Appointment to the High Court
Foilsithe
An t-eolas is déanaí
Teanga: Níl leagan Gaeilge den mhír seo ar fáil.
Foilsithe
An t-eolas is déanaí
Teanga: Níl leagan Gaeilge den mhír seo ar fáil.
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.
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.
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