McGuinness, Catherine (1934–)

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McGuinness, Catherine (1934–)

Irish politician, lawyer and judge. Born Catherine Ellis, Nov 14, 1934, in Dunmurry, Belfast, Northern Ireland; dau. of Robert Ellis (Church of England rector); m. Proinsías MacAonghusa.

Served as a parliamentary officer for the Labour Party; when husband was expelled from the Labour Party (1967), resigned her post; qualified as a barrister (1977) and became an authority on family law; as an Independent, elected to Seanad in a by-election (1979) and served (1979–82, 1983–87); was the 1st woman judge of the Circuit Court (Dublin Circuit, 1994–96), of the High Court (1996–2000), and of the Supreme Court (2000–).

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