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Warm tributes paid to retiring judge Brian McGovern

Summary

Mr Justice Brian McGovern retired from the Court of Appeal and High Court after more than fourteen years of service, including a long spell as judge in charge of the Commercial Court division of the High Court. He began his legal career as a barrister in 1972 and later served on several tribunals such as the Whiddy Island Tribunal, the Ryan Commission and the Lindsay Tribunal. In 2006, shortly after his appointment to the High Court, he presided over the embryo case involving Mary Roche and her frozen embryos. Tributes were paid by the President of the Court of Appeal, the Attorney General, the President of the Law Society of Ireland, the Chairman of the Bar Council, the CEO of Court Services, and others. Mr Justice McGovern thanked his family, colleagues, and supporters, and expressed a desire to depart quietly, following the example of Homer Simpson.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Warm tributes paid to retiring judge Brian McGovern. Procedural stage: appeal

When:

• 2020-03-12 Publication

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Stage Appeal

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