David Norris (Independent) | Oireachtas source

I wish to make a quick observation. First, I do not really see where Senator McDowell's alleged antagonism to lay participation comes in at all. I do not see that it is relevant to the argument. It is just something the Minister wanted to get off his chest because I do not see it is at all relevant to the discussion on this amendment.

Does the Minister think there are members of the High Court, currently or in the past, who are unworthy to be considered for a position on the Supreme Court? I think it would be very worrying indeed if this were the case, if there were people acting in the High Court who were unfit to be considered for the Supreme Court. That would be a very worrying aspect of the situation. These are just the two points that I make at this stage.