The Environmental Health practitioner must work within a legal framework. Therefore it is important that the student understands the judicial and legislative system as well as legal procedure and administration directly relating to the role of an environmental health officer in Ireland. The Environmental Health Professional is required to adopt a strategic approach to the management of their operations. The module introduces the student to the principles and practice of strategic management in addition to the management of Human Resources.
Law
-Origins of the Law-
Historical and legal sources of Law, The Constitution, -The Legislative Process,
Dail & Seanad, the influence of the citizen, Statutory interpretation. -
Court Structures- Courts of first instance and appeal ¡V District Court, Circuit Court, High Court, Supreme Court, and Special Criminal Court. Function of the Legal Professions and Law officers. -
The Legal system - Distinction between Civil proceedings and Criminal proceedings- the different standards and burdens of proof.
-Art 37 tribunals, -Judicial review. -Civil Law: Introduction to Tort, Contract, Constitutional & Company Law. Remedies available. -Law of Tort :V Professional Negligence, Statutory Duty, Product liability, Occupiers Liability, Defamation, Nuisance (noise & smell), Malicious Prosecution, Vicarious Liability, Damages, Defences, Limitations -Legal Practice- The Law of evidence, expert witness, Presumptions and judicial notice, admissibility of certificate evidence, hearsay evidence. Court practice and procedure, Making applications to court, Preparation for court appearance, knowledge of relevant legislation, Court formalities and dealing with the court and legal matters. -Introduction to European Law- the European Union Institutions, the European Legislative process and the influence of the citizen, types of European Union Law (Primary and secondary). -Introduction to International Law - United Nations- World Health Organisation & Food and Agriculture Organisation, World Trade Organisation, Codex Alimentarius. International treaties and their implementation.
Management (12 Hours) The nature of business and concept of management Quality management models. Leadership & Motivation
Lectures and case studies
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| Other Assessment(s) | 100 |