Mick Barry (Cork North Central, Solidarity) | Oireachtas source

We add our voice to the call for a debate on the appointment of Máire Whelan to the Court of Appeal. The controversy blew up since the last meeting of the Business Committee and gained momentum over the weekend. It is only right and proper that there be a full debate and an opportunity to ask questions in the House. It is not good enough that we go back and forth during Leaders' Questions. More is required. Men and women on the street see this as a case of jobs for the boys and girls. The Government should not be allowed to get away with having jobs for the boys and girls without there being a proper debate and an opportunity to put questions in the House.

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