Questionnaire Ireland
IV.15 How many courses does a public prosecutor have to attend annually?
There is no statutory requirement. However, the
professional bodies (Kings Inns and the Law Society of Ireland) have introduced
a requirement whereby its practising members are expected to accumulate a
number of continuing professional education points over a number of years. This
is normally achieved by attending certain lectures on courses provided by the
professions or the university law schools. Solicitors or barristers working as
public prosecutors are subject to this requirement to the same extent as
lawyers in private practice.
