Appointment to the High Court

Issued by the Government Press Office

At its meeting today, the Government agreed to nominate Nuala Butler S.C. for appointment as an Ordinary Judge to the High Court by the President of Ireland. The vacancy for an Ordinary Judge of the High Court arose following the appointment of the Hon. Ms. Justice Teresa Pilkington to the Court of Appeal on 17 September 2020.

The Government has taken the necessary steps to formally advise President Higgins of the nomination in accordance with constitutional practice.

Note for Editors

In accordance with articles 13.9 and 35.1 of the Constitution, judicial appointments are made by the President acting on the advice of the Government.

Limited biographical details:

Nuala Butler S.C.

Educated: University College Dublin and the Honourable Society of King’s Inns

Joined the Bar: 1986

Joined the Inner Bar: 2003

Member of the Employment Appeals Tribunal 1989-1992

Chairperson of the Mining Board 1999-2002

Chairperson of the Incorporated Council for Law reporting in Ireland 2016-2019