Raymond Groarke
| The Hon. Mr. Justice Raymond Groarke | |
|---|---|
| President of the Circuit Court | |
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Assumed office 9 June 2012 | |
| Nominated by | Government of Ireland |
| Appointed by | Michael D. Higgins |
| Preceded by | Matthew Deery |
| Judge of the Circuit Court | |
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Assumed office 11 September 1995 | |
| Nominated by | Government of Ireland |
| Appointed by | Mary Robinson |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
Raymond Donal Groarke 23 April 1952 Firhouse, Dublin, Ireland |
| Nationality | Irish |
| Education | Clongowes Wood College |
| Alma mater | |
Raymond Donal Groarke (born 23 April 1952) is an Irish judge who has served as the President of the Circuit Court since June 2012 and a Judge of the Circuit Court since September 1995.
He was educated at Clongowes Wood College, University College Dublin and the King's Inns. He was called to the Bar in 1973. In 1996 he was appointed a judge of the Circuit Court.[1] He was nominated for appointment as President of the Circuit Court on 12 June 2012.[2] The President of the Circuit Court has a term of seven years. Mr Justice Groarke is an ex officio judge of the High Court.
References
- ↑ "Longford Judge appointed to top position". Longford Leader. 26 June 2012.
- ↑ "New Presidents nominated for the Circuit and District Courts". Irish Government New Service www.merrionstreet.ie. 12 June 2012.
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