David Norris (Independent) | Oireachtas source

I support Senator McDowell's amendment strongly. It is very sensible. Its clear intent is to accommodate a previously unsuccessful applicant for a judicial position who for one reason or another may be chastened by his or her unsuccessful attempt to become a judge on a previous round and does not apply again. There is no earthly reason a person who has already gone through the application process for a previous position should have to do so again.