Appointments to the Court of Appeal and Circuit Court
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Teanga: Níl leagan Gaeilge den mhír seo ar fáil.
At its meeting yesterday, the Government agreed to nominate the Hon Mr Justice Michael MacGrath, as Ordinary Judge of the Court of Appeal, as well as Mr Ronan Munro, Senior Counsel, and Ms Catherine White, Barrister, as Ordinary Judges of the Circuit Court.
The Court of Appeal vacancy arose following the retirement of the Hon Mr Justice Robert Haughton on 9 April 2024.
The first vacancy in the Circuit Court arose following the retirement of Her Honour Judge Rosemary Horgan on 3 December 2023.
The second vacancy in the Circuit Court arose following the resignation of former judge Gerard O’Brien on 5 January 2024.
The Government has taken the necessary steps to formally advise President Higgins of the nomination in accordance with constitutional practice.
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Limited biographical details:
The Hon Mr Justice Michael MacGrath
Mr Ronan Munro, Senior Counsel
Ms Catherine White, Barrister