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Council of State
The Council of State is a body created in Bunreacht na hÉireann, the 1937 Irish Constitution, to advise the President of Ireland in the exercise of most of her key powers. Its membership is made up of three groups. Its advice is however non-binding.
Two key figures from each of the major institutions of state serve on the Council ex-officio
From the Executive
From the Legislature
From the Judiciary
- The Chief Justice
- The President of the High Court :
- [currently Joseph Finnegan]
The Attorney-General currently Rory Brady, SC[?] also serves on the Council of State.
Former holders of the three key offices of state are also automatic members
- Former Presidents of Ireland
- Former Taoisigh/Presidents of the Executive Council
- Former Chief Justices
The President is entitled to appoint up to seven members of the Council for the duration of her term of office.
See Bunreacht na hÉireann, President of Ireland pages.
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