Paul McDermott (judge)

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The Hon. Mr. Justice
Paul McDermott
Judge of the High Court
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7 June 2012

Paul McDermott (born 1959 [1] ) is an Irish judge who currently serves as a Judge of the High Court.

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Early life

McDermott attended University College Dublin and the King's Inns. [1]

He became a barrister in 1980 and subsequently became a senior counsel in 1999. [1] His practice was primarily focused on criminal law. [1] 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. [1]

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]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 "Appointments to the High and District Courts". Irish Government News Service. Archived from the original on 29 June 2019. Retrieved 28 June 2019.
  2. ↑ McEnroe, Juno (9 May 2012). "Top barrister at tribunal appointed High Court judge". Irish Examiner. Archived from the original on 29 June 2019. Retrieved 28 June 2019.
  3. ↑ "President appoints Mr. Paul McDermott and Ms. Iseult O'Malley as High Court Judges". President of Ireland. Archived from the original on 20 December 2020. Retrieved 28 June 2019.
  4. ↑ "High Court rules in favour of Apple's plan for Athenry data centre". RTÉ News. 12 October 2017. Archived from the original on 29 June 2019. Retrieved 28 June 2019.
  5. ↑ McCabe, Sarah (20 December 2015). "Bloxham partner claimed KPMG was surprised by company audit". Irish Independent. Archived from the original on 29 June 2019. Retrieved 28 June 2019.
  6. ↑ Heylin, Liam (15 January 2016). "Woman settles claim after being hurt in Garda chase in Cork City". Irish Examiner. Archived from the original on 29 June 2019. Retrieved 28 June 2019.
  7. ↑ "US seeks extradition of Irishman in pornography case". RTÉ News. 8 August 2013. Archived from the original on 29 June 2019. Retrieved 28 June 2019.
  8. ↑ O'Loughlin, Ann (11 June 2018). "Family settle case with HSE over 'tragic' death of newborn son; feeding tube perforated baby's heart". Irish Examiner. Archived from the original on 29 June 2019. Retrieved 28 June 2019.
  9. ↑ Reid, Natasha (16 October 2018). "Man found dismembered in canal had transferred €50,000 to killer's account". Irish Examiner. Archived from the original on 29 June 2019. Retrieved 28 June 2019.
  10. ↑ "Judge refused request from Boy A's lawyers to allow jury to consider manslaughter". RTÉ News. 18 June 2019. Archived from the original on 29 June 2019. Retrieved 28 June 2019.
  11. ↑ Reynolds, Eoin (28 June 2019). "Contempt hearing after Ana killer 'named on radio'". Irish Independent. Archived from the original on 29 June 2019. Retrieved 28 June 2019.
  12. ↑ "High Court - Assignment of Judges – Michaelmas Term 2021 | The Courts Service of Ireland". www.courts.ie.
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