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SUMMARY:Tax implications of property transactions
DESCRIPTION:Introduction\nTax now sits at the centre of almost every property transaction. VAT\, Stamp Duty\, Capital Gains Tax and the Residential Zoned Land Tax each carry traps that can surface late and prove costly. Recent changes have raised the stakes\, from the new 9% VAT rate for qualifying apartments to the Section 83D refund scheme and the new RZLT. This webinar gives solicitors a clear\, practical guide to the tax issues arising on the sale and purchase of property\, the reliefs available and the pitfalls to watch for. \n\nLearning Outcomes\n✔︎ VAT issues associated with property transactions including key rules\, recent developments and common pitfalls\, including the application of the new 9% VAT rate for qualifying apartments. \n✔︎ Stamp Duty issues arising on property transfers and applicable reliefs including applications of higher rates of stamp duty and refunds on residential development under Section 83D. \n✔︎ Capital Gains tax including tax clearance and withholding tax issues. \n✔︎ Residential Zoned Land Tax – issues arising on sales. \n\nSpeakers\n  \n \nBrian Cronin \nA graduate of University College Cork with a Degree in Law Brian is a Chartered tax Adviser.  Brian a Tax Director at Grant Thornton with 30 years’ experience advising personal and corporate clients on purchases and sales of businesses\, corporate reorganisations and succession. He frequently lectures on tax technical issues as well as having been published in the Irish Tax Review. \n  \n \nSinead Leahy \nA graduate of University College Dublin with a degree in Business and Legal Studies\, Sinéad is a fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants Ireland and a Chartered Tax Advisor (CTA) with the Irish Tax Institute. \nIn 2025\, Sinéad joined Grant Thornton\, bringing with her over 23 years of extensive experience in providing VAT compliance and advisory services. Throughout her career\, Sinéad has worked with three other Big Four firms and two major multinational companies\, including a renowned UK global pharmaceutical company and a leading US global manufacturing company. \nSinéad’s contributions to the field extends beyond her advisory roles. For the past decade\, she has been actively involved in delivering the Irish Tax Institute’s Indirect Tax education programme\, sharing her knowledge and insights with aspiring tax professionals. \n 
URL:https://iicpd.ie/event/tax-implications-of-property-transactions/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:CPD Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260520T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260520T163000
DTSTAMP:20260429T133443Z
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SUMMARY:Civil Reform\, and the Without Prejudice Privilege
DESCRIPTION:Introduction\nEmma Meagher-Neville solicitor and Neal Horgan BL will discuss recent proposals contained in the Civil Reform Bill 2025 along with a specific look at without prejudice privilege in litigation. Minister for Justice Jim O’Callaghan in introducing the Bill said that it contains “civil reform measures that are likely to lead to more orderly conduct of civil litigation\, cost savings for the parties\, and the efficient use of court resources.”  These proposals will be analysed from a practitioners’ perspective. \n\nLearning Outcomes\nAttendees will learn about: \nThe Civil Reform Bill 2025 \n✔︎ General scheme of the Bill\n✔︎ Judicial Review\n✔︎ Discovery procedures and document production\n✔︎ Enhanced case management\n✔︎ Efficiency\, strict new rules and discontinuance due to inactivity\n✔︎ Monetary limits of the District and Circuit Courts \nWithout Prejudice Privilege \n✔︎ History of the without prejudice rule\n✔︎ Public Policy\n✔︎ Agreement\n✔︎ Scope / extent of the without prejudice privilege\n✔︎ Conditions for establishing the privilege\n✔︎ Calderbank letters\n✔︎ Exceptions to the rule\n✔︎ Recent developments\n✔︎ Case of QPQ Limited v Shute [2025] IEHC 474 \n  \n\nSpeakers\n  \n \nEmma Meagher Neville \nEmma is a solicitor with Ahern Roberts O’Rourke Williams & Partners in Carrigaline\, Cork practising in the areas of medical negligence\, personal injuries\, employment law\, family law and general litigation. Emma is a past president of the Southern Law Association and was an SLA nominated member of the Council of the Law Society of Ireland. Emma has lectured and tutored for the Law Society of Ireland in the areas of Civil\, Criminal and Business law. \n \nNeal Horgan BL \nNeal qualified as a solicitor in 2012 and transferred to the Bar in 2019. He has a general litigation practice including criminal defence while specialising in licensing and sports law. Neal is a certified mediator with the Mediators’ Institute of Ireland and is on the committee of the Sports Law Bar Association of Ireland. \n  \n\n 
URL:https://iicpd.ie/event/civil-reform-and-the-without-prejudice-privilege/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:CPD Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20251216T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20251216T161000
DTSTAMP:20251205T183225Z
CREATED:20251205T183100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T183225Z
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SUMMARY:IICPD In Person CPD Sessions 2025
DESCRIPTION:Session 1 | 10.00am – 11.00am (1 Hour General)\n\nReview of conveyancing practice \nHelen Burke will examine practical issues that arise in conveyancing transactions\, including the sale of residential dwellings and gardens\, Law Society standard documentation\, taxation aspects of conveyancing\, the sale of new houses\, and mortgages and charges. \nHelen Burke is a practising solicitor at H.V. O’Donoghue in Cork and works within the speciality of the conveyancing law. \n  \nSession 2 | 11.10am – 12.10pm (1 Hour General)\n\nPlanning Enforcement \nFionna O’Regan B.L. will examine the law on planning enforcement with a focus on advising a client facing enforcement\, and defending enforcement proceedings. She will discuss planning injunctions as well as local authority planning prosecutions. \nFionna O’Regan BL is a barrister with a general civil practice. She is a member of the Planning\, Environment and Local Government Bar Association and the Climate Bar Association and is a former member of the Board of An Bord Pleanála. \n  \nSession 3 |  12.20pm – 1.20pm (1 Hour General)\n\nCircuit Court licensing applications \nMichael McGrath S.C. will examine the practical matters arising in successfully preparing a Circuit Court liquor licensing application including instructing an engineer\, serving and dealing with notice parties\, common company law and title issues\, and special rules for revival applications and extension applications. \nMichael McGrath S.C. is a barrister practising in Cork with an interest in liquor licensing law and property law. \n  \n\nLunch Break\n1.20pm – 2.00pm\n  \n\n\nSession 4 |  2.00pm – 3.00pm (1 Hour General)\n\nThe introduction of land registration in Ireland in 1891 \nMichael McGrath S.C. will trace the history of the introduction of land registration in Ireland in 1891 focusing on the policy reasons put forward against land registration\, how proponents of land registration sought to address those difficulties\, and the impact of that debate on land registry practice today. \nMichael McGrath S.C. is a barrister practising in Cork with an interest in liquor licensing law and property law. \n  \nSession 5 |  3.10pm – 4.10pm (1 Hour Client Care and Professional Standards)\n\nClient care \nThomas Coughlan will examine good practice in caring for your clients\, with a focus on preventing and managing the difficulties which can arise in the solicitor-client relationship so as to increase the chance of having happy\, satisfied and grateful clients. \nThomas Coughlan is a practising solicitor and a member of the Regulation of Practice Committee of the Law Society. \n 
URL:https://iicpd.ie/event/iicpd-in-person-cpd-sessions-2025/
LOCATION:Imperial Hotel\, 76 South Mall\, Cork\, T12 A2YT\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:CPD Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20251126T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20251126T163000
DTSTAMP:20251108T122533Z
CREATED:20251108T120017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251108T122533Z
UID:3792-1764167400-1764174600@iicpd.ie
SUMMARY:Litigation Update – delay & dismissal of actions for want of prosecution and developments in personal injuries practice
DESCRIPTION:Introduction\nIn Kirwan – v – Connors & Ors [2025] IESC 21\, the Supreme Court delivered a landmark decision on delay in legal proceedings. The Supreme Court introduced a more structured framework for addressing delay. This has reformulated the Primor principles. The personal injuries guidelines are in place since 2021 and were overdue for review under the terms of the Judicial Council Act 2019 following a recommendation 16.7% by the judicial council. The Government decided not to implement this recommendation and issues arising from than continue to develop in practice. \n\nLearning Outcomes\nAttendees will learn about: \n✔︎ The new test – Kirwan – v – Connors & Ors [2025] IESC 21 \n✔︎ Order 122 Rule 11 of the RSC \n✔︎ Inherent jurisdiction in the superior courts \n✔︎ The old test – Primor v Stokes Kennedy Crowley [1996] 2 IR 459 \n✔︎ Court Proceedings (Delays) Act 2024 \n✔︎ Review of the Personal Injuries Guidelines \n✔︎ Somers v The Commissioner of An Garda Síochána [2025] IEHC 388 \n✔︎ Lynch v Reynolds [2025] IEHC 527 \n✔︎ Treatment of psychiatric injuries in personal injuries cases \n✔︎ Uplift in personal injuries cases including McHugh v Ferol [2023] IEHC 132 \n  \n\nSpeakers\n  \n \nSharon Brooks BL \nSharon is a barrister practising in the area of civil law generally\, with a focus on Personal Injuries\, Probate and Employment. She qualified as an Attorney in New York State in 2011 and was also called to the Bar of England and Wales in 2019. \n \nRoddy McConnell BL \nRoddy is a practising barrister who trained as a physiotherapist who specialises in personal injuries law. He has particular expertise in the overlap between physiotherapy and personal injuries law. \n  \n\n 
URL:https://iicpd.ie/event/litigation-update/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:CPD Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20251119T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20251119T163000
DTSTAMP:20251009T173227Z
CREATED:20251009T160507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251009T173227Z
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SUMMARY:The “Dos” and “Don’ts” of Regulation of Practice and Anti-Money Laundering
DESCRIPTION:Introduction\nSolicitors have considerable regulatory compliance requirements and Anti money Laundering obligations. Dr. Shane McCarthy\, solicitor and Vice Chairperson of the Regulation of Practice Committee of the Law society of Ireland and AnneMarie Whelan BL are industry experts with vast experience in these matters. \nNote: Two hours of client care and professional standards CPD (minimum 3 hours of 25 hours required and excess hours in this area can be used towards other CPD requirements) – including the mandatory hour of AML CPD which is a requirement for compliance partners/principals \n\nLearning Outcomes\nAttendees will learn about: \nRegulation of Practice \n✔︎ Regulation of Practice Committee \n✔︎ Compensation Fund \n✔︎ Compliance with the Solicitors Acts 1954-2015 \n✔︎ Law Society Investigations \n✔︎ Common problems \n✔︎ The “Dos” and “Don’ts” of dealing with a Law Society Audit \n✔︎ Client account deficits \n✔︎ Inactive balances \n✔︎ Sections 150-152 of the Legal Services Regulation Act 2015 \n✔︎ Dispute Resolution Process \n✔︎ Regulation Answers and free solicitor helpline \n  \nAnti-Money Laundering \n✔︎ What is Terrorist Financing? \n✔︎ Core Risks to Designated Persons \n✔︎ New EU Rules and the legislative framework \n✔︎ Obligations of Designated Persons \n✔︎ Liability for Directors\, officers and Senior Managers \n✔︎ Customer Level risk Factors \n✔︎ Financial Sanctions \n✔︎ Suspicious Activity Reporting \n✔︎ Detection of “Red Flags” \n✔︎ Enforcement \n✔︎ Competent authorities \n\nSpeaker\n  \n \nDr. Shane McCarthy \nShane is a practising solicitor with Fitzgerald Legal & Advisory LLP in Cork. He is a Council Member of the Law Society of Ireland and currently serving on: Regulation of Practice Committee (Vice Chair)\, Criminal Law Committee (Vice Chair)\, Human Rights & Equality Committee\, Mental Health & Capacity Task Force\, Practice Support & Communications Committee\, Mental Health Law & Capacity Task Force\, Professional Wellbeing Steering Group. \n \nAnneMarie Whelan BL \nAnneMarie is Lead Regulatory Consultant and CEO with RegSol. As a former practising Barrister who converted to regulatory compliance in 2014\, she has developed expertise in areas of Anti-Money Laundering\, Consumer Protection and Data Protection. She regularly presents at industry events on these topics. \nAnneMarie is named MLRO for a credit union and has assisted numerous clients in the development of AML/CFT frameworks across the range of designated persons in Ireland. \n  \n\n 
URL:https://iicpd.ie/event/the-dos-and-donts-of-regulation-of-practice-and-anti-money-laundering/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:CPD Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250903T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250903T153000
DTSTAMP:20250814T140348Z
CREATED:20250813T134249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250814T140348Z
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SUMMARY:Dealing with lay litigants
DESCRIPTION:Introduction\nThis one-hour webinar will look at the challenges facing solicitors when dealing with a lay litigant. Solicitors may find some guidance in Appendix 3 to the Solicitor’s Guide to Professional Conduct. \nOn the 17th of January 2025 the Courts in Northern Ireland\, in conjunction with Ulster University and the Law Society of Northern Ireland\, launched a Charter for the people involved in Civil or Family Proceedings in Northern Ireland where one party does not have legal representation. This a useful precedent for all solicitors dealing with a litigant in person and this webinar will analyse that document with a view to learning from the experience of our colleagues in Northern Ireland. \n\nLearning Outcomes\nAttendees will learn about: \n\nReview of the professional standard of conduct\nReview of Solicitor’s Guide to Professional Conduct (4th Edition) in relation to lay litigants\nHow to deal with a lay litigant / litigant in person\nHandling difficult conversations\, communications\, protests and grievances\nReview of the Charter for Effective Participation and Communication between Solicitors and Litigants in Person in Northern Ireland issued on 17th January 2025\nPlain language and the law – Decision of Mr. Justice Twomey in  Propiteer Ireland Limited v Castlehaven Property Finance DAC & Ors [2025] IEHC 451\n\n\nSpeaker\n  \n \nThomas Coughlan \nTom is a Director of the IICPD\, Chairperson of IILA and Council Member of the Law Society of Ireland\, where he sits on the Regulation of Practice Committee. Tom is a solicitor with 25 years of practice experience as both an employed solicitor and as a principal of his own Firm. He practices in the areas of immigration & human rights law\, civil litigation\, criminal defence and family law. \n 
URL:https://iicpd.ie/event/dealing-with-lay-litigants/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:CPD Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250708T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250708T163000
DTSTAMP:20250625T094536Z
CREATED:20250624T143423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250625T094536Z
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SUMMARY:Legal Services Regulatory Authority\,  Review Committees and Legal Practitioners Disciplinary Tribunal
DESCRIPTION:Introduction\nThis webinar provides a comprehensive overview of the current regulatory framework governing client care and professional standards in the legal profession under the Legal Services Regulation Act 2015. Led by solicitor Thomas Coughlan\, the session will cover the roles of the LSRA\, Review Committees\, and the Legal Practitioners Disciplinary Tribunal\, with a focus on how complaints are made\, investigated\, resolved\, and\, where necessary\, escalated. Attendees will gain practical guidance on responding to complaints\, the processes involved in informal resolution and disciplinary hearings\, and the sanctions that may be imposed. \n\nLearning Outcomes\nBy the end of this webinar\, participants will be able to: \n✔︎ Understand the key functions and responsibilities of the LSRA\, Review Committees\, and the Legal Practitioners Disciplinary Tribunal. \n✔︎ Identify the types of complaints that may be made under the Legal Services Regulation Act 2015\, and who can make them. \n✔︎ Describe the criteria for the admissibility of complaints and the preliminary review process. \n✔︎ Recognise the options available for informal resolution and the implications of engaging in mediation. \n✔︎ Outline the procedural steps in responding to a complaint and participating in the complaint process. \n✔︎ Understand the potential directions and sanctions that the LSRA\, Review Committees\, and the LPDT may issue. \n✔︎ Appreciate the importance of compliance and the consequences of failing to adhere to regulatory determinations. \n✔︎ Be aware of the appeal mechanisms available and when they can be invoked. \n✔︎ Referrals to the Ethics and Guidance Committee of the Law Society of Ireland \n\nSpeakers\n  \n \nThomas Coughlan \nTom is a Director of the IICPD\, Chairperson of IILA and Council Member of the Law Society of Ireland\, where he sits on the Regulation of Practice Committee. Tom is a solicitor with 25 years of practice experience as both an employed solicitor and as a principal of his own Firm. \n  \n \nRobert Baker \nRob is a solicitor in practice for 25 years and a partner at Jermyn Baker Solicitors in Cork. Rob is a past President of the Southern Law Association and a long-serving SLA Council member. He is a member of the Council of the Law Society of Ireland as an SLA nominee and sits on the Ethics & Guidance Committee of the Law Society. \n 
URL:https://iicpd.ie/event/legal-services-regulatory-authority-review-committees-and-legal-practitioners-disciplinary-tribunal/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:CPD Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250424T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250424T153000
DTSTAMP:20250409T182021Z
CREATED:20250409T170813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250409T182021Z
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SUMMARY:Clients and Complaints – The good\, the bad and the ugly
DESCRIPTION:Introduction\nThe practice of law is an occupation\, a vocation\, a business and a profession. At the centre of the solicitor’s work is a client. Clients come in all shapes and sizes\, all forms and types. Some are good\, but some are not so good and it is an area of the work life of the solicitor which is often given little attention or consideration. This webinar seeks to look at the many types of clients solicitors represent and how to deal with them. The webinar will also look at complaints\, why solicitors get them\, whether they are fair and how to deal with them. \nThe Solicitors Guide to Professional Conduct (4th ed.) has a chapter dedicated to the solicitor and client relationship. The Legal Services Regulatory Authority also has guidelines and reports in relation to client complaints which are regulated under the Legal Services Regulation Act 2015. This webinar will go through the Solicitors Guide to Professional Conduct and offer a practitioner’s perspective on dealing with clients and complaints. \n\nLearning Outcomes\nAttendees will learn about: \n\nThe Solicitor’s Guide to Professional Conduct (4th ed.)\nAssessment of proper Standard of legal services\nGood clients\nBad clients\nToxic clients\nHandling complaints\nHaving a Dispute Resolution Procedure\nDealing with a client lacking mental capacity\nDealing with vulnerable clients\nConsidering duress or undue influence\nThe Legal Services Regulatory Authority\nInadequate legal services\, excessive costs and misconduct\nTime limits for complaints\nMisconduct by legal practitioners – Section 50 LSRA Act 2015\nDealing with clients and complaints – a practitioner’s perspective and practical advice\n\n\nSpeaker\n  \n \nThomas Coughlan \nTom is a Director of the IICPD\, Chairperson of IILA and Council Member of the Law Society of Ireland\, where he sits on the Regulation of Practice Committee. Tom is a solicitor with 25 years of practice experience as both an employed solicitor and as a principal of his own Firm. \n 
URL:https://iicpd.ie/event/clients-and-complaints/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:CPD Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250408T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250408T163000
DTSTAMP:20250226T150900Z
CREATED:20250225T150037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250226T150900Z
UID:3461-1744122600-1744129800@iicpd.ie
SUMMARY:Ground Rent Applications
DESCRIPTION:Introduction\nThis webinar will examine the law and practice of Ground Rent Applications with a focus on the issues facing practitioners in bringing these applications. The area has been the subject of recent case law leading to the passing of the Landlord and Tenant (Ground Rents) (Amendment) Act\, 2019\, some of the implications of which are only now being worked out. \n\nLearning Outcomes\nAttendees will learn about: \nQualifying to purchase the ground rent\n\nThe benefits of a lessee under a fixed term lease/yearly tenant purchasing the fee simple and intermediate interests under the Landlord and Tenant (Ground Rents) Acts 1967-2019\nThe requirements in Section 9 of the Landlord and Tenant (Ground Rents) (No. 2) Act 1978 which must be satisfied for a lessee under a fixed term lease to purchase under the Ground Rents Acts\nThe definition of permanent building for the purpose of these requirements\nThe definition of subsidiary and ancillary land for the purpose of these requirements\nThe circumstances in which the ground rent may be purchased even though the building on the premises has been erected in breach of covenant\nThe alternative requirements in Section 10 of the 1978 (No. 2) Act one of which must be satisfied in order for a lessee under a fixed term lease to purchase the ground rent\nSection 10 Condition 1 and the changes effected to it by the Landlord and Tenant (Ground Rents) (Amendment) Act 2019\nSection 10 Condition 2 and the changes effected to it by the Landlord and Tenant (Ground Rents) (Amendment) Act 2019\nThe definition of loss of identity for the purposes of Section 9(6) of the Landlord and Tenant (Ground Rents) (No. 2) Act 1978 as amended by the 2019 Act.\nThe circumstances in which the entitlement of a lessee under a lease to purchase under the Ground Rents Acts may be restricted by Section 16 of the 1978 (No. 2) Act\nThe significance of Section 16(1)(f) of the 1978 (No. 2) Act as inserted by the Registration of Deeds and Titles Act 2006\nThe requirements in Section 15 of the Landlord and Tenant (Ground Rents) (No. 2) Act 1978 which must be satisfied in order for a yearly tenant to purchase under the Ground Rents Acts\nPossible alternative remedies for lessees/yearly tenants who do not qualify under the Ground Rents Acts.\n\nPrices and procedure\n\nThe role of the County Registrar and the Land Registry (Tailte Eireann).\nThe continued relevance of the Landlord and Tenant (Ground Rents) Act\, 1967.\nProcedures and evidence in a ground rents application.\nCalculating the purchase price\n\n\nSpeakers\n  \n \nByron Wade B.L \nByron Wade B.L. is a barrister\, practising mainly in the areas of equity and probate\, with some medical negligence also. He acts in contested equity and probate suits\, and opines on title. In addition to his work for private clients\, for over a decade and a half he has been conveyancing and equity counsel for a large semi-state organisation. He has a particular interest in righting defective titles\, whether through declaratory suits (for possessory title)\, dispensation bids (for farms and other registered land) and enfranchisement (buying out ground rents and freeholds in urban areas and towns). He has written articles for the Bar Review\, Law Society Gazette\, Medico-Legal Journal of Ireland\, The Irish Examiner etc. \n \nRuth Cannon BL \nRuth Cannon BL is a practicing barrister specialising in all aspects of land law\, conveyancing\, landlord and tenant law and probate law.  She appears regularly before the High Court and Circuit Court in respect of disputes in these areas as well as providing opinions and advice on non-litigious matters in the same areas. Ruth currently lectures in property law and evidence law at Technological University Dublin and is an editor of the Conveyancing and Property Law Journal. \n  \n\n 
URL:https://iicpd.ie/event/ground-rent-applications/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:CPD Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250226T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250226T153000
DTSTAMP:20250205T151304Z
CREATED:20250205T151304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250205T151304Z
UID:3388-1740580200-1740583800@iicpd.ie
SUMMARY:Client Care and Dealing with a Narcissistic Client
DESCRIPTION:Introduction\nThe Solicitors Guide to Professional Conduct (4th ed.) has a chapter dedicated to the solicitor and client relationship\,  a chapter on conflicts of interest and a chapter on privilege and confidentiality. These are essential reading for all solicitors. The Legal Services Regulatory Authority also has guidelines and reports in relation to client complaints which are regulated under the Legal services Regulation At 2015. This webinar will go through the Solicitors Guide to Professional Conduct and offer a practitioner’s perspective on dealing with clients and in particular the narcissistic client! \n\nLearning Outcomes\nAttendees will learn about: \n︎✔︎ Review of the regulation of legal costs \n︎✔︎ Complying with Sections 149-152 of the Legal services Regulation Act 2015 \n︎✔︎ Assessment of proper Standard of legal services \n︎✔︎ Handling complaints \n︎✔︎ Having a Dispute Resolution Procedure \n︎✔︎ Accounting for monies \n︎✔︎ Dealing with a client lacking mental capacity \n︎✔︎ Dealing with vulnerable clients \n︎✔︎ Considering duress or undue influence \n︎✔︎ Dealing with the termination of a retainer \n︎✔︎ Dealing with the narcissistic client – a practitioner’s perspective \n\nSpeakers\n  \n \nThomas Coughlan\nTom is a Director of the IICPD\, Chairperson of IILA and Council Member of the Law Society of Ireland\, where he sits on the Regulation of Practice Committee. Tom is a solicitor with 25 years of practice experience as both an employed solicitor and as a principal of his own Firm. \n 
URL:https://iicpd.ie/event/client-care-and-dealing-with-a-narcissistic-client/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:CPD Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250205T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250205T153000
DTSTAMP:20250128T184721Z
CREATED:20250128T145200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250128T184721Z
UID:3356-1738765800-1738769400@iicpd.ie
SUMMARY:Burnout and Workplace Wellness: Strategies for Sustainable Performance
DESCRIPTION:Introduction\nBurnout is now recognized as an occupational phenomenon by the World Health Organization. With workplace stress becoming a leading challenge across industries\, understanding and mitigating burnout is more critical than ever. This webinar will explore the causes\, signs\, and impacts of burnout while providing actionable strategies to foster workplace wellness. \n\nLearning Outcomes\nAttendees will learn about: \n︎✔︎ The definition and key dimensions of burnout (energy depletion\, mental distance\, reduced efficacy).\n✔︎ Differentiating between stress and burnout.\n︎✔︎ Early warning signs and self-check strategies for burnout.\n︎✔︎ ︎ Individual strategies for managing burnout\, including setting boundaries\, mindfulness\, and self-care.\n︎✔︎ Key pillars of health and wellbeing\n︎✔︎ Physical\, emotional\, mental and spiritual wellbeing\n︎✔︎ Tips for a healthier work lifestyle\n︎✔︎ Nutrition \n\nSpeakers\n  \n \nThomas Coughlan\nTom is a Director of the IICPD\, Chairperson of IILA and Council Member of the Law Society of Ireland where he sits on the Regulation of Practice Committee. Tom is solicitor with 25 years of practice experience as both an employed solicitor and as a principal of his own Firm. Tom will talk about the practitioner’s perspective of legal practice in the modern world. He will consider how to recognise the signs of burnout and strategies to deal with them. \n \nEdward Finn\nEdward is a personal trainer and fitness instructor. He founded One Arena in Cork in 2016 www.onearena.ie and regularly consults with large and small companies on employee wellbeing\, including fitness\, lifestyle and nutritional assessment. Edward will share insights into the physical\, emotional\, and mental pillars necessary for sustainable workplace performance.
URL:https://iicpd.ie/event/burnout-and-workplace-wellness-strategies-for-sustainable-performance/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:CPD Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20241211T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20241211T161000
DTSTAMP:20241127T181822Z
CREATED:20231116T134414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241127T181822Z
UID:2458-1733911200-1733933400@iicpd.ie
SUMMARY:IICPD In Person CPD Sessions
DESCRIPTION:Session 1     10.00am – 11.00am  (1 Hour General)\n\nHelen Burke is a practising solicitor at H.V. O’Donoghue in Cork and works within the speciality of the law relating to Wills and Administration of Estates. \nNew probate requirements \nHelen Burke will examine the new changes to probate requirements recently introduced and operative since 18th October\, 2024. Since that date all new Probate Grant Applications will be mandated to use the new Notice of Probate Application Form. This is of considerable importance to all probate practitioners. \nSession 2     11.10am – 12.10pm (1 Hour General)\n\nJim Dennison is a former solicitor and a vocational rehabilitation consultant. \nThe role of the vocational rehabilitation consultant in litigation \nJim Dennison will examine the methodology for preparing vocational rehabilitation reports\, the role of the report in briefing actuaries\, and the place of vocational rehabilitation assessment in considering the duty to mitigate loss. He will examine the special considerations required in the case of low back injuries\, psychological injuries\, bullying cases\, wrongful death cases and infant cases. \nSession 3     12.20pm – 1.20pm (1 Hour General)\n\nDenis Collins B.L. is a barrister with a general civil practice. He practices primarily in property law\, planning and environmental law\, personal injuries\, and employment law. He is a member of the Planning\, Environment\, and Local Government Bar Association. \nJudicial review of planning decisions \nDenis Collins B.L. will examine the procedure for mounting a planning judicial review including the time limit for commencing judicial review proceedings\, the test for leave for judicial review in planning cases\, the operation of the Planning and Environment list in the High Court and the special rules for costs in planning judicial reviews. \n  \nLunch Break  1.20pm – 2.00pm\n  \nSession 4     2.00pm – 3.00pm (1 Hour General)\n\nFionna O’Regan BL is a barrister with a general civil practice. She is a member of the Planning\, Environment and Local Government Bar Association and the Climate Bar Association and is a former member of the Board of An Bord Pleanála. \nThe Residential Tenancies Board  – a General Introduction and Recent Case Law \nFionna O’Regan B.L. will examine the jurisdiction of the Residential Tenancies Board\, the registration of tenancies\, rent control and review\, security of tenure\, termination of tenancies\, referral of disputes to the RTB\, applications for interim/interlocutory relief\, adjudication\, the appeals process to the Tenancy Tribunal and to the High Court on a point of law\, investigations and sanctions\, time limits\, enforcement and recent case law. \n  \nSession 5     3.10pm -4.10pm (1 Hour General)\n\nJohn Colthurst B.L. is a practising barrister and has a general practice across civil and criminal law.  He is a member of the Irish Criminal Bar Association. \nOverview of recently enacted and commenced criminal legislation \nJohn Colthurst B.L. will examine the important new criminal statutes as well as amendments to existing criminal legislation passed in 2023 and 2024 including an overview of revisions and amendments to the Road Traffic Acts\, the Criminal Justice (Engagement of Children in Criminal Activity) Act 2024\, the Criminal Justice (Sexual Offences and Human Trafficking) Act 2024\,  the Criminal Justice (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2023 and the Garda Síochána (Recording Devices) Act 2023. \n 
URL:https://iicpd.ie/event/iicpd-in-person-cpd-sessions/
LOCATION:Imperial Hotel\, 76 South Mall\, Cork\, T12 A2YT\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:CPD Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240918T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240918T163000
DTSTAMP:20240909T131327Z
CREATED:20240907T152444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240909T131327Z
UID:2982-1726669800-1726677000@iicpd.ie
SUMMARY:The Personal Injuries Guidelines – Three Years On
DESCRIPTION:Introduction\n\nThe personal injuries guidelines are now in place for more than three years. There have been many superior court cases on the validity of the guidelines and the implementation of the guidelines. This webinar will look at the guidelines themselves and analyse the caselaw which has emerged over the last three years in relation to the guidelines and personal injuries law more generally. \nLearning Outcomes\n\nAn attendee will learn about: \n✔︎ Proportionality in applying the Judicial Guidelines. \n✔︎ The Dominant Injury \n✔︎ The Uplift \n✔︎ The “reality check” test in the case law. \n✔︎ The “step back” approach in the case law. \n✔︎ Departing from the Guidelines \n✔︎ Recent developments – including the cases of Meehan v Shawcove Limited\, Lipinski (a Minor) v Whelan\, McDonnell v Upton Food Limited\, McHugh v. Ferol\, Zaganczyk v. John Pettit Wexford \, Keogh v Byrne\, Crum v MIBI \, Coughlan v CGR Construction Limited \, Collins v Parm and Others\, O’Sullivan v Ryan\,  Delaney v PIAB \nSpeakers\n\n\nBrian Hallissey B.L. is a barrister who specialises in personal injuries law. He practices on the Cork Circuit. \n \nDaniel Cronin is a Senior Counsel with expertise in personal injuries law and also land & conveyancing law. \n 
URL:https://iicpd.ie/event/the-personal-injuries-guidelines-three-years-on/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:CPD Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240904T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240904T163000
DTSTAMP:20240814T165605Z
CREATED:20240814T165605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240814T165605Z
UID:2946-1725460200-1725467400@iicpd.ie
SUMMARY:Introduction to Immigration Law and Practice - For Non-Immigration Practitioners
DESCRIPTION:Introduction\n\nImmigration law is a growing area of legal practice. Most solicitors represent non-Irish nationals on a regular basis. Therefore\, a working knowledge of immigration law and practice is useful to all solicitors. This webinar is designed for non-immigration practitioners and is designed for solicitors who have no previous training in the area. It is a basic course to explain how the system works. \nTopics\n\n\nSources of Irish Immigration Law\nWhat is Judicial Review?\nImmigration Judicial Review (Section 5 and HC81)\nSwearing of affidavits for non-English language speakers -The Superior Courts (Affidavits) 2012\nSources of information for immigration practitioners\nImmigration Service Delivery\nEntering Ireland\nIntroduction to International Protection\nResidence in Ireland\nImmigration stamps\nLeaving Ireland – deportations\, removals and transfers\nNaturalisation\n\nLearning Outcomes\n\n\nBasic understanding of immigration law\nBasic understanding of the immigration system\nKnowledge of the State agencies dealing with immigration cases and how to deal with them\nUnderstanding of judicial review and the particular rules relating to immigration\, asylum and naturalisation cases\nBasic understanding of how to process a naturalisation application\n\nSpeaker\n\n\nThomas Coughlan\, Principal Solicitor\, Thomas Coughlan & Co. Tom is a Director of the IICPD and regularly lectures on topics in the areas of litigation\, regulation\, criminal defence and immigration. He has dealt with thousands of immigration applications in over twenty years practising in the area\, including cases before the superior courts and the Court of Justice of the European Union. \n 
URL:https://iicpd.ie/event/introduction-to-immigration-law-and-practice-for-non-immigration-practitioners/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:CPD Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240619T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240619T163000
DTSTAMP:20240522T080629Z
CREATED:20240521T153118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240522T080629Z
UID:2858-1718807400-1718814600@iicpd.ie
SUMMARY:Planning Enforcement – Planning Injunctions and Local Authority enforcement
DESCRIPTION:Introduction\nPlanning enforcement cases require immediate attention. The law is complex\, and so can be the factual planning and engineering background. This webinar will guide you through the complexities of dealing with a planning enforcement case. \nLocal authority enforcement\nFionna O’Regan B.L. will focus on local authority enforcement as well as key planning concepts relevant to enforcement: \n✔︎ Suitability of planning enforcement as a remedy \n✔︎ What is required to trigger enforcement? \n✔︎ Instructing a planning consultant \n✔︎ Procedural and substantive challenges \n✔︎ Key concepts: Development\, Exempted Development\, Compliance with permission\, Compliance with conditions \n✔︎ Referrals under section 5 of the Planning and Development Act\, 2000 \n✔︎ Warning letters\, Enforcement Notices\, and Failure to comply with Enforcement Notices \n✔︎ Conduct of a prosecution \n✔︎ Defences to a Prosecution \n✔︎ Conviction and effects \n✔︎ Circuit court appeal \n\nSection 160 planning injunctions\nDenis Collins B.L. will address the “Planning Injunction” under section 160 of the Planning and Development Act\, 2000.  He will provide practical advice to practitioners advising their clients on when and how to use the planning injunction in their specific circumstances. \n✔︎ The scope of the planning injunctions remedy available under section 160 of the Planning and Development Act\, 2000 \n✔︎ The appropriate Court and the form of the proceedings \n✔︎ Limitation periods in the context of the planning injunction \n✔︎ Criteria to be considered by the Court \n✔︎ The onus of proof \n✔︎ Environmental Impact Assessment and Appropriate Assessment issues that arise in the context of the planning injunction \n✔︎ Overview of recent developments in the case law on the planning injunction including the inviolability of dwelling houses\, expert evidence in environmental cases\, and the consequences of unlawful actions on the part of planning authorities. \n✔︎ Costs protection provisions that apply to the planning injunction. \n\nSpeakers\n \nFionna O’Regan B.L. is a practising barrister with a broad civil practice\, including planning\, environmental and property-related work. Prior to coming to the Bar she was a Chartered Civil Engineer in consultancy specialising in planning and environment work\, principally for major infrastructure and wind farms\, including environmental impact assessment\, appropriate assessment and strategic planning advice. Fionna previously served for a six-year period as a Board Member of An Bord Pleanála including on the Strategic Infrastructure Division of the Board. \n \nDenis Collins B.L. is a barrister with a general civil practice. He practices primarily in property law\, planning and environmental law\, personal injuries\, and employment law. He is a member of the Planning\, Environment\, and Local Government Bar Association. Denis advises and represents clients in relation to planning injunctions and judicial review of planning and environmental decisions. \n 
URL:https://iicpd.ie/event/planning-enforcement-planning-injunctions-and-local-authority-enforcement/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:CPD Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240424T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240424T163000
DTSTAMP:20240408T170916Z
CREATED:20240405T144819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240408T170916Z
UID:2783-1713969000-1713976200@iicpd.ie
SUMMARY:Paving The Way To Greater Wellbeing At Work
DESCRIPTION:  \nIntroduction\nIn an era characterised by rapid change\, increasing digitalization\, and incessant demands on our time\, achieving harmony in both professional career and personal wellbeing has never been more critical. With information overload and escalating expectations\, we find ourselves in a period of time that has been deemed ‘The Great Exhaustion’. For solicitors\, the pressure cooker of high client demands\, looming deadlines\, and sometimes toxic work dynamics can take a toll on wellbeing\, leading to stress and burnout. \nJoin us at this CPD event as we examine what drives wellbeing\, the mind-body connection and behaviour change for whole person health. \nAideen Shannon will present on some of the science behind wellbeing and ways you can actively cultivate your own happiness and wellbeing as she shares insights from positive psychology\, neuroscience and her own scientific research. She will introduce some practical tools on how to build a strong personal skillset and develop micro habits to influence behaviour change for longer-term resilience and wellbeing. \nLearning Outcomes\n✔︎ Define wellbeing\, and the key pillars\, examining emerging trends and current research \n✔︎ Look at what we can do right now to cultivate our own wellbeing and resilience by developing a personal skillset to help with high work and life demands \n✔︎ Gain knowledge in how to recognise stress and burnout and coping mechanisms to assist \n✔︎ How to develop good habits to influence behaviour towards long-term sustainable wellbeing \n✔︎ Understand how you as an employer can foster a healthy and safe workplace for your employees \n\nMary Cummins will look at the importance of awareness and self-regulation in Self-Management. She will explore the concept of emotional intelligence\, and how we can manage our emotions to relieve stress\, communicate effectively\, empathise with others\, and overcome challenges. Mary will also examine areas such as toxic positivity\, negativity bias and unconscious bias and how compassionate leadership has been a driving force for change in organisations invested in their employee wellbeing. \nLearning Outcomes\n✔︎ Understand the significance of emotional regulation in self-management. \n✔︎ Explore the concept of emotional intelligence and its role in self-management\, to help manage stress. \n✔︎ Analyse the impact of toxic positivity\, negativity bias and unconscious bias in the workplace. \n✔︎ Evaluate the importance of compassionate leadership in fostering a positive work environment and promoting employee wellbeing. \nSpeakers\n \nAideen Shannon is an accredited Executive Coach\, Mentor and Wellbeing Consultant.   Aideen is passionate about building healthy and safe workplaces for people to be well@work.   She is committed to the mission of assisting employers cultivate sustainable wellbeing in organisations through their policies\, practices\, and culture for long-term change. She has over 30 years’ experience in in Human Resources Management and is also trained in Neurolinguistic Programming (NLP)\, Emotional Intelligence & Empathy\, with further study in both Ireland and the US in the areas of positive psychology and neuroscience.  She also has a Post Graduate Diploma in Leadership in Health & Wellbeing in the Workplace. \n  \n \nMary Cummins is an accredited Executive and Leadership Coach\, Trainer and Facilitator and has worked in the private\, public\, university and voluntary sectors. A former Senior Leader of a large public sector organisation\, Mary is passionate about Leadership\, driven by the belief that empowering individuals leads to organisational success. With a particular expertise in Transformational Leadership\, where a culture of trust\, growth and innovation is fostered\, she believes this style to be particularly effective in helping navigate uncertainty and lead teams effectively through change. \nMary has had several articles published in both local and national newspapers on the topic of leadership. Among her many qualifications\, she has studied Psychology to degree level and has an M.A. in Learning and Development. \n  \n\n 
URL:https://iicpd.ie/event/paving-the-way-to-greater-wellbeing-at-work/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:CPD Event,Management CPD
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20231207T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20231207T163000
DTSTAMP:20231010T090749Z
CREATED:20231010T090749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231010T090749Z
UID:2307-1701959400-1701966600@iicpd.ie
SUMMARY:Personal Injuries Law – Sports Injuries
DESCRIPTION:Introduction\nThis webinar will look at sports injuries law from the prospective of both the expert witness and the legal practitioner. The presentations will be followed by a Questions & Answers session. \n\nPart 1 – Dr Stephen Rhys Lloyd\nTopics: \n\nA personal view of being an Expert Witness\nThe knowledge\, skills and personal attributes to look for in an expert\nWorking with an expert during a case from instruction\, draft reports\, site meetings\, Joint Witness reports and Court performance.\nPayment and feedback to Experts\nReferral of Experts to colleagues and working with the Institute of Expert Witnesses.\n\nLearning outcomes  \n✔︎ Shared expertise and increased knowledge of working with Experts who specialise in sport\, physical education and activity. \n✔︎ Increased confidence in selecting and instructing Experts \nDr Stephen Rhys Lloyd has a PhD from the University of Wales\, Swansea and has worked as an expert witness for over 30 years and has acted in both criminal and civil cases in all parts of the UK and Ireland. He has been the President of the Institute of Expert Witnesses\, President of the Association for Physical Education and President of Basketball Wales. \nDr Lloyd has been involved in many different aspects of physical education and sport for over 40 years and has taught in all phases of education working as a registered inspector of schools in the UK\, visiting over 2000 schools during his career. Dr Lloyd has visited and studied sports and education in over 40 countries. He is a former international coach and player and has qualifications in 18 different sports. He currently serves on the World\, European and British Standards Institution group for trampoline park installation and safety. \n\nPart 2 – Tim O’Connor BL\nTopics: \n\nBackground on personal injury law in sport\nRecent case law\nFuture developments and trends\nConclusions\n\nLearning Outcomes \n✔︎ Increased knowledge of the law on personal injury in sports. \n✔︎ Updated awareness of current case law. \n✔︎ Knowledge of likely trends with which to advise clients. \nTim O’Connor BL is a practising barrister at the Bar of Ireland and is an internationally recognised specialist sports lawyer. He has contributed to sports law conferences on an international basis\, including the Law In Sport Annual Conference and World Rugby’s Transgender Workshop. He has advised bodies\, including Sport Ireland and UK Sport\, as well as acting in numerous sports law cases. \nTim is the current chair of the Sports Law Bar Association of Ireland\, the Specialist Bar Association at the Bar of Ireland dealing with sports law on an all-Ireland basis\, and is a frequent speaker on sports law issues\, especially on legal liability. He is a Sports Dispute Solutions Ireland sports arbitrator. Tim is a committee member of the Tort and Insurance Bar Association as well as a current member of the Bar Council of Ireland. \n 
URL:https://iicpd.ie/event/personal-injuries-law-sports-injuries/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:CPD Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20231129T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20231129T163000
DTSTAMP:20231109T170822Z
CREATED:20231109T161745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T170822Z
UID:2429-1701268200-1701275400@iicpd.ie
SUMMARY:Preparing Your Practice for an Anti – Money Laundering Inspection
DESCRIPTION:Introduction\nTopics covered in this CPD Event \nLegislation\, How to prepare for a regulatory visit\, Business Risk Assessment\, Customer Risk Assessment\, Customer Due Diligence\, Processes and Procedures\, Annual Monitoring\, Suspicious Transaction Reports\, Mandatory AML Training\, MLRO\, Case Examples of Red Flags \nSolicitors accounts regulations brought about some significant legislative changes announced by the Law Society in March 2023 which came into effect from the 1st July 2023. This statutory instrument runs to 69 pages so we will be completing an overview of the key changes. As part of these changes there have been significant additional requirements and responsibilities for both the solicitor and reporting accountant in reporting to the Law Society. There has also been some shortening of the reporting deadlines that both the solicitor and their accountant must comply with. \nLearning Outcomes\nCompliance with AML regulations is essential not only for maintaining the integrity of your profession\, but also for protecting your clients and your practice. This presentation will assist you in preparing for an AML visit from your regulatory body. \nOur Speakers\n \nJoan Bourke \nJoan Bourke is a Senior Manager at Quintas and holds various legal and compliance advisory roles across the various entities of Quintas. Joan also works on the Quintas Insolvency Team which offers a broad array of services including personal insolvency\, bankruptcy and debt restructuring. \nJoan is a graduate of the University of Limerick and holds an L.L.B. (Hons.) Degree in Law & European Studies and is a qualified solicitor. Joan holds professional membership of the Law Society of Ireland and the Association of Compliance Officers in Ireland (ACOI). Prior to joining the firm\, Joan worked for a top 10 leading Irish law firm and two other Dublin based law firms. \n \nMark Ryan \nMark is a Banking and insolvency Partner at Quintas and has extensive experience in financial planning\, restructuring and business advisory services. \nMark was one of the 1st Personal Insolvency Practitioners (PIPs) authorised by the Insolvency Service of Ireland (ISI) in August 2013. He has assisted hundreds of people resolve their debts and make a fresh start with their lives. \nA PIP is a professional financial advisor who is regulated by the ISI to represent individuals in debt in applying for a DSA or PIA and to administer the agreement once it has been accepted and approved. This is a relatively new area of Law which was only introduced into Ireland in 2012. Mark completed his qualifications with the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) in December 1999 and he is a member of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants (CPA) \nMark completed his Personal Insolvency Practitioner (PIP) Certificate Examination in June 2013 \nQuintas are one of Irelands leading accountancy and financial services firms\, offering our clients market leading business and personal financial solutions. Based in Cork city\, our team of financial professionals provide expertise and skills to deliver cohesive solutions for our customers across Corporate Finance\, Tax Advisory\, Personal Tax\, Auditing\, Debt Resolution\, Personal Insolvency\, Payroll and Bookkeeping Services. \n 
URL:https://iicpd.ie/event/preparing-your-practice-for-an-anti-money-laundering-inspection/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:CPD Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20231102T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20231102T163000
DTSTAMP:20231020T152723Z
CREATED:20231020T111137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231020T152723Z
UID:2346-1698935400-1698942600@iicpd.ie
SUMMARY:Land Registry Mapping
DESCRIPTION:Introduction\nThis webinar is in two parts. Paudie Barry\, principal of Baseline Surveys\, will examine how mapping errors arise and how advanced digital mapping techniques can resolve them. Micheál O’Connell S.C. will examine the law on Land Registry mapping. \nLearning Outcomes\nAn attendee at this webinar will learn about: \nMaps \n\nWhere Land Registry mapping errors originate.\nHow to fix mapping errors.\nMapping errors on first registration.\nMapping errors and planning permission.\nModern survey methods.\n\nBoundary disputes \n\nThe treatment of boundaries under the Registration of Title Acts.\nRectification of mapping errors and discrepancies\nMapping errors and section 72 of the Registration of Title Act 1964\nCompensation claims arising out of mapping errors\n\nOur Speakers\n \nPaudie Barry is the principal of Baseline Surveys. He has a degree in civil engineering and a higher diploma in geographic information systems and has worked at a high level in surveying and mapping for over thirty years. \n  \n \nMicheál O’Connell is a Senior Counsel with expertise in land law. \n  \n\n 
URL:https://iicpd.ie/event/land-registry-mapping/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:CPD Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20231025T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20231025T163000
DTSTAMP:20230925T163626Z
CREATED:20230920T140144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230925T163626Z
UID:2258-1698244200-1698251400@iicpd.ie
SUMMARY:Self-Awareness and Leadership in Change
DESCRIPTION:Session 1\nGreater Self-Awareness for Self-Management & Effective Collaboration\nIntroduction\nDeepening our self-awareness assists us in understanding who we truly are\, our preferences and ultimately\, our own potential.  It is the first step in leadership\, career planning and emotional intelligence.  It is the first step to personal and professional growth. \nPersonality awareness clearly identifies strengths\, potential blind spots\, and preferred working styles and environments.  It can also provide useful insight into how people interact with each other and the world around them\, assisting with communication and dealing with stress\, amongst other areas. This information helps people improve both their work and personal relationships in a productive and constructive way. \nSpeaker:\n \nAideen Shannon of FlexiSmart Coaching is a certified practitioner of MBTI®\, registered with the British Psychological Society and a qualified accredited Senior Practitioner with the European Mentoring and Coaching Council (EMCC). Aideen is an Executive Coach\, Trainer and Facilitator for Team Development & Coaching programmes. \nLearning Outcomes\n✔︎ Understand the importance of self-awareness particularly around personality. \n✔︎ Understand how awareness of others can assist in areas to include self-management\, improved collaboration and managing perception and interactions with others. \n✔︎ Take a brief look at the MBTI instrument and how it can help in a constructive way by identifying potential strengths as well as potential blind-spots. \n✔︎ Using this knowledge to collaborate better with others and live authentic\, happier lives. \n  \n\nSession 2\nDriving positive change through effective leadership\nIntroduction\nAn understanding of leadership styles is crucial for effective leadership\, employee development and organisational success. It enables leaders to adapt their approach\, create a positive work environment and align their leadership with the goals and values of their organisation. \nIn this CPD event\, Mary Cummins\, B.Sc.\, M.A. Proprietor of Careerchanger.ie\, will discuss effective leadership.  This will include transformational leadership\, a style of leadership associated with positive outcomes to include\, increased employee satisfaction\, higher levels of motivation and engagement\, enhanced job performance\, resilience in change or challenge and organisational success. She will provide an overview of the characteristics of leadership. Mary will also share examples of leaders who have made a significant impact in the legal profession. \nSpeaker: \n \nMary Cummins of www.careerchanger.ie is an accredited career\, executive and leadership coach and has worked in the private\, public\, and voluntary sectors. Mary’s experience covers an expansive range.  With over 15 years working in the public sector\, Mary was most recently a member of a Senior Management team in Cork. Included in her credentials\, Mary has qualifications in coaching\, psychology and a Master’s Degree in Learning & Development. Mary has particular expertise in the strengths-based approach\, facilitating insight for further growth & development. \nLearning Outcomes:\n✔︎ An overview of different leadership styles. \n✔︎ Understanding transformational leadership and its main characteristics. \n✔︎ Specific examples of how transformational leadership can be applied in the legal profession. \n✔︎ Strategies for solicitors to incorporate transformational leadership into their daily work. \n 
URL:https://iicpd.ie/event/self-awareness-and-leadership-in-change/
CATEGORIES:Management CPD
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20230726T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20230726T163000
DTSTAMP:20230713T131130Z
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UID:2168-1690381800-1690389000@iicpd.ie
SUMMARY:A Practical Guide to First Registration
DESCRIPTION:Introduction\nFirst registration applications form an important part of the work carried out by Conveyancers and those dealing with unregistered titles. This webinar aims to provide practitioners with a step-by-step guide to lodging such applications with Tailte Eireann. \nLearning Outcomes\nAn attendee at this webinar will learn about: \n✔︎ The basics of making an application for first registration (i) based on documentary title and (ii) based on long possession \n✔︎ Common errors/pitfalls in the first registration application process \n✔︎ Brief overview of new organisation Tailte Eireann \n✔︎ Introduction to new State Property Unit for unregistered lands \n\nOur Speakers\n  \n \nJoe Cassidy is the Assistant Principal with Tailte Eireann\, Registration Division with over 13 years of experience working in property registration with the PRA\, now Tailte Eireann \n  \n \nRuth Cannon BL is a practicing barrister specialising in all aspects of land law\, conveyancing\, landlord and tenant law and probate law. She appears regularly before the High Court and Circuit Courts in respect of disputes in these areas as well as providing opinions and advice on non-litigious matters in the same areas. Ruth currently lectures in property law and evidence law at Technological University Dublin and is an editor of the Conveyancing and Property Law Journal. \n 
URL:https://iicpd.ie/event/a-practical-guide-to-first-registration/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:CPD Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20230628T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20230628T163000
DTSTAMP:20230613T125127Z
CREATED:20230613T120706Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230613T125127Z
UID:2113-1687962600-1687969800@iicpd.ie
SUMMARY:Medical Negligence and Defective Medical Products
DESCRIPTION:Introduction\nThis webinar focuses on practical issues that arise in medical negligence litigation with a focus on the use of expert evidence and on defective medical products. Ellen Gleeson B.L. will speak on expert evidence in medical negligence litigation. Orla Kelly\, solicitor\, will speak on defective product liability in the medical context. \nLearning Outcomes\nAn attendee at this webinar will learn about: \n✔︎ The potential pitfalls of expert evidence in medical negligence litigation.\n✔︎ Practical issues in the exchange of expert reports.\n✔︎ Expert evidence and limitation periods in medical negligence litigation.\n✔︎ Strict liability\, the onus of proof and defences in defective products litigation.\n✔︎ Limitation periods in defective products cases.\n✔︎ PIAB\, pleadings and representative actions in defective products cases. \n\nOur Speakers\n  \n \nEllen Gleeson B.L. is a barrister who has been in practice at the Bar for 17 years. Medical negligence litigation is one of her areas of practice. \n  \n \nOrla Kelly is a Partner in the Medical Litigation Department at Cantillons Solicitors in Cork\, with a particular focus on medical negligence\, including birth injury claims\, fatal claims\, delayed diagnosis and cervical cancer\, to name a few. She also has extensive experience in defective medical device claims\, including acting for clients and their families who have received the recalled DePuy ASR hip device\, various vaccines and\, more recently\, Oculentis lenses. She has successfully represented a number of victims and their families and is very client-focused. \nRegister For CPD Event Now\n 
URL:https://iicpd.ie/event/medical-negligence-and-defective-medical-products/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:CPD Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20230525T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20230525T163000
DTSTAMP:20230508T141715Z
CREATED:20230505T153555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230508T141715Z
UID:2021-1685025000-1685032200@iicpd.ie
SUMMARY:Personal Injuries Update 2023
DESCRIPTION:Introduction\nThis webinar will address current topics in personal injuries litigation including an analysis of the many recent cases of the Superior Courts in personal injuries litigation as well as updates on damages and the operation of the Judicial Council Guidelines. The panel will consider recent caselaw regarding medico-legal referrals by solicitors and the role of the expert witness. \nLearning Outcomes\nAn attendee at this webinar will learn about: \n\nRecent Developments in discovery in personal injuries cases\nThe approach of the Courts to the “uplift” under the Personal Injuries Guidelines\nUpdate on costs in Personal Injuries litigation\nDevelopments in the Courts approach to Recoverable Benefits and Allowances\nThe role of the Expert Witness – recent caselaw considered\nReferral of clients to medical specialists – Solicitors duties\n\n\nOur Speakers\n \nRoddy McConnell B.L. is a practising barrister based in Dublin who trained as a physiotherapist who specialises in personal injuries law nationwide. He has particular expertise in the overlap between physiotherapy and personal injuries law. \n  \n \nBrian Hallissey B.L. is a practising barrister who specialises in personal injuries law. He practices on the Cork Circuit. \nRegister For CPD Event Now\n  \n\n 
URL:https://iicpd.ie/event/personal-injuries-update-2023/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:CPD Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20230503T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20230503T153000
DTSTAMP:20230421T150158Z
CREATED:20230421T123850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230421T150158Z
UID:1956-1683124200-1683127800@iicpd.ie
SUMMARY:Solicitor’s Guide to Professional Conduct | A Primer
DESCRIPTION:Introduction\nThe Law Society of Ireland issued the 4th edition of the Solicitor’s Guide to Professional Conduct in 2022. The Guide states in its introduction that it is neither a rule book nor a manual and does not have the force of law. However\, it is an important source of reference on professional conduct to be used as an information tool to assist solicitors in their decision-making and in considering the many and varied ethical questions that arise in day-to-day practice for every solicitor. The webinar will consider solicitors’ obligations to clients\, the court\, the public\, colleagues and themselves. The solicitor and their relationship with the Court is the primary focus of the webinar. \nLearning Outcomes\nAn attendee at this webinar will learn about: \n\nWhat it means to be a “fit” and “proper” person to be a solicitor\nSolicitor’s obligations to clients\, the court\, the public\, colleagues and themselves\nThe Solicitors Acts 1954 to 2015 (the Solicitors’ Acts)\nLegal Services Regulation Act 2015 (the 2015 Act)\nCriminal Justice (Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing) Act 2010 as amended (and the regulations made under these Acts)\nThe solicitor and their relationship with the Court as the primary focus of the webinar\n]The Solicitor Advocate\n\n\nOur Speakers\n \nThomas Coughlan is a practising solicitor and Director of the IICPD. He mainly practices in the areas of litigation\, immigration and criminal defence. \nRegister For This FREE CPD Event Now 👇\n  \n\n  \n 
URL:https://iicpd.ie/event/solicitors-guide-to-professional-conduct-a-primer/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20230419T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20230419T163000
DTSTAMP:20230321T115257Z
CREATED:20230321T110620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230321T115257Z
UID:1861-1681914600-1681921800@iicpd.ie
SUMMARY:Maps and Boundaries
DESCRIPTION:Introduction\nThe skill of map reading is frequently needed in the work of busy solicitors. Conveyancers need to read maps as do litigators in right of way disputes\, planning cases\, licensing applications and boundary disputes. Boundary disputes are a staple of litigation practice and have given rise to important recent case law. \nThis webinar is in two parts. Paudie Barry\, principal of Baseline Surveys\, will present an introduction to mapping for the non-specialist. Daniel Cronin S.C. will examine the law on boundary disputes with a focus on the recent case law. \nLearning Outcomes\nAn attendee at this webinar will learn about: \nMaps \n\nThe challenges of representing three dimensions in two dimensions.\nLarge scale maps\, small scale maps\, legends\, abbreviations\, north points and other things that mapmakers assume you know.\nThe Ordnance Survey: what is it\, what they do\, how often they revise maps\, the status of their maps\, where to get their maps.\nAn introduction to Land Registry mapping and mapping for planning applications.\nHow to meaningfully instruct a land surveyor.\n\nBoundary disputes \n\nHow boundary disputes arise.\nAdvising a client.\nLegal principles.\nRecent case law\n\n\nOur Speakers\n \nPaudie Barry is the principal of Baseline Surveys. He has a degree in civil engineering and a higher diploma in geographic information systems and has worked at a high level in surveying and mapping for over thirty years. \n  \n \nDaniel Cronin is a Senior Counsel with expertise in land and conveyancing law. \nRegister For CPD Event Now\n  \n\n  \n 
URL:https://iicpd.ie/event/maps-and-boundaries/
CATEGORIES:CPD Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20221213T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20221213T163000
DTSTAMP:20221124T092516Z
CREATED:20221123T124441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221124T092516Z
UID:1631-1670941800-1670949000@iicpd.ie
SUMMARY:Landlord and Tenant Law Update
DESCRIPTION:Introduction\nLandlord and tenant law has always been an important feature of legal practice in Ireland. This webinar focuses on practical issues surrounding commercial leases where the lessee claims an “equity” under Part II of the Landlord and Tenant (Amendment) Act\, 1980. It examines recent case law on the right to a new tenancy and compensation for disturbance as well as whether a court will impose “green” covenants in the new lease. The webinar will also discuss the implications for property litigation of the recent guidance from the Court of Appeal on expert witnesses. \nLearning Outcomes\nAn attendee at this webinar will learn about: \nThe right to a new tenancy \n\nPart II of the Landlord and Tenant (Amendment) Act\, 1980.\nThe right to a new tenancy.\nCompensation for disturbance.\nRecent case law.\nAdvising a client.\n\nGreen leases \n\nGreen lease terms in commercial leases.\nGreen lease terms and new leases under the Landlord and Tenant (Amendment) Act\, 1980.\nWhat the English courts have done.\nWhat the Irish courts will do.\n\nExpert evidence in statutory lease renewal applications \n\nThe role of expert witnesses in statutory lease renewals.\nDuties of the expert witness.\nDuties of legal practitioners.\nCase law to include the Court of Appeal judgment in Duffy v. McGee [2022] IECA 254.\n\n\nOur Speakers\n \nRuth Cannon BL is a practising barrister specialising in all aspects of land law\, conveyancing\, landlord and tenant law and probate law. She appears regularly before the High Court and Circuit Courts in respect of disputes in these areas as well as providing opinions and advice on non-litigious matters in the same areas. Ruth currently lectures in property law and evidence law at Technological University Dublin and is an editor of the Conveyancing and Property Law Journal. \n  \n \nLíosa Beechinor BL is a practising barrister and member of the Law Library since 2014. Líosa’s practice encompasses a broad range of land\, conveyancing\, landlord and tenant and probate-related advice and litigation. Líosa also delivers CPD lectures on property and landlord and tenant-related matters and contributes articles on such topics for periodicals\, including the Conveyancing and Property Law Journal. \nRegister For CPD Event Now\n  \n\n 
URL:https://iicpd.ie/event/landlord-and-tenant-law-update/
CATEGORIES:CPD Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20221014T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20221014T163000
DTSTAMP:20220921T154335Z
CREATED:20220920T165650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220921T154335Z
UID:1510-1665757800-1665765000@iicpd.ie
SUMMARY:Time and Talent Management for Solicitors
DESCRIPTION:First Session\nSpeaker: Anne Marie Crowley BA MSc EMCC Accredited \n \nAnne Marie Crowley www.amcrowleycoaching.com is a Coach and Trainer in Behavioural Change\, specialising in supporting the development of leaders\, managers\, businesses and teams. Her experience spans 30+ years in Ireland’s Self-Employed\, SME\, Multi-National and Public Sectors. They are working privately and in collaboration with UCC\, IMI and Consultancies\, Anne Marie’s clients for coaching and training span a wide range of people and organisations from SMEs in legal/financial/tech services to large Corporates in technology/pharma to public service organisations such as An Garda Síochána. Specialising in behavioural change at all levels\, Anne Marie’s key specialities are focused on leadership and management development with Emotional Intelligence. \nOverview\nTime Management – how to take back control over your time for better business and life outcomes \nLearning Outcomes\nAt the end of this session\, you will: \n\nUnderstand how to diagnose your time management challenges\nBe introduced to a series of practical tips\, tools and approaches you can adopt to improve your time management for more successful outcomes.\nGain insight into your personal time management habits and identify\n\n\nSecond Session\nSpeaker: Dave A. Barry\, Chartered FCIPD \n \nDave www.conexion.ie is a human resource management postgraduate of UCC\, working in retail and global biopharmaceutical across human resources\, lean six sigma and finance. He later worked as Head of human resources for a multi-national cybersecurity company. He is the founder of organisational HR consultancy Conexion.ie® specialising in biopharma and related companies. A keynote speaker on organisational connection and people leadership\, Dave also part-time lectures in human resource and talent management with UCC. \nOverview\nTime Management – how to manage a connected practice \nPre-COVID\, for you and your team\, were the below clear? \n\nWho you are (Culture)\nWhere you’re heading (Strategy)\nWhat it’s like to work there (People)\n\nNow\, with employees working remotely or a blend of home and office\, both the importance and challenge of connecting have become more critical than ever. Since the pandemic balancing connection\, wellbeing and productivity has not been easy and has sometimes felt overwhelming. This webinar will tangibly teach how to connect or reconnect your teams for going forward in a high-performance direction. \nLearning Outcomes\nAt the end of this session\, you will: \n\nA deeper understanding of the importance of Culture vision\, mission & purpose\, and values in connecting remote teams or blended workforce and how to start on this\nLikewise\, with high-level Strategy goals for the year ahead to help ‘steer’ all\nBased on recent Ireland employee data\, understanding which of the People talent management elements of Brand & Hiring\, Managing & Developing\, and Engaging & Retaining are urgent right now\, with practical takeaways for impactful quick wins\n\nRegister For CPD Event Now\n  \n\n  \n  \n 
URL:https://iicpd.ie/event/time-and-talent-management-for-solicitors/
CATEGORIES:CPD Event,Management CPD
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20220624T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20220624T163000
DTSTAMP:20220527T102725Z
CREATED:20220522T173042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220527T102725Z
UID:1326-1656081000-1656088200@iicpd.ie
SUMMARY:Personal Injuries litigation: delay\, damages and new Rules of Court
DESCRIPTION:Introduction\nThis webinar will address current topics in personal injuries litigation including new Rules of Court\, as well as updates on damages and the operation of the Judicial Council Guidelines. It will also focus on the topical issue of the effect of delay on personal injuries litigation. \nLearning Outcomes\nAn attendee at this webinar will learn about: \n\nLitigation delay\nThe new Rules of Court on renewing summonses\, the default of pleading and lodgments/tenders\nDamages levels in personal injuries litigation (including medical negligence)\nThe operation of the Judicial Council Guidelines\n\nOur Speakers\n \nGary Martin B.L. is a practising barrister who practises mainly in the areas of Personal Injuries and Medical Negligence. He is a graduate of Griffith College\, Cork. He practises in Dublin\, and on the Cork Circuit. \n  \n \nRoddy McConnell B.L. is a practising barrister who trained as a physiotherapist who specialises in personal injuries law. He has particular expertise in the overlap between physiotherapy and personal injuries law. \nRegister For CPD Event Now\n  \n\n  \n  \n 
URL:https://iicpd.ie/event/personal-injuries-litigation-delay-damages-and-new-rules-of-court/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20220427T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20220427T163000
DTSTAMP:20220329T142829Z
CREATED:20220329T142110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220329T142829Z
UID:1183-1651069800-1651077000@iicpd.ie
SUMMARY:Land Law Update: the new law on prescriptive easements\, and the new affordable dwelling schemes.
DESCRIPTION:Introduction\nTwo new pieces of legislation will have a considerable impact on conveyancing practice. The Land and Conveyancing Law Reform Act\, 2021 is the latest attempt to reform the law of prescriptive easements which has dogged conveyancing practice since 2009. The Affordable Housing Act\, 2021 introduces new affordable dwelling schemes which have implications for residential conveyancing. \nLearning Outcomes\nAn attendee at this webinar will learn about: \nPrescriptive Easements \n\nThe new rules on acquisition of easements by prescription laid down by the Land and Conveyancing Law Reform Act 2021 applicable from 30 November 2021.\nThe doctrine of lost modern grant – the basis of these new rules.\nModification of the doctrine of lost modern grant in respect of easements claimed against State lands.\nThe continuance of easements qualifying under the law applicable prior to the Land and Conveyancing Law Reform Act 2009 immediately prior to the coming into effect of that Act.\nThe abolition – arguably before ever taking effect – of the 12-year prescriptive period contemplated by the Land and Conveyancing Law Reform Act 2009\nThe implications of the above for practitioners dealing with prescriptive rights.\n\nAffordable Dwelling Schemes \n\nThe two affordable dwelling schemes.\nPurchasers eligible to qualify for the schemes.\nThe “affordable dwelling equity”.\nThe priorities between bank borrowings and the affordable dwelling equity.\nSteps in the conveyancing process where the schemes are availed of.\nRedemption of the affordable dwelling equity.\n\nOur Speakers\n \nRuth Cannon BL is a practicing barrister specialising in all aspects of land law\, conveyancing\, landlord and tenant law and probate law. She appears regularly before the High Court and Circuit Courts in respect of disputes in these areas as well as providing opinions and advice on non-litigious matters in the same areas. Ruth currently lectures in property law and evidence law at Technological University Dublin and is an editor of the Conveyancing and Property Law Journal. \n  \n \nMicheál O’Connell is a Senior Counsel specialising in the area of land and conveyancing law. \nRegister For CPD Event Now\n  \n\n  \n  \n 
URL:https://iicpd.ie/event/land-law-cpd-2022/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:CPD Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20220325T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20220325T153000
DTSTAMP:20220315T211428Z
CREATED:20220315T185728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220315T211428Z
UID:1161-1648218600-1648222200@iicpd.ie
SUMMARY:The War in Ukraine – What solicitors need to know about the Temporary Protection Directive
DESCRIPTION:Introduction\nIreland is expecting to host more than 100\,000 Ukrainians and nationals of other countries who have been displaced because of the war. In response to this crisis as an EU member state Ireland has adopted The Temporary Protection Directive 2001/55/EC. This will give the holder of the temporary certificate a right to reside for 12 months\, and immediate access to the labour market\, welfare\, health services\, education\, etc. \nThis webinar is designed to provide an introduction to international protection law and a primer on the Temporary Protection Directive. It will be of interest to solicitors who do not regularly practice in the area of immigration law and provide a forum to learn about the Irish legal response to the war in Ukraine. \nLearning Outcomes\n\nThe legislative basis underpinning international protection applications\nRefugee status\, subsidiary protection and permission to remain on humanitarian grounds\nThe Temporary Protection Directive\nUkrainians travelling to Ireland – visa exemption\, travel documents and practical issues\nCurrent procedures at ports and airports\nTemporary Protection v International Protection (refugee status and subsidiary protection)\nTemporary protection certificates\nSocial welfare entitlements\nRight to work – employment law issues\n\nOur Speakers\n \nMichelle Beazley is a practising solicitor with Thomas Coughlan & Company specialising in immigration and human rights law. She has extensive experience in visa applications\, international protection applications\, and practice and procedure in the International Protection Office and at the International Protection Appeals Tribunal. The firm has represented clients in many ground-breaking and precedent-setting cases before the superior courts of Ireland and the Court of Justice of the European Union. \n  \n \nCillian Bracken is a practising barrister\, specialising in public law and judicial review\, in the areas of immigration and asylum\, employment and equality\, social welfare\, housing and data protection. \nMake a Donation & Register For Free Now\n  \nWe are offering this Webinar for FREE.  \nAll we ask is you consider making a donation to the Irish Red Cross in Aid of the people of Ukraine \n  \n\n  \n  \n 
URL:https://iicpd.ie/event/the-war-in-ukraine-what-solicitors-need-to-know-about-the-temporary-protection-directive/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:CPD Event
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