Dáil
‹ Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation Judge James O'Connor concerns
Summary
Deputy Murphy asked what action had been taken on alleged abuse of power and sexism involving retired Judge James O'Connor. The question stood alone before the next turn.
I want to ask the Taoiseach about the retired County Kerry judge, James O'Connor, about whom I have previously raised shocking cases of abuse of power and an example of institutional sexism. When I last raised the cases with the Taoiseach, he said, "I am very concerned about it and about what I have read today in the articles the Deputy mentioned. I will give further consideration to this and revert to the Deputy." What conclusion has the Taoiseach come to in terms of avoiding this happening in the future?