Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 9 June 2026
1333. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration given the failure of Government to appointment a new Master of the High Court, the steps he has taken, or will take, to ensure the smooth administration of justice should the deputy master be unavailable; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42095/26]
Amharc ar fhreagra1334. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the length of time the position of master of the High Court has been vacant; and the steps he has taken in order that a new master of the High Court can be appointed by Government. [42096/26]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 1333 and 1334 together.
I can advise the Deputy that the position referred to has been vacant since April 2022 following the retirement of the previous Master.
The Deputy Master of the High Court is performing the functions of the Master of the High Court since this time. Consideration is currently being given to the terms and conditions of the role, and it is intended that a recruitment competition will be run in due course to fill the vacancy.
