Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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Question 258: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if the number of judges at all levels is sufficient to meet current requirements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31062/06]

Michael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)
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Since 2002, the statutory maximum number of ordinary judges of the Supreme, High, Circuit and District Courts has increased from 108 to 128, an increase of 20 judicial positions. The additional judicial resources provided have greatly strengthened the capacity of the courts system to meet the demands placed on it and I am keeping the need for further judicial resources under review.