The Bar of Ireland Podcasts

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://...

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 justi...

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 adjudicati...

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 followin...

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 L...

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 mem...

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 Ass...

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 Annua...

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 Asso...

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 ex...

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. Int...

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...

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 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 t...

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 th...

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_re...

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 acc...