The Gazette 1990

GAZETTE

JANUARY/FEBRUARY 1990

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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