Professional background
I advise regulators and professional regulatory bodies on all aspects of their statutory functions, as well as in relation to their practice and procedures. I have a particular interest in:
- Investigating and presenting complaints to Fitness to Practise Committees;
- Providing litigation and eDiscovery services for administrative sanctions hearings;
- Appearing before regulatory Boards and Councils;
- Advising on the exercise of statutory functions, statutory interpretation and fair procedures;
- Preparing High Court confirmation applications.
Alongside my specialisation within public and regulatory law, I am passionate about animal welfare. Myself and my colleagues recently published a paper (on a pro bono basis) outlining key reforms to dog breeding legislation in Ireland. I also advise certain dog rescues (on a pro bono basis) in relation to legal issues as they arise for them. In addition, I am experienced in advising on the Control of Dogs Act 1986 (as amended).
Authored pieces
Public and Regulatory
Insight
Landmark assisted decision-making legislation commenced and new regulator (DSS) opens its doors to the public
26.04.2023
On 26 April 2023, the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015 (the "Act") commenced and the Decision Support Service (DSS) officially opened its doors to the public with its full legislative provisions enacted.
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