Brendan Howlin (Wexford, Labour) | Oireachtas source

It is important for us to know, if there will be a fast-track process for certain nationalities, how people get on that list, what countries are on the list and how it is done. I am unclear about it. Does the Minister see a role for the Oireachtas, by way of the Committee on Justice or some other way, discussing the countries with her before she expands the list? Does she intend to add to the current list?

Is the reduction in the criteria for years of service for practising solicitors to serve in the tribunal because there is a difficulty in getting people who are qualified with five years' experience? Is that the reason for it? Is she content that two years of practising experience is adequate for people to make these important decisions?

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