Rory Brady
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Rory Brady was a barrister
. He was Attorney General of Ireland
from 2002 to 2007, and also served on the Council of State
. Internationally, he sat on the Permanent Court of Arbitration
in The Hague
. He was later a visiting fellow
at Harvard University
in the United States
. He was even tipped as a possible future Supreme Court judge.
Brady was born on 20 August 1957. He sat his Leaving Certificate
in Synge Street CBS
in 1975. He studied law in University College Dublin
, receiving a Bachelor of Civil Law Degree in 1978. Brady was a tutor in Business Law in the Faculty of Commerce at University College Dublin. In 1979, he was called to the Irish Bar at The Honorable Society of King's Inns; and by the Middle Temple in London in 1986.
Brady was called to the Inner Bar of Ireland
in 1996 and was chairman of the Bar Council of Ireland
from October 2000 until June 2002. He thought the Personal Injuries Assessment Board was a "fatally flawed project". On 6 June 2002 he was appointed as Attorney General by the President of Ireland
, on the nomination of the then Taoiseach
Bertie Ahern
. He battled for an Indonesia
n child in the High Court, and in January 2006, told the Health Service Executive
to repay €48 million illegal fees it took from nursing home residents. When "Mr A" was released the same year, Brady was vindicated. He was also a member of other statutory bodies within Ireland, including the Courts Service Board (October 2000 to June 2002); the Censorship of Publications Board (which he chaired from December 2001 to June 2002); and the Garda Síochána
Complaints Board (from April 2002 to June 2002). He left in 2007 in what was considered a surprise move, becoming a barrister again, and receiving a "golden parachute" package of approximately either €87,000 or more than €200,000.
In 2008, he mediated between broadcaster Pat Kenny
and a neighbour with whom he was in disagreement over land, successfully resolving the dispute after ten hours of discussions. He later travelled to the United States to watch Bertie Ahern
address the United States Congress
in joint session in Washington, D.C.
.
Brady died in July 2010, outlived by a widow and two daughters. He had felt unwell for two years. Incumbent Taoiseach
Brian Cowen
called him one of the "finest and most able barristers of his time", while former Taoiseach Bertie Ahern
said Brady was "a great Dubliner who had a strong affinity with his native city" and described him as "my closest and most trusted colleague at the cabinet table. He was never anything less than brilliant". Ahern had been assisted by Brady in a defamation case. Fine Gael
's Charlie Flanagan stated that Brady had served "with distinction". Hundreds of people, including politicians, attended his removal, while his funeral was also well attended. His interment was in Mount Jerome Cemetery
.
Barrister
A barrister is a member of one of the two classes of lawyer found in many common law jurisdictions with split legal professions. Barristers specialise in courtroom advocacy, drafting legal pleadings and giving expert legal opinions...
. He was Attorney General of Ireland
Attorney General of Ireland
The Attorney General is a constitutional officer who is the official adviser to the Government of Ireland in matters of law. He is in effect the chief law officer in Ireland. The Attorney General is not a member of the Government but does participate in cabinet meetings when invited and attends...
from 2002 to 2007, and also served on the Council of State
Council of State (Ireland)
The Council of State is a body established by the Constitution of Ireland to advise the President of Ireland in the exercise of many of his or her discretionary, reserve powers...
. Internationally, he sat on the Permanent Court of Arbitration
Permanent Court of Arbitration
The Permanent Court of Arbitration , is an international organization based in The Hague in the Netherlands.-History:The court was established in 1899 as one of the acts of the first Hague Peace Conference, which makes it the oldest institution for international dispute resolution.The creation of...
in The Hague
The Hague
The Hague is the capital city of the province of South Holland in the Netherlands. With a population of 500,000 inhabitants , it is the third largest city of the Netherlands, after Amsterdam and Rotterdam...
. He was later a visiting fellow
Visiting fellow
A visiting fellow is an academic, often a senior academic, who is undertaking research at a different institution than his or her main institution for a limited period of time, often but not necessarily at a foreign institution. A visiting fellow can be paid or unpaid; sometimes the salary is paid...
at Harvard University
Harvard University
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in the United States
United States
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. He was even tipped as a possible future Supreme Court judge.
Brady was born on 20 August 1957. He sat his Leaving Certificate
Leaving Certificate
The Leaving Certificate Examinations , commonly referred to as the Leaving Cert is the final examination in the Irish secondary school system. It takes a minimum of two years preparation, but an optional Transition Year means that for those students it takes place three years after the Junior...
in Synge Street CBS
Synge Street CBS
Synge Street CBS is a Christian Brothers School in Dublin 8, Ireland. It was founded in 1864.-Primary school:The primary section caters for boys from seven to twelve years. It is called Sancta Maria CBS. It opened in 1954.-Secondary school:...
in 1975. He studied law in University College Dublin
University College Dublin
University College Dublin ) - formally known as University College Dublin - National University of Ireland, Dublin is the Republic of Ireland's largest, and Ireland's second largest, university, with over 1,300 faculty and 17,000 students...
, receiving a Bachelor of Civil Law Degree in 1978. Brady was a tutor in Business Law in the Faculty of Commerce at University College Dublin. In 1979, he was called to the Irish Bar at The Honorable Society of King's Inns; and by the Middle Temple in London in 1986.
Brady was called to the Inner Bar of Ireland
Ireland
Ireland is an island to the northwest of continental Europe. It is the third-largest island in Europe and the twentieth-largest island on Earth...
in 1996 and was chairman of the Bar Council of Ireland
Bar Council of Ireland
The Bar Council of Ireland is the regulatory and representative body for barristers practising law in the Republic of Ireland. The Council is composed of twenty-five members composed of twenty elected members, four co-opted members and Attorney-General who holds office ex officio. The elected...
from October 2000 until June 2002. He thought the Personal Injuries Assessment Board was a "fatally flawed project". On 6 June 2002 he was appointed as Attorney General by the President of Ireland
President of Ireland
The President of Ireland is the head of state of Ireland. The President is usually directly elected by the people for seven years, and can be elected for a maximum of two terms. The presidency is largely a ceremonial office, but the President does exercise certain limited powers with absolute...
, on the nomination of the then Taoiseach
Taoiseach
The Taoiseach is the head of government or prime minister of Ireland. The Taoiseach is appointed by the President upon the nomination of Dáil Éireann, the lower house of the Oireachtas , and must, in order to remain in office, retain the support of a majority in the Dáil.The current Taoiseach is...
Bertie Ahern
Bertie Ahern
Patrick Bartholomew "Bertie" Ahern is a former Irish politician who served as Taoiseach of Ireland from 26 June 1997 to 7 May 2008....
. He battled for an Indonesia
Indonesia
Indonesia , officially the Republic of Indonesia , is a country in Southeast Asia and Oceania. Indonesia is an archipelago comprising approximately 13,000 islands. It has 33 provinces with over 238 million people, and is the world's fourth most populous country. Indonesia is a republic, with an...
n child in the High Court, and in January 2006, told the Health Service Executive
Health Service Executive
The Health Service Executive is responsible for the provision of healthcare providing health and personal social services for everyone living in Ireland, with public funds. The Executive was established by the Health Act, 2004 and came into official operation on January 1, 2005...
to repay €48 million illegal fees it took from nursing home residents. When "Mr A" was released the same year, Brady was vindicated. He was also a member of other statutory bodies within Ireland, including the Courts Service Board (October 2000 to June 2002); the Censorship of Publications Board (which he chaired from December 2001 to June 2002); and the Garda Síochána
Garda Síochána
, more commonly referred to as the Gardaí , is the police force of Ireland. The service is headed by the Commissioner who is appointed by the Irish Government. Its headquarters are located in the Phoenix Park in Dublin.- Terminology :...
Complaints Board (from April 2002 to June 2002). He left in 2007 in what was considered a surprise move, becoming a barrister again, and receiving a "golden parachute" package of approximately either €87,000 or more than €200,000.
In 2008, he mediated between broadcaster Pat Kenny
Pat Kenny
Patrick "Pat" Kenny is an Irish broadcaster and former disc jockey and continuity announcer. He is employed by Raidió Teilifís Éireann and is their highest paid presenter. He presents Today with Pat Kenny on RTÉ Radio 1 each weekday morning between 10:00 and midday...
and a neighbour with whom he was in disagreement over land, successfully resolving the dispute after ten hours of discussions. He later travelled to the United States to watch Bertie Ahern
Bertie Ahern
Patrick Bartholomew "Bertie" Ahern is a former Irish politician who served as Taoiseach of Ireland from 26 June 1997 to 7 May 2008....
address the United States Congress
United States Congress
The United States Congress is the bicameral legislature of the federal government of the United States, consisting of the Senate and the House of Representatives. The Congress meets in the United States Capitol in Washington, D.C....
in joint session in Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C., formally the District of Columbia and commonly referred to as Washington, "the District", or simply D.C., is the capital of the United States. On July 16, 1790, the United States Congress approved the creation of a permanent national capital as permitted by the U.S. Constitution....
.
Brady died in July 2010, outlived by a widow and two daughters. He had felt unwell for two years. Incumbent Taoiseach
Taoiseach
The Taoiseach is the head of government or prime minister of Ireland. The Taoiseach is appointed by the President upon the nomination of Dáil Éireann, the lower house of the Oireachtas , and must, in order to remain in office, retain the support of a majority in the Dáil.The current Taoiseach is...
Brian Cowen
Brian Cowen
Brian Cowen is a former Irish politician who served as Taoiseach of Ireland from 7 May 2008 to 9 March 2011. He was head of a coalition government led by Fianna Fáil which until 23 January 2011 had the support of the Green Party and independent TDs.Cowen was also leader of Fianna Fáil from 7 May...
called him one of the "finest and most able barristers of his time", while former Taoiseach Bertie Ahern
Bertie Ahern
Patrick Bartholomew "Bertie" Ahern is a former Irish politician who served as Taoiseach of Ireland from 26 June 1997 to 7 May 2008....
said Brady was "a great Dubliner who had a strong affinity with his native city" and described him as "my closest and most trusted colleague at the cabinet table. He was never anything less than brilliant". Ahern had been assisted by Brady in a defamation case. Fine Gael
Fine Gael
Fine Gael is a centre-right to centrist political party in the Republic of Ireland. It is the single largest party in Ireland in the Oireachtas, in local government, and in terms of Members of the European Parliament. The party has a membership of over 35,000...
's Charlie Flanagan stated that Brady had served "with distinction". Hundreds of people, including politicians, attended his removal, while his funeral was also well attended. His interment was in Mount Jerome Cemetery
Mount Jerome Cemetery
Mount Jerome Cemetery is situated in Harold's Cross on the south side of Dublin, Ireland. Since its foundation in 1836, it has witnessed over 300,000 burials...
.
Article
- "Where are they now: Rory Brady" - Sunday Independent - Ross, ShaneShane RossShane Peter Nathaniel Ross is an independent Irish politician and Business Editor of the Sunday Independent. He was the longest-serving member of Seanad Éireann , until he was elected to Dáil Éireann for the constituency of Dublin South at the 2011 general election.-Early life and career:Born in...
- 4 January 2009
External links
- Attorney General profile
- Newspaper link to related articles in the Irish Independent