Seanad debates

Wednesday, 20 February 2019

Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed)

 

10:30 am

Photo of Gerard CraughwellGerard Craughwell (Independent) | Oireachtas source

So the decision of the commission will be based strictly on the academic and experiential qualifications of the applicants and not necessarily their views on societal issues. For example, it could not say that it must get someone with criminal justice knowledge because it does not have such a person. It could not say it needs someone with knowledge of corporate or company law.

Senator Gerard P. Craughwell: The decision of the commission will be based strictly on the academic and experiential qualifications of the applicant and not their views on societal issues. For example, it could not,, decide that a candidate with experience of criminal or corporate law is required.

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