After last month’s major controversy over an unusual process used to select a judge to its Court of Appeal, the Irish government has returned to established procedures to select its newest Chief Justice, Frank Clarke. From the Irish Times:
The Government spokesman said the intention of the process was to “mirror the spirit” of new draft legislation governing judicial appointments, but “not to every detail”.
The Judicial Appointments Bill, which has been promoted by Mr Ross, will not become law until the autumn at the earliest.
Chief Justice Susan Denham is due to step down after six years as head of the judiciary, and 25 years on the Supreme Court, next month.
Previous coverage of the controversy here, here, here, and here.
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