Harry Whelehan
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Harry Whelehan is a former Attorney General of Ireland, who gained notoriety in the 1990s due to his involvement in the controversial handling of the extradition of Fr Brendan Smyth, a notorious paedophile priest. His actions and the subsequent scandal surrounding the Catholic Church's sexual abuse crisis have had a lasting impact on public perception of institutional religion in Ireland.
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As a barrister, Dunne and Harry Whelehan presented the case for the Yes side during a mock trial on the divorce referendum.
‘Calm, thoughtful’ Supreme Court judge retires, creating one of two pending vacancies – The Irish TimesThe Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·
Ireland· 2026-02-20
Ireland· 2026-02-20
Harry Whelehan, a former Supreme Court judge, was present at the service.
Legal world mourns late Court of Criminal Appeal judge Declan Budd – The Irish TimesThe Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·Ireland· 2025-08-27
Ireland· 2025-08-27
Harry Whelehan was the attorney general involved in a controversy regarding the extradition of a notorious paedophile.
Why are people in their late 20s and 30s so disillusioned with religion? – The Irish TimesThe Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·Ireland· 2025-05-25
Ireland· 2025-05-25
