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Attorney General celebrates UK-Irish relations during visit

The Attorney General Lord Hermer KC visited Dublin where he engaged with the Irish legal community and government ministers to strengthen UK-Irish relations.

Attorney General Lord Hermer KC and Attorney General Rossa Fanning

The Attorney General Lord Hermer KC travelled to Dublin where he met with his counterpart, Attorney General Rossa Fanning.

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Over the two-day trip, between 22 and 23 May 2025, the Attorney also met with the Irish Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration, Jim O바카라 사이트™Callaghan.

Lord Hermer KC held meetings with leading Irish legal figures, including the President of High Court David Barniville and representatives from the Irish Supreme Court, the Director of Public Prosecutions, Director General of Law Society of Ireland, and Chairperson of Bar Council of Ireland바카라 사이트™s Public Affairs Committee.

Attorney General Lord Hermer KC and Deputy Head of Mission, Dublin, Elin Burns.

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Attorney General Lord Hermer KC said:

The UK and Ireland share the strongest of ties, with a close geography, shared culture, and joint commitment to the rule of law. 

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Published 28 May 2025