The Supreme Court of Ireland (Irish: Cúirt Uachtarach na hÉireann) is the highest judicial authority in Ireland. It is a court of final appeal and exercises, in conjunction with the High Court, judicial review over Acts of the Oireachtas (Irish parliament). The Court also has jurisdiction to ensure compliance with the Constitution of Ireland by governmental bodies and private citizens. The Court sits in the Four Courts in Dublin.
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