Attorney General of Ireland | |
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since 17 December 2022 | |
Office of the Attorney General | |
Nominator | Taoiseach |
Appointer | President |
Inaugural holder | Hugh Kennedy |
Formation | 31 January 1922 |
Website | Official website |
The attorney general of Ireland (Irish: An tArd-Aighne) is a constitutional officer who is the legal adviser to the Government and is therefore the chief law officer of the State. The attorney general is not a member of the Government but does participate in cabinet meetings when invited and attends government meetings. The current attorney general is Rossa Fanning, SC.