Eugene Murphy (Roscommon-Galway, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

There will be very short answers to these questions if they are answered directly and straight. We need to ask questions of the Taoiseach. The Ministers are here representing the Taoiseach tonight. Fair enough, he cannot be here. Was the Taoiseach made aware at any stage that three other judges had expressed an interest in this job? When exactly did the Taoiseach know or become aware that Ms Whelan was to be given the job? When I think back correctly to Tuesday, the Taoiseach gave two different answers. If the records are checked, he said Sunday evening and then he said Monday morning. If the questions are answered correctly and straight, I will be quite happy. Also, did the Attorney General apply for the job?

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