Press Release: Justice 13 November 2006

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13 November 2006

Green Party calls for fast-tracking of Judicial Ethics legislation

The Green Party has called on the Minister for Justice to fast-track Judicial Ethics legislation. The Government had promised that legislation would be introduced in 2004, but it has not been brought before the Oireachtas.


Green Party Environment Spokesperson Ciarán Cuffe TD stated:

"The Government has dragged its feet in bringing forward Judicial Ethics legislation. Now is the time to address this issue. In a reply to a question in the Dáil on 2 July 2003Deputy Michael Smith stated that Judicial Ethics legislation would be introduced in 2004. That legislation is now several years overdue.
 
"Minister McDowell should introduce such legislation to the house without delay."