Alan Farrell (Dublin North, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Dr. Cahillane's paper addresses diversity, an issue that has been well covered. My only observation in this regard is that the figures show that the lower courts have a higher percentage of female representation. Based on the time lag of between 15 and 20 years for appointment, to which Dr. Carroll MacNeill referred, I wonder if it is a good sign for the legal system and the Judiciary that the lower courts have slightly higher female representation. Is it correct to assume that the percentage of women in the upper courts will increase and improve as the years pass?