Process for the Nomination of Persons by the Government to the Office of President of the High Court
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Arising from the forthcoming retirement of the current President of the High Court, the Government has established a process for the nomination of a person to be appointed as President of the High Court by the President.
A non-statutory Advisory Committee has been set up to invite and consider expressions of interest in the position of President of the High Court and to make recommendations for consideration by the Government. The Committee comprises:
Expressions of interest are invited from persons eligible in accordance with Section 5 of the Courts (Supplemental Provisions) Act 1961, as amended.
The expression of interest should be accompanied by a statement (maximum 1,500 words) specifically addressing how the candidate meets each of the selection criteria set out below and by a medical report demonstrating that the person is suitable on the grounds of health to fulfil the duties of President of the High Court. Candidates should be available for interview if required by the Committee.
Eligible persons interested in appointment to the position of President of the High Court should submit an expression of interest to:
Mr. Dermot Woods
Assistant Secretary General to the Government
Government Buildings
Upper Merrion Street
Dublin 2
D02 R583
The deadline for submission of expressions of interest is 1 p.m. on 16 May 2022.
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