Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Wednesday, 26 November 2014

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality

Judicial Appointments: Discussion

10:20 am

Photo of Finian McGrathFinian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent) | Oireachtas source

Dr. Cahillane's submission referred to England to Wales and used the phrase, "assessed based on merit". She referred to the qualities of a judge, including the ability to understand and deal fairly with people and awareness of diversity of communities. In broader society, there is a perception that some judges are out of touch in some of their crazy decisions in the justice system.

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