Elizabeth Dunne
| The Hon. Ms. Justice Elizabeth Dunne | |
|---|---|
| Judge of the Supreme Court | |
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Assumed office 27 July 2013 | |
| Nominated by | Government of Ireland |
| Appointed by | Michael D. Higgins |
| Judge of the High Court | |
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In office 20 June 2004 – 27 July 2013 | |
| Nominated by | Government of Ireland |
| Appointed by | Mary McAleese |
| Judge of the Circuit Court | |
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In office 7 April 1996 – 20 June 2004 | |
| Nominated by | Government of Ireland |
| Appointed by | Mary Robinson |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
Elizabeth Janice Dunne 12 January 1956 Galway, Ireland |
| Nationality | Irish |
| Spouse(s) | James Dwyer (m. 1991) |
| Children | 2 |
| Alma mater | |
Elizabeth Janice Dunne (born 12 January 1956) is an Irish judge who has served as a judge of the Supreme Court of Ireland since July 2013. She previously served as a Judge of the High Court from 2004 to 2013 and a Judge of the Circuit Court from 1996 to 2004.[1]
She was called to the Bar in 1977. She was appointed as a Judge of the High Court in 2004, having previously served as a Judge of the Circuit Court since 1996.[2]
She was educated at University College Dublin and King's Inns.[1]
She was appointed to the Supreme Court by the President of Ireland in July 2013.[2]
References
- 1 2 "Two judges nominated for the Supreme Court". TheJournal.ie. 25 July 2013.
- 1 2 "Two new Supreme Court judges announced". RTÉ News. 25 July 2013.
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