The
High Court of Ireland is a court which deals at
first instance
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with the most serious and important civil and criminal cases. The High Court is composed of its president, 42 ordinary judges, and additional judges being the
Chief Justice, the President of the
Court of Appeal
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, the President of the
Circuit Court
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, and former chief justices and courts presidents who remain judges.
Current members
Ex-officio members
Former members
* denotes presidents
See also
*
List of judges of the Supreme Court of Ireland
*
List of judges of the Court of Appeal of Ireland
References
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External links
Courts Service of Ireland
High Court
High Court