Feargal Quinn (Independent)

Thank you, a Chathaoirligh. There was an item in today's newspaper about a judge in County Kildare who was upset over the number of cases that were being adjourned, saying she could not put in a day's work. During Private Members' business some six months ago I mentioned the problem of the shortage of judges in the High Court and the people who turn up for court cases and are turned away day after day, sometimes numbering in the hundreds. The Minister said he supported the move and intended to have something done about it. I hope it will not take seven years to do so. I urge the Leader to encourage the Minister to take action in this area so we can see some results immediately.