Richard Johnson (judge)

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The Hon. Mr. Justice Richard Johnson
Richard Johnson (judge)
President of the High Court
Nominated by Government of Ireland
Appointed by Mary McAleese
Nationality Irish
Alma mater King's Inns
Profession Judge, Barrister
Religion Roman Catholic

The Honourable Mr. Justice Richard Johnson (born October 1937) has been the President of the Irish High Court since November 2006.[1] He is the second most senior Irish judge after the Chief Justice John L. Murray.

He is also under the terms of the Constitution of Ireland by virtue of that office an ex-officio member of the Supreme Court. In the absence of the Chief Justice, he acts as a member of the Presidential Commission.

Johnson was born in Tralee, County Kerry and studied law at University College Dublin (UCD). He qualified as a barrister at the King's Inns in 1960 and was appointed to the High Court in 1987.[1] His father was a district court judge for a number of years and his son and daughter are barristers.[citation needed] As of 2007, he is paid €244,199 per year.[citation needed]

[edit] References

  1. ^ a b Stephen Collins. "Cabinet approves judicial appointments", The Irish Times, 22 November 2006. Retrieved on 2008-03-20. 

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Legal offices
Preceded by
Joseph Finnegan		 President of the High Court
2006 – present		 Incumbent
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