Hayes Solicitors

Lobbying Organisation Hayes Solicitors

Date published 20 Sep, 2024

Relevant Matter Legislation

Public Policy Area Justice and Equality

Period 1 May, 2024 to 31 Aug, 2024

Specific Details The need for reform of clinical litigation in Ireland

Intended results Reform of clinical ligitaltion in Ireland.

Name of person primarily responsible for lobbying on this activity Hayes Solicitors LLP

Did any Designated Public Official(DPO) or former Designated Public Official(DPO) carry out lobbying activities on your behalf in relation to this return? You must include yourself, and answer Yes, if you are a current DPO or a DPO at any time in the past. (What is a Designated Public Official?) No

Did you manage or direct a grassroots campaign? No

Was this lobbying done on behalf of a client? No

Lobbying activity

The following activities occurred for this specific Subject Matter Area.

Event / Reception (1)

Hayes solicitors LLP hosted a major conference Embracing Change: Working Better Together on 18 June which focused on the need for reform of clinical litigation in Ireland. An audience of over 200 invited guests heard from distinguished and expert speakers who addressed the pressing need for changes to clinical litigation practice and shared their experiences from Ireland, England and other jurisdictions, providing valuable insights from patients’ and clinicians’ perspectives.

Designated public officials lobbied

The following DPOs were lobbied during this return period on this specific Subject Matter Area. These DPOs were involved in at least one of the Lobbying Activities listed above, but not necessarily all of them. As returns are specific to a Subject Matter Area the above Lobbying Activities may be associated with multiple returns.

Andrew Munro Assistant Secretary (Department of Justice)

Greg Dempsey Deputy Secretary General (Department of Health)