Centre for Justice and Law Reform hosts first Summer School

On 26–27 June 2025, participants gathered at Blackhall Place, Dublin 7, to discuss emerging threats to democracy and the legal frameworks needed to address them.

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Speakers at the event included:

  • Michael McGrath, EU Commissioner for Democracy, Justice, the Rule of Law and Consumer Protection
  • John Brennan, former Director of the CIA and former Deputy National Security Advisor
  • Robin Simcox, UK Commissioner for Countering Extremism
  • Justice Marie Baker, Chairperson of the Electoral Commission (An Coimisiún Toghcháin) and former Supreme Court Justice
  • Caoilfhionn Gallagher KC, Barrister at Doughty Street Chambers, Commission Member of the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission (IHREC)
  • Rossa Fanning SC, Attorney General of Ireland
  • Niamh Hodnett,Online Safety Commissioner at Coimisiún na Meán
  • Claire Loftus, Member of the Board of Directors of An Garda Síochána, and of Cuan (DSGBV State Agency), and former Director of Public Prosecutions
  • Nóirín O’Sullivan, former Garda Commissioner

Speeches and resources

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In addition to the recorded fireside chat with former CIA Director John Brennan, you can download selected speeches and resources from the event below.

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