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ASFP × BESA IRELAND SEMINAR

 
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ASFP × BESA Regional Event | Ireland

Tuesday, 24 February 2026
09:15 – 15:00

We’re delighted to welcome you to Dublin for the 2026 ASFP × BESA Ireland Seminar — an event dedicated to collaboration, competence, and progress in fire protection and building engineering.

This year marks a continued partnership between the Association for Specialist Fire Protection (ASFP) and the Building Engineering Services Association (BESA), bringing together experts from across Ireland and the UK to explore how our industries can work together to achieve safer buildings and higher standards of competence.

Enjoy a day filled with technical insight, networking opportunities, and practical guidance from leading voices across both associations.

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Meet the Speakers

Our speakers bring technical depth, industry leadership, and practical fire protection expertise.

Keegan Farrelly
Keegan Farrelly
BESA

Keegan manages BESA’s Vent Hygiene Register and TR19 Grease initiatives, helping ensure industry-wide compliance and competence in managing grease risks within kitchen ventilation systems.

Dr Andrew Taylor
Dr Andrew Taylor
Head of Technical, ASFP

Andrew leads ASFP’s technical direction, overseeing guidance documents, standards, and training. His session explores on-site issues such as ‘space grabs’ and unapproved fixings.

Alan Curran
Alan Curran
OFR Consultants

Alan brings expertise from OFR Consultants, focusing on innovative fire engineering approaches that balance compliance, design, and practical delivery.

Mike Ward
Mike Ward
Managing Director, ASFP

With 30+ years in fire protection, Mike leads ASFP’s mission to raise standards through training, technical support, and industry guidance.

David Frise
David Frise
CEO, BESA

David is a respected leader in building engineering services, championing competence, collaboration, and technical excellence across the sector.

Kevin Morrissey
Kevin Morrissey
Director of Technical, BESA

Kevin oversees technical content and publications including DW145, offering deep HVAC and ventilation expertise with strong emphasis on compliance.

Paul McSoley
Paul McSoley
Technical Consultant, ASFP

Paul specialises in passive fire design, project coordination, and critical collaboration between disciplines.

Event Programme Timeline

09:15
Tea, Coffee & Pastries
10:00
Welcome & Introduction — Mike Ward (ASFP) & David Frise (BESA)
10:15
Passive Fire Design Guide — Paul McSoley (ASFP)
10:45
Installation, Design & Maintenance (DW145) — Kevin Morrissey (BESA)
11:15
Grease Accumulation in Kitchen Ventilation Systems (TR19 Grease) — Keegan Farrelly (BESA)
11:45
Presentation (TBC) — Alan Curran (OFR Consultants)
12:15
Panel Discussion & Q&A — All Morning Speakers
12:45
Lunch & Networking Break
13:30
Tech-Screw’s – Don’t Do It! — Dr Andrew Taylor (ASFP)
14:00
Supports & Fixings: Design, Loading & Fire-Rated Applications — BESA (TBC)
14:30
Final Q&A and Closing Remarks
 
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