Brendan Howlin (Wexford, Labour) | Oireachtas source

I have said and I believe that the lack of a transparent process was absolutely wrong. It is unfortunate that her appointment as a judge has been overshadowed by a political row. For 20 years and more, the Labour Party has been committed to improving openness and transparency in public life. Arguably, we have done more than any other party to seek to raise standards in public office, to make appointments and employment more transparent and accountable and to prevent people from abusing power and positions of responsibility.

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