Michael McDowell (Independent) | Oireachtas source

I move amendment No. 99c:

In page 35, to delete lines 1 to 4.

This amendment seeks to delete subparagraph (e) of subsection (5): "the need for the selection procedures to comprise comprehensive procedures, including provision for interviews and other selection tests, approaches and methods in line with the requirements of the vacancy or vacancies proposed to be filled,". I do not know what this provision means. I do know that I am against interviews for sitting judges, as I have made clear, and the Minister has indicated some willingness to be flexible in that regard. Unless somebody can explain what is meant by this subparagraph and suggest what it adds to the legislation, it should not be included. It is vague to the point of total obscurity.