Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed)
Seanad Éireann — 2022-10-26
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Vincent P. Martin (GP), Nominated by the Taoiseach

The proposal in the amendment is clearly very well intended. Diversity is clearly required and is not reflected on the Bench at the moment. However, I am not convinced of such listed detail in a specific statutory provision. I do not believe it is necessary and it could have an unintended consequence. It could become a distraction and burdensome. While a noble aim, it is disproportionate and misplaced to insert it in a statutory provision in this instance.

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Sitting date: 2022-10-26