Úna Ní Raifeartaigh

Judge Úna Ní Raifeartaigh is Ireland’s representative on the European Court of Human Rights, appointed to the position in 2022 after serving as a judge on the Court of Appeal and the High Court. She has emphasized the importance of the court as a protective body for individual rights amidst a turbulent political landscape in Europe. Ní Raifeartaigh advocates for the court’s role in providing justice to citizens, particularly in cases of human rights abuses, underscoring the need for its continued operation despite challenges such as limited resources and the inability to enforce its judgments.