Paul McDermott (judge)

Paul McDermott (born 1959[1]) is an Irish judge who currently serves as a Judge of the High Court.

For other people named Paul McDermott, see Paul McDermott (disambiguation).
The Hon. Mr. Justice

Paul McDermott
Judge of the High Court
Assumed office
7 June 2012
Nominated byGovernment of Ireland
Appointed byMichael D. Higgins
Personal details
Born1959 (age 61–62)
NationalityIrish
Alma mater

He attended University College Dublin and the King's Inns. He became a barrister in 1980 and subsequently became a senior counsel in 1999.[1] His practice was primarily focused on criminal law.[1] He was counsel for the Morris Tribunal, which addressed allegations against An Garda Síochána. He received €3.2 million in fees, which was the highest amount paid to any of the tribunal's lawyers.[2]

McDermott was appointed to the High Court in June 2012.[3] He has presided over cases affecting several areas of law, including judicial review,[4] company law,[5] personal injuries,[6] extradition,[7] medical negligence,[8] and homicide trials.[9] He was the presiding judge in the trial surrounding the murder of Ana Kriégel.[10][11]

He is the author of legal texts on the Misuse of Drugs Act and the law of prisons in Ireland.[1]

References
  1. "Appointments to the High and District Courts". Irish Government News Service. Retrieved 28 June 2019.
  2. McEnroe, Juno (9 May 2012). "Top barrister at tribunal appointed High Court judge". Irish Examiner. Retrieved 28 June 2019.
  3. "President appoints Mr. Paul McDermott and Ms. Iseult O'Malley as High Court Judges". President of Ireland. Retrieved 28 June 2019.
  4. "High Court rules in favour of Apple's plan for Athenry data centre". RTÉ News. 12 October 2017. Retrieved 28 June 2019.
  5. McCabe, Sarah (20 December 2015). "Bloxham partner claimed KPMG was surprised by company audit". Irish Independent. Retrieved 28 June 2019.
  6. Heylin, Liam (15 January 2016). "Woman settles claim after being hurt in Garda chase in Cork City". Irish Examiner. Retrieved 28 June 2019.
  7. "US seeks extradition of Irishman in pornography case". RTÉ News. 8 August 2013. Retrieved 28 June 2019.
  8. O'Loughlin, Ann (11 June 2018). "Family settle case with HSE over 'tragic' death of newborn son; feeding tube perforated baby's heart". Irish Examiner. Retrieved 28 June 2019.
  9. Reid, Natasha (16 October 2018). "Man found dismembered in canal had transferred €50,000 to killer's account". Irish Examiner. Retrieved 28 June 2019.
  10. "Judge refused request from Boy A's lawyers to allow jury to consider manslaughter". RTÉ News. 18 June 2019. Retrieved 28 June 2019.
  11. Reynolds, Eoin (28 June 2019). "Contempt hearing after Ana killer 'named on radio'". Irish Independent. Retrieved 28 June 2019.
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