Supreme Court of Ireland

Supreme Court of Ireland
Irish: Cúirt Uachtarach na hÉireann
The Supreme Court sits in the Four Courts in Dublin
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53°20′45″N 6°16′25″W / 53.345899°N 6.273489°W / 53.345899; -6.273489
Established29 September 1961 (1961-09-29)
JurisdictionIreland
LocationFour Courts, Dublin
Coordinates53°20′45″N 6°16′25″W / 53.345899°N 6.273489°W / 53.345899; -6.273489
Composition methodAppointed by the President, acting on the binding advice of the Government
Authorised byArticle 34 of the Constitution
Courts (Establishment and Constitution) Act 1961
Appeals fromCourt of Appeal
High Court
Judge term lengthOnce appointed, a judge may only be removed by the Oireachtas for stated misbehaviour or incapacity. Mandatory retirement on reaching 70 years of age.
Number of positions10 and 2 ex officio members
Websitesupremecourt.ie
Chief Justice
CurrentlyDonal O'Donnell
Since11 October 2021 (2021-10-11)

The Supreme Court of Ireland (Irish: Cúirt Uachtarach na hÉireann) is the highest judicial authority in Ireland. It is a court of final appeal and exercises, in conjunction with the Court of Appeal and the High Court, judicial review over Acts of the Oireachtas (Irish parliament). The Supreme Court also has appellate jurisdiction to ensure compliance with the Constitution of Ireland by governmental bodies and private citizens. It sits in the Four Courts in Dublin.