asked the Minister for Justice if he will indicate the number of district justices appointed from (a) the Irish Bar and (b) the solicitors' profession since the establishment of the State.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Appointment of District Justices.
Since the establishment of the State 79 persons in all were appointed justices of the District Court including those appointed to act temporarily. Of these 40 were barristers-at-law and 39 were solicitors.