Alan Shatter (Dublin South, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I know some Members, the general public and the media may disagree with decisions made or sentences imposed by the courts. However, they are occurring within an independent environment. There is no suggestion that our Judiciary is party politically biased in any shape or form. The problem with this dialogue is that it is based on the assumption they are and, therefore, we should change the appointments system. I do not regard it as perfect and feel it could be improved. That is why we are reviewing it.

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