David Stanton (Cork East, Fine Gael)
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Question 175: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the retirement ages for judges in the various courts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42047/06]

Michael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)
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In accordance with section 47 of the Courts and Court Officers Act, 1995, the retirement age for judges of the High and Supreme Courts is 70 years if appointed on or after 15 December, 1995 and 72 years if appointed before 15 December, 1995. Judges of the Circuit Court retire at 70 years, in accordance with section 18 of the Courts (Supplemental Provisions) Act, 1961.

Retirement age is set at 65 years for judges of the District Court in accordance with section 30(1) of the Courts (Supplemental Provisions) Act, 1961. These judges may, however, be continued in office on a yearly basis up to age 70 under section 2 of the Courts of Justice (District Court) Act, 1949.