Paul McDermott (judge)
Paul McDermott | |
|---|---|
| Judge of the High Court | |
| Assumed office 7 June 2012 | |
| Nominated by | Government of Ireland |
| Appointed by | Michael D. Higgins |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1959 (age 64–65) |
| Nationality | Irish |
| Alma mater | |
Paul McDermott (born 1959[1]) is an Irish judge who currently serves as a Judge of the High Court.
He attended University College Dublin and the King's Inns. 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 An Garda Síochána. He received €3.2 million in fees, which was the highest amount paid to any of the tribunal's lawyers.[2]
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]
He is the author of legal texts on the Misuse of Drugs Act and the law of prisons in Ireland.[1]
References
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- ^ McEnroe, Juno (9 May 2012). "Top barrister at tribunal appointed High Court judge". Irish Examiner. Retrieved 28 June 2019.
- ^ "President appoints Mr. Paul McDermott and Ms. Iseult O'Malley as High Court Judges". President of Ireland. Retrieved 28 June 2019.
- ^ "High Court rules in favour of Apple's plan for Athenry data centre". RTÉ News. 12 October 2017. Retrieved 28 June 2019.
- ^ McCabe, Sarah (20 December 2015). "Bloxham partner claimed KPMG was surprised by company audit". Irish Independent. Retrieved 28 June 2019.
- ^ Heylin, Liam (15 January 2016). "Woman settles claim after being hurt in Garda chase in Cork City". Irish Examiner. Retrieved 28 June 2019.
- ^ "US seeks extradition of Irishman in pornography case". RTÉ News. 8 August 2013. Retrieved 28 June 2019.
- ^ 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. Retrieved 28 June 2019.
- ^ Reid, Natasha (16 October 2018). "Man found dismembered in canal had transferred €50,000 to killer's account". Irish Examiner. Retrieved 28 June 2019.
- ^ "Judge refused request from Boy A's lawyers to allow jury to consider manslaughter". RTÉ News. 18 June 2019. Retrieved 28 June 2019.
- ^ Reynolds, Eoin (28 June 2019). "Contempt hearing after Ana killer 'named on radio'". Irish Independent. Retrieved 28 June 2019.