Marguerite Bolger
Ms. Justice Marguerite Bolger is a prominent figure in the Irish judiciary, known for her work in family law and child protection cases. She serves as a High Court judge and has presided over significant cases involving the welfare of children and vulnerable individuals. Her recent involvement in a case concerning a teenage boy who witnessed a murder highlights her commitment to addressing complex legal and social issues within the system.
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In a ruling last month, Judge Marguerite Bolger sided with UCD on all grounds regarding the woman's academic progression.
the student and UCD – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-03-07
Judge Marguerite Bolger ordered that neither the student, witnesses, nor UCD be identifiable in the case.
Speculation on circulated graphic image of student was ‘harming’ community says UCD president – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-03-05Jacobs was in the Round Hall of the Four Courts on Thursday morning when Judge Marguerite Bolger was told of 'very recent developments' that led to a settlement.
Kenny Jacobs agrees to €480,000 DAA settlement, bringing an end to protracted row – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-06
Judge Marguerite Bolger heard the case regarding Kenny Jacobs and the DAA.
Kenny Jacobs to step down as DAA CEO after High Court action settled – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-05
Judge Marguerite Bolger refused the student's application in the High Court.
Medical student fails to secure injunction stopping UCD disciplinary procedure – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-03Ms Justice Marguerite Bolger is presiding over the case briefly as it came before her in court.
DAA commits to pausing investigation into Kenny Jacobs pending hearing – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-01-12
Ms Justice Marguerite Bolger heard an application brought by the companies seeking various interim reliefs ahead of a full hearing of the action.
Italian companies locked out of Meta accounts fail in bid for temporary High Court orders – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-06Ms Justice Marguerite Bolger presided over the High Court challenge regarding school transport delays for a child with additional needs.
Child with additional needs loses legal challenge over year-long delay getting school transport – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-08-12Ms Justice Marguerite Bolger was mentioned in the context of the High Court proceedings regarding Mr Hussein's case.
Somali diplomat challenges detention in Dublin jail over alleged people smuggling – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-28
Ms Justice Marguerite Bolger anonymised the Palestinian man and adjourned the matter to October.
Palestinian challenges Garda over decision not to investigate claim Israeli settlers are renting cabins on his land – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-10
Ms Justice Marguerite Bolger permitted the legal team to bring the judicial review proceedings.
Boy (8) sues Minister over lack of school place – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-30
Ms Justice Marguerite Bolger ruled that the Bank of Ireland had no valid basis for imposing surcharge interest on James Boyle snr's loan default.
No valid basis for Bank of Ireland’s ‘unconscionable’ €213,000 surcharge interest over farmer’s default on €1.2m loan, High Court rulesIreland· 2025-04-21
Ms Justice Marguerite Bolger appointed James Anderson of Deloit as interim examiner to carry out a full investigation of the company’s affairs.
Asset rich Killarney Brewing seeks court protection from creditors – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-17
Judge Bolger presided over the case regarding the hospital discharge of a 92-year-old patient.
Son of 92-year-old patient fails in bid for court to order hospital to detain father until family can find care home – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-16
Ms Justice Marguerite Bolger granted the father’s lawyers leave to challenge a decision of a committee of Tusla.
Boy who witnessed murder and associating with drug gang needs special care, court hears – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-19
