Paul McDermott (judge) explained

Honorific-Prefix:The Hon. Mr. Justice
Office:Judge of the High Court
Term Start:7 June 2012
Nominator:Government of Ireland
Appointer:Michael D. Higgins
Nationality:Irish

Paul McDermott (born 1959) is an Irish judge who has served as a Judge of the High Court since June 2012.

Early life

McDermott attended University College Dublin and the King's Inns.

Legal career

He became a barrister in 1980 and subsequently became a senior counsel in 1999.[1] His practice was primarily focused on criminal law. He was counsel for the Morris Tribunal, which addressed allegations against the Garda Síochána. He received €3.2 million in fees, which was the highest amount paid to any of the tribunal's lawyers.[2]

He is the author of legal texts on the Misuse of Drugs Act and the law of prisons in Ireland.

Judicial career

McDermott was appointed to the High Court in June 2012.[3] He has presided over cases affecting several areas of law, including judicial review,[4] company law,[5] personal injuries,[6] extradition,[7] medical negligence,[8] and homicide trials.[9] He was the presiding judge in the trial surrounding the murder of Ana Kriégel.[10] [11]

As of 2021, he is the judge in charge of several High Court lists including the Central Criminal Court, Special Criminal Court, Extradition, Criminal Assets Bureau and Bail lists.[12]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Appointments to the High and District Courts . Irish Government News Service . 28 June 2019 . 29 June 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190629000327/https://merrionstreet.ie/en/News-Room/Releases/appointments-to-the-high-and-district-courts.html . live .
  2. News: McEnroe . Juno . Top barrister at tribunal appointed High Court judge . 28 June 2019 . Irish Examiner . 9 May 2012 . 29 June 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190629000305/https://www.irishexaminer.com/ireland/politics/top-barrister-at-tribunal-appointed-high-court-judge-193300.html . live .
  3. Web site: President appoints Mr. Paul McDermott and Ms. Iseult O'Malley as High Court Judges . President of Ireland . 28 June 2019 . 20 December 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20201220053326/https://president.ie/en/diary/details/president-appoints-mr.-paul-mcdermott-and-ms.-iseult-omalley-as-high-court . live .
  4. News: High Court rules in favour of Apple's plan for Athenry data centre . 28 June 2019 . RTÉ News . 12 October 2017 . 29 June 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190629000400/https://www.rte.ie/news/2017/1012/911735-apple-athenry/ . live .
  5. News: McCabe . Sarah . Bloxham partner claimed KPMG was surprised by company audit . 28 June 2019 . Irish Independent . 20 December 2015 . 29 June 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190629000308/https://www.independent.ie/business/irish/bloxham-partner-claimed-kpmg-was-surprised-by-company-audit-34300915.html . live .
  6. News: Heylin . Liam . Woman settles claim after being hurt in Garda chase in Cork City . 28 June 2019 . Irish Examiner . 15 January 2016 . 29 June 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190629000410/https://www.irishexaminer.com/ireland/woman-settles-claim-after-being-hurt-in-garda-chase-in-cork-city-376336.html . live .
  7. News: US seeks extradition of Irishman in pornography case . 28 June 2019 . RTÉ News . 8 August 2013 . 29 June 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190629000333/https://www.rte.ie/news/2013/0808/467073-eric-eoin-marques-court/ . live .
  8. News: O'Loughlin . Ann . Family settle case with HSE over 'tragic' death of newborn son; feeding tube perforated baby's heart . 28 June 2019 . Irish Examiner . 11 June 2018 . 29 June 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190629000325/https://www.irishexaminer.com/breakingnews/ireland/family-settle-case-with-hse-over-tragic-death-of-newborn-son-feeding-tube-perforated-babys-heart-848088.html . live .
  9. News: Reid . Natasha . Man found dismembered in canal had transferred €50,000 to killer's account . 28 June 2019 . Irish Examiner . 16 October 2018 . 29 June 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190629000333/https://www.irishexaminer.com/breakingnews/ireland/man-found-dismembered-in-canal-had-transferred-50000-to-killers-account-876173.html . live .
  10. News: Judge refused request from Boy A's lawyers to allow jury to consider manslaughter . 28 June 2019 . RTÉ News . 18 June 2019 . 29 June 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190629000335/https://www.rte.ie/news/courts/2019/0618/1056065-ana-kriegel-trial/ . live .
  11. News: Reynolds . Eoin . Contempt hearing after Ana killer 'named on radio' . 28 June 2019 . Irish Independent . 28 June 2019 . 29 June 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190629000326/https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/courts/contempt-hearing-after-ana-killer-named-on-radio-38261273.html . live .
  12. Web site: High Court - Assignment of Judges – Michaelmas Term 2021 The Courts Service of Ireland . www.courts.ie.

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