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Barry O'Donnell is an Irish judge and lawyer who was appointed as a judge of the high court in June 2023. He was formerly working as a barrister.[1]
Early life
[edit]O'Donnell was born in Dublin in 1971. He attended Holy Park primary school, and finished his secondary education in Blackrock College.[citation needed] He obtained a law degree from University College Dublin and was educated further at the Honourable Society of King's Inns.[2]
Legal Career
[edit]O' Donnell was called to the Bar in 1995 and became a senior counsel in 2016. He served as part time chairman of the Mental Health Commission from 2006-11. As a barrister he operated in general practise[3], He frequently acted for the HSE, TUSLA, government departments[4] in Ireland and private clients.
Judicial career
[edit]O' Donnell was appointed to the High Court in June 2023.[5]
Personal life
[edit]O'Donnell is married with 13 children.[citation needed]
References
[edit]- ^ "Five new High Court judges nominated". Irish Legal News. 21 June 2023. Retrieved 2 Feb 2024.
- ^ "Law Society applauds new High Court judicial appointments". lawsociety.ie. Retrieved 2 Feb 2024.
- ^ "Former Dublin Lord Mayor and Labour politician among five High Court judge nominees". businesspost.ie. The Business Post. Retrieved 2 Feb 2024.
- ^ "employment history". thejournal.ie. the journal. 25 January 2023. Retrieved 2 Feb 2024.
- ^ "high court appointment". thecourts.ie. Retrieved 2 Feb 2024.