more specifically their role in running the LGBTQI+ legal clinic with FLAC. James and Cillian cover legal issues regularly faced by the LGBTQI+ community - including parenthood of children and gender-affirming healthcare and legal documentation - and the other pro bono legal work they participate in.
From Rory Gallagher to Winnie the Pooh - Martin Bradley BL gives John O'Donnell SC a whistlestop tour of some of the case studies from his book on Art and Cultural Heritage Law, covering areas such as the repatriation of cultural artefacts, copyright ownership, and the true meaning of "GLAM".Martin's book, "Art and Cultural Heritage Law: A Practical Guide" is available from Clarus Press: https://www.claruspress.ie/shop/art-and-cultural-heritage-law-a-practical-guide/Clips used:1. Helen Mirren on Art Restitution, C-SPAN, 7 June 2016. Credit: C-SPAN2.The Mini of Adventures of Winnie the Pooh: Pooh and Gopher, 12 October 2011. Credit: Walt Disney Animation Studios3. Rory Gallaghers 1961 Stratocaster valued at £1m, 11 July 2024. Credit: RTÉ
In the first episode of the Voluntary Assistance Scheme (VAS) Podcast Series, Lewis Mooney BL and Seán Beatty BL join Gemma McLoughlin Burke BL and Dearbhla Shirt to discuss the various Bar Fellowships & Volunteering Opportunities available to barristers. From pro bono work to structured fellowship programs, they explore how members of the Bar can contribute their skills to support access to justice and make a real impact.
The Construction Contracts Act 2013 provided for parties of construction contracts to refer payment disputes to adjudication. This unique development significantly changed the landscape of dispute resolution in the sector.James Burke BL and Jonathan Fitzgerald BL of the Construction Bar Association take a closer look at this topic, focusing on the implementation of the Act to date, the adjudication process, and a recent report from the Construction Contracts Adjudication Panel.
In the latest podcast from the Sports Law Bar Association, Chair of the Association Aoife Farelly BL is joined by Séamus Kenny, Secretary GAA Football Review Committee; Conor Sally, Solicitor and Chairperson of Omagh St. Enda's GAA; Feargal Logan, Solicitor and former Tyrone football manager; and Fiachra Breathnach BL, former GAA footballer for Galway. This debrief discussion was recorded following an insightful event on the new rules arising from the report of the GAA Football Review Committee.
Recently retired Ms. Justice Marie Baker served as a Judge of the Supreme Court from 2019 to 2024, a Judge of the Court of Appeal from 2018 to 2019, and a Judge of the High Court from 2014 to 2018. She now serves as Chair of the recently formed Electoral Commission. She talks to Declan Harmon BL on growing up in Cork, her journey into law and reflects on her time both on the bench and in the Law Library.
In this podcast episode, we explore the role of lawyers as communicators, examining how legal professionals convey complex legal concepts to clients, courts, and the public. Communications as a form of practice development and growth, leveraging contributions across multiple channels, and the evolving role of technology in legal discourse all figure in this conversation.Additional guidance to members is available at the Ethics Hub of the member portal.Featuring:Ann Marie Hardiman, Publisher, Think Media, Bar ReviewDavid Leonard BLSinead McGovern, Director, Q4Cormac O'Culain, Director of CommunicationsContact communications@lawlibrary.ie
Arbitrator Susan Ahern SC of the Sports Law Bar Association welcomes William McAuliffe, Head of Disciplinary at UEFA and Giovanni Maria Fares, Counsel at the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) to the podcast. In this episode, they discuss how they came to practice in the area of sporting disputes, their areas of work and some key learnings from their careers so far.Attend the Sports Law Bar Association Conference on 6th December - Register here: https://ti.to/BarofIreland/slbaconference2024
In the third and final part of the Tax Bar's podcast on tax litigation, Frank Mitchell SC and Lorna Gallagher BL discuss procedure post receipt of the TAC determination namely, appealing to the High Court, the case stated process and tax litigation through the Courts.
In part two of the Tax Bar's podcast on Tax Litigation, Frank Mitchell SC and Lorna Gallagher BL continue their discussion and in particular discuss the burden of proof, the potential for amendment of the notice of appeal, applications in the nature of discovery, expert witnesses and the running order of a hearing before the Tax Appeals Commission. Book your place for the Tax Bar Association Annual Conference, taking place on Wednesday 4th December. Full details: https://ti.to/BarofIreland/tba-conference2024-copy?source=podcast
The first in a two-part series, Frank Mitchell SC and Lorna Gallagher BL discuss tax litigation and the tax appeals process, along with the impact of legislative reform on tax in Ireland.For more from the Tax Bar Association, visit www.taxbar.ie
Katie Nagle BL and Liam Vanmechelen BL join the podcast to speak about dispute resolution, their journey to practice and their upcoming trip to the New York for the 2024 International Centre for Dispute Resolution (ICDR) internship programme.
Róisín and Simon are recipients of the 2024 Innocence Scholarships from The Bar of Ireland, who are undertaking work on projects in the USA which aim to free the innocent, prevent wrongful convictions, and create equitable systems of justice for all.
Gemma McLoughlin-Burke BL, Chair of The Bar of Ireland's Voluntary Assistance Scheme, discusses the Innocence Project in the United States, pro bono work and her own personal path to practice.
In the Tax Bar Association’s first podcast, David McGrath BL and Catherine Dunne BL consider the recent High Court decision in The Revenue Commissioners v Tobin [2024] IEHC 96 concerning the meaning of “full and true disclosure” in the context of the four-year time limit on Revenue’s power to raise assessments.The podcast is hosted by Dearbhla Cunningham BL, a committee member of the Tax Bar Association.View the judgment: https://www.courts.ie/view/Judgments/13d5a902-91f8-4000-9044-67b0c8c20f20/8c7813e0-b6cd-4669-8aa6-3b3cf889a946/2024_IEHC_196.pdf/pdfFor more from the Tax Bar Association, visit www.taxbar.ie
Paul Maier BL is a barrister specialising in employment law and was called to The Bar in 2022. In this episode, Paul tells the story of his unique path to the Bar, his practice and the differences between the Irish and American legal systems.
For Pro Bono Week Ireland 2024, Gemma McLoughlin Burke BL, Chair of The Bar of Ireland's Voluntary Assistance Scheme, hosts a roundtable discussion with representatives from various organisations to explore the pro bono landscape in Ireland. Joining the discussion are Liam Herrick of the Irish Council for Civil Liberties, Eilis Barry of Free Legal Advice Centres, and Sean Beatty BL.
Journalist Tommie Gorman joins barrister Turlough O'Donnell SC for a wide-ranging discussion on the lessons learned in the mediating of the discussions which led to the Good Friday Agreement.This session was organised by the European Association of Judges for Mediation (GEMME).Introduced by Ms. Justice Ann Power, Judge of the Court of Appeal.Intro Music: Positive Fuse - French FuseThe views expressed in this podcast are the contributor's own and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Bar of Ireland.
Arbitrator, Mediator and Advocate Joseph Matthews joins Turlough O'Donnell SC for an insightful discussion on their experiences of mediation and negotiation throughout their respective careers.This seminar, entitled "Negotiation, Conflict Resolution & Mediation with some reference to the Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023" was recently hosted by The Bar of Ireland.Intro Music: Positive Fuse - French FuseThe views expressed in this podcast are the contributor's own and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Bar of Ireland.
Why legislate for the protection of hedgerows?The Protection of Hedgerows Bill 2023, prepared by a working Group of Comhshaol – The Climate Bar Association, seeks to safeguard the native Irish hedgerow, a crucial element of our landscape and natural heritage that provides vital ecosystem services such as carbon sequestration and reservoirs of biodiversity. Leesha O'Driscoll SC is a member of the Climate Bar Association and part of the Hedgerows Legislation Project who have drafted this Bill which the Green Party intends to introduce as a private members bill next year.For more, visit naturaljustice.ie
What role does mediation play in the resolution personal injuries disputes, and how doe lawyers play a part in this process?In this episode, Cathy Smith SC & Aoife Farrelly BL speak about the topic of personal injuries mediation and recent developments in the area.Intro Music: Positive Fuse - French FuseThe views expressed in this podcast are the contributor's own and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Bar of Ireland.
The Electoral Commission, formed in 2023, is a new independent body that will oversee all elections in Ireland. In this episode, Tomás Keys BL is joined by Art O’Leary, the CEO of the Commission, to talk about the work of this new statutory body, the new electoral constituencies, and what work is being done ahead of upcoming referendums and elections.Intro Music: Positive Fuse - French Fuse
In this podcast, renowned artist Vera Klute joins Patrick T. Murphy of the Royal Hibernian Academy in her studio as she works on the 2023 In Plain Sight commission. The subject of this year’s portrait is Frances Moran, the first woman to become Senior Counsel in Ireland and Britain. This wide-ranging conversation touches on some of Vera’s previous work, as well as the significance of undertaking this commission for The Bar of Ireland and King’s Inns. In Plain Sight is a joint initiative between The Bar of Ireland and The Honorable Society of King's Inns to increase representation of women in the law through portraiture. Learn more and contribute at lawlibrary.ie/inplainsightIntroduction by: Aoife Farrelly BLIntro Music: Please - Wayne Jones
Speaking Freely?
New legislation raises questions about the potential criminalisation of aspects of religious speech. In this episode, Grace Sullivan BL speaks on some of the points raised in her recent Bar Review article on the topic.
Read Grace's article in The Bar Review: https://www.lawlibrary.ie/bar-reviews/the-bar-review-june-2023/#h-speaking-freely
The views expressed in this podcast are the contributors' own and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Bar of Ireland.
Intro Music: Positive Fuse - French Fuse
What's changing in planning law?Tom Flynn SC provides a whistlestop tour of the Draft Planning & Development Bill, and some key questions that have arisen out of its publication.Read the Oireachtas Report on the Pre-legislative Scrutiny of the Draft Bill: https://data.oireachtas.ie/ie/oireachtas/committee/dail/33/joint_committee_on_housing_local_government_and_heritage/reports/2023/2023-05-04_report-on-the-pre-legislative-scrutiny-of-the-draft-planning-and-development-bill-2022_en.pdfRead Tom's article here: https://www.lawlibrary.ie/bar-reviews/the-bar-review-april-2023/View Tom's Law Library profile: https://www.lawlibrary.ie/members/tom-flynn-sc/Intro Music: Positive Fuse - French Fuse
Why is the process of discovery considered onerous and burdensome, and what has been proposed to improve this?Discussing the recommendations of the Review of the Administration of Civil Justice, Emile Burke-Murphy BL and Roddy Bourke, Litigation Partner at McCann Fitzgerald, outline the proposed changes and some considerations of how a new scheme for discovery will affect civil litigation and access to justice.
Discussing her recent Bar Review article co-written with Sean Gillane SC, Eithne Reid O'Doherty BL outlines the legal landscape around domestic abuse, coercive control and stalking - as well as what work still needs to be done.Content Warning: This episode contains some graphic discussion of domestic abuse cases which some listeners may find upsetting.Helpline numbers:Womens Aid: 1800 314 900Mens Aid: 046 9023718Rape Crisis Network Ireland: 1800 77 888Garda Crime Victims Helpline: 116 006Garda Confidential Line: 1800 666 111
SLBA Podcast Competition winners Noel Campbell Jr. BL & Neil Horgan BL are joined by a stellar line-up of guests, discussing Irish football post-Brexit and the opportunities and challenges surrounding a potential all-island league.
Do we have a right to a healthy environment? Clíona Kimber SC and Dr. Andrew Jackson of UCD talk on a model environmental law, Climate Case Ireland, biodiversity and their outlook on the future in this all-encompassing discussion on climate law.
The Council of The Bar of Ireland recently welcomed a new General Scheme of a Bill addressing Human Trafficking issues; however had raised some issues in an October submission to the Oireachtas Justice Committee.In this episode, Colm O'Dwyer SC highlights some issues in the General Scheme of the Criminal Justice (Sexual Offences and Human Trafficking) Bill 2022.Read the submission here: https://www.lawlibrary.ie/app/uploads/securepdfs/2022/10/Bar-of-Ireland_Submission_OirJusCttee-final.pdf
As winners of the Sports Law Bar Association Podcast Competition, Noel Campbell Jr BL and Neal Horgan BL meet with a range of sports personalities to discuss what the implications of Brexit are on football in Ireland.In this episode hosted by Ali Bracken Ziad BL, Noel and Neal hear from Dr. Seán Ó Connaill, UCC; Liam Kearney, Head of Academy at Cork City FC; Brian O'Callaghan, Treaty United; Brendan O Sullivan, Solicitor, and Niamh O'Mahony, Football Supporters Europe and recently elected to the board of the FAI.
Climate migration, displacement, international protection and Ukraine - Michael Conlon SC & Denise Brett SC speak on these issues and more related to Immigration, Asylum and Citizenship law in this episode of our in Focus Series.
For more information on IACBA and their 2022 Conference on 25th November, visit www.iacba.ie.
Intro Music: Positive Fuse - French Fuse
The crypto-asset market has increasingly become an area of intense interest for policymakers and regulators in recent years; John Breslin SC and David Sweetman BL delve into this topic and chart how the law is responding to developments in this new area.
Adapted from an article published in The Bar Review Volume 27 Issue 4. Read more at: lawlibrary.ie/bar-reviews
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Tomás Keys BL considers how the new Order 99 Rule 9 of the Rules of the Superior Courts – including how a recent judgement casts light on how wasted costs orders can now possibly be brought against barristers as well as solicitors.
Adapted from an article published in The Bar Review Volume 27 Issue 4. Read more at: lawlibrary.ie/bar-reviews
To celebrate Black History Month 2022, Law Library Members Aoife Farrelly BL and Femi Daniyan BL are joined by three aspiring lawyers - Teniola Shittu, Eric Ehigie and Munachi Soribe. The wide-ranging discussion focuses on the students' perceptions of the Bar, barriers to access for people from minority backgrounds, and steps the Bar is taking to improve access, equality and diversity.
Eugene Deering BL argues that the "insight" clause in the 2021 Personal Injury Guidelines, reducing awards for plaintiffs suffering traumatic brain injuries, is a cause for concern.
Adapted from an article published in The Bar Review Volume 27 Issue 3. Read more at: lawlibrary.ie/bar-reviews
More about Eugene here: https://www.lawlibrary.ie/members/mr-eugene-deering-bl/
What are the three types of temporary release from prison? How has recent case law impacted on this area?
Miranda Egan Langley BL explores all this and more in this episode based on her contribution to a recent issue of The Bar Review.
Adapted from an article published in The Bar Review Volume 27 Issue 3. Read more at: lawlibrary.ie/bar-reviews
Eoin Clifford SC speaks on how he came to practice in the wide-reaching area of tax law, recent developments in the domain, and the upcoming inaugural Tax Bar Association Conference.
The Tax Bar Association Conference takes place on Saturday 8th October in Dublin, featuring talks from top practitioners in the area and members of the Judiciary. Register here: https://ti.to/BarofIreland/tba-conference
How does new regulation impact on Crowdfunding platforms?
Brendan Guildea BL explores the the 2020 EU Crowdfunding Regulation and Statutory Instrument 702/2021.
Adapted from an article published in The Bar Review Volume 27 Issue 3. Read more at: https://lawlibrary.ie/bar-reviews
View Brendan's interview with TRASTRA at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I0haqq7T4oI
On the occassion of his retirement, The Hon. Mr Justice Kevin Cross speaks to David Nolan SC, reflecting on a 36 year career at the Bar, his time at the Bench, and some of the personalities & experiences of his distinguished career.
This is based on a recording from June 2021.
Music: Blank Slate - VYEN
What can we do to make the Bar more accessible?
In our latest podcast in collaboration with disAbility Legal Network, Aoife McNickle BL and Silvia-Maria Crowley BL were joined by our colleagues from across the sea, Faisel Sadiq of Gatehouse Chambers and Mark Henderson of Doughty Street Chambers, to discuss what we can learn from our neighbouring jurisdiction on disability inclusion. What followed was an enlightening conversation on individual experiences, disclosure, and how barriers can be removed.
We caught up with artist Emma Stroude in her studio in Sligo. Emma is embarking on the 2022 In Plain Sight commission of Frances Kyle and Averil Deverell, who were the first women to be called to the Irish Bar in 1921.
In Plain Sight is a joint initiative between The Bar of Ireland and The Honorable Society of King's Inns to increase representation of women in the law through portraiture. Learn more and contribute at lawlibrary.ie/inplainsight
Intro Music: Please - Wayne Jones
Courage is the theme of Pride 2022.
In this informal, free-flowing discussion, Sean O'Sullivan BL, OutLaw Network, Aoife McNickle BL, Chair of our Equality & Resilience Committee, and our colleague Amy Walsh BL discuss what it means to be LGBTQ+ at the Bar. And how any and all of us - including The Bar - can play a role.
Intro Music: Tropic Fuse - French Fuse
This is an audio version of a fantastic hybrid seminar on the legal protections being proposed in respect of the Native Irish Honey Bee, held at The Bar of Ireland.
As this was recorded across Zoom as well as in person, the sound quality is less than optimum, but the value of the contributions and discussion no less.
Photograph by Alvesgaspar, distributed under Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 Unported.
What are the accessibility barriers for people with disabilities in the legal profession?
This discussion, originally recorded in December 2021, aims to enhance awareness about disabilities and to promote diversity and inclusion within the profession.
Hosted by Aoife McNickle BL, chair of the Equality and Resilience Committee, the panel consists of:
Silvia-Maria Crowley BL
Caoimhe Grogan, Trainee solicitor at A&L Goodbody LLP and Vice-chairperson of the Steering Committee of the Disability Legal Network
Matt McCann, CEO and Co-founder of Access Earth
Aisling Glynn, Solicitor, McMahon & Williams Solicitors
Over the last few decades, the intersection of law and sports has evolved into its own discipline. What does it involve?
In this episode of our In Focus series, Susan Ahern BL, Chair of the Sports Law Bar Association outlines this area of practice, and gives a fascinating insight into the top issues in sports litigation today.
Lauren Tennyson BL joins this week's episode to talk about the latest developments in Employment Law, her journey to the Bar, and the work of the Employment Bar Association. Hosted by Ali Bracken Ziad BL.
How can we be more inclusive as a profession?
This webinar, organised by The Bar of Ireland Equality and Resilience Committee, explores the topic of race inclusion.
Chaired by Aoife McNickle BL, the speakers for this event are:
Simon Regis, Bar Council of England and Wales Sandra Healy, CEO and Founder, Inclusio Leon Diop, CEO and Co-founder, Black and Irish
What's new in Construction Law? In the first episode of our Specialist Bar series, Ali Bracken Ziad BL interviews Barra McCabe BL, a barrister practicing in Construction Law. Topics range from the Construction Bar Association itself, to the latest developments and trends in this area of practice.
Intro music: Positive Fuse - French Fuse
Emer Woodfull BL speaks with special guest Professor Louise Richardson in this year's International Women's Day event, hosted by The Bar of Ireland's Equality and Resilience Committee.
Professor Louise Richardson is Vice-Chancellor of the University of Oxford. She was previously Principal and Vice-Chancellor of the University of St Andrews. A native of Ireland, she studied history in Trinity College, Dublin before gaining her PhD at Harvard University where she spent twenty years on the faculty of the Harvard Government Department and latterly as Executive Dean of the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study.
Intro music: Apollo by Patrick Patrikios
How does Artificial Intelligence intersect with Justice? From how AI can be used in the administration of justice, to the laws governing the use of AI in the private sector, barrister Aoife McNickle BL explores these topics in two interviews. Firstly, Gerard Groarke BL gives an overview of the applications of AI. Later, Michael O'Flaherty, Director of the EU Agency for Fundamental Rights, speaks on the implications that AI and technology has on our fundamental rights.
What laws govern the oceans and outer space? In this episode of our Justice Week podcast series, Darren Lehane SC speaks with Zeldine Niamh O'Brien BL, a specialist in the Law of Outer Space, and Edmund Sweetman BL, President of the Irish Maritime Law Association, to get an understanding of the current legal landscape of sea and space.
Michael O'Doherty BL speaks to Olga Cronin and Dr. Kris Shrishak from the Irish Council for Civil Liberties on recent developments on online advertising, cookie consent notices, and artificial intelligence legislation.
Poet Jane Clarke talks to her poem, In the Four Courts, commissioned by Wicklow Arts Office, to celebrate the legacy of Averil Deverell; one fo the first female barristers called to the Irish Bar in 1921.
Averil Deverell BL image: © Liz Goldthorpe
Barrister Sarah Reid BL joins The Hon. Ms. Justice Mary Laffoy, The Hon Ms. Justice Aileen Donnelly, and The Hon. Ms. Justice Mary Rose Gearty (then Senior Counsel), in a discussion on the experiences of women at the Bar over the last fifty years.
This podcast is part of a series of initiatives to mark 100 years of women at the Bar. More information can be found at lawlibrary.ie/centenary.
Originally recorded in 2019.
The annual Human Rights Award is awarded by the Human Rights Committee of The Bar of Ireland in appreciation of outstanding contributions in the field of human rights. In November 2021, The Bar of Ireland presented the 2021 Human Rights Award to MASI - Movement of Asylum Seekers in Ireland. Speaking at the event was Joseph O'Sullivan BL, Chair, Human Rights Committee, Maura McNally SC, Chair, Council of the Bar of Ireland, and MASI representatives.
In the audio version of this webinar, Aoife McNickle BL and Diarmuid Connolly BL speak with Dr. Sean O'Connell, Psychologist, on how we manage grief, how we ask for help or assistance, and importantly, how any of us can practically respond.
Concluding our 2021 series of Green Street Lectures, Dominic Grieve QC, former Attorney General for England and Wales, delivers a lecture on the roots of English 'Exceptionalism'. Hugh Mohan SC introduces.
This lecture was recorded remotely and as such audio quality may vary throughout.
In the penultimate instalment of the 2021 Green Street Lecture Series, The Hon. Ms. Justice Nuala Butler delivers a talk entitled: "Already Convicted in Half the Public Houses in Dublin: The Trials of Nurse Cadden".
Introduction by Paul Gunning BL.
In this Green Street Lecture, Patrick Fitzgerald, Attorney and former United States Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois, delivers a talk on Specials Counsels - and why we "can't live with them, can't live without them".
Lecture introduced by The Hon. Mr. Justice Frank Clarke, Chief Justice.
This lecture was recorded remotely and as such audio quality may vary throughout.
Chaired by Maura McNally SC, day three of the 2021 Chair's Conference commemorates the centenary of the first female members of The Bar of Ireland, with a panel discussion of leading female legal figures:
The Rt. Hon. the Baroness Hale of Richmond DBE, Former President of the UK Supreme Court Ms. Justice Mary Finlay Geoghegan, Former Judge of the Irish Supreme Court The Honourable Rosalie Abella, Justice of the Supreme Court of Canada
Panel discussion moderated by Órla O'Donnell, RTÉ Legal Affairs Correspondent.
The Bar of Ireland's Chair’s Conference is an opportunity for practitioners, academics, policy makers and the wider public to converge on the most defining issue impacting on legal systems and democratic institutions – the rule of law, the protection of human rights against emerging political and societal forces.
Chaired by Maura McNally SC, day two of the 2021 Chair's Conference focuses on Human Rights & Rule of Law in Ireland, with speakers including:
The Hon Mr. Justice Frank Clarke, Chief Justice The Rt. Hon. Sir Declan Morgan, Lord Chief Justice of Northern Ireland Michael McDowell SC, Senator & Former Attorney General Baroness Helena Kennedy QC, Member of UK House of Lords
The Bar of Ireland's Chair’s Conference is an opportunity for practitioners, academics, policy makers and the wider public to converge on the most defining issue impacting on legal systems and democratic institutions – the rule of law, the protection of human rights against emerging political and societal forces.
View this conference in video format at: youtube.com/c/TheBarofIreland
Chaired by Maura McNally SC, day one of the 2021 Chair's Conference focuses on Human Rights & Rule of Law in Ireland, with speakers including:
The Hon. Mr. Justice Donal O'Donnell, Judge of the Supreme Court Paul Gallagher SC, Attorney General Mícheál P. O'Higgins SC, former Chair of the Council of the Bar of Ireland Professor Claire Hamilton, Professor of Criminology, Maynooth University
The Bar of Ireland's Chair’s Conference is an opportunity for practitioners, academics, policy makers and the wider public to converge on the most defining issue impacting on legal systems and democratic institutions – the rule of law, the protection of human rights against emerging political and societal forces.
In the sixth of the 2021 Green Street series, Sean Gillane SC delivers a lecture on the life and trial of William Joyce, aka Lord Haw Haw. Introduction by Paul Gunning BL.
The Hon. Ms. Justice Mary Rose Gearty discusses the societal and evidential impediments to a successful sorcery trial. Introduction by Paul Gunning BL.
In this Green Street Lecture, Bobby McDonagh, former Irish Ambassador, delivers a lecture on "Diplomacy and Identity: Understanding, Managing and Celebrating Complexity". Introduction by Frank Crean BL.
For International Women's Day 2021, The Bar of Ireland hosted a virtual event and welcomed former president of the UK Supreme Court, the Rt. Hon. The Baroness Hale of Richmond DBE to a conversation with Emer Woodfull BL.
Introduction by Aoife McNickle BL, chair of the Equality and Resilience Committee.
The Bar of Ireland’s Young Bar Committee, in conjunction with the Young Solicitors Committee of Law Society of Ireland is delighted to present "In Conversation with Colm Tóibín, and The Hon. Justice Ms. Mary Rose Gearty - examining his 1992 novel "The Heather Blazing".
Note: This is a webinar recording. Due to this, audio quality may be inconsistent.
John O'Donnell SC delivers a lecture on the topic of: 'Yous have no merit, no merit at all' - The Trial and Error of Patrick Kavanagh.
The 2021 Green Street Lecture Series features talks on a range of luminaries from Irish legal history. Revisiting pivotal moments and their lasting impact, the lectures are delivered by some of Ireland’s most prominent legal figures.
In our second installment; Marguerite Bolger Senior Counsel on Evolution of Employment Equality Law in Ireland. Introduction by Paul Gunning BL.
The 2021 Green Street Lecture Series features talks on a range of luminaries from Irish legal history. Revisiting landmark cases and their lasting impact, the lectures will be delivered by some of Ireland’s most prominent legal figures.
Frank Callanan SC delivers a lecture on "The tables of the law, graven in the language of the outlaw; John Francis Taylor’s speech at the King’s Inns in 1901, and Ulysses". The Lecture was delivered from the King's Inns, and is available also on Youtube - https://youtu.be/qflBUkX6-Jo
The 2021 Green Street Lecture Series features talks on a range of luminaries from Irish legal history. Revisiting pivotal moments and their lasting impact, the lectures are delivered by some of Ireland’s most prominent legal figures.
We speak with Dr. Rónán Kennedy, NUI Galway and SFI Researcher on his recent report - Algorithms, Big Data & Artificial Intelligence in the Irish Legal Services Market.
Remote courts are likely to be the most recognizable form of lawtech in recent months. Integrating technology within legal practice has its advantages, but there are concerns with how technology can impact on decision making and client welfare.
Barrister Colm Scott-Byrne BL speaks to Policy & Public Affairs Manager Aedamair Gallagher on the constitutional issues which could arise in the case of introduction of a mandatory vaccination programme.
Barrister Claire Bruton BL speaks with Policy & Public Affairs Manager Aedamair Gallagher about the rights of employers and employees, and how Covid-19 has brought with it new issues for workplaces to grapple with.
To kick off Justice Week 2021, The Hon. Mr. Justice Frank Clarke, Chief Justice, spoke on Access to Justice in Ireland and related issues in the context of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Justice Week is an annual joint awareness campaign of the legal professions across the four jurisdictions (Scotland, Northern Ireland, Ireland, England & Wales). It aims to promote an understanding and awareness of access to justice and the rule of law, particularly among young people.
The focus for 2021 will be the impact that Covid-19 has had on citizens’ rights and the administration of justice, with particular emphasis on the important role which the Rule of Law and the Justice System play in responding effectively to a public health crisis.
We chat - over Zoom - with Sara Phelan SC & Hannah Carney on the Bar of Ireland's Law & Women Mentoring Programme - the need for it today, the role of male mentors, how the Programme works and its hope to be 'redundant' in the future.
On 26th of November 2020, The Bar of Ireland held its annual human rights award ceremony. This award is made in recognition of outstanding contributions in the field of human rights. This year, the council focused on health as a fundamental human right.
The 2020 award was presented to Dr. Micheal Ryan, Executive Director of the World Health Organisation’s Health Emergencies Programme. Doctor Ryan was chosen in recognition of his role in leading the international response to the Covid-19 pandemic.
His remarkable leadership in the global health response safeguards the right to health by seeking to ensure equality of access to the critical resources necessary to combat Covid-19.
In advance of the awards ceremony, The Bar of Ireland held a press briefing, chaired by Sinead McGovern, where Dr. Ryan responded to questions from journalists.
On 9th September 2020, Maura McNally SC, Chair of The Bar of Ireland, and Joseph O’Sullivan BL, Chair of the Human Rights Committee, appeared before the Oireachtas Special Committee on Covid-19 Response to contribute to discussion and provide perspectives on the legal and constitutional issues arising during this fast moving period of legislative response to control the spread of the virus.
In this conversation with Education and Training Co-ordinator Lindsay Bond, Kevin Byrne BL speaks about the lifestyle changes he has made while practising as a barrister. While talking about the benefits and positive health outcomes of these changes, Kevin offers advice on how fellow members can do the same.
In December 2019, The Bar of Ireland prepared a submission to the Department of Justice and Equality on the Review of the Prohibition of Incitement to Hatred Act 1989. To discuss this topic, Policy and Public Affairs Manager Aedamair Gallagher speaks with one of the submission's authors, David Perry BL.
In the final instalment of the Green Street Lectures, Mr. Justice Donal O'Donnell speaks on the Pigott Forgeries and Russell's cross examination.
Shane Murphy SC looks back on the infamous trial of Harry Gleeson, who was wrongfully executed in 1941 for the murder of Mary McCarthy, and posthumously pardoned in 2015. Introduction by Mr. Justice David Barniville, then Chairman of the Bar Council.
Michael McDowell SC delivers a lecture examining the trial of Roger Casement for high treason in 1916.
Michael L. O'Higgins SC delivers a lecture reflecting on one of the most infamous miscarriages of justice in Irish history - the Maamtrasna Murders.
Hugh Mohan SC delivers a lecture on the Sedition and Treason trials of members of the Young Ireland movement in the nineteenth century, examining their outcomes and impact on the Irish political landscape. Introduction by Judge David Barniville, then Chairman of the Bar of Ireland.
In this Green Street Courthouse lecture, Mr. Justice Gerard Hogan looks back and examines the legitimacy of the 1916 Rising.
Bláthna Ruane SC delivers a lecture on the impact Ireland's independence had on the Senior Crown Judiciary of the time. Introduced by Judge David Barniville, then Chairman of the Bar of Ireland.
Paul Gallagher SC delivers a lecture on the life of Daniel O Connell, with an introduction by Judge David Barniville, then Chairman of the Bar of Ireland.
Patrick Gageby SC delivers a lecture on the 1798 trials to Green St. Courthouse, with an introduction by Judge David Barniville, then Chairman of the Bar of Ireland
In the first instalment of the Green St. Courthouse Lecture series, the late Mr. Justice Adrian Hardiman delivers a lecture on the Trial of Robert Emmet, with an introduction to the lecture and the series by Judge David Barniville, then Chairman of the Bar of Ireland.
Bláthna Ruane SC delivers a lecture on the impact Ireland's independence had on the Senior Crown Judiciary of the time. Introduced by Judge David Barniville, then Chairman of the Bar of Ireland.
As part of The Bar of Ireland's 2020 International Women's Day celebrations, a portrait of Ms. Justice Mary Laffoy was commissioned by the organisation to honour her contribution to the legal profession in Ireland. Among the first 100 women to be called to the Bar, Judge Laffoy's impact on the Irish legal landscape has been extraordinary. In this interview, we speak with her about her thoughts on the portrait, and reflect back on her career and experiences in Irish law.
As part of The Bar of Ireland's 2020 International Women's Day celebrations, a portrait of Ms Justice Mary Laffoy was commissioned by the organisation to honour her extraordinary contribution to the legal profession in Ireland. In this interview, we speak with the artist behind the piece - 20 year old Hetty Lawlor.