Shane Ross wins out over Enda Kenny in row over appointing judges

Transport Minister Shane Ross has won a victory over Taoiseach Enda Kenny in the ongoing row about a delay in appointing judges.

Mr Kenny confirmed to the Dáil that he has spoken to Mr Ross over his controversial comments about judges in recent days, but announced that the Government would prefer that no judges be appointed until new laws are enacted: “There is a preference in Government that there should be no further appointments until the new legislation is in place.”

This is a stark shift in the Taoiseach’s previous position and in line with the position advocated by Mr Ross who has faced stiff opposition from within Fine Gael.