The CIPD in Ireland Employment Law Conference, supported by Adare Trusted People Partners, took place on 27 May 2026 at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. The theme,“Employment law in motion:Strengthening resilience, preparing for risk”, reflected the pace of change facing people professionals, from new EU directives and longer working lives to ongoing restructuringand shifting workforce expectations.
Country Director Alison Hodgson opened the conference, setting the tone for a day focused on practical action alongside legal theory. MC Meg Dunphy, Policy and Engagement Lead,having crafted the agenda from the outset, kept proceedings moving through a packed programme of expert sessions and panel discussions.
Yvonne White, FCIPD, Assistant Secretary General at the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment, opened the morning sessions with a clear-eyed look at what Ireland's EU Presidency means in practice for employers and HR teams.
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