Irish Supreme Court Review 2025

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 18 October 2025
Time:	9.00am - 4.45pm
CPD Hours/Points:	5.5
Venue:	Thomas Davis Lecture Theatre, Arts Building, Trinity College Dublin

Programme of Events

09.00 - 09.30	Registration
09.30 - 11.00	Session 1: Litigation Chair: B v CFA [2025] IESC 2 Dr Catherine Donnelly SC (Trinity College Dublin) Kirwan v Connors & Ors [2025] IESC 21 Dr Christopher McMahon BL Little v Chief Appeals Officer [2024] IESC 53 Dr Ailbhe O’Neill SC (Trinity College Dublin) Tweedswood Ltd v Kavanagh & Others [2025] IESC 18 Dr Philip Gavin (University College London)
11.00 - 11.30	Tea/Coffee Break
11:30 - 12:45	Session 2: Criminal Law and Evidence Chair: DPP v CC [2025] IESC 11; DPP v PB [2025] IESC 12 Professor Ursula Kilkelly (University College Cork) DPP v AM [2025] IESC 16 Dr Mark Coen (University College Dublin) DPP v Twomey [2024] IESC 31; DPP v MB [2024] IESC 33 Dr Cian Ó Concubhair (Maynooth University)
12.45 - 13.30	Lunch Break
13.30 - 14.45	Session 3: Constitutional and Public Law Chair: Gearty & Anor v DPP [2024] IESC 45 Dr David Fennelly SC (Trinity College Dublin) Kerins v Dáil Eireann [2024] IESC 24 Dr Davy Lalor BL Kelly v UCD [2025] IESC 6 Dr Alan Eustace (Trinity College Dublin)
14.45 - 15.15	Tea/Coffee Break
15.45 - 16.45	Session 4: Law of Obligations Chair: ESB v Good & Ors [2025] IESC 27 Professor Rachael Walsh (Trinity College Dublin) Dillon v Irish Life Assurance [2025] IESC 37 Dr Katie Nolan (TU Dublin) Barlow v Minister for Communications [2025] IESC 14 Dr Daniel Gilligan (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 below or click here. 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.