Accommodation for Existing Judges
Fitzpatrick questioned whether inadequate accommodation was preventing further judicial appointments. The Minister said suitable accommodation was being pursued with the Department of Finance; Fitzpatrick and Keating suggested little was being done, before the Chair moved to the next question.
(Cavan-Monaghan): Is it a fact that there is not adequate accommodation for the existing judges and that that is the reason why the Minister cannot consider appointing further judges, although they are necessary?
Comment on this
(Cavan-Monaghan): It is not. It is very near the bone. Is not the position that the present accommodation is insufficient for the existing judges?
Comment on this
I can assure the Deputy that the provision of suitable accommodation where necessary is being actively engaged in with the Department of Finance.
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(Cavan-Monaghan): Does that mean that they have bought the Four Courts Hotel and barricaded it up and are doing nothing about it?
