The Judicial Appointments Commission has received a request from the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration in accordance with the provisions of the Judicial Appointments Commission Act 2023 for the Commission to make recommendations of candidates for appointment to the Office of Judge of the District Court. The Commission also refers to its obligations and powers under Section 42(3) of the Judicial Appointments Commission Act 2023.

The vacancies include (a) one existing vacancy (b) anticipated vacancies that will arise in respect of certain mandatory statutory retirements prior to 31st July 2026 and (c) consequential vacancies arising from the appointment of any current District Court Judges to other judicial positions prior to 31st July 2026.

The closing date for applications and references is 5pm on Thursday 15th January 2026.

Applicants must register, complete and submit their application through the online portal which can be accessed from the Commission’s website here >

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