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- Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (7 Feb 2018)
Jim O'Callaghan: We have notified our opposition to the section because, as was stated in the first session of this committee, we oppose the idea of setting up a judicial appointments commission office. It is an unnecessary quango. This matter was discussed already on the first day of the committee's hearings so I will not repeat the arguments I made previously.
- Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (7 Feb 2018)
Jim O'Callaghan: I move amendment No. 109:In page 24, in line 34 to delete “director (in this Act referred to as the “Director”)” and substitute “Secretary (in this Act referred to as the “Secretary”)”.
- Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (7 Feb 2018)
Jim O'Callaghan: I move amendment No. 110:In page 25, line 1, to delete “Director” and substitute “Secretary”.
- Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (7 Feb 2018)
Jim O'Callaghan: I move amendment No. 111:In page 25, line 3, to delete “Director” and substitute “Secretary”.
- Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (7 Feb 2018)
Jim O'Callaghan: I move amendment No. 112:In page 25, line 7, to delete “Director” and substitute “Secretary”.
- Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (7 Feb 2018)
Jim O'Callaghan: I move amendment No. 113:In page 25, between lines 10 and 11, to insert the following:"(6) The Secretary shall be responsible to the Commission for the performance of his or her functions.".
- Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (7 Feb 2018)
Jim O'Callaghan: We oppose the idea that there would be a director for this quango which will recommend about ten to 15 people per year for judicial office. We oppose section 34 for that reason.
- Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (7 Feb 2018)
Jim O'Callaghan: I think there have been a number of judges who were legal academics and, in general, the experience has been very positive. It is also common in other countries. In America many people appointed straight to the Supreme Court come from an academic background. It is important, however, to maintain, particularly in courts of first instance, a practical knowledge of how courts operate. I...
- Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (7 Feb 2018)
Jim O'Callaghan: I move amendment No. 116:In page 27, line 34, to delete “a relevant committee” and substitute “the Commission”.
- Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (7 Feb 2018)
Jim O'Callaghan: Yes, it is for the same reasons and because it is part of the large grouping we discussed.
- Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (7 Feb 2018)
Jim O'Callaghan: Has Deputy Seán Canney accepted membership of Fine Gael?
- Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (7 Feb 2018)
Jim O'Callaghan: The door has closed.
- Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (7 Feb 2018)
Jim O'Callaghan: I move amendment No. 117:In page 27, line 38, to delete “a relevant committee” and substitute “the Commission”.
- Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (7 Feb 2018)
Jim O'Callaghan: I move amendment No. 118:In page 28, line 5, to delete “a relevant committee” and substitute “the Commission”.
- Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (7 Feb 2018)
Jim O'Callaghan: It is important to recall that the Courts Act is the legislation that sets out the qualifications for persons who wish to apply for appointment to the courts. Currently, any solicitor or barrister can apply to be appointed to the District Court up to the Supreme Court. Deputy Clare Daly is correct where she says that the majority of appointments to the superior courts come from the...
- Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (7 Feb 2018)
Jim O'Callaghan: I move amendment No. 122:In page 28, line 17, to delete “a relevant committee” and substitute “the Commission”. This amendment similar to those in the big grouping. I am seeking to delete the reference to "a relevant committee" and replace it with a reference to "the Commission".
- Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (7 Feb 2018)
Jim O'Callaghan: I move amendment No. 123:In page 29, line 2, to delete “A relevant committee” and substitute “The Commission”.
- Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (7 Feb 2018)
Jim O'Callaghan: The amendment seeks to substitute "may" with “shall publicly”. I believe that the word "publicly" is not necessary because it would mean they would have to set it out in a published statement. However, it is discretionary currently and it should be mandatory that the public and applicants should know what are the information and selection procedures for somebody who wants to...
- Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (7 Feb 2018)
Jim O'Callaghan: I move amendment No. 126:In page 30, lines 3 and 4, to delete “relevant committee” and substitute “Commission”.
- Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (7 Feb 2018)
Jim O'Callaghan: I move amendment No. 129:In page 30, to delete lines 15 and 16.