Public Inquiries Overview
From time to time, organisations become embroiled in matters of serious and general public concern which demand inquiry. The impetus for such inquiries is political, and several investigation models are available, the choice and structuring of which can have significant consequences.
Whatever the form of inquiry, organisations and individuals who become involved in public inquiries are anxious to ensure that they comply with all legal requirements imposed by the inquiry; that any written statement of their evidence is accurate and effective; that they are properly prepared to give oral evidence and that their interests are effectively protected and advanced throughout the course of the inquiry and in connection with any draft report. Our experienced team can help with all aspects of the inquiry process.
Our work
Our recent work includes:
- Acting for several interested parties in the Disclosures (police whistleblowing) Tribunal
- Acting for NAMA in the Commission of Investigation into Project Eagle relating to NAMA’s sale of its portfolio of Northern Irish acquired loans and security
- Acting for two key corporate participants in the Commission of Investigation into the Siteserv transaction
- Acting for a religious order in the Commission of Investigation into Mother and Baby Homes
- Acting for respondents in a large number of Central Bank Administrative Sanctions Procedure investigations, including notably Irish Nationwide Building Society and Quinn Insurance (under administration)
- Acting for Independent News & Media plc in an ODCE investigation and in its engagement with the Inspectors appointed to the company
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