Brian O'Shea (Waterford, Labour)

The information provided by the Minister on plans to have complete digital audio recording of court proceedings by the end of 2009 puts this issue in a different context. I seek clarification on another issue. When is it proposed to establish a judicial council? Given that full digital audio recording will be in place in less than two years, there will be a certain overlap in this regard. It is important that the best possible record is available in the event that a complaint is made against a judge. I accept the Minister's point that progress is being made.

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