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 Fuse The views expressed in this podcast are the contributor's own and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Bar of Ireland ..read more

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 natural ..read more

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 Fuse The views expressed in this podcast are the contributor's own and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Bar of Ireland ..read more

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 ..read more

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.pdf Read Tom's article here: https://www.lawlibrary.ie/bar-reviews/the-bar-review-april-2023/ View Tom's Law ..read more

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 ..read more

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 314 900 Mens Aid: 046 9023718 Rape Crisis Network Ireland: 1800 77 888 Garda Crime Victims Helpline: 116 006 Garda Confidential Line: 1800 666 111 ..read more

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 ..read more

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 ..read more

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 ..read more