Appointment to the Court of Appeal
- Foilsithe: 22 Meitheamh 2021
- An t-eolas is déanaí: 28 Meitheamh 2021
At its meeting today, the Government agreed to nominate the Hon. Mr. Justice David Barniville for appointment as an Ordinary Judge to the Court of Appeal by the President of Ireland.
The Hon. Mr. Justice Maurice Collins of the Court of Appeal was appointed a part-time Commissioner of the Law Reform Commission in October 2020 for a five-year term. In accordance with the relevant Law Reform Commission Legislation, such an appointment creates one additional post for an ordinary judge of the Court of Appeal.
As Judge Collins will be sitting on the Law Reform Commission on a part-time basis, he will still hear cases at the Court of Appeal when available.
The Government has taken the necessary steps to formally advise President Higgins of the nomination in accordance with constitutional practice.
ENDS