Tributes paid to Justice Brian McGovern on his final day on the bench

The President of the Court of Appeal, the Attorney General and leading members of the legal profession have paid tribute to Mr Justice Brian McGovern on his retirement from the bench.

The judge steps down having served as a Judge of the Court of Appeal and High Court for over 14 years, including a lengthy spell as the judge in charge of the busy Commercial Court division of the High Court where he dealt with many high-profile cases.