Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 July 2018
857. Deputy John Curran asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of vacancies awaiting the appointment of judges; the timeframe to fill these vacancies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33689/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs the Deputy will be aware, judicial appointments are made by the President acting on the advice of the Government in accordance with articles 13.9 and 35.1 of the Constitution. The Government endeavours to ensure that judicial vacancies across the courts are filled in a timely manner.
There is one vacancy in the Court of Appeal which will be filled in accordance with Government Decision of 5 July 2018 by Mr Justice Patrick McCarthy who is scheduled to be appointed by the President to the Court of Appeal in July 2018.
There are two vacancies in the High Court which will be filled in accordance with Government Decision of 5 July 2018 by Ms Teresa Pilkington, SC and Mr Michael Quinn, Solicitor; both of whom are scheduled to be appointed by the President to the High Court in July 2018.
There are two vacancies in the District Court, one of which will be filled in accordance with Government Decision of 5 July 2018 by Ms Eirinn McKiernan, Solicitor who is due to be appointed by the President to the District Court in July 2018. Arrangements are currently underway in regard to the filling of the second vacancy in the District Court.
There are currently two vacancies in the Supreme Court which are being kept under review.
