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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 |
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Karen Quirk
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Gerard William Augustine Hogan (born on August 13, 1958) is an Irish judge and lawyer. He has been a Judge of the Supreme Court of Ireland since October 2021. Before this, he worked as an Advocate General at the European Court of Justice from 2018 to 2021. He was also a Judge of the Court of Appeal from 2014 to 2018. Earlier in his career, he served as a Judge of the High Court from 2010 to 2014. Mr. Hogan started his legal journey as a barrister and a law lecturer. He focused on laws about the country's constitution and how the government works.
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Early Life and Education
Gerard Hogan grew up in Carrick-on-Suir, County Tipperary, Ireland. He was born in 1958 to Mai and Liam Hogan. His father was a deputy principal at a local secondary school.
Studying Law
Mr. Hogan studied at University College Dublin, where he earned his first law degrees in 1979 and 1981. In 1981, he helped write his first book, which was about the rights of prisoners. He then received a special scholarship to study at the University of Pennsylvania Law School in the United States, earning another law degree in 1982. After that, he attended the King's Inns in Ireland, which is where barristers are trained. He holds two doctorates in law, one from University College Dublin and another from Trinity College Dublin in 2001.
Early Activities
In 1986, early in his legal career, Mr. Hogan supported the Anti-Apartheid Movement. This movement worked to end unfair racial separation in South Africa. He also helped write a new proposed Constitution of Ireland in 1988 for a political party called the Progressive Democrats. In May 2021, he became a member of the Royal Irish Academy, which is a group that promotes learning and research in Ireland.
Legal Career
Gerard Hogan became a barrister in July 1984. A barrister is a lawyer who argues cases in court. In 1997, he became a Senior Counsel, which means he was recognized as a very experienced and skilled lawyer. 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.
Focus on Constitutional Law
Mr. Hogan is especially known for his knowledge of constitutional law. This type of law deals with the rules that govern a country and its government. He represented the Attorney General of Ireland in important cases. These cases involved the President asking the Supreme Court to review new laws before they were passed. He also taught law at Trinity College Dublin from 1982 to 2007. He taught about constitutional law and other legal topics. He is considered one of the top experts in constitutional and administrative law in Ireland. He has also written important books on these subjects.
Other Legal Work
As a barrister, Mr. Hogan worked on many different types of cases. These included cases about employment, immigration, and how companies operate. He also represented people in important cases related to human rights. For example, he represented Katherine Zappone and Ann Louise Gilligan in a case about marriage equality. He also represented the State in cases that came up after a court found a law to be unconstitutional.
Mr. Hogan was involved in several public investigations and committees. He represented different people and groups in these important inquiries. He was also the first barrister in an Irish court to appear without a wig after a new law allowed it in 1995. Throughout his career, he has been part of many committees that needed legal experts. These groups reviewed laws about criminal justice, competition, and the Constitution.
Judicial Career
High Court Judge
Gerard Hogan became a Judge of the High Court in 2010. Soon after becoming a judge, 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 from Marie Fleming, who was seeking the right to die. In 2014, a case he referred to the European Court of Justice led to an important decision about how personal data is protected online.
Court of Appeal Judge
In October 2014, he became a Judge of the Court of Appeal when this new court was created.
Advocate General of the European Court of Justice
In May 2018, the Irish government chose him to become an Advocate General at the European Court of Justice. This court makes sure that European Union law is applied fairly in all member countries. His term began in October 2018 and ended on October 7, 2021. An important opinion he gave was that products from Israeli-occupied territories 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 was officially appointed in October 2021. The Supreme Court is the highest court in Ireland.
Personal Life
Gerard Hogan is married to Karen Quirk.
