Information Session: Dispute Avoidance and Resolution services by Members
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Event Information
This information session aims to encourage newcomer Members into disciplines of Alternative Dispute Resolution and also assist experienced Members in the field ADR towards application for appointment to the CCAS Panel of Adjudicators likely to be held in the Spring 2026. The session will help Members advance their preparations for the next round of applications for Appointment to the Panel of Adjudicators under s.8 of the Construction Contracts Act 2013 (CCA).
The speakers on this information session are Dan Daye Chairperson RIAI ADR Taskforce; Peter O’Malley; Niall Meagher; James O’Donoghue; Conor Kelly; Orla Fitz.Gerald and Danyal Ibrahim which will provide information on upskilling through educational, training and experiential pathways.
In-person participation strongly recommended, although an on-line attendance facility will be available.
Agenda
| Time | Description |
|---|---|
| 3:00pm 3:15pm | Tea, coffee, juices, and canapés |
| 3:20pm 3:50pm | Introduction to the Range of Disciplines in ADR Service Provision: • Negotiation, mediation, conciliation, arbitration • Expert services • Expert determination (1. Advisory, 2. Binding if decision not rejected, 3. Binding) • Binding adjudicative processes: Adjudication under Section 6 CCA, Arbitration – Arbitration Act 2010 |
| 3:50pm 4:10pm | Introductions and discussion – promoting engagement with newcomers to the field Moderator: Danyal Ibrahim |
| 4:10pm 4:30pm | Education, Training, Accreditation, and Pathways to Experience and Appointment: Law studies, the TCD course, King's College MSc, LLM programmes Panel: Peter O’Malley (Moderator), Niall Meagher, James O’Donoghue, Conor Kelly (online), Orla FitzGerald (online) |
| 4:30pm 4:40pm | The CCA and Its Impact on the Industry and Construction Professionals’ Practices Speaker: James O’Donoghue |
| 4:40pm 5:05pm | Relevance of CIArb and the Society of Construction Law |
| 5:05pm 5:20pm | Commencement of the process for supporting candidates applying for appointment by the Minister to the Panel of Adjudicators |
| 5:20pm 5:30pm | Networking and one-to-one discussions between newcomers/CCA Panel candidates and existing Panel members: Niall Meagher, Conor Kelly, James O’Donoghue, Peter O’Malley |