April 2016 – Open Conference Papers

The Construction Bar Association of Ireland staged its Fourth Open Conference on Friday 22nd April 2016 where the three panels chaired respectively by David Barniville SC – Chairman of the Bar Council, the Honourable Mr. Justice Mr. Paul Gilligan of the High Court of Ireland and Denis O’Driscoll, solicitor of Denis O’Driscoll & Associates. The CBA extends its sincerest congratulations to each of the speakers and the three chairpersons who gave so generously of their time and expertise.

Panel 1 : “Judicial Oversight” – Chaired by David Barniville SC

Adjudication and the Courts – John Gibbons SC.

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Practical Procedural Issues Arising from Recent Case Law – Claire Cummins BL.

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Court Review of Arbitral Decisions – Paul Sreenan SC.

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Panel 2: “Defective Materials – Liability and Consumer Protection” – Chaired by the Honourable Mr. Justice Paul Gilligan

Consumer Protection and Defective Materials – James Burke BL.

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Compliance with the Building Regulations and Liability – Deirdre Ni Fhlionn, Solicitor.

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Pyrite Litigation Before the ECJ – Brian Kennedy SC.

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Panel 3: “Professional Negligence and Construction Professionals” – Chaired by Denis O’Driscoll, Solicitor

The Law of Professional Negligence and Construction Professionals – David Nolan SC.

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Insurance and the Construction Professional – Sadhbhanna Ni Fhlionn BL.

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Economic Loss – Paul Gallagher SC.

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