THE PROPOSED CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT
ON THE RIGHTS OF THE CHILD

Saturday, February 28th: 9.15 a.m. - 1.30
Green Hall, Law Society, Blackhall Pl. Dublin 7

9.00 Registration
9.30 Introduction by the Chair – Mrs Justice McGuinness, Law Reform Commission

9.40 The Propsals of the Committee & their intended effect
Mary O'Rourke, T.D. Chairperson of Joint Oireachtas Committee

10.05 The Present & Future for Children in Ireland
Emily Logan, Ombudsman for Children

10.30 Why Children Should Be Heard
Young Person

10.35 Coffee

11.00 The Challenges Facing the Diversion Programme
Supt. Colette Quinn, Garda with responsibility for Diversion Programme

11.25 Implementation of the Children First Guidelines at Primary Level
Mary Hough, Director Sligo Education Centre, Senior Trainer with Child Protection Programme

12.00 The Legal Implications of the Amendment
Felix McEnroy SC

12:30 Q & A Panel Discussion

COST: IWLA members: €30 Non-members: €60
Students, Pupils, Trainee Solicitors or those under 5 years in practice: €20
3 CPD Points available
To book: phone Eithne O’Doherty phone 01-817 6915 or email eodoherty@lawlibrary.ie