PRDBA Conference 2025
Welcome to our 2025 Conference. View our speaker details and programme below.
Conference Materials
Welcome
2pm
Welcome Remarks:
Patricia Dillon SC, Chair - PRDBA
Opening Address:
The Hon. Ms. Justice Caroline Costello, President of the Court of Appeal
Session 1
2.15pm-3.45pm
Suspension Applications; Public Interest - The Silent Assassin?
Frank Beatty SC
Relevant Medical Disability and Professional Misconduct - A Meeting at the Crossroads?
Ronan Kennedy SC
Rehabilitation and the Public Interest; Competing or Complimentary Concerns? Considerations of Health and Relevant Medical Disability in Sanctioning
Neasa Bird BL
An Overview of the Exercise of Regulatory Functions in the Public Interest and Consideration of Protection of the Public
Helen Callanan SC
Session 2
4pm-5pm
Panel Discussion
Chaired by:
The Hon. Mr. Justice David Barniville, President of the High Court
Panellists:
Remy Farrell SC
Paul Harkin, Medical Council of Ireland
Valerie Beatty, Legal Practitioner Disciplinary Tribunal
