Seán Kenny (Dublin North East, Labour)
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329. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of vacancies that currently exist in the District and Circuit Courts; her plans to fill these vacancies at the earliest opportunity; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46054/14]

Frances Fitzgerald (Dublin Mid West, Fine Gael)
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Following the recent appointment of seven judges, including a serving judge of the District Court, to the Circuit Court, there are currently no vacancies in the Circuit Court. There is currently one vacancy in the District Court, arising from the recent appointment to the Circuit Court. The District Court vacancy will be filled as soon as possible.