Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 21 May 2013
530. Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Minister for Justice and Equality when he expects the Annual Reports for the Judicial Appointments Advisory Board to be published for the years 2011 and 2012; when they will be made available on the JAAB website; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24005/13]
View answerSection 20A of the Courts and Court Officers Act 1995 requires the Judicial Appointments Advisory Board to report in writing to the Minister on its activities for the previous year no later than six months after the end of each year. I received the 2011 report on 28 June 2012 and, as required by law, I made arrangements to lay it before the Houses of the Oireachtas on 5 July 2012. I have made enquiries regarding the report's publication on the Board's website and have been informed that recent technical difficulties with that website have been resolved and the report is now available. I am also advised that the Board's Annual Report for 2012 will be furnished to me next month.
