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Press release
Government nominates three new members of the High Court
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At its meeting today, 14 July 2026, the Government agreed to nominate Mr. Michael Conlon, SC; Mr. Séamus Given, Solicitor; Ms. Cathleen Noctor, SC; as Ordinary Judges of the High Court.
The vacancies in the High Court arise following:
- the elevations of the Hon. Mr. Justice Paul Burns, the Hon. Ms. Justice Emily Egan and the Hon. Mr. Justice Mark Sanfey to the Court of Appeal on 22 June 2026.
The Government has taken the necessary steps to formally advise President Connolly of the nomination in accordance with constitutional practice.