Judicial Council

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 29 June 2021

Tuesday, 29 June 2021

Ceisteanna (430)

Catherine Murphy

Ceist:

430. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Justice the Department from which the Judicial Council is funded; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34930/21]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister of State at the Department of Justice

The Judicial Council is currently funded through the Vote of my Department. It was allocated €1.75m in funding this year, an increase of 40% on the 2020 allocation (€1.25m).

The Judicial Council was established pursuant to the Judicial Council Act 2019. Section 6 of the Judicial Council Act 2019, provides that “The Council shall, subject to the provisions of this Act, be independent in the performance of its functions.”

The four main pillars of the Council's remit are to achieve:

- Excellence in the performance of judicial functions;

- High standards of conduct among Judges;

- An independent Judiciary; and

- Public confidence in the judiciary and in the administration of justice.

Question No. 431 answered with Question No. 424.