Fianna Fáil still opposed to backing judicial bill

Fianna Fáil is still opposed to backing Transport Minister Shane Ross’s “dog’s dinner” judicial appointments bill despite the Cabinet agreeing to more than 50 amendments regarding it in a bid to rescue the proposed law from being scrapped.

Fianna Fáil justice spokesman Jim O’Callaghan last night repeated his concern over the bill, despite Mr Ross and Justice Minister Charlie Flanagan making a series of last-ditch changes to ensure the bill is passed.

As reported in yesterday’s Irish Examiner, Mr Ross and Mr Flanagan held a private meeting on Monday to examine how the bill could be altered to make it acceptable for opposition parties.