Seanad debates
Wednesday, 24 October 2018
Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed)
10:30 am
Michael McDowell (Independent) | Oireachtas source
I want the reason for this requirement to be clearly understood. It was considered that the Minister should not suddenly propose to the Cabinet a name that he had not discussed in advance with the Attorney General. It became a procedural requirement that there should be consultation with the Attorney General of the day.
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