Attorney General Paul Gallagher to leave post next month

Government sources confirmed Mr Gallagher would not stay beyond the December 17 reshuffle

Attorney General Paul Gallagher, who is highly regarded by all sides of the Coalition, previously served as attorney general in the Brian Cowen government between 2008 and 2011. Picture: Damien Storan

The Attorney General Paul Gallagher will leave his post when the Cabinet is reshuffled next month.

The State's top lawyer has told the Supreme Court that he would not address the court again as Attorney General.