[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 48 (Tuesday, March 20, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E587]
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          IN RECOGNITION OF THE HONORABLE JUSTICE KEVIN HAUGH

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, March 20, 2007

  Mr. KUCINICH. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor of Justice Kevin 
Haugh, a guardian of the people and the Constitution of Ireland.
  In 1966, Justice Haugh earned his position as a barrister, and in 
doing so became part of a 450-year legacy. During his tenure as a 
barrister, he was involved in a multitude of high-profile criminal 
cases and developed the experience and legal acumen to serve as both a 
prosecutor and defense attorney. Due to his exemplary legal knowledge 
and professional judgment, Justice Haugh was appointed to Senior 
Counsel in 1983. His experience in the practice of law made Justice 
Haugh an invaluable member of the counsel, and for thirteen years he 
served his profession with grace and dignity.
  After he was called to the bench in 1996, Justice Haugh was a Circuit 
Court Judge for nearly a decade and became an active member of the 
United Nations Administrative Tribunal. His knowledge made him a 
perfect candidate for this position, and he worked with other 
international representatives dealing with cases regarding employment 
and staff members within the United Nations.
  In 2005, Justice Haugh was appointed to the High Court Justice. As a 
servant of the people, Justice Haugh determined the validity of any law 
in regards to the Irish Constitution, while overseeing all appeals of 
civil matters from the Circuit Court. A year later, he was appointed to 
the newly established position of Chairman of the Garda Siochana 
Ombudsman Commission. As the Chairman of the Garda Siochana, Justice 
Haugh oversaw Ireland's National Police Force by helping ensure 
openness, transparency and accountability within the department.
  Madam Speaker and colleagues, please join me in honoring Justice 
Haugh for his work in preserving the foundation of rights for all.

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