Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 3 December 2020
148. Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the reason a recommendation from the Judicial Appointments Advisory Board having been made for appointment to the Supreme Court vacancy occasioned by the retirement of a person (details supplied) no such nomination was made by his Government during the remainder of its term in office; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40860/20]
View answerIt was decided not to fill any judicial vacancies between the time of the General Election and the election of a new Government on the 27th June 2020 save for that of President of the High Court. The position of President of the High Court is essential for the effective operation of the Court and it was therefore decided that this position needed to be filled without delay. It was not possible to re-appoint the incumbent as he had reached the statutory retirement age.
