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Chief Justice of Ireland

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200420092014

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The Chief Justice of Ireland (Irish: Príomh-Bhreitheamh na hÉireann) is the president of the Supreme Court of Ireland.

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Under Constitution of Ireland, the Chief Justice of Ireland also occupies several positions ex officio, these include;

  • A possible judge of the High Court.
  • A member of the Council of State (a position retained on retirement).
  • A member of the Presidential Commission.
  • Statutory roles

    Under s. 2(5) of the Referendum Act 1998, the Chief Justice nominates the chairperson of the Referendum Commission.

    Constitution of Ireland and the removal of a judge from office

    There is no Twenty-second Amendment. The Twenty-second Amendment of the Constitution Bill, 2001 [relating to the removal of a Judge from Office and providing for a body to be established by Law to investigate or cause to be investigated conduct constituting misbehaviour by a Judge or affected by incapacity of a Judge] was not passed by the Houses of the Oireachtas.

    References

    Chief Justice of Ireland Wikipedia


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