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GAZETTE
JANUARY/FEBRUARY 1990
Windsor Place
Fitzwilliam Square
Four individual buildings
c. 2000 sq. ft. each on three floors.
Attractive courtyard development.
Visit to the Court of Justice
of the European Communities
A joint grouping of Solicitors from
the State and Northern Ireland
recently visited the Court of Justice
in Luxembourg. After a thorough
briefing by Mr. David O'Keeffe,
Solicitor, Referendaire to Judge
O'Higgins, on the role of the Court
of Justice, and a most interesting
introduction to the workings of the
newly created Court of First
Instance, the group were allowed to
sit in on a case currently before the
Courts. Unfortunately Murphy's
Law was operating, as the case
was promptly adjourned. Disap-
pointment at this outcome was
completely washed away by the
superb hospitality afforded to the
visitors
by Judge
Thomas
O'Higgins and Judge Donal
Barrington at lunch. Judge O'Higgins
and Judge Barrington (recently
appointed to the Court of First
Instance) both spoke eloquently of
the pivotal role of the Court in the
lives of the citizens of the Commun-
ities. They reminded those at lunch
that 80% of domestic law now
emanates from Brussels. This was
a most stimulating, educational and
enjoyable visit, which is recommend-
ed as a "must" to all Lawyers. Par-
ticular thanks are due to Judge
O'Higgins for his kindness and to
David O'Keeffe, Solicitor, whose
organisation and unfailing courtesy
made the trip so worthwhile.
Colin Wilkinson (Northern Ireland), Gabrielle Dalton, William Cross
(Northern Ireland) and Eva Tobin.
J udge Donal Barrington, Hilary Wells (Northern Ireland) Bridget
Napier (Northern Ireland), J udge O'Higgins and Paul Spring
(Northern Ireland).
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