Hugh O'Flaherty: Justice, Legacy, and Loss | Dublin News

Former Supreme Court Justice Hugh OFlaherty, a Kerry native who rose straight from the bar to Ireland’s highest court in 1990, has passed away at 88. Known for his landmark 1992 ruling in the X case — allowing a suicidal 14-year-old rape victim to travel for an abortion — he remains a pivotal figure in Irish legal history. His tenure ended in 1999 amid controversy over his role in a death-by-dangerous-driving case, which led to his resignation and later withdrawal from a European Investment Bank role due to public outcry. Before the drama, he brought comfort to families of the Stardust tragedy through compensation cases. A UCD graduate and devoted Kerry football fan, he is survived by four children and will be honored with funeral services in Cahersiveen and Dublin this weekend. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b3fd47d64e07f1a9