John Rogers (Irish lawyer), Date of Birth, Place of Birth

John Rogers (Irish lawyer)

lawyer and attorney general from Ireland

Date of Birth: 11-Sep-1947

Place of Birth: Dublin, Leinster, Ireland

Profession: politician, jurist

Nationality: Ireland

Zodiac Sign: Virgo

John Rogers SC (born 11 September 1947) is an Irish barrister who served as Attorney General of Ireland from 1984 to 1987. He was educated at Rockwell College and Trinity College, Dublin.The Labour Party demanded the right to choose the Attorney General in the coalition government of 1984.
At the time Mary Robinson was expected to be chosen; instead the nomination went to John Rogers, who had not yet been appointed a senior counsel (SC).
Traditionally a new Attorney General would have practised as a senior counsel for a number of years prior to his or her appointment.
Rogers was appointed an SC on the day he was made Attorney General of Ireland.
He has worked as a senior counsel in the Law Library, Dublin, from 1987 to date.