Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 2)
Council of The Bar of Ireland
2024-01-19
Intent: A meaningful, independent and time-limited mechanism to determine the fees payable to barristers
Details: Professional Fees paid to barristers who practice in criminal law by the Director of Public Prosecutions and under the Criminal Justice (Legal Aid) Scheme.
Officials: Jim O'Callaghan, Patrick Costello, Pa Daly, Aodhán Ó Ríordáin, Alan Farrell, Marion Berry, Elizabeth Howlin, Deirdre Gillane, ...
Methods: Meetings with members of the Justice Committee to brief them on the withdrawal of services - Meeting, Phone call
Council of The Bar of Ireland
2023-01-16
Intent: An update on various matters that impact on the professional fees paid to barristers, including JR
Details: Meeting with ODPP to discuss a range of matters in relation to counsel panels, counsel fees and general matters
Officials: Helena Kiely, Elizabeth Howlin, Pádraic Taylor
Methods: Meeting
Council of The Bar of Ireland
2022-05-16
Intent: Seek clarity on the approach being taken on the functioning of Preliminary Trial Hearings
Details: Approach to Preliminary Trial Hearings
Officials: Elizabeth Howlin, Helena Kiely
Methods: Letter, Meeting
Council of The Bar of Ireland
2022-05-16
Intent: An update on various matters that impact on the professional fees paid to barristers, including JR
Details: Professional fees paid to barristers who practice in criminal law instructed by the ODPP
Officials: Catherine Pierse, Elizabeth Howlin, Helena Kiely
Methods: Meeting
Council of The Bar of Ireland
2021-09-20
Intent: Create awareness of the concept of an equitable briefing policy
Details: Promotion of The Bar of Ireland Equitable Briefing Initiative
Officials: Maria Browne, John McDaid, Barry Donoghue, Claire Loftus, Elizabeth Howlin, Helena Kiely
Methods: Email, Virtual Meeting, Letter
Council of The Bar of Ireland
2021-05-19
Intent: Confirm arrangements for Pre-Trial Hearings and resolve ongoing issues in relation to HC Bail fees
Details: Payment arrangements for Council fees - Pre-trial hearings, HC Bails and fees generally
Officials: Barry Donoghue, Elizabeth Howlin, Helena Kiely
Methods: Email, Virtual Meeting
Council of The Bar of Ireland
2021-01-21
Intent: Engagement on restoration of cuts applied to professional fees of barristers by the ODPP and DOJ Criminal Legal Aid Scheme
Details: Restoration of cuts applied to professional fees of barristers by the ODPP and DOJ Criminal Legal Aid Scheme
Officials: Helen McEntee, Paschal Donohoe, Michael McGrath, Barry Donoghue, Elizabeth Howlin, Helena Kiely
Methods: Letter
Inclusion Ireland
2021-01-20
Intent: Policy change
Details: Provision of pre-Budget submission document
Officials: James Browne, Mary Butler, Jackie Cahill, Dara Calleary, Niall Collins, Barry Cowen, Cathal Crowe, Aengus Ó Snodaigh, ...
Methods: Provision of pre-Budget submission document - Submission
Council of The Bar of Ireland
2020-09-21
Intent: Raise awareness of the policy agenda of the Council of The Bar of Ireland under the broad theme of 'Safeguarding Justice'
Details: Safeguarding Justice - Policy Newsletter issued by The Bar of Ireland
Officials: Oonagh McPhillips, Aidan O'Driscoll, Marion Walsh, Oonagh Buckley, Martin Fraser, Seán Ó Foghlú, Robert Watt, Derek Moran, ...
Methods: Email
Council of The Bar of Ireland
2020-09-21
Intent: Consideration of options to maximise criminal jury trials
Details: Submission on management of criminal jury trials under COVID19
Officials: Angela Denning, Peter Mullan, Barry Donoghue, Elizabeth Howlin, Helena Kiely
Methods: Submission