Judge appointed chairperson of NUIG governing authority

Date Published: 30-Apr-2013

Judge Catherine McGuinness has been appointed as Chair of NUI Galway’s Údarás na hOllscoile governing authority.

Údarás na hOllscoile is responsible for managing and controlling all of the affairs of the university.

Catherine McGuinness is a retired Supreme Court judge, former senator and lifelong activist.

In January 2012 she was appointed to the Council of State by President Michael D. Higgins.

Speaking of the appointment, Dr Jim Browne, President of NUI Galway said Judge Catherine McGuinness brings a unique breadth of experience and judgement to the role of Chairperson.

Judge McGuinness’s term of office extends to 2016.