This seminar explores recent developments in European Union Environmental Law. Three particular themes are selected for consideration on this occasion: nature law; access to environmental information and access to justice in environmental matters. The seminar is aimed at a wide audience including legal practitioners, regulators, local authorities, Government Departments, academics, NGOs, community groups, students and members of the public with an interest in environmental matters.

Speakers will include:

Dr Áine Ryall, School of Law, UCC: ‘Impact of EU Law on Irish Environmental Law: Contemporary Developments’

Dr Fred Logue, Principal, FP Logue Solicitors: ‘Access to environmental information: How EU law ensures the public has a right to know about environmental matters’

Suzanne Murray BL: ‘Recent Developments in EU Nature Law’

Tom Flynn BL: ‘Access to Environmental Justice: the ongoing influence of EU Law’

The seminar is funded by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Communicating Europe Initiative 2019.

There is no charge to attend the seminar.