Charles Flanagan (Laois, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I point the Deputy to the Constitution and the powers of Government to appoint judges. The Deputy will be aware of the provisions of the Act in so far as nominations for judicial office may be considered. I look forward to the co-operation of this committee and Members of the House in enacting the legislation. I remind Deputies of Article 39 of Bunreacht na hÉireann in respect of the powers and functions conferred by the President exercisable and performable by him on the advice of Government and the manner in which the powers may be exercised by Government in respect of the appointment of members to judicial office.