The Irish Supreme Court Review (ISCR), hosted by the School of Law, Trinity College Dublin, is a forum for in-depth analysis of the functions and jurisprudence of the Supreme Court of Ireland. This conference will reflect on the role of the Supreme Court, especially as it debates matters with other international and apex courts.

 

Date of Event: Saturday 17 October 2026
Time: 9.00 a.m. - 5.00 p.m.
CPD Hours/Points: 6
Venue: Regent’s House, Trinity College Dublin



Programme of Events

9.00 - 9.30

Registration
9.30 - 10.15

Keynote Address

  • Dr SíofraO’Leary, “The interaction between the Irish Supreme Court and the Court of Justice of the European Union over the years”
  • Chair: The Chief Justice
10.15 - 11.15

Session 1: Litigation

Chair: TBC

  • M v M [2026] IESC 2
    Ailbhe O’Neill (Trinity College Dublin)
  • Mars Capital v Walsh [2025] IESC 45
    Neil Maddox (University of Maynooth and Law Library)
  • TikTok Technology Ltd v Data Protection Commissioner [2026] IESC 27
    Eoin Carolan (University College Dublin and Law Library)
11.15 - 11.45

Tea/Coffee Break
11:45 - 1.00

Session 2: Issues in Contract and Property

Chair: Rachel Hussey, Arthur Cox

  • ACE Autobody v Motorpark Ltd [2026] IESC 9
    Jordan English (University of Oxford)
  • RGRE Grafton Ltd v Bewleys Café Grafton Street Ltd & Anor [2026] IESC 10 
    Sarah Hamill (Trinity College Dublin)
  • G v Ireland [2025] IESC 49
    David Kenny (Trinity College Dublin)

1.00 - 1.45

Lunch Break
1.45 - 3.00

Session 3: Frontier Issues in Public Law Litigation

Chair: TBC

  • Coolglass Wind Farm Ltd v An Bord Pleanála [2026] IESC 5 
    Orla Kelleher (University of Maynooth)
  • NS v Minister for Justice [2025] IESC 48  
    Cathryn Costello (University College Dublin)
  • Galvin v DPP [2025] IESC 35 
    Adam Elebert (Law Library)

 
3.00 - 3.30

Tea/Coffee Break
3.30 - 5.00

Session 4: Personal Identity, Reputation and Privacy

Chair: TBC

  • Bird v Iconic Newspapers [2025] IESC 30  
    Neville Cox (Trinity College Dublin)
  • Doe v Commissioner of An Garda Síochána [2025] IESC 44 
    Conor Crumney (University of Maynooth)
  • Poptoshev v DPP [2025] IESC 47
    Liz Heffernan (Trinity College Dublin)
  • Hyland v Commissioner of An Garda Síochána [2025] IESC 43
    Alan Eustace (Trinity College Dublin)

* The right to substitute lecturers / lectures is reserved.

Fees / Reservations

Fees: Fees are inclusive of tea/coffee/lunch breaks.

  • €180 per person.
  • €120 per person for trainee solicitors, or barristers called to the Bar within the past 5 years.
  • €50 per person for registered students. Please note these subsidised tickets are limited. Please ensure you use this form when booking.

Account Name: Trinity No.6 Bank Account

Bank Name and Address: Bank of Ireland, College Green, Dublin 2

Bank Account Name: TCD No.6 Bank A/c

Bank Account Number: 30432592

Bank Sort Code: 90 00 17

Bank IBAN: IE86BOFI90001730432592

Bank SWIFT Code: BOFIIE2D

Please send finance queries, remittance notification to Patricia McCorry – mccorrp at tcd.ie.

Reservations:

To make a reservation, please complete the form here : 

Irish Supreme Court Review Form

 

You can also send an email to lawevent at tcd.ie.

General enquiries or difficulties with this form should be directed to lawevent at tcd.ie or to 8962772.

Student bookings should please use this form.

Student Form Irish Supreme Court Review