Donal O’Donnell
Donal O’Donnell is a distinguished Irish judge who currently serves as the Chief Justice of Ireland. He has been involved in several high-profile judicial decisions, including rulings related to the rights of individuals in parliamentary proceedings, which have significant implications for the legal framework governing the conduct of legislative committees.
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Chief Justice Donal O’Donnell praised Dunne for her calm and thoughtful judicial career.
‘Calm, thoughtful’ Supreme Court judge retires, creating one of two pending vacancies – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-02-20
Chief Justice Donal O’Donnell delivered their judgment last week.
Coolglass wind-farm ruling puts every public servant in Ireland on notice – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-10
Donal O’Donnell is the incumbent chief justice during the tribunal's operation.
Moriarty tribunal enters 30th year, racking up €78m in costs – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-01-15
Chief Justice Donal O’Donnell delivered the judgment regarding the couple's appeal for new birth certificates.
Couple in witness protection lose Supreme Court appeal over new birth certs claim – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-13
Chief Justice Donal O’Donnell said now is a very dangerous time in Europe and there is a real obligation on all involved to show the European legal system works effectively.
Amount of judicial review planning litigation a ‘significant’ concern, says Attorney General – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-03
Chief Justice Donal O’Donnell was one of the speakers at the event celebrating the Law Reform Commission's anniversary.
Ireland’s judge on Europe’s human rights court says durability of court facing ‘serious test’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-21
Mr Justice Donal O’Donnell, Chief Justice and chairperson of the council, discussed the pattern of complaints against judges.
More than 100 complaints made about judges last year but none found to be admissible – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-12
Chief Justice Donal O'Donnell was present at the service for Declan Budd.
Legal world mourns late Court of Criminal Appeal judge Declan Budd – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-08-27
Former winners include Supreme Court judge Donal O’Donnell.
UCD and University of Galway students crowned winners of the Irish Times Debate – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-02-28
The Chief Justice, Donal O’Donnell, said her damages claim as formulated was precluded by Article 15 of the Constitution.
Angela Kerins says she was ‘nearly destroyed’ by Dáil committee experience – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-02-12
