Eileen Flynn (Independent) | Oireachtas source

This is a little like our political system. We need the people in our courts to look like us and to be from our communities as well. I understand that having IHREC would play a role in that too. Where is the black judge in Irish society? Where is the judge who is a member of the Traveller community? We know many people within our community have gone on and practised law and have been barristers. I welcome the appointment of Susan Fay as a judge to family court law. She worked with members of the Traveller community and has experience working with the Traveller community. It is something we have to look at in the future. Like my colleague, Senator Higgins, I feel it is regrettable that the Minister of State cannot accept our amendment, which would be a positive step for people from minority groups.