Chief Justice of Ireland
| Chief Justice of Ireland | |
|---|---|
| Príomh-Bhreitheamh na hÉireann (Irish) | |
since 11 October 2021 | |
| Judiciary of Ireland | |
| Style | The Honourable |
| Member of | |
| Seat | Four Courts |
| Nominator | Government |
| Appointer | President |
| Constituting instrument |
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| Precursor | Lord Chief Justice of Ireland |
| Inaugural holder | Hugh Kennedy |
| Formation | 24 June 1924 |
| Salary | €295,916 |
The chief justice of Ireland (Irish: Príomh-Bhreitheamh na hÉireann) is the president of the Supreme Court of Ireland. The chief justice is the highest judicial office and the most senior judge in the Republic of Ireland. The role includes several constitutional and administrative duties, in addition to taking part in ordinary judicial proceedings.
The current chief justice is Donal O'Donnell.