Michael McDowell (Independent) | Oireachtas source

It has been suggested to me there is legislation pending for the appointment of further judges to the Court of Appeal. It has also been suggested to me, disturbingly, that such legislation has effectively been linked with the moving forward of the Judicial Appointments Commission Bill. That may not be the case, but I would be very disappointed if one Bill were to be taken hostage by the other, so to speak.