The
Bar of Ireland is the regulatory and representative body for
barristers practising law in the
Republic of Ireland. The General Council of The Bar of Ireland is composed of twenty-five members composed of twenty elected members, four co-opted members and
Attorney-General who holds office
ex officio. The elected members are elected in annual elections in which ten members are elected for two-year terms. Each year five members are elected from amongst senior counsel and five from amongst junior council.