Siofra O’Leary
Siofra O’Leary is a law professor at University College Dublin (UCD) and a former judge of the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR). She has been mentioned as a potential candidate for Fianna Fáil in the upcoming presidential election, although some senior party insiders are skeptical about her viability as a nominee.
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Dr Siofra O’Leary, former president of the European Court of Human Rights, considered national and supranational perspectives on respect for rights and values in a complex Europe.
Amount of judicial review planning litigation a ‘significant’ concern, says Attorney General – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-10-03
Siofra O’Leary is remembered fondly as a competent and well-liked head girl.
Interest in Jim Gavin says little for Micheál Martin’s faith in his party colleagues – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-08-31
Siofra O’Leary is a former European Court of Human Rights judge viewed as a possible candidate.
Billy Kelleher expected to seek Fianna Fáil nomination for presidency – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-08-28
Síofra O’Leary is considered unlikely to be tapped for the presidential role.
Bertie Ahern not among Fianna Fáil favourites for presidential run – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-08-26
Siofra O’Leary, a law professor at UCD, was mentioned in some media reports as a potential candidate.
What’s going on with Fianna Fáil’s presidential election plan to pick a nominee? – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-08-25