Jim O'Callaghan (Dublin Bay South, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I note the point Ms Farries makes about the independent agency. It seems to be an argument made consistently by the people who come before the committee on this issue, that they are slightly concerned about a body of district court judges being given expertise in this area. Some have suggested that a separate independent body should be set up. I have an open mind but the courts are there to curtail the excesses of the executive. Would Ms Farries agree that irrespective of level - whether District, Circuit or High Court - judges are appropriate arbiters to determine whether there has been a breach or needs to be appropriate oversight, and how that oversight should be exercised?