PRDBA Annual Conference 2026
Event Date: 27th November 2026
Location: The Gaffney Room, Distillery Building, Church Street, Dublin 7
Timings: 1.00pm-5.15pm
Conference schedule:
1.00pm | Registration and Light Lunch
1.30pm | Welcome Address - Patricia Dillon SC
1.45pm | Judicial Opening Address - The Hon. Mr. Justice David Barniville
2.00pm | Panel Discussion
Moderator: Mr. Justice Seamus Woulfe
Speakers:
Neasa Bird SC
William Kennedy
Dr Ellen Walshe
3.00pm | Tea and Coffee Break
3.15pm | Judicial Address - Mr. Justice Mícheál P. O'Higgins
3.45pm | Regulatory Developments in Other Jurisdictions
Speakers:
Nadia Mortraghi KC
Johanna Morris
4.30pm | Panel Discussion - Rethinking the Regulation of Professionals
Moderator: Lorna Lynch SC
Speakers:
Caoimhe Daly SC
Eddie Matthews INMO
Matthew Austin
5.15pm | Closing Remarks - Patricia Dillon SC
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.
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Additional Information
The Professional, Regulatory & Disciplinary Bar Association (PRDBA) is a specialist bar association for Irish barristers who practice before professional regulatory tribunals (such as the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal and the Fitness to Practise Committee of the Medical Council) and who are interested in professional regulatory and disciplinary law. For further information, please go to www.PRDBA.ie