Women Lead Ireland's Justice System

Updated / Thursday, 8 May 2014 13:15
Attorney General Máire Whelan, SC, is the legal adviser to the Government and is therefore the chief law officer of the State
Attorney General Máire Whelan, SC, is the legal adviser to the Government and is therefore the chief law officer of the State

The appointment of Frances Fitzgerald as justice minister marks a milestone in Irish public life as Ireland's justice system is now completely headed by women.

Claire Loftus is the third Director of Public Prosecutions since the establishment of the Office in 1974, and the first woman in the position (Pic: DPP website)
Claire Loftus is the third Director of Public Prosecutions since the establishment of the Office in 1974, and the first woman in the position (Pic: DPP website)
President Michael D Higgins receives his seal of office from Chief Justice Susan Denham during his inauguration ceremony at Dublin Castle in November 2011
President Michael D Higgins receives his seal of office from Chief Justice Susan Denham during his inauguration ceremony at Dublin Castle in November 2011
Noirín O'Sullivan became the Interim Garda Commissioner following the resignation of Martin Callinan in March
Noirín O'Sullivan became the Interim Garda Commissioner following the resignation of Martin Callinan in March
Eileen Creedon, who was appointed Chief State Solicitor in 2010 (Pic: Irish Women Lawyers Association website)
Eileen Creedon, who was appointed Chief State Solicitor in 2010 (Pic: Irish Women Lawyers Association website)
Frances Fitzgerald, pictured as her appointment as Minister for Justice was announced today
Frances Fitzgerald, pictured as her appointment as Minister for Justice was announced today

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