Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I answered questions on this issue yesterday. A judicial appointments commission is in place and assesses the applications of those who wish to be considered for appointment to the Bench. Mr. Justice Peter Kelly has a brilliant record in running the commercial court. His comments were related to the Supreme Court. As I said yesterday, the Chief Justice was already a member of the Supreme Court before being appointed by the President as Chief Justice. Also, two other appointees to the Supreme Court had already been nominated to the High Court before being elevated. I do not believe anybody could quibble with their integrity, credibility and capacity to do the job as required on their appointment to the Bench.

See this speech in context