Gerard Craughwell (Independent) | Oireachtas source

I move amendment No. 109:

In page 38, between lines 7 and 8, to insert the following:“(6) (a) Lay members shall not take part in the preparation of a recommendation referred to in this section which concerns a statement made under section 53(1)(b) of this Act or that part of the statement referred which formed part of the Published Statement within the meaning of this Act.

(b) Lay members shall not take part in the preparation of a recommendation referred to in this section which concerns a statement made under section 53(1)(a) of this Act or that part of the statement referred which formed part of the Published Statement within the meaning of this Act insofar as it concerns—

(i) knowledge of the law,

(ii) skills and competence in the interpretation and application of the law, or

(iii) ability to exercise functions as holders of judicial office.”.