James Lawless (Kildare North, Fianna Fail)
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There is a merit to Deputy Daly's argument in that the Supreme Court almost exclusively deals with constitutional issues. The Court of Appeal may also do so but not to the same extent. However, I agree it would be a bridge too far to require all Supreme Court judges to be fluent as Gaeilge because it would not be realistic and it would be inconsistent with the diversification arguments. Perhaps we will return to this matter on Report Stage for further discussion, modification and compromise.