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Judicial Appointments

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 3 December 2020

Thursday, 3 December 2020

Questions (307)

Alan Kelly

Question:

307. Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Justice if and the number of times she discussed or communicated with the former Attorney General; the status of the person’s recommendation from the Judicial Appointments Advisory Board for appointment to the Supreme Court vacancy occasioned by the retirement of a person (details supplied); if the possibility of the incoming Government nominating them for appointment to the Supreme Court was mentioned; the nature of any such discussions and communications; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40870/20]

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I did not communicate with, or discuss any aspect of the appointment to the Supreme Court vacancy with the former Attorney General in advance of the Government decision of the 15th of July.

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