Bríd Smith (Dublin South Central, People Before Profit Alliance)
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702. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the outcome of the review into the conduct of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9585/21]

Bríd Smith (Dublin South Central, People Before Profit Alliance)
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703. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if it will be ensured that a member of the International Protection Appeals Tribunal (details supplied) does not have their membership renewed given their opposition to Covid-19 restrictions and their views on gay rights; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9586/21]

Helen McEntee (Meath East, Fine Gael)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 702 and 703 together.

The International Protection Appeals Tribunal (IPAT) is a statutorily independent body and exercises a quasi-judicial function under the International Protection Act 2015.

I can confirm that a decision has been taken not to re-appoint the person concerned to the Tribunal, and the person concerned has been advised accordingly. Given the circumstances, it would not be appropriate for me to comment further.