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Alan Mahon
Judge of the Court of Appeal
In office
24 October 2014 – 6 July 2018
Nominated by Government of Ireland
Appointed by Michael D. Higgins
Judge of the Circuit Court
In office
14 April 2002 – 20 October 2014
Nominated by Government of Ireland
Appointed by Mary McAleese
Personal details
Born (1951-03-03) 3 March 1951 (age 74)
Tullamore, County Offaly, Ireland
Education Clongowes Wood College
Alma mater

Alan Mahon (born 3 March 1951) is a retired Irish judge. He served as a judge in two important courts. From 2002 to 2014, he was a judge in the Circuit Court. Later, from 2014 to 2018, he became a judge in the higher Court of Appeal.

Early Life and Education

Alan Mahon was born on 3 March 1951. His hometown is Tullamore in County Offaly, Ireland.

School and University

He went to Clongowes Wood College for his schooling. After that, he studied at University College Dublin. He also attended King's Inns. This is a special place where people train to become barristers.

Becoming a Lawyer

In 1976, Alan Mahon became a barrister. This means he could represent people in court. He then became a senior barrister in 1988. This is a higher rank for experienced lawyers.

Judicial Career

Alan Mahon had a long career as a judge. He helped make important decisions in Irish law.

Circuit Court Judge

In April 2002, he was appointed as a judge. His first role was in the Circuit Court. This court handles many types of cases. These include civil cases and some criminal cases.

Leading an Inquiry

In September 2002, he took on a special role. He was appointed to a major public inquiry. This inquiry looked into certain planning matters and payments. It was known as the Mahon Tribunal. He became the chairman of this tribunal in July 2003.

Court of Appeal Judge

In October 2014, Alan Mahon moved to a higher court. He became a judge of the Court of Appeal. This court hears appeals from other courts. It reviews decisions made in lower courts.

Later Career

After his time as a judge, Alan Mahon took on a new public role.

Ombudsman for the Defence Forces

On 24 April 2018, the Government of Ireland made an important decision. They suggested Alan Mahon for a new job. This job was the Ombudsman for the Defence Forces. An ombudsman helps people who have complaints. This role helps members of the Irish armed forces.

He officially started this new job on 6 July 2018. To take up this non-judicial position, he resigned from his role as a judge in the Court of Appeal. He was chosen for this role after a public competition.

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