Martin Conway (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Is Senator Norris suggesting a High Court judge is effectively acting as a judge in the Court of Criminal Appeal?

In an interview process, nobody in the State should be above and beyond engaging in a discussion when applying for a position. The President, the top position in the State, has to go for election, as does the Taoiseach. I do not see any reason a member of the Judiciary should not be interviewed. Nobody is questioning their skill sets and absolute knowledge. If one is talking about bringing the people with one, transparency, openness, accountability and a modern way of doing business, nobody should be above having an engagement ahead of taking up a position.