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Supreme Court of Ireland

The Supreme Court of Ireland is the highest court in the Irish legal system. It reviews and decides on important legal issues, particularly those involving constitutional rights and significant laws. It hears appeals from lower courts when substantial points of law are at stake. The Court ensures that laws comply with the Constitution and interprets legal matters that have widespread implications. Its decisions set legal precedents, guiding future cases, and it plays a key role in upholding the rule of law and justice in Ireland. The Supreme Court consists of a Chief Justice and other appointed judges.