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 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 three-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/pdf For 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 Fuse The 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 Fuse The 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 Fuse The 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/inplainsight Introduction by: Aoife Farrelly BL Intro 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.pdf Read 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/ The views expressed in this podcast are the contributor's own and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Bar of Ireland. 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. 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
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 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
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. 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