INFORMATION FOR MEMBERS IN RELATION TO COVID-19 OUTBREAK

21 April 2020

The Bar of Ireland have developed a comprehensive Covid-19 area in the Members’ Section of the Law Library website and we endeavour to respond to developments daily. This is where you will find the most up to date information.

The dedicated section will provide resources for members as they work from remotely, with IT guides, Library services and emergency contact details. Please submit any suggestions to communications@lawlibrary.ie.

Communication Plans

Members can receive communications from The Bar of Ireland by:

We have reviewed the critical activities and relevant employee inputs to ensure business continuity. Up to half of our staff have access to facilities to enable them to work remotely and critical services, albeit reduced, will be maintained remotely in the following areas:

Library & Information Services support is available through the following channels: 
EMAIL: information-desk@lawlibrary.ie
TELEPHONE: 01-8172889
TEXT SERVICE: 086-6063218 
ICT Services support is available through the following channels:
EMAIL: ithelpdesk@lawlibrary.ie
TELEPHONE: 01-8175500 
Estates Services support is available through the following channels: 
EMAIL: estates@lawlibrary.ie
TELEPHONE: 01-8172925 
Finance Services support is available through the following channels: 
EMAIL: accounts@lawlibrary.ie
TELEPHONE: 01-8175004
Communications, Education & Policy Services support is available through the following channels: 
EMAIL: communications@lawlibrary.ie
TELEPHONE: 01-8175116 
Member Services support is available through the following channels: 
EMAIL: memberservices@lawlibrary.ie
TELEPHONE: 01-8175012 

All other general queries should be directed to Ciara Murphy, Chief Executive at ciara.murphy@lawlibrary.ie or telephone 01-8172877.

Courts Service Plans

Representatives of The Bar of Ireland have confirmed a point of contact for the Courts Service for the purpose of communicating information to members as the situation evolves.

Latest news from The Courts Services can be found here https://beta.courts.ie/latest_news.

Keep updated with the Courts Service website and social media.