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SUPREME COURT REPUBLIC OF ESTONIA Chief Justice Donal O'Donnell Supreme Court of Ireland Four Courts Inns Quay Dublin 7 IRELAND Tartu, 2l December 2023 Dear Chief Justice O'Donnell, for welcoming Ms. Heili Sepp, Justice at the Criminal Chamber I would like to thank you sincerely of the Supreme Court of Estonia, at the Supreme Court of lreland. Ms. Sepp's stay in Dublin was an invaluable experience for which Ms. Sepp and the Criminal Chamber of the Supreme Court are very grateful. Ms. Sepp expressed her satisfaction with the diverse program arranged during her stay, providing valuable insights into the work of the Supreme Court of Ireland as well as the functioning of the Irish court system in general. She was particularly thankful for the opportunity to observe Supreme Court hearing in the matter of Article 26 of the Constitution and to participate in the National Judicial Conference. Please convey our warm thanks to all your colleagues who contributed to Ms. Sepp's enriching experience in Dublin. Our special appreciation goes to Dr. Rebecca Murphy, Executive Legal Manager, who took care of every detail of Ms. Sepp's stay and made her feel very welcome during her week in Dublin. Additionally, I would like to extend gratitude to your colleagues from the other courts who contributed to the success of Ms. Sepp's internship week: Mr. George Birmingham, President of the Court of Appeal, Ms. Patricia Ryan, President of the Circuit Court, Mr. Paul Kelly, President of the District Court, Ms. Nuala Butler, Ms. Isobel Kennedy and Ms. Tara Burns, Justices of the Court of Appeal, Mr. Cian Ferriter, Ms. Caroline Biggs, Ms. Mary Rose Gearty and Ms. Mary Ellen Ring, Justices of the High Court, Mr. Martin Nolan, Justice of the Circuit Court, Ms. Gräinne Malone, Justice of the District Court. I would also like to thank all the staff members involved in the organization of the visit at the Criminal Courts of Justice, where Ms. Sepp spent most of her trme. Please accept, Chief Justice O'Donnell, the assurances of my highest consideration. Yours sincerely, Villu Kõve Chief Justice Supreme Court of Estonia l7 Lossi St, 50093 Tartu, ESTONIA. TeI +372 730 9002, fax +372 730 9003, e-mail: [email protected] wrvw.riigikohus.ee