Martin Tansey Memorial Lecture 2026

The 19th Annual Martin Tansey Memorial Lecture takes place on Thursday, 26 February 2026 at 5.30pm in the Criminal Courts of Justice, Dublin 8. The keynote speaker is the Hon. Mr Justice White who will deliver a lecture entitled “A Lifetime Involvement with the Criminal Justice System”.

His address will focus on the importance of rehabilitation as a core sentencing principle and the vital role of the Probation Service in supporting this principle throughout the Criminal Justice system. He will draw upon his extensive personal experience spanning over 50 years, including 21 years as a practising solicitor, 15 years as a Circuit Court judge, 10 years as a High Court judge, four years as the inaugural Chairperson of the Parole Board, and four years chairing a Commission of Investigation into the handling of a criminal investigation concerning multiple abuse of young boys in Waterford during the 1980s.

ACJRD Newsletter

ACJRD's Quarter 4 2025 Newsletter is now available - with information on December Seminar & Networking Event, Student Careers Webinar, ACJRD Member Consultation, We are Hiring!, Annual Conference and ICJA Conference Reports, ACJRD's events calendar 2026, Lower membership fees for 2026, and other news and upcoming events....

 As part of our new Strategic Plan 2026-2030 - ACJRD Council have agreed a lower membership fee structure for 2026.  

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