Tara Burns
IrelandjudgeFemale5.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Tara Burns is the president of the Association of Judges of Ireland, who noted the widespread respect and tributes received by Judge Marie Quirke following her passing.
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Judge Tara Burns was part of the three-judge panel for the appeal hearing.
Pair convicted of murdering man and throwing his body over Donegal cliffs launch appeal – The Irish TimesThe Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·Ireland· 2026-07-23
Ireland· 2026-07-23
Ms Justice Tara Burns noted the serious impact Kieran Fogarty's actions had on Mr Drennan’s family.
Sentence for gangland figure who killed student Joe Drennan increased by five years – The Irish TimesThe Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·Ireland· 2025-11-07
Ireland· 2025-11-07
Ms Justice Tara Burns, president of the AJI, emphasized the importance of the rule of law and judicial independence.
Irish judges endorse international ‘deep concern’ over threats to judiciary and rule of law in US – The Irish TimesThe Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·Ireland· 2025-04-16
Ireland· 2025-04-16
Ms Justice Tara Burns stated that the balance of justice lies with permitting a retrial.
Man faces fresh trial over credit union robbery getaway car after appeal court overturned conviction – The Irish TimesThe Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·Ireland· 2025-04-11
Ireland· 2025-04-11
Ms Justice Tara Burns, president of the Association of Judges of Ireland, noted the large number of judges who attended her funeral.
District Court judge who treated everyone the same – The Irish TimesThe Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·Ireland· 2025-03-22
Ireland· 2025-03-22
