Oireachtas appearance

Members of the Law Society’s Family and Child Law Committee will appear before a meeting of the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice and Equality on 20 February 2019 to discuss reform of the family law system.

“Family law is a dynamic and complex area of law and we have seen significant changes in recent years that reflect the evolving fabric of Irish society,” said Keith Walsh, chair of the Law Society’s Family and Child Law Committee. “Family breakdown, child custody, and protection of minors; these are some of the most difficult and sensitive court proceedings that exist.”

For more information, see the press release of 20 February 2019 below:

• Law Society of Ireland highlights crisis in family law system

Working for family law practitioners

The Family & Child Law Committee makes submissions on the family law system and legislative changes that affect the practice of family law. It also has responsibility for civil legal aid, and organises seminars of particular interest to family law practitioners. Solicitors can log in for more information on the Family & Child Law Committee