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Irish-Language Activist From Belfast Appointed to Advise Irish President
The seven appointees include legal, human rights and Irish language figures, as Connolly says they bring expertise to advice on constitutional matters.
- President Catherine Connolly appointed seven members to the Council of State, including Irish language activist Linda Ervine and Professor Colin Harvey, bringing expertise across law and human rights.
- The Council provides formal advice to the President, fulfilling a constitutional role that includes evaluating whether draft legislation should be referred to the Supreme Court for constitutional review.
- Joining the Council are Fionnuala Ní Aoláin, Kathleen Lynch, Donncha O'Connell, Conor O'Mahony, and Ciaran, representing expertise in international law, sociology, and constitutional matters.
- Ervine, a working-class Protestant from Belfast, manages the first Irish language centre in a loyalist area and received an MBE in 2021 for promoting Irish language.
- The Council comprises three membership categories: presidential appointees, former presidents and Chief Justices, and current officials including the Taoiseach and Tanaiste, ensuring diverse institutional perspectives.
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The President of Ireland must first consult with the Council of State before referring legislation passed by the parliament to the Supreme Court over constitutional concerns.
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