David Stanton (Cork East, Fine Gael)
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Question 51: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if an upper age limit applies regarding eligibility for jury service; if so, the reason for the age limit; his plans to remove same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40993/06]

Michael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)
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Under the law as it stands in the Juries Act 1976, every citizen aged 18 years or upwards and under the age of 70 years is qualified and liable to serve as a juror. Persons excusable from jury service as of right include those aged 65 years or upwards and under the age of 70 years. Prior to the Act of 1976 the upper age was 65 years. While I have no proposals for change in this area, I can say that its operation continues to be kept under review.