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Michael Moriarty
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| Judge of the High Court | |
| In office 11 March 1996 – 23 November 2018 |
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| Nominated by | Government of Ireland |
| Appointed by | Mary Robinson |
| Judge of the Circuit Court | |
| In office 13 January 1987 – 11 March 1996 |
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| Nominated by | Government of Ireland |
| Appointed by | Patrick Hillery |
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| Born | 10 August 1946 Belfast, Northern Ireland |
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| Children | 3 |
| Education | Blackrock College |
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Michael Anthony Moriarty was a respected Irish judge. He was born on August 10, 1946. He worked as a judge for many years. He served in both the High Court and the Circuit Court. He is especially known for leading a major public investigation.
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Early Life and Education
Michael Moriarty was born in Belfast, Northern Ireland. His parents were James and Nora Moriarty. In 1960, he moved to Dublin, Ireland.
He attended Blackrock College for his schooling. Later, he studied at University College Dublin. He also trained at King's Inns. This is where lawyers in Ireland learn their profession.
Becoming a Lawyer
Michael Moriarty became a lawyer in 1968. This means he was officially allowed to argue cases in court. He worked mainly on criminal law cases. In 1982, he became a Senior Counsel. This is a special title for experienced lawyers.
Before becoming a judge, he also led the Employment Appeals Tribunal in 1986. This group helped solve problems between workers and their employers.
Judicial Career
Michael Moriarty became a judge in 1987. His first role was as a judge in the Circuit Court. This court handles many different types of cases.
In 1996, he was appointed a judge of the High Court. This is a higher court in Ireland. It deals with more serious and complex legal matters. He also chaired a commission on crime for the Lord Mayor.
The Moriarty Tribunal
Judge Moriarty is most famous for leading the Moriarty Tribunal. This was a big public investigation. It started in 1997 and finished in 2010. The Tribunal looked into the financial dealings of two important politicians. These were Charles Haughey, a former leader of Ireland, and Michael Lowry, a former government minister.
The Tribunal's job was to find out if everything was fair and proper. Its first report came out in 2006. It looked at Mr. Haughey's financial matters. The second report was released in 2011. It examined how a mobile phone license was given out. The Tribunal found that information was shared that helped one company get the license.
Retirement from the Bench
Judge Moriarty retired in April 2018. He had served as a judge for 31 years. His long career made a significant impact on the Irish legal system.
Personal Life
Michael Moriarty was married to Mary Irvine. They had three children together. Later, he married Doreen Delahunty.
