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Judicial appointments Bill consultations

Summary

Deputy Howlin asked whether the forthcoming judicial appointments Bill would be discussed with the Chief Justice and opposition parties. The Taoiseach said the Bill was not finalised but there would be talks, including with members of the Judiciary.

On the legislative list published in the past hour or so, the judicial appointments Bill is promised for the coming weeks. In advance of its publication, will the Tánaiste have discussions with the Chief Justice on this important matter? In advance of finalising the Bill's text, will the Tánaiste have discussions with the parties in opposition?

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Enda Kenny The Taoiseach Fine Gael

Obviously, we have discussions with lots of people. The Bill has not been finally prepared yet, but a great deal of work has been done about it in respect of the changes to take place. I expect that there will be discussions with members of the Judiciary.

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