Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 3 June 2004
179 Mr. J. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if a person (details supplied) in County Kerry had, prior to their appointment to office as judge, been previously appointed as a member of any State agency, board, committee or other similar posts; if so, the details thereof, including the total remuneration or expense received; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17128/04]
Amharc ar fhreagraI am informed that the person referred to in the Deputy's question was appointed by my predecessor as a member of the Refugee Appeals Tribunal with effect from 3 August 2001. I am further informed that he never discharged any functions in the tribunal and received no remuneration in respect of that appointment. He was appointed by the President to be a judge of the Circuit Court on 1 November 2001 and subsequently resigned from the Refugee Appeals Tribunal. I am not aware of any other appointment or position in respect of which my Department has any function to which the person referred to was appointed.
