PRDBA Annual Conference 2025

Event Date: 5th December 2025

Location: The Gaffney Room, Distillery Building, Church Street, Dublin 7

Time: Lunch and Registration from 1.15pm

3 CPD Points

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The Professional, Regulatory and Disciplinary Bar Association are pleased to announce their Annual Conference for 2025.

Opening Remarks:

The Hon. Ms. Justice Caroline Costello, President of the Court of Appeal

Presentations:

Helen Callanan SC

An Overview of the Exercise of Regulatory Functions in the Public Interest and Consideration of Protection of the Public

Frank Beatty SC

Suspension Applications; Public Interest - The Silent Assassin?

Neasa Bird BL

Rehabilitation and the Public Interest; Competing or Complimentary Concerns? Considerations of Health and Relevant Medical Disability in Sanctioning

Ronan Kennedy SC

Relevant Medical Disability and Professional Misconduct - A Meeting at the Crossroads?

Panel Discussion:

Chaired By: The Hon. Mr. Justice David Barniville, President of the High Court

Panellists:

Remy Farrell SC

Valerie Beatty, Veterinary Council of Ireland

Paul Harkin, Medical Council of Ireland

Closing Address:

The Hon. Mr. David Barniville, President of the High Court

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Followed by a drinks reception in The Sheds

Accessibility Requirements: At the Bar of Ireland we wish for our events to be as welcoming, accessible and inclusive for all. Please provide us if comfortable with any accessibility related considerations so that we can endeavour to ensure a barrier free experience during the event. Please note that the Gaffney Room is not accessible via Wheelchair. Email events@lawlibrary.ie to discuss your needs.