Judge’s role to proceed at court

Judge Peter Kelly’s formal appointment as president of the High Court will go ahead on Monday, despite a High Court challenge being lodged in objection to it.

The Government has reacted negatively to the legal challenge taken by developer and New Land League campaigner Jerry Beades to the nomination of Judge Peter Kelly as president of the High Court.

Justice Kelly was nominated by the Cabinet last Tuesday for appointment by President Michael D Higgins, but on Thursday, Mr Beades lodged an preliminary summons in objection.