Attorney General of Ireland
| Attorney General of Ireland | |
|---|---|
| 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.