Paul Coghlan (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I listened to Senator Boyhan with interest earlier as he spoke about a judicial council in a somewhat critical tone but, as he knows, such a Bill is in process. He also seemed to be critical of the three-person body established to advise the Government, and-or recommend, regarding the appointment of a suitable candidate to be Chief Justice. I believe it to be an eminent three-person body ideal to advise and recommend on such a subject. As we know, a Judicial Appointments Bill is in process. Constitutionally, and in the absence of the Bill, the appointment is a matter for Government. It is an excellent way to proceed while we await that legislation. Unless Senator Boyhan was mixing up the two pieces of legislation, I do not see his point. I do not think there is anything amiss here. I am not saying he said that but he might have implied it.