Appointment to the District Court of Ms Shalom Binchy

At its meeting today, the government agreed to nominate Ms Shalom Binchy, Solicitor, as an Ordinary Judge of the District Court.

The District Court vacancy arose following the retirement of Judge Brian J. Sheridan on 22 March 2023.

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

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

• educated at University College Dublin, 1993
• qualified as a Solicitor in 1996
• member of the Policing Authority 2021 - present
• member of the Human Rights and Equality Committee of the Law Society of Ireland 2020 – present