Ciarán Lynch (Cork South Central, Labour) | Oireachtas source

There are some very specific Standing Orders and rulings in that regard. I remind all present that the purpose of this meeting is to discuss the mortgage arrears resolution targets. I remind members that in the event of there being any reference in the course of the meeting to court proceedings that concluded yesterday, it is well-established that decisions or judgments of a duly constituted court cannot be subject to review a discussion in the Houses or, by extension, the committee as the committee is not a judicial body. Members of the Judiciary are independent by virtue of the Constitution and may not be criticised or have their rulings referred to except on a substantive motion.

As long as those rulings are respected, I will allow some degree of latitude to discuss matters that arise out of court proceedings and that relate to the role of the Central Bank in that regard. There will be some scope there.