David Norris (Independent) | Oireachtas source

It certainly did and the Minister is right in that respect. I was thinking of context and it is the most extreme example I can think of where injustice was created because somebody could not have their case heard in the Irish language. If we want to encourage the Irish language, it is important to pay due respect to it. I am not saying all judges must speak Irish, as that would go a bit far. It is right that members of the Judiciary should include persons with a proficiency in the Irish language. The four grounds are perfectly reasonable and I am satisfied with them. I have not been persuaded by the arguments of my colleagues.