Judicial Appointments.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 16 February 2010

Tuesday, 16 February 2010

Questions (288)

Darragh O'Brien

Question:

344 Deputy Darragh O’Brien asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of judges serving in the Circuit Courts her; if vacancies exist; if so, when they will be filled; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8017/10]

Written answers

Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform (Deputy Dermot Ahern)

The Circuit Court is comprised of a President and 37 judges (increased from 33 under the provisions of section 3 of the Courts and Court Officers (Amendment) Act 2007). There are no vacancies in the Circuit Court at present.