Towards a Model Environmental Law (Cóir Dlí an Chomhshaoil)
Running Order
Introduction by Clíona Kimber SC, Cathaoirleach, Comhshaol/ Climate Bar Association
Welcome address from An Taoiseach Micheál Martin
Session 1
Chaired by The Hon. Ms. Justice Marie Baker, Supreme Court
Louise Reilly BL: Duties and Principles of Environmental Law
Deirdre Ní Fhloinn BL: Ear to the Ground: What do the Stakeholders say?
Louise Beirne BL: Drafting a new Environmental Code – What it would look like and what would it do
Session 2
Chaired by Former Chief Justice, Mr. Frank Clarke SC
Aoife Sheehan BL: Standing Issues in Environmental Litigation
Orla Heatley LL.B: Class Actions and Representative Actions
William Quill BL: Current Sanctions and New Remedies
Followed by Question & Answers
Session 3: Interviews and Discussion
Towards an Environmental Court- Best models abroad and best
Presenter/Láirtheoir– Bláthnaid Ní Chofaigh, RTÉ
Clíona Kimber SC
Conor Linehan SC, William Frys Solicitors
Rose Wall, Community Law and Mediation Centre for Environmental Justice
Kevin Keane, An Taisce
Shirley Clerkin Heritage Officer Monaghan Co. Co.