Michael McDowell (Independent) | Oireachtas source

My point is that the words following "a member of the Commission" have no additional meaning and do not widen the scope of the provision or play any useful part. If a person is or was a member of the commission, regardless of what committee of which he or she might be a member, the duty of confidentiality imposed by section 28(2) is dependent on the committee of which he or she is or was a member. Would it be okay for a member of one committee to leak information on what was done by another committee? I do not believe that would be the case.

The term "Procedures Committee" is referenced. When will the procedures committee be dealing with the matters set out in section 28(2)(a) in relation to persons who are applying for, or recommended for appointment to judicial office? Will the committee have any special role in regard to the items set out in subsection (2)(a)?