Dr. Des Ryan BL appointed to New Employment Law Review Group

The Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Peter Burke TD, recently signed Warrants of Appointment for the Chair and Ordinary Members of the Employment Law Review Group (ELRG).Dr. Des Ryan, Associate Professor of Law has been appointed as a member of the Group.

The Group will be chaired by TCD Alumni Professor Michael Doherty, and ordinary members will comprise, in addition to Dr. Des Ryan, TCD Alumni Claire Bruton and Deirdre Malone, Cathy Smith, Kevin Duffy and Anne Lyne.

The ELRG’s function will be to monitor, review, and advise on all aspects of employment and redundancy law, with a specific focus on promoting good workplace relations in the State, simplifying the operation of employment and redundancy law in the State, and ensuring that the State’s suite of employment rights and redundancy legislation remains relevant and fit for purpose and is updated to reflect international developments.

Welcoming the appointments, Minister of State for Business, Employment and Retail, Emer Higgins TD said:

“The ELRG is comprised of members with an interest and expertise in the development of employment and redundancy law. This includes members from the legal professions; representatives from business, unions and regulators; as well as Ministerial nominees.”

Further information on the ELRG is available here.

The Law School congratulates Des, the Chair and members on their appointment.