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Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 January 2017

Tuesday, 24 January 2017

Questions (124)

Clare Daly

Question:

124. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality further to Parliamentary Question No. 128 of 22 November 2016, whereby she stated that 22 of the present District Court judges were presiding in jurisdictions in which they had previously practised as a solicitor, if she will clarify those judges of the 22 that are in a permanent placement in their area of previous practice rather than a temporary assignment. [2960/17]

Written answers

Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality

I wish to inform the Deputy that the 22 District Court Judges referred to in the answer to parliamentary question number 128 of 22 November 2016 are all permanently assigned to their respective Districts. Permanent and temporary assignments in the District Court are provided for under Schedule 6 of the Courts (Supplemental Provisions) Act 1961, as amended.