Stark warning of judge choice ‘disasters’ as ministers clash over reform bill

Many unsuitable people will be appointed judges if the Government pushes through controversial legislation, the Dáil has heard.

The stark warning comes as the Government is set to defy judges and press ahead with the Judicial Appointments Bill, which minsters clashed over at Cabinet yesterday.

Independent ministers Shane Ross and Finian McGrath are said to have taken issue with Justice Minister Charlie Flanagan over his explicit criticisms of their reform-based bill.