John Browne
Question:36 Mr. Browne (Carlow-Kilkenny) asked the Minister for Justice her views on whether there is any need to appoint an extra Circuit Court Judge.
Written Answers. - Judicial Appointment.
The Courts Act, 1991 increased the civil jurisdiction of the Circuit and District Courts. A review to assess the impact on the courts of this altered jurisdiction has been completed by my Department and the results are under examination at present. I hope to be in a position to make recommendations to the Government on the allocation of resources, including Judicial resources; in the courts shortly.