Desmond Hogan retires after 15 years on the bench

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Judge Desmond Hogan retired from the Circuit Court after 15 years on the bench, reported on 26 November 2015. He had spent most of that time sitting in the Dublin Circuit Criminal Court. Tributes were paid by judges, legal professionals and Courts Service staff, while Hogan said he was proud to serve in a fair justice system.

Hogan was appointed to the District Court in 1989 and later chaired the Drug Court Planning Committee. He said he looked forward to retirement and having the freedom to pursue new interests outside judicial office.