Reform of Non-Court Adjudicative Bodies and Appeals to Courts

Ireland Law Reform Commission

Published February 13th, 2026

Detected March 26th, 2026

Summary

The Law Reform Commission of Ireland has published an introductory discussion paper on the reform of non-court adjudicative bodies and appeals to courts. This document outlines the scope and purpose of the reform project and invites submissions from interested parties.

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The Law Reform Commission (Ireland) has released an introductory discussion paper concerning proposed reforms to non-court adjudicative bodies and the process of appeals to courts. This paper, published on February 13, 2026, details the project's objectives and scope, following a presentation on February 10, 2026, by President Frank Clarke, Commissioner Richard Barett, and Professor Paul Daly. The initiative aims to stimulate debate and gather input for potential legislative changes.

Interested parties, including legal professionals and government agencies, are encouraged to review the consultation paper and prepare submissions on all aspects of the proposed reforms. The discussion paper serves as a precursor to a formal consultation process, inviting feedback to shape future policy and potential legislative amendments. While no specific compliance deadline is mentioned, the document signals an ongoing reform effort that may lead to new procedural requirements for these bodies and their appellate pathways.

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Review the Consultation Paper on the Reform of Non-Court Adjudicative Bodies and Appeals to Courts
Prepare and submit feedback on proposed reforms

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Reform of Non-Court Adjudicative Bodies and Appeals to Courts - Introductory Discussion

By KevinGibson, Friday, 13th February 2026 | 0 comments
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The Law Reform Commission held an introductory discussion to its recently published Consultation Paper on the Reform of Non-Court Adjudicative Bodies and Appeals to Courts.

President Frank Clarke, Commissioner Richard Barett and Professor Paul Daly discussed the proposals for reform at a presentation on the 10th February, 2026. The discussion was chaired by Judge Marguerite Bolger. The purpose of the discussion was to explain the scope and purpose of the project, to stimulate debate and facilitate interested parties in preparing submissions on all aspects of the proposed reforms. A Recording of this event may be found below.