Role of the Committee

The Family & Child Law Committee is conscious of the rapid expansion in the area of family law, especially since the introduction of divorce in this jurisdiction. The committee endeavours to keep abreast of legislative changes and where possible to make submissions in relation to forthcoming bills and EU directives, the latter of which have a very real impact on the practice of family law. It also has responsibility for civil legal aid.

From time to time the committee organises seminars which are of particular interest to Family Law Practitioners and invites distinguished speakers from other jurisdictions to participate.

Submissions from practitioners in private practice are welcomed.

Members & Secretary

Chair: Peter Doyle

Vice-Chair: Siun Hurley

Members

• Helen Coughlan

• Ailbhe Burke

• Eamonn Carroll

• Brendan Dillon

• Lorna Duffy

• Catherine Ghent

• Liz Healy

• Annette Hickey

• Sinéad Kearney SC

• Denise Kirwan

• Josepha Madigan

• Gareth Noble

• Michele O’Boyle SC

• Jennifer O’Brien SC

• Geoffrey Shannon SC

• Annette Sheehan

• Emily Sherlock

• Keith Walsh SC

• Orlagh Sharkey

• Elizaveta Donnery

• Canice Walsh

Consultants

Rosemary Horgan

Joan O’Mahony

Secretary: Judith Tedders

Contact Us

Please email any queries to the Committee Secretary, Judith Tedders.