Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Tuesday, 23 January 2018

Select Committee on Justice and Equality

Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed)

1:30 pm

Photo of Mick WallaceMick Wallace (Wexford, Independent) | Oireachtas source

We are on the same team on this one. The provision has the potential to diminish the independence of the commission and re-politicise it. The sitting members could be tempted to act or vote in a certain way to garner Government approval and ensure being reappointed. It is only fair that a proper process takes place.

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