Former Attorney General Máire Whelan is now a judge of the Court of Criminal Appeal.
Judge Whelan was formally appointed in a short ceremony at Aras an Uachtarán this morning – despite numerous objections to the move.
Her warrant of appointment was signed by President Higgins and countersigned by An Taoiseach.
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Two judges of the High Court – Eileen Creedon and Charles Meenan – have also been appointed at the ceremony.
There’s been ongoing political upheaval over Maire Whelan’s nomination but Limerick Junior Minister Patrick O’Donovan has told Clare FM’s Morning Focus that the decision is entirely legal.
You can listen to the full interview here.
