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Judicial Appointments

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 3 December 2020

Thursday, 3 December 2020

Ceisteanna (154)

Alan Kelly

Ceist:

154. Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if and the number of times he discussed or communicated with the current Taoiseach, before or after his appointment to that office, the filling of the Supreme Court vacancy occasioned by the retirement of a person (details supplied) and the interest of the former Attorney General in appointment to that position; if he indicated his own preference in relation to the matter; if so, if he sought and secured the current Taoiseach’s agreement; the nature of any such discussions or communications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40866/20]

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Freagraí scríofa

As previously indicated I informed the now Taoiseach and Minister Ryan prior to the formation of the Government that the then Attorney General had been recommended as suitable for appointment to the Supreme Court by the Judicial Appointments Advisory Board.

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