Tánaiste says he didn't know the names of the other judges who applied for Seamus Woulfe's role
Three sitting judges expressed interest in the job before it was given to the outgoing Attorney General Seamus Woulfe.
Opposition parties have questioned whether the process was run correctly and why candidates with judicial experience were not preferred.
Tánaiste Leo Varadkar has said a recruitment process is not something to be debated on the floor of the Dáil:
"It wouldn't be appropriate for 20 people sitting around the cabinet table to be poring over a shortlist of names and discussing the merits and demerits of each candidate, it wouldn't be fair to them," he said. "And it would probably discourage good people from applying. And that's why I'm counselling against having that kind of debate in this chamber, us discussing the merits and demerits of different candidates, even if they're not named".
More from Cork
-
Lord Mayor Of City Felt Privileged To Represent Cork During Such A Difficult Time As He Faces Into Last Month In Office
Councillor Joe Kavanagh will be handing over the mayoral chains outside of City Hall for the first time ever on June 18th due to the pandemic
-
Expert calls for people to reduce meat intake
Eating too much meat can increase the risk of serious illnesses by as much as 30%.
-
International Care Day Is Being Celebrated At The Bessborough Centre In Blackrock Today
The event highlights the positive impact of the experience of young people in care
-
UPDATE: Teenage Girl Killed And Three Teenage Boys Injured In Knocknaheeny Crash
It's understood the teenage driver of the car fled the scene on foot
-
Angry Farmers To Stage Protest Outside Aldi in Mitchelstown Later
They're appealing to retailers to come to the talks table
-
UPDATE: Toddler Who Was Injured At Her Home On The Boreenmanna Road Has Died
The two year-old was rushed to hospital with traumatic head injuries