“One of the most curious things about Roe is that, behind its own verbal smokescreen, the substantive judgment on which it rests is nowhere to be found.”
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Patrick Hillery
Patrick John Hillery was an Irish Fianna Fáil politician who served as the president of Ireland from December 1976 to December 1990. He also served as vice-president of the European Commission and European Commissioner for Social Affairs from 1973 to 1976, Minister for External Affairs from 1969 to 1973, Minister for Labour from 1966 to 1969, Minister for Industry and Commerce from 1965 to 1969 an…
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science · President of Ireland from 1976 to 1990 · politician · diplomat · physician · also Patrick Hillery, Patrick John "Paddy" Hillery, Patrick John Hillery, Hillery
Born 2 May 1923 · Died 12 April 2008 · Q310994
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2026· 2 entries
“In their quieter moments, many liberal scholars recognize that the decision is a mess.”
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2023· 1 entry
Irish Central: State Papers: Patrick Hillery's "snub" of the wedding of Prince Charles and Lady Diana
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2017· 1 entry
“Encyclopedia of American Civil Rights and Liberties”
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2016· 1 entry
“Woman's Right to an Abortion: Roe v. Wade”
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2015· 1 entry
“Subverted: How I Helped the Sexual Revolution Hijack the Women's Movement”
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2013· 3 entries
“=== “Abuse of Discretion: The Inside Story of Roe v. Wade”
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“Roes Race: The Supreme Court, Population Control, and Reproductive Justice”
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“Law, Policy and Reproductive Autonomy”
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2012· 2 entries
“The Constitutional Right Not to Kill”
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“Roe v. Wade: Abortion and a Woman's Right to Privacy”
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2009· 1 entry
“From Choice to Reproductive Justice: De Constitutionalizing Abortion Rights”
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2008· 3 entries
The Washington Post: Patrick Hillery, 84; Former Two-Term President of Ireland
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Died 2008-04-12.
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Historian John Walsh claimed that within Irish political circles, the source of the rumours about Hillery was widely believed to have been planted by the leader of Fianna Fáil Charles Haughey, who was attempting to force
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2005· 1 entry
“What Roe v. Wade Should Have Said; The Nation's Top Legal Experts Rewrite America's Most Controversial decision”
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2004· 1 entry
“American Constitutional Law: Essays, Cases, and Comparative Notes”
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2003· 1 entry
“Did Legalized Abortion Lower Crime?”
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2002· 2 entries
During the second referendum on the Nice Treaty, when he urged a yes vote
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State papers released by the British Public Record Office under the thirty-year rule, published in the Irish media, revealed how Hillery was viewed
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2001· 1 entry
“Roe v. Wade: The Untold Story of the Landmark Supreme Court Decision that Made Abortion Legal”
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1997· 1 entry
“Won by Love: Norma McCorvey, Jane Roe of Roe v. Wade, Speaks Out for the Unborn as She Shares Her New Conviction For Life”
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1993· 1 entry
“see ante at 492 U. S. 535 (concurring in part and concurring in judgment), JUSTICE SCALIA likewise implicitly accepts this holding. JUSTICE STEVENS, concurring in part and dissenting in part, [Footnote 3/13] === “A Question of Choice”
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1990· 2 entries
Serving the maximum two terms, widely applauded for his integrity, honesty and devotion to duty
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“Forced Labor: A Thirteenth Amendment Defense of Abortion”
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1987· 1 entry
“Abortion and protection of the human fetus : legal problems in a cross-cultural perspective”
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1985· 1 entry
“Some Thoughts on Autonomy and Equality in Relation to Roe v. Wade”
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1984· 2 entries
“The Root and Branch of Roe v. Wade”
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“Judges as Medical Decision Makers: Is the Cure Worse than the Disease”
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1983· 1 entry
Hillery (until then) shared the distinction with Seán T
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1982· 2 entries
From former cabinet colleagues, including his close friend Brian Lenihan, substantially increased Hillery's standing
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That Hillery's reputation as President was arguably made
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1979· 2 entries
“Roe v. Wade and the Lesson of the Pre-Roe Case Law”
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“The Brethren: Inside the Supreme Court”
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1977· 1 entry
“Abortion and Constitution: United States and West Germany”
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1976· 2 entries
The then-Irish government, the Fine Gael–Labour Party National Coalition, under Taoiseach Liam Cosgrave, informed him that he was not being re-appointed to the Commission
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Career landmark: president of Ireland (1976–1990).
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1973· 2 entries
Was appointed Ireland's first European Commissioner, upon Ireland's accession to the European Economic Community, serving until 1976, when he became President of Ireland
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Career landmark: European Commissioner for Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion (1973–1976).
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1969· 2 entries
Career landmark: Minister for Foreign Affairs (Ireland) (1969–1973).
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Career landmark: Teachta Dála (1969–1973).
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1966· 1 entry
As industrial disputes began to take their toll
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1965· 3 entries
Career landmark: Teachta Dála (1965–1969).
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Career landmark: Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment (1965–1966).
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Hillery succeeded Lynch again by taking over as Minister for Industry and Commerce
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1963· 1 entry
Made a major policy speech in which he outlined many of the educational reforms that were to be introduced over the next decade
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1961· 1 entry
Career landmark: Teachta Dála (1961–1965).
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1959· 2 entries
And was succeeded as Taoiseach by Seán Lemass
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Career landmark: Minister for Education (Ireland) (1959–1965).
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1957· 1 entry
Career landmark: Teachta Dála (1957–1961).
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1954· 1 entry
Career landmark: Teachta Dála (1954–1956).
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1951· 1 entry
Career landmark: Teachta Dála (1951–1954).
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1947· 1 entry
Returned to his native town where he followed in his father's footsteps as a doctor
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1925· 1 entry
“Pierce v. Society of Sisters”
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1923· 1 entry
Born 1923-05-02.
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