The Association of Judges of Ireland (AJI) has expressed its solidarity with the judges of Ukraine.

The body has also offered assistance to Ukrainian judges and their families – if they are in Ireland or are travelling to Ireland.

The AJI believes it is important that judges around Europe stand in solidarity with their colleagues who are victims of the unlawful war being waged against Ukraine at this time, it has said in a statement.

“On behalf of the judiciary in Ireland, the AJI invites contact from any Ukrainian judges and/or their families who may have arrived in Ireland or who are considering coming to Ireland as a consequence of the war in Ukraine," the statement adds.

Confidential

Contact is invited on a strictly confidential basis. 

“We will do our utmost to assist those making contact whether from within the resources of Irish judges or by directing those making contact to the appropriate Irish agencies who may be in a position to provide material support,” the statement concludes.

Meanwhile, Judge Verona Lambe is to retire from the Circuit Court on Thursday (31 March), which will be her last day of service.