Judicial Appointments.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 27 May 2004

Thursday, 27 May 2004

Ceisteanna (191)

Jim O'Keeffe

Ceist:

191 Mr. J. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if as a general principle District and Circuit Court judges are not allocated districts or circuits where they had previously practised as lawyers, or resided; and if there are guidelines or procedures in this regard. [16050/04]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform (Mr. McDowell)

The statutory basis governing the assignment of Circuit and District Court judges is set out in the Courts Acts 1924 to 2002. Decisions in this regard are taken in the light of circumstances in each case and no formal guidelines or procedures are in place.