Frances Fitzgerald (Dublin Mid West, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I note what the Deputy says about the impact of vacancies on the court. We expect at least ten this year. The business of every court is affected to some degree and we do not want to see justice being delayed. I cannot be definitive on the matter today but the Government is likely to determine the approach to be taken on this matter in the coming weeks, taking all relevant matters into account. I note the point the Deputy makes about the impact of vacancies and I am very aware of that in the various courts. I would like to fill those vacancies as soon as possible.

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