Law Society Council election results announced
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20 Oct 2026 law society Print

Law Society Council election results announced

The results of the Law Society Council election have been announced. Senior vice-president Martin Lawlor is elected automatically, in accordance with Bye-law 6(12). 

The following candidates were deemed elected in the national election:

Fiona McNulty (1542),

Áine Hynes SC (1401),

Maura Derivan (1245),

Donna O’Leary (1241),

Brian McMullin (1193),

Thomas Coughlan (1177),

Brian Conroy (1167),

Stuart Gilhooly SC (1167),

Peter Doyle (1078),

Tony O’Sullivan (1039),

Graham Kenny (1027),

Tony Collier (1022)

Garry Clarke (1004),

Cristina Stamatescu (979).

Leinster provincial election: Sonya Lanigan is elected as the Leinster provincial delegate 

Ulster provincial election: Kevin McElhinney is elected as the Ulster provincial delegate. 

The scrutineers’ report will be considered at the Law Society’s AGM on Thursday 5 November.

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