John Rogers (Irish lawyer) facts for kids

John Rogers (born 11 September 1947) is an Irish lawyer known as a barrister. He served as the top legal advisor for the Irish government, called the Attorney General of Ireland, from 1984 to 1987.

Early Life and Education

John Rogers was born in Dublin, Ireland, in 1947. He attended Rockwell College for his early education. Later, he studied at Trinity College Dublin, which is one of Ireland's oldest and most famous universities.

Becoming Attorney General

The Attorney General is the chief legal advisor to the government. This person helps the government understand laws and legal issues.

In 1984, the Labour Party was part of a coalition government in Ireland. They wanted to choose the next Attorney General. Many people thought Mary Robinson, a well-known lawyer, would be chosen for the role.

However, the job went to John Rogers. This was a bit unusual because he had not yet been made a senior counsel (SC). A senior counsel is a very experienced lawyer. Usually, someone would be a senior counsel for several years before becoming Attorney General. John Rogers was appointed a senior counsel on the very same day he became Attorney General of Ireland.

His Work as Attorney General

As Attorney General, John Rogers provided important legal advice to the government. He helped them make decisions that followed the law. He served in this role for about two and a half years.

After his time as Attorney General, John Rogers continued his work as a senior counsel. He has worked in the Law Library in Dublin since 1987, helping people with legal matters.