Siobhán Ní Chúlacháin

Ms Ní Chúlachaín has more than 20 years’ practice at the Bar in judicial review, criminal, extradition, and human rights law.

Her work has encompassed complex legal challenges within both the Irish and European justice systems with a track record of legal analysis in both tested and untested contexts.

A former co-chair of the Irish Council for Civil Liberties (ICCL) and vice-president of the International Federation for Human Rights, she has a long-standing engagement with human rights and equality issues and a commitment to law reform.

She is also a regular media contributor on both English and Irish-language media.

As director of research, Ms Ní Chúlachaín will provide strategic leadership and direction to the Law Reform Commission research team across its work.

She will in particular focus on upcoming projects about adult safeguarding, victim compensation and unincorporated associations, which have already been the subject of engagement with a wide range of stakeholders.

Commenting on her appointment, Ms Ní Chúlacháin said: “It is a genuine honour and privilege to be appointed to this important role in the Law Reform Commission. I look forward to working with both the team and the Commission at a significant and dynamic time for law reform.”