Irish Centre for European Law
Trinity College Dublin
Diploma in European Union Law
The Law Society of Ireland and the Irish Centre for European Law
The Law Society and the Centre are delighted to present a new revised Diploma in European Law - Subjects covered include:
- Competition Law
- Immigration and Asylum Law
- Internal Market (Free Movement) and Taxation
- Social Security Law
- Environment and Planning
- Employment and Equality
- European Arrest Warrant
- Human Rights
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The Irish Centre for European Law and Dublin City University
were delighted to host the 2011 Dublin Regional Finals of the
European Law Moot Court Competition
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The Organisers gratefully acknowledge the generous support provided by the Sponsors of the Regional Finals:
A & L Goodbody Solicitors
Failte Ireland
The Law Society of Ireland
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Past Events
Arguing EU Law, International Law and Constitutional Law before National Courts
The Irish Centre for European Law held a conference on 2 February 2012 in the Distillery Building, Church Street, Dublin 7 on the topic of Arguing EU Law, International Law and Constitutional Law before National Courts. The conference was addressed by Miguel Maduro, Professor of EU Law at the European University Institute in Florence and former Advocate General at the Court of Justice of the European Union; barrister and former Irish Attorney General, Paul Gallagher SC; and Niamh Nic Shuibhne, Professor of EU Law at the University of Edinburgh. The session was chaired by The Hon. Mr Justice Frank Clarke of the Irish High Court. The Centre would like to thank the Bar Council of Ireland for its generous support of this event.
Annual Conference on EU Migration Law 2011
Dublin, 9 December 2011 - Academy of European Law Trier in association with the Irish Centre for European Law
This year's Annual Conference on EU Migration law took place in Dublin Castle and provided practitioners with an overview of the latest legislative initiatives and policy developments in this field. Particular consideration was given to the recent case-law of the ECHR in MSS v Belgium & Greece, as well as the Opinions of the Advocate General in Cases C-411/10, N.S and C-493/10 M.E..
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Competition in Energy and Regulated Markets
Friday 25 November 2011 9am-1pm - St. Stephen's Green Hibernian Club, 9 St. Stephen's Green, Dublin 2
This conference considered past experiences and new developments in liberalising Energy, Communications and Regulated Markets. Speakers reflected on lessons learnt and future strategies for opening up regulated markets from policy, legal, economic and regulatory perspectives. Speakers also identified transferable experiences and lessons that may be applied across a range of sectors.
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Union Citizenship in Practice (3 November 2011)
Thursday, 3 November 2011, from 2pm - 5.30pm, Distillery Building - Organised with the kind support of the Communicating Europe Initiative
The Irish Centre for European Law was delighted to host Advocate General Eleanor Sharpston QC and a panel of international experts on Citizenship of the European Union. The seminar considered recent caselaw of the Court of Justice, particularly in relation to the scope of application of EU citizenship law and its impact on Residence Rights, Social Security entitlements and Immigration Procedures.
Chair: The Honourable Mr Justice Gerard Hogan, The High Court
Speakers:
- Advocate General Eleanor Sharpston QC, Court of Justice of the European Union
- Dr Siofra O'Leary, Referendaire, Court of Justice of the European Union
- Mr Anthony Collins, Senior Counsel
- Ms Catherine Cosgrave, Senior Solicitor, Immigration Council of Ireland
- Dr Cathryn Costello, Fellow and Tutor in EU and Public Law, Worcester College, University of Oxford
- Mr Michael Lynn, Barrister-at-Law
- Ms Sara Moorhead, Senior Counsel
- Mr Jonathan Tomkin, Barrister-at-Law
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Current Developments in Public Procurement Law (14 October 2011)
Friday 14 October 2011, 10am - 4pm, Malone House, Barnett Demesne, Belfast BT9 5PB
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Public Procurement has assumed a crucial role in the recession damaged economies in operation in both jurisdictions on this island. It is not surprising therefore that EU law procurement regimes have become the focus of intense attention by state authorities and those funded by them, the private sector, the social economy, academics, and lawyers serving these interests. The stakes are high to get the best from the rules. This conference updated practitioners on recent developments in public procurement law and considered the extent to which public procurement may be used to advance social policy objectives.
The Centre wishes to thank Arthur Cox solicitors for its genereous support of this event.
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Speakers included:
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Des Armstrong, Director, Central Procurement Directorate for Northern Ireland
- John Armstrong, Managing Director, Construction Employers Federation
- Professor Dermot Cahill, Head of School of Law, Bangor University
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Vincent Campbell, Director of Procurement Services, Office of Public Works
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Brian Doherty, Deputy Head, Departmental Solicitor’s Office
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Peter Girvan, Barrister-at-Law
- Nigel Giffin QC, 11KBW Chambers
- Dr Michael Koenig, Deputy Head of Unit, Internal Market and Services, European Commission
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The Honourable Mr Justice Bernard McCloskey, High Court of Northern Ireland
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Christopher McCrudden, Professor of Human Rights and Equality Law, Queen's University Belfast, Blackstone Chambers, Leverhulme Major Research Fellow (2011-2014)
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Patrick McGovern, Head of Public Procurement, Arthur Cox
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Vincent Power, Head of EU and Competition, A&L Goodbody
Sessions of the Conference were chaired by The Honourable Mrs Justice Fidelma Macken, The Supreme Court,
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Enforcing Competition Law: Sanctions and Remedies (3 October 2011)
Monday 3 October 2011, 6.30pm - 8.15pm, A&L Goodbody Solicitors
This seminar was the first of the "Competition Law Practitioners' Series" - a series providing a special opportunity for Competition Law practitioners to get updated and exchange views on various aspects of Competition Law Practice.
This Seminar considered sanctions and remedies for breaches of Competition Law including measures likely to be introduced in response to the EU/IMF Memorandum of Understanding. Aine Connor (Philip Lee Solicitors) spoke about the Competition Authority's Agenda: Lessons from the Past and Opportunities for the Future. The Introduction of Civil Fines was analysed by Laura Fannin (Hayes Solicitors). In her presentation, Aileen Murtagh (A&L Goodbody) considered Alternatives to Civil Fines: Effective Sanctions and Deterrents. Mr Krystian Boino (J.C. Hoban & Co) spoke on the subject of Private Actions for Damages.
The Session was Chaired by Dr Vincent Power, Head of EU and Competition (A&L Goodbody). Responses to the Presentations were delivered by Ms Carol Boate, Advocacy Division Manager, The Competition Authority and The Honourable Mr Justice John D Cooke of the High Court.
The Centre would like to extend its thanks to A&L Goodbody solicitors for so generously hosting this event.
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EU Law in Practice (24 June 2011)
Friday 24 June, European Union House, 18 Dawson Street, Dublin 2
Organised with the generous support of the Communicating Europe Initiative
A Practitioner's Guide to Identifying, Advising and Pleading EU law before National and European Courts
This seminar provide a special briefing on recent developments in EU law and afforded delegates an opportunity to gain first-hand tips and advice on spotting, interpreting and advising on EU law before national and European Courts.
Topics included: The Court of Justice of the EU: An Inside view; Refresher and update on key concept of EU law (direct effect, indirect effect, state liability); Advice on effective interpretation of Union legislation; Advice and tips on pleading Union law before national courts; update on developments in EU Court procedures.
Career Opportunites for Lawyers in EU Institutions (10 March 2011)
As part of this event, the Centre welcomed representatives from the European Parliament, the European Commission, the Court of Justice of the European Union and the European Personnel Selection Office. Speakers discussed the experience of working in their respective Institutions. Advice was also given on enrolling and participating in forthcoming EPSO competitions.
Regional Finals of the European Law Moot Court Competition (24 - 26 February 2011)
The Irish Centre for European Law joined forces with Dublin City University to host the 2011 Regional Finals of the European Law Moot Court Competition. This year's case explored a number of themes including broadcasting regulations, the interaction between the Charter of Fundamental Rights and the freedom to provide services.
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Visit of the European Ombudsman (23 February 2011)
The Centre was delighted to welcome the European Ombudsman, Professor Diamandouros for a special Members' Briefing entitled "EU Administration and national administrations: making the relationship work for citizens".
The Ombudsman gives EU citizens an affective means of ensuring that EU institutions respect citizens' right to good administration. The right to good administration extends to how the EU insitutions work with national administrations. In his presentation, the Ombudsman explored precisely how he can help Union citizens exercise their rights.
The Right to a Fair Trial: Perspectives on Article 6 ECHR (18 February 2011)
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Ms Gareth Peirce, Senior Partner, Birnberg Peirce
In February 2011, the Centre hosted The Honourable Mr Justice Nicholas Blake QC (High Court, London), The Honourable Mr Justice Egbert Myjer (European Court of Human Rights, Strasbourg) and Ms Gareth Peirce (Senior Partner, Binberg Peirce Solicitors) on "The Right to a Fair Trial - Perspectives on Article 6 ECHR". The Event was chaired by The Honourable Mr Justice Hedigan (The High Court).
This event was co-hosted and run with the generous support of Sheehan & Partners Solicitors.
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Remedies in EU Law (28 January 2011)
This seminar explored how citizens and entitles may seek remedies to ensure compliance of Union law. The seminar considered remedies from both a national and EU perspective, and included consideration of the role of EU law before national courts and administrative authorities.
Speakers included Professor Michael Dougan (Dean of Law, University of Liverpool), Ms Margaret Gray (Law Library), Dr Suzanne Kingston BL (University College Dublin), Mr Ferghal O'Regan (Office of the European Ombudsman). The event was chaired by The Honourable Mrs Justice Fidelma Macken (The Supreme Court, Ireland and Chairman of the Irish Centre for European Law) and The Honourable Mr Justice Gerard Hogan (The High Court).
Protecting Fundamental Rights: Clarifying the Principles of Refugee Protection in light of EU Law (12 November 2010)
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12 November 2010
Blackball Place, Dublin 7
Co-organised with the Refugee & Immigration Practitioners' Network
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Litigating European Union Law (22-24 September 2010)
Litigating European Union Law
22-24 September 2010
Trier & Luxembourg
Details to be posted following advance notice to members
Anti-Money Laundering Update: Compliance and Practical Issues
Thursday, 10 June 2010, 10am-1pm
Royal Irish Academy, 19 Dawson Street, Dublin
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Financial Services Update: Regulation in a Time of Economic Crisis
Friday, 23 April 2010, 9am-1pm
Royal Irish Academy, 19 Dawson Street, Dublin
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Special Experts' Forum on European State Aid Law 2010
Friday, 12 February 2010, 9am – 5.30pm.
Royal Irish Academy, Dawson Street, Dublin 2
ECHR Update: The Recent Use of the ECHR in the Courts, Procedure, Remedies and Analysis
26 November 2009, 5.30 – 8.30pm.
Bar Council Distillery Building, 145-152 Church Street, Dublin 7.
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The European Evidence Warrant: The Acquisition and Admissibility of Foreign Evidence
9-10 October 2009
Dublin Castle
Organised with the Academy of European Law, Germany (ERA)
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Please note that events are not generally held during the Long Vacation of the Irish Courts (August and September.)
Competition Law Update: Competitive Solutions at a Time of Economic Crisis
17 July 2009
(L to R) Michael Collins, Senior Counsel (Chairman of the Bar Council of Ireland); Commissioner Neelie Kroes (EU Commissioner for Competition); and Andrew Beck, Barrister-at Law (Director of the Irish Centre for European Law) at the Centre's Seminar 'Competitive Solutions at a Time of Economic Crisis'
Member Briefing: The Content and Nature of the Legal Guarantees on the Lisbon Treaty
29 June 2009
Practice Opportunities in EU Law: Spotting the Issues and Reading Directives
26 June 2009
The Law of the Lisbon Treaty
11 May 2009
Cross-border Insolvency and Debt Actions
30 April 2009
The Impact of European Law on the Corporate World
17 November 2008
After Lisbon: The Future Direction of Ireland and the EU
23 October 2008
State Aid and Public Procurement Update
29 May 2008
The New Consumer Protection Regime, Products Liability and Aspects of Consumer Contracts
14 April 2008
ECHR Update: The Recent Use of the ECHR in the Courts, Procedure, Remedies and Analysis
20 November 2007
The Impact of the Fight Against Terrorism on EU Law
2 November 2007
A Practitioner's Guide to Reading, Interpreting and Advising Upon Directives
13 June 2007
Competition and the Legal Profession
24 April 2007
Competition Law Update: Public and Private Enforcement
28 March 2007
Privacy: Developments in the European Court of Human Rights
13 December 2006
The European Arrest Warrant
16 November 2006
The Data Retention Directive
19 July 2006
The Third Money Laundering Directive
20 May 2006
Referring a Case to Europe
27 April 2006
EU Financial Services Law Conference
15-16 November 2005
Recent Developments in EU Law: Seminar for Practitioners
10 November 2005
ICEL Competition Law Day 2005
20 October 2005
Topical Developments in VAT Law
15 July 2005
Ireland in Europe: Current Developments in Merger Assessment
16 June 2005
Topical Issues in EC Commercial Law
12 May 2005
Freedom of Access to Information Law: Key Issues for Practitioners
21 April 2005
Exploring Certain Aspects of the EU Constitutional Treaty
11 March 2005
Topical Procedural and Substantive Issues, Cork
4 December 2004
EC Public Procurement Law
4 November 2004
EC Equality and State Aid Law Conference, Belfast
22 May 2004
Modernisation & Decentralisation of EC Competition Law
8 May 2004
EU State Aid Law: Recent Developments
28 March 2003
The European Social Charter and its Significance in Ireland
23 March 2003
New Issues in Intellectual Property Law (Lecture Series)
January 2003 - March 2003
Employment Law Update
7th December 2002
Competition Law Enforcement
23rd November 2002
Sports Law
26th April 2002
Third Annual Congress - EU Criminal Co-Operation
12th & 13th April 2002
Refugee Law
2nd March 2002
Transfrontier Litigation - EU Private International Law
19th January 2002
The New EU Charter of Fundamental Rights on Context
Belfast, 9th November 2001
Legal Issues of Agricultural Trade
Brussels, 11th October 2001
Equality Law
30th June 2001
Electronic Commerce in the European Community
15th -16th June 2001
Registration
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News & Events
Details will shortly be posted of ICEL events taking place over the coming months.
Date for your Diary: ICEL will hold a one-day conference on Public Procurement and Local Authorities on Thursday, 28 June 2012 in Dublin. Details to follow soon.
Public Procurement Law Papers Published: Papers from ICEL's October 2011 Public Procurement Conference are now available to members in the Digital Archive.
Over the past 20 years, the Irish Centre for European Law has provided an important forum for debate and discussion on major developments in the area of EU law. It has been the link between legal practitioners, academics and representatives of the wide range of sectors affected by European Law
Mary McAleese
President of Ireland
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