Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 3)
Council of The Bar of Ireland
2025-01-20
Intent: Update on various matters of concern including professional fees, payment runs, manner of payments, review of rules of payment, training of Counsel
Details: Engagement with the ODPP on various matters in relation to the engagement of Counsel to prosecute cases on behalf of the ODPP
Officials: Marion Berry, Helena Kiely
Methods: Email, Meeting
Law Society of Ireland
Current/Former DPOWhat is lobbying? (FAQ)2024-09-21
Intent: To assist the Department of Justice on the draft Criminal Justice (Protection, Preservation of and Access to Data on Information Systems) Bill 2024 (which aims to transpose the E-Evidence Regulation).
Details: The E-Evidence Regulation (2023/1543)
Officials: Helena Kiely
Methods: Call 16 August with Helena Kiely of ODPPEmail 27 August and call 29 August with Dr Richard Gow at DOJ - Email, Call 16 August with Helena Kiely of ODPPEmail 27 August can call 29 August with Dr Richard Gow at DOJ - Phone call
Law Society of Ireland
Current/Former DPOWhat is lobbying? (FAQ)2024-09-21
Intent: Contribute to the design and development of the criminal legal aid scheme.
Details: Meeting to discuss the modernisation of legal aid with the Department of Justice
Officials: Stjohn O'Connor, Carole Sullivan, Marion Berry, Helena Kiely, Caron McCaffrey, Audrey Leonard
Methods: Email 11 June and meetings (2) 25 June and 9 July with Carole Sullivan and Catherine McEnri - Email, Meeting 9 May with the Judicial Planning Working Group at the Department of Justice (chaired by Stjohn O'Connor) to discuss the modernisation of criminal legal aid - Meeting
Council of The Bar of Ireland
2024-09-05
Intent: Address issues and matters of mutual concern
Details: Engagement with the ODPP on matters relating to prosecution service and barristers
Officials: Helena Kiely, Marion Berry
Methods: Meeting, Email
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
Irish Council for Civil Liberties
2021-05-21
Intent: Call for introduction of guidelines for protesting safety during Covid-19 pandemic lockdown.::Express concerns about impact of Section 4 of The Harassment, Harmful Communications and Related Offences Act 2020 on freedom of expression
Details: Right to Protest / Freedom of Expression
Officials: Helen McEntee, Claire Loftus, Helena Kiely, Bríd Smith
Methods: Letter sent to the Minister for Justice, Director of Public Prosecutions, and Chief Prosecution Solicitor in January 2021 regarding Section 4 of Harmful Communications and Harassment Act and ProtestLetter sent to Minister for Justice in March 2021 calling for introduction of guidelines for protesting safely during lockdown. - Letter, Email to Bríd Smith, TD in regards to the Right to Protest sent in April 2021 - Email
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