EBA Annual Conference 2025

Date: Friday 14th November 2025

12.30pm

Lunch and Registration


Session One

Chaired By:

The Hon. Mr. Justice Brian Cregan

Speakers:

Peter Ward SC

Recent Dramatic Developments in Dismissal Law in the United States – A Brief Overview

Mairead McKenna SC

The Truth, The Whole Truth...

Brendan Kirwan SC

Employment Injunctions: The Known Unknowns


Session Two

Chaired By:

Ms Louise O'Donnell, Chairperson of the Labour Court

Speakers:

Caroline Doyle BL

What Have Remedies Got To Do With It?

Owen Keany BL

Karshan - 2 Years On.

Clíona Kimber SC

Equality...Where Are We Now?


Session Three

Chaired By:

The Hon. Ms. Justice Marguerite Bolger

Speakers:

Niamh McGowan BL

What Have The Superior Courts Ever Done For Us?

Tom Mallon BL

WRC 10 Years On. A Look Back (In Anger)

Dr. David Begg, Chair of the Workplace Relations Commission

WRC – The Future


Followed by a drinks reception in The Sheds.

Attendance is open to EBA members, members of The Bar of Ireland and all other interested persons.

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. Email events@lawlibrary.ie to discuss your needs.

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Additional Information

The Employment Bar Association (EBA) is an association of Senior and Junior Counsel who are members of the Bar of Ireland.

We specialise in employment, equality and labour law in litigation and in advising and supporting employers and employees in resolving workplace disputes.

We are Lawyers, Litigators and Certified Mediators who specialise in employment and workplace law. We also conduct Workplace Investiagtions, draft Legal Opinions on workplace employment law questions and advise and negotiate for employers and employees.