The Bar of Ireland held its Annual Chairman’s Dinner on Thursday 20th June hosted in beautiful surroundings at the King’s Inns.
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An esteemed audience of barristers, judges, solicitors, politicians and members of the media including: Chief Justice Susan Denham, President The Court of Appeal The Hon Mr Justice Sean Ryan and Attorney General Ms Máire Whelan SC were in attendance.
David Barniville SC, Chairman Council of The Bar of Ireland opened the evening’s proceedings thanking everyone who has supported, used or interacted with The Bar of Ireland in some way over the past year.
Continuing on from last year the theme for the evening was change and, in particular, on the ability of the Bar to adapt to necessary change.
In his opening speech David highlighted the enactment of the legal services regulation act and how the Bar is facing a very changed regulatory & professional landscape, equality at the Bar, assisting the plight of younger members moving forward, the links at home and internationally which the Bar has continued to develop and grow and how the Bar’s voluntary assistance scheme has gone from strength to strength.
This was a special night for David Barniville SC, Chairman Council of The Bar of Ireland, as it was his second and last Chairman’s Dinner with his two year term as Chairman ending in July.