Yvonne Murphy facts for kids

Yvonne Murphy is a well-known Irish judge. She worked in the Irish Circuit Court for many years. She also led important investigations. These investigations looked into serious issues in Ireland.

Early Career Journey

Before becoming a judge, Yvonne Murphy helped people. She worked with the National Social Service Board. She helped set up information centers across Ireland. These centers give advice to citizens.

She then became a lawyer. She worked in courts in Dublin and Northern Ireland. She is also a member of the Bar in England and Wales. She was a leader in groups that dealt with fair employment. She also helped edit law reports and wrote books.

Personal Life Story

Yvonne Murphy was married to Justice Adrian Hardiman. He was also a judge, working in the highest court in Ireland. They had three sons together.

Leading Important Investigations

Yvonne Murphy has led several "Commissions of Investigation." These are special groups set up by the government. They look into serious problems or events.

The Murphy Report

In 2006, Judge Murphy led a big investigation. It looked into events in the Dublin Catholic Church. This investigation finished in 2009. It produced a report called the Murphy Report.

Mother and Baby Homes Inquiry

In 2015, Judge Murphy led another important investigation. This one was about "Mother and Baby Homes." These homes were places where unmarried mothers and their babies lived in the past. This investigation started after it was found that many children were buried in unmarked graves at one home. The report from this investigation was published later.