Charles Flanagan (Laois, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I will make two points in response. I reiterate that I was appointed Minister for Justice and Equality on 14 June and I did not have any knowledge of that. Even if I did, I refer the Deputy to section 20 of the 1995 Act, which states quite clearly that all proceedings of the Judicial Appointments Advisory Board and all communications are deemed confidential.