Security note: For security reasons it is essential that correspondence to Judiciary - whether serving or retired at their private addresses should omit all reference to their Judicial rank. Plain or double envelopes must be used.
The tables below show you how to address overseas judges both verbally and in writing.
Republic of Ireland
| Office/Position | Address (in correspondence) | Dear... |
|---|---|---|
| The Chief Justice |
The Honourable Mr Justice Doe, The Chief Justice |
Chief Justice |
| Supreme Court & High Court judges |
The Honourable Mr Justice Doe The Honourable Ms/Mrs Justice Doe |
Mr Justice Mrs Justice |
| In retirement | As in England | |
Judges of the Court of Justice of the European Communities
| Office/Position | Address (in correspondence) | Dear... |
|---|---|---|
| Judge of the Court of Justice of the European Communities |
The Honourable Mr Peter Doe Judge of the Court of Justice of the European Communities |
Judge |
| Advocate General of the Court of Justice of the European Communities |
The Honourable Mr Peter Doe Advocate General |
Advocate General |
| Judge of the Court of First Instance of the European Communities |
The Honourable Mr Peter Doe Judge of the Court of First Instance of the European Communities [Note: The pre-fix 'The Honourable' should be used only when judiciary are sitting in this jurisdiction.] |
Judge |