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David Barniville
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Barniville in 2024
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| President of the High Court | |
| Assumed office 13 July 2022 |
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| Nominated by | Government of Ireland |
| Appointed by | Michael D. Higgins |
| Preceded by | Mary Irvine |
| Judge of the High Court | |
| Assumed office 13 July 2022 |
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| Nominated by | Government of Ireland |
| Appointed by | Michael D. Higgins |
| In office 1 December 2017 – 30 August 2021 |
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| Nominated by | Government of Ireland |
| Appointed by | Michael D. Higgins |
| Judge of the Court of Appeal | |
| In office 30 August 2021 – 13 July 2022 |
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| Nominated by | Government of Ireland |
| Appointed by | Michael D. Higgins |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Dublin, Ireland |
| Spouse |
Susan O'Connell
(m. 1998) |
| Children | 3 |
| Relatives | Henry Barniville (grandfather) |
| Education | Blackrock College |
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David Barniville is an important Irish judge. He has been the President of the High Court since July 2022. Before this, he was a judge in the High Court and the Court of Appeal. He also used to lead the Bar Council of Ireland, which represents barristers.
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Early Life and Education
David Barniville grew up in Dublin, Ireland. His parents, Geraldine and Harry, were both international tennis players. His grandfather, Henry Barniville, was a surgeon and a member of the Irish parliament's upper house, Seanad Éireann.
David went to secondary school at Blackrock College. He then studied law at University College Dublin, finishing in 1988. After that, he continued his legal training at the King's Inns.
Working as a Lawyer
David Barniville became a barrister in July 1990. A barrister is a type of lawyer who represents people in court. In 2006, he became a Senior Counsel, which means he was recognized as a very experienced lawyer. He also worked as a barrister in England and Wales.
His main work as a barrister involved business law and laws about the Irish constitution. He also helped solve disagreements without going to court, a process called arbitration. He represented the Irish government's Minister for Finance in important cases about banks. He also represented Ireland in the European Court of Justice, which is a high court for the European Union.
From 2014 to 2016, he was the chairman of the Bar Council of Ireland. This role meant he was in charge of the group that represents all barristers in Ireland. He also served on several important legal boards and committees. He is also a law professor at the University of Limerick.
Becoming a Judge
High Court Judge
David Barniville was first appointed as a judge of the High Court in December 2017. The High Court deals with many serious legal cases. He was in charge of cases about business disputes and appeals against planning decisions. He also oversaw cases about companies that were in financial trouble.
In 2019, he was chosen to lead the Referendum Commission. This group gives information to the public about referendums, which are votes where people decide on changes to the law or constitution.
Court of Appeal Judge
In August 2021, David Barniville became a judge in the Court of Appeal. This court hears appeals from decisions made in lower courts, like the High Court. This means if someone thinks a High Court decision was wrong, they can ask the Court of Appeal to look at it again.
President of the High Court
In July 2022, David Barniville was appointed the President of the High Court. This is a very important role. The President is the main judge in the High Court and helps manage how the court runs. He took over from Mary Irvine, who retired.
Personal Life
David Barniville is married to Susan O'Connell. They have three children.
