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Gerard Hogan
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Hogan in 2021
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| Judge of the Supreme Court of Ireland | |
| Assumed office 15 October 2021 |
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| Nominated by | Government of Ireland |
| Appointed by | Michael D. Higgins |
| Advocate General of the European Court of Justice | |
| In office 8 October 2018 – 7 October 2021 |
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| Nominated by | Government of Ireland |
| Appointed by | European Council |
| President | Koen Lenaerts |
| Preceded by | Melchior Wathelet |
| Succeeded by | Anthony Collins |
| Judge of the Court of Appeal | |
| In office 24 October 2014 – 7 October 2018 |
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| Nominated by | Government of Ireland |
| Appointed by | Michael D. Higgins |
| Judge of the High Court | |
| In office 11 November 2010 – 24 October 2014 |
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| Nominated by | Government of Ireland |
| Appointed by | Mary McAleese |
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| Born | 13 August 1958 Carrick-on-Suir, County Tipperary, Ireland |
| Spouse |
Karen Quirk
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Gerard William Augustine Hogan (born August 13, 1958) is a very important Irish judge, lawyer, and teacher. Since October 2021, he has been a judge on the Supreme Court of Ireland, which is the highest court in Ireland.
Before that, he worked as a top legal advisor for the European Court of Justice (a big court in Europe). He also served as a judge in other important Irish courts like the Court of Appeal and the High Court. Mr. Hogan started his career as a lawyer and taught law, focusing on how countries are governed and how public services work.
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Early Life and Education
Gerard Hogan was born in 1958 in Carrick-on-Suir, County Tipperary, Ireland. His parents were Mai and Liam Hogan. His father was a deputy principal at a local school.
He went to University College Dublin and earned two degrees in law. He also studied at the University of Pennsylvania Law School in the United States. Later, he attended the King's Inns in Ireland, which is where barristers (a type of lawyer) are trained. He has two special doctorates in law.
In 1981, he co-wrote his first book about the rights of prisoners in Ireland. Early in his career, he supported the Anti-Apartheid Movement, which worked to end unfair racial separation in South Africa. In 2021, he became a member of the Royal Irish Academy, a group of top experts in Ireland.
Legal Career as a Lawyer
Gerard Hogan became a barrister in 1984. This means he could represent people in court. In 1997, he became a Senior Counsel, which is a more experienced and respected type of barrister.
He argued cases in Ireland's High Court and Supreme Court. He also worked on cases in international courts like the European Court of Human Rights and the European Court of Justice. He is especially known for his knowledge of constitutional law, which deals with the rules that govern a country.
From 1982 to 2007, Mr. Hogan taught law at Trinity College Dublin. He taught about constitutional law and other legal topics. He is considered one of the best experts in Irish constitutional and administrative law. He has written important books that are used by law students and lawyers in Ireland.
As a barrister, he worked on many different types of cases. These included cases about jobs, immigration, and how companies operate. He also represented people in special investigations and committees. For example, he represented important figures like Desmond O'Malley and Dermot Desmond in public inquiries.
Gerard Hogan was the first barrister in an Irish court to appear without a wig. This happened after a new law was passed in 1995. He has also been a member of several important committees that give advice on legal matters.
Serving as a Judge
Gerard Hogan has held several important judicial roles.
High Court Judge
In 2010, he became a judge of the High Court. Soon after, he held an emergency hearing at his home to decide on a blood transfusion for a sick baby. In 2012, he was one of three judges who heard a case about a person's right to end their life. A decision he made in 2014 about data privacy rules led to a major change in European law.
Court of Appeal Judge
When the Court of Appeal was created in October 2014, he became one of its first judges. This court hears appeals from decisions made in lower courts.
Advocate General in Europe
In 2018, the Irish government chose him to be an Advocate General at the European Court of Justice. This is a very important role where he gave legal opinions to the court on complex cases. His term ended in October 2021.
One of his first opinions was about products from Israeli-occupied territories. He said that these products should clearly state where they come from. The European Court of Justice agreed with his opinion.
Supreme Court Judge
In April 2021, the Irish government nominated him to become a judge of the Supreme Court of Ireland. He officially took up this role in October 2021. This is the highest court in Ireland, and its decisions are final.
Personal Life
Gerard Hogan is married to Karen Quirk.
