Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 5 July 2016
86. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality when she will bring forward the judicial council Bill; if a system of judicial education in close liaison with university law faculties will be included in the Bill; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19195/16]
View answerLegislation is being drafted to provide for the establishment of a Judicial Council, the key functions of which will encompass the maintenance and promotion of excellence in the exercise by judges of their judicial function and of high standards of conduct among judges. Proposals in relation to the matter of judicial training will be included in the Bill.
Work on the drafting of the Bill is continuing in conjunction with the Office of the Attorney General and my Department is working closely with that Office to bring that work to a timely conclusion.
