Michael Creed (Cork North West, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

As I said in my opening remarks on behalf of the Minister, it is envisaged that the most recent appointments will address the issue of the High Court sittings in Kilkenny. I will not accept the Deputy's invitation to trespass on matters germane to the Judiciary or engage with his commentary on this business case. I will convey his remarks to the Minister for Justice and Equality. The Deputy will be aware that the principle of the separation of powers between the Executive and the Judiciary is long established and I do not intend to go down that road.

The Deputy made a point about whether it is time to review the provisions of the Courts Service Act 1998 regarding the organisation and administration of the Courts Service. I will bring these comments to the attention of the Minister.

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