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Tributes paid on retirement of Circuit Court judge

Summary

Tributes were paid to Judge Alison Lindsay on her retirement as a Circuit Court Judge. Members of her family and former tip‑staff attended the Special Criminal Court in Dublin to hear tributes from barristers, gardai and court staff. Judge Lindsay presided over the three‑judge court that day. Patrick Gageby SC led the tributes, noting the esteem in which she was held by all members of the bar, both senior and junior, and describing her career as a long and lauded legal lineage. High Court judge Mr Justice Paul Butler called her a wonderful colleague and remarked that her retirement was very early, adding that she was considerably younger than he. Solicitor Michael O'Donovan, on behalf of the Director of Public Prosecutions, said she was an absolute pleasure to deal with. Former Special Detective Unit member Chief Superintendent Tom Maguire thanked her for her service in the Special Criminal Court, praising her impartial, fair and incisive questions.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Tributes paid on retirement of Circuit Court judge. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision

When:

• 2016-07-29 Publication

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