Catherine Murphy (Kildare North, Independent)
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Question 104: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the locations at which vacancies exist for judges at District Court level; if and when it is intended to appoint persons to these vacancies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25328/11]

Alan Shatter (Dublin South, Fine Gael)
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There are three vacancies in the District Court: in District Number 14 (Limerick), District Number 20 (Cork) and District Number 22 (Carlow/Kilkenny).

Due to upcoming retirements two additional District Court vacancies will shortly arise in the Dublin Metropolitan District and District Number 23 (Wexford).

The current procedures for judicial appointments are set out in the Courts and Court Officers Act, 1995. I should mention that I have asked my Department to examine the judicial appointment procedure and this review is currently in train. It is the Government's intention to fill the vacancies as soon as possible.