Helen McEntee (Meath East, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I think we can look at ways in which all the courts could potentially sit longer, while acknowledging that, obviously, there has been a structure there for some time. We need our courts to be as productive as possible while allowing our Judiciary and legal professions to have the time they need. Particular courts operate in different ways. Some will require time for writing up judgments, but others will not. This is where I believe there could be more sitting times. It could also be ensured that the presidents of all the courts have the ability to direct where that has not been the case in the past. Quite a number of recommendations and changes are happening already but more are required to make sure the changes in this regard can be managed and we will be able to see progress in respect of 30 additional judges, as well as 20 more-----