Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael)

The reason I raise the matter is that in normal circumstances a Supreme Court appeal can drift for 18 months before being heard. While I do not speak for the Supreme Court, in the event that the High Court on Thursday gives a date for a hearing on the Waterford and Dublin South by-elections, does the Government intend to lodge an appeal to the Supreme Court in the Donegal South-West case as a matter of urgency? It appears the same principle applies.

The Taoiseach indicated that if the Supreme Court determines the case, the Government will immediately move the writs. When does the Government expect to lodge an appeal to the Supreme Court? In the event that the High Court on Thursday decides on a date for a hearing, will the Government expedite the appeal in the hope that it may be determined by the end of this term and the position becomes crystal clear?

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