Mr. William Beausang:

The Minister consulted the Minister for Justice and Equality and she obviously highlighted the Government commitment to the establishment of a statutory judicial council. That was seen to be the forum or the appropriate way of assessing those issues and the standards of conduct that should apply to judges and so on. When the Minister consulted in finalising the memorandum seeking approval for the general scheme, that was agreed to be the proper way to address the point raised by the Deputy.