Elizabeth Dunne
Elizabeth 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]
Elizabeth Dunne | |
|---|---|
| Judge of the Supreme Court of Ireland | |
| Assumed office 27 July 2013 | |
| Nominated by | Government of Ireland |
| Appointed by | Michael D. Higgins |
| Judge of the High Court | |
| In office 15 November 2004 – 27 July 2013 | |
| Nominated by | Government of Ireland |
| Appointed by | Mary McAleese |
| Judge of the Circuit Court | |
| In office 1 December 1996 – 15 November 2004 | |
| Nominated by | Government of Ireland |
| Appointed by | Mary Robinson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Elizabeth Dunne 12 January 1956 Roscommon, Ireland |
| Spouse | James Dwyer (m. 1984) |
| Children | 2 |
| Alma mater | |
Early career
Dunne was educated at University College Dublin and received a Bachelor of Civil Law degree and then subsequently studied at the King's Inns.[1] She was called to the Bar in 1977. She had a broad practice, encompassing family, commercial, chancery and banking law and defamation law proceedings.[2]
In 1986, she appeared on The Late Late Show with Harry Whelehan in a simulated court argument to advocate a vote in favour of the Fifteenth Amendment of the Constitution of Ireland.[3] She co-signed a letter in 1983 opposing the Eighth Amendment.[4]
Judicial career
Circuit Court
Dunne was appointed a Judge of the Circuit Court in 1996.[2] She was primarily a judge on the Dublin Circuit Criminal Court. She also heard cases involving personal injuries and employment law.[6]
High Court
She became a Judge of the High Court in 2004.[7][8]
Dunne was the chairperson of the Referendum Commission established for the 32nd Amendment Bill 2013 and 33rd Amendment of the Constitution.[5]
Supreme Court
She was appointed to the Supreme Court by President Michael D. Higgins, on the nomination of the Government of Ireland in July 2013.[8]
Personal life
She is married to James Dwyer, a barrister.[6] Their two children Daniel and Lucy are both barristers.[9]
References
- "Two judges nominated for the Supreme Court". TheJournal.ie. 25 July 2013. Archived from the original on 23 August 2013. Retrieved 25 July 2013.
- "Law Society welcomes judicial appointments of three solicitors". The Irish Times. 11 July 1996. Retrieved 18 April 2020.
- "'Late Late' divorce special tonight". The Irish Times. 20 June 1986. p. 8.
- "98 barristers opposed to amendment". The Irish Times. 9 February 1983. p. 7.
- "2018 Supreme Court Annual Report" (PDF). Supreme Court. Archived (PDF) from the original on 21 December 2019. Retrieved 21 April 2019.
- "Ms Elizabeth Dunne". The Irish Times. Archived from the original on 7 June 2016. Retrieved 30 May 2020.
- "Iris Oifigiúil - 19 November 2004, No. 93, 1234" (PDF). Retrieved 17 July 2023.
- "Two new Supreme Court judges announced". RTÉ News. 25 July 2013. Archived from the original on 23 August 2013. Retrieved 25 July 2013.
- "Like mother, like daughter". Irish Independent. 17 July 2014.