Rónán Mullen (Independent) | Oireachtas source

I am coming to a conclusion shortly. The decision should not be one for the Minister or the Department. We need to put an appropriate body in place which will make such decisions in an impartial manner.

Another area where we need reform, also concerning the role of the Minister for Justice and Equality, is the appointment of judges. There is no doubt we have high quality judges. When they are appointed I have no doubt they serve without fear or favour and protect their independence jealously-----