John Rogers (Irish lawyer) facts for kids
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John Rogers
SC
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| Attorney General of Ireland | |
| In office 13 December 1984 – 10 March 1987 |
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| Taoiseach | Garret FitzGerald |
| Preceded by | Peter Sutherland |
| Succeeded by | John L. Murray |
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| Born | 11 September 1947 Dublin, Ireland |
| Political party | Labour Party |
| Education | Rockwell College |
| Alma mater | Trinity College Dublin |
John Rogers is an important Irish lawyer who served as the main legal advisor to the Irish government. He was the Attorney General of Ireland from 1984 to 1987.
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Who is John Rogers?
John Rogers was born on 11 September 1947 in Dublin, Ireland. He became a very skilled lawyer, known as a Senior Counsel (SC). This title means he is a highly experienced and respected lawyer.
Early Life and Education
John Rogers went to school at Rockwell College. After that, he continued his studies at Trinity College Dublin. These schools helped him prepare for his career in law.
Becoming Attorney General
The Attorney General of Ireland is the chief legal advisor to the government. This person gives legal advice to the Prime Minister (called the Taoiseach in Ireland) and the rest of the government. It is a very important job.
In 1984, John Rogers was chosen to be the Attorney General. This happened during a time when the Labour Party was part of the government. They wanted to choose who would be the Attorney General.
It was a bit unusual because John Rogers was appointed as a Senior Counsel on the very same day he became Attorney General. Usually, someone would have been a Senior Counsel for several years before getting this top job.
Career as a Senior Counsel
After serving as Attorney General, John Rogers continued his work as a Senior Counsel. He has worked in the Law Library in Dublin since 1987. He continues to be a respected lawyer in Ireland.
