Housing Minister James Browne TD amongst contributors speaking on issues of housing and building regulation on Friday, 20th June at The Honorable Society of King’s Inns.
The Bar of Ireland is pleased to invite members and stakeholders to attend Constructing Clarity, the Construction Bar Association’s (CBA) annual conference, taking place on Friday 20th June in the historic Dining Hall of The Honorable Society of King’s Inns.
- Date: Friday 20 June 2025 | 1:15 – 5:30 pm
- Location: Dining Hall, The Honorable Society of King’s Inns
- Event followed by a drinks reception in the Entrance Hall, King’s Inns.
Construction disputes remain ever topical, as housing availability, the National Children’s Hospital and defective building related issues continue to dominate the news cycle.
Included on the conference agenda this year are housing regulation, adjudication and professional negligence. The event will bring together members of the judiciary, leading legal professionals and industry experts for a timely discussion of the legal challenges shaping the built environment in Ireland.
Housing Minister to Contribute to Panel on Housing
James Browne TD, Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, will contribute to the opening panel on Housing and Building Regulation. His contribution will provide valuable insight into the direction of Government policy and legislative priorities, setting the tone for a solution-focused discussion among legal and industry experts.
Speaking ahead of the conference, Chair of CBA Lydia Bunni BL said:
This year’s conference reflects the evolving legal landscape of the construction industry, particularly in areas that are central to public interest such as housing and professional standards.
We are proud to bring together such a distinguished panel of speakers and contributors to share insights and foster dialogue that supports legal excellence and practical solutions in construction law.
Conference Agenda
Session 1 : Housing and Building Regulation
The conference will open with its first session on Housing and Building Regulation, chaired by The Hon. Mr. Justice Mark Sanfey.
Speakers:
- James Browne TD, Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage
- Deirdre Ní Fhloinn BL
- Michael O’Flynn of O’Flynn Construction Group
Session 2: Ethics in the context of the Art of Advocacy
The second session, Adjudication – Law, Strategy & Practice will be chaired by The Hon. Ms. Justice Denise McBride.
Speakers include:
- Jarlath Fitzsimons SC
- Rory Kirrane SC of Mason Hayes & Curran
Session 3: Developments in Tort and Privacy Law
The third and final session on Professional Negligence, will be chaired by The Hon. Mr. Justice Maurice Collins.
Speakers:
- Sara Moorhead SC
- Peggy O’Rourke SC
- Lydia Bunni BL, Chair of the Construction Bar Association
Book your place
Tickets are on sale for the 2025 CBA Conference. Discounted rates available for students and pupil barristers.
About the Construction Bar Association
Established in 2013, the CBA is a specialist association of Irish lawyers dedicated to promoting knowledge and expertise in construction law and dispute resolution. With over 130 members from the Law Library and solicitors from leading firms, the CBA offers a robust programme of technical talks, seasonal lectures, and access to the CBA Codex—an exclusive repository of over 90 member-authored papers on Irish construction law.
