Ucd Honorary Degree Of Doctor Of Laws For Susan Denham Bloomsday 2014

UCD Honorary Degree of Doctor of Laws for Susan Denham

Mr Paul Gallagher Sc who read the citation for Susan Denham said: "In 1992 she became the first woman appointed to the Supreme Court and on 25th July 2011 became the first woman to be appointed as Chief Justice of Ireland. She served as Pro-Chancellor of Dublin University from 1996 - 2010. As a lawyer, judge, and educator, she has provided selfless and highly committed public service in a lifetime of great achievement. She has brought to all of these roles her qualities of integrity, judgment and courtesy which have greatly enhanced her work."

"Susan Denham's lifelong dedication to the administration of justice has through a singular focus of intellect, judgment and vision yielded great benefit for us all."

He added: "Susan Denham's influence on both the composition of Irish law and the structure of the lrish legal system over the last 20 years has been remarkable. As a judge she has played a central role in the judicial development of Irish law in that period. She has been involved in the determination of all the leading constitutional cases of the past two decades. This has occurred at a crucial time and during a period of profound and far-reaching developments in our society generally and in the constitutional law that governs it, both domestically and at an international level."

He also said: "Susan Denham commenced her legal career in a male dominated profession and in a legal system that had changed very little for decades, if not centuries. She has displayed a deep understanding of the administration of justice and the role of the judiciary recognising at the same time that respect for, and devotion to, the law is not incompatible with change. She has used her special skills to play a vital role in the determination of the changes required to modernise the legal system and to make its operation more consonant with the needs of a modern society. Her legacy to the law is special. It reflects her great humanity, understanding and empathy. She has enhanced respect for the law and the Courts.

She has ensured that the legal system has responded to the needs of a modern society without compromising its integrity. Her vision and her achievements have left an enduring legacy to society, a legacy of which both lawyers and non-lawyers can be proud. For these immense contributions we honour Susan Denham today."

--

Bloomsday honours for champions of justice and UCD Ulysses Medal for former President of Ireland, Mary McAleese

Bloomsday (16 June), synonymous with James Joyce and his novel Ulysses, is the most important honours day at University College Dublin (UCD), the alma mater of this great 20th century author. This year, UCD honours five outstanding people whose work in the area of justice has made an extraordinary contribution to society not just in Ireland but in the global arena.

Former President of Ireland, Ms Mary McAleese was awarded the UCD Ulysses Medal; and Chief Justice, The Hon Ms Justice Susan Denham; Director General of FLAC, Justice, Ms Noeline Blackwell; European Ombudsman, Ms Emily O'Reilly; and Professor of Human Rights at LSE, Professor Conor Gearty were awarded UCD Honorary Degrees of Doctors of Laws.

The UCD Ulysses Medal is the highest honour the university can bestow. It was inaugurated in 2005, as part of the university's sesquicentennial celebrations, to highlight the 'creative brilliance' of UCD alumnus James Joyce. It is awarded to individuals whose work has made an outstanding global contribution.

Previous recipients of the UCD Ulysses Medal include: Nobel-prizewinner, Seamus Heaney; Irish playwright, Brian Friel; former US President, Bill Clinton, and Irish playwright and theatre director, Tom Murphy.

--

More: ucd.ie/news/2014/06JUN14/170614-bloomsday.html
UCD Twitter: twitter.com/ucddublin
UCD Facebook: facebook.com/universitycollegedublin
UCD Instagram: instagram.com/ucddublin

Author

Ariyani

Como educador, estou profundamente engajado no desenvolvimento dos estudantes em ambiente escolar, adotando métodos pedagógicos que valorizam conexões genuínas e são movidos por inovação e fervor. É minha vocação guiar os alunos na jornada de se tornarem uma geração notável, empregando estratégias de ensino amplamente aclamadas por prestigiadas instituições acadêmicas ao redor do globo - events.zulekhahospitals.com