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At its meeting today, the Government nominated the Hon. Mr. Justice Gerard Hogan for appointment as an Advocate General to the Court of Justice of the European Union.

The appointment arises, as the terms of office of 5 Advocates General will end on 6 October 2018. Ireland is eligible to nominate a candidate to serve as an Advocate General to the Court of Justice for the period from October 2018 to October 2024.

Before the appointment can be made by the Member States, Mr. Justice Hogan will be assessed by the panel set up under Article 255 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, to confirm his suitability for the post.

The nomination was made by Government following a process whereby an expert panel assisted in identifying persons interested in the nomination for the post, considering their suitability and reporting to Government.