Ms Gallagher opened the meeting with reflections on a successful 12 months for the association, including its inaugural CPD day at Sligo Park Hotel which attracted over 120 participants.

The AGM also congratulated former colleague Judge Christopher Callan on his appointment to the Circuit Court.

The serving committee was re-elected, with Ms Gallagher as president, John Anderson as secretary, Noel Kelly as treasurer and Caroline McLaughlin as public relations officer, while Joanne Irwin joined the committee as the new CPD compliance officer.