Press Releases

• Female barristers and doctors discuss ‘Definitions of Success’

  01 June 2017

  First conference co-hosted by The Bar of Ireland and the Irish Medical Organisation Recent surveys show similar challenges experienced by women cross the professions

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• Barristers’ voluntary work contributes to new Drugs Act

  11 May 2017

  The Bar of Ireland’s pro bono programme -  the Voluntary Assistance Scheme (VAS) -  worked with the Ana Liffey Drug Project developing the draft legislation for the ‘Misuse of Drugs (Supervised Injecting Facilities) Bill 2017’, which was passed in Seanad Eireann...

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• The Bar of Ireland launches new ‘Denham Fellowship’

  10 February 2017

  The Bar of Ireland launches new ‘Denham Fellowship’ for aspiring barristers from disadvantaged backgrounds.  

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• President Trump’s attack on the judiciary ‘sinister’ – The Bar of Ireland Human Rights Committee

  10 February 2017

  President Trump’s personal attacks on US judges for performing their duties has no place in a democracy based on the rule of law and is part of a sinister trend which should be condemned, according to Conor Dignam SC, Chairman of The Bar of Ireland Human Rights Committee.

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• Dean Strang launches The Bar of Ireland’s 2017 Innocence Scholarships

  02 February 2017

  Five barristers to receive bursaries to work with innocence organisations in the USA. 

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• Human Rights Committee of The Bar of Ireland statement regarding Mr. Ibrahim Halawa

  14 December 2016

  Human Rights Committee of The Bar of Ireland statement regarding Mr. Ibrahim Halawa

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• The Passing of Maurice P. Gaffney SC

  04 November 2016

  The Passing of Maurice P. Gaffney SC. The Chairman of the Council of The Bar of Ireland, Paul McGarry SC has expressed sadness on the passing last night of Maurice P. Gaffney SC.

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• Correct administration of justice adversely affected by delay in judicial appointments

  17 October 2016

  Press Release: October 17, 2016: Delaying judiciary appointments until new legislation is passed will adversely affect the administration of justice in an effective and timely manner and is a matter for grave concern, according to the Council of The Bar of Ireland. 

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• The Bar of Ireland presents its Inaugural Human Rights Award to the Irish Naval Service

  13 October 2016

  October 13, 2016: The Bar of Ireland presents its Inaugural Human Rights Award to the Irish Naval Service

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• Paul McGarry SC elected new Chairman of the Council of The Bar of Ireland

  18 July 2016

  Paul McGarry SC has been elected as the new Chairman of the Council of The Bar of Ireland.