Seanad debates

Wednesday, 24 October 2018

Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed)

 

10:30 am

Photo of David NorrisDavid Norris (Independent) | Oireachtas source

-----but also the full list so that the Government knows the three or four people who are supposed to be the best candidates, according to this group that is made up of this, that and the other and a collection of hairpins and whatever else we said. It should also have the longlist so that it knows who has been held out of the list. That would enable the Government to make a proper decision. I simply cannot understand this situation. It is laughable. It is ludicrous to think that for giving information that is germane to the decision-making process, the Attorney General could go to jail. It is Gilbert and Sullivan. I hope the Minister will think again about this matter.

I look forward to hearing Senator McDowell continue to elaborate his views on this process. When somebody of his substantial reputation and standing says that a section of the Bill is unconstitutional, this House is bound to pay attention.

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