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Aindrias Ó Caoimh
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| Judge of the European Court of Justice | |
| In office 13 October 2004 – 7 October 2015 |
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| Nominated by | Government of Ireland |
| Appointed by | European Council |
| Judge of the High Court | |
| In office 21 July 1999 – 12 October 2004 |
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| Nominated by | Government of Ireland |
| Appointed by | Mary McAleese |
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| Born | 5 May 1950 Dublin, Ireland |
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| Education | Synge Street CBS |
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Aindrias Ó Caoimh (born 1 April 1950) is a retired judge from Ireland. He worked as a judge at the European Court of Justice from 2004 to 2015. This is a very important court in Europe. Before that, he was a judge at the High Court in Ireland from 1999 to 2004.
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Early Life and Education
Aindrias Ó Caoimh was born in Dublin, Ireland, on April 1, 1950. He went to school at Synge Street CBS. For his higher education, he studied at University College Dublin. He also attended King's Inns, which is a special place where lawyers in Ireland learn their profession.
A Family of Lawyers
Aindrias Ó Caoimh comes from a family with a strong legal background. His father, also named Aindrias Ó Caoimh, was a very important lawyer. He served as the Attorney General of Ireland twice. The Attorney General is the chief legal advisor to the government. His father was also a judge at the European Court of Justice from 1974 to 1985. This means both father and son served on the same high court.
His uncle, Brian Ó Cuív, was also connected to an important Irish family. He was the son-in-law of Éamon de Valera, who was a famous leader in Irish history.
Career as a Lawyer and Judge
Aindrias Ó Caoimh started his legal career in 1972. This is when he was "called to the Bar". This means he officially became a lawyer. He worked as a lawyer for many years. In 1994, he became a Senior Counsel. This is a special title for experienced and highly respected lawyers in Ireland.
He also shared his knowledge by teaching. He was a lecturer in European Law at King's Inns. This is where he taught about the laws that apply across Europe.
Becoming a High Court Judge
In 1999, Aindrias Ó Caoimh was appointed as a judge of the High Court in Ireland. The High Court deals with serious legal cases. He served in this role until 2004.
Serving on the European Court of Justice
On October 13, 2004, Aindrias Ó Caoimh was appointed as a judge to the European Court of Justice. This court makes sure that European Union law is applied the same way in all EU countries. It also settles legal disputes between national governments and EU institutions. He served on this important court until October 7, 2015.
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