Calls for Taoiseach to intervene in row between Government and judges

The Taoiseach is being called on to intervene to avert a full blown constitutional crisis arising out of a row between the Justice Minister Alan Shatter and the Judiciary.

Last night, Minister Shatter rejected claims made by the Association of Judges that the structures for communication between the Government and the Judiciary have ceased.

It follows comments made by Judge Peter Kelly who accused the Government of attacking judicial independence with pay cuts for judges, and the establishment of new courts.

Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin has said it is now time for Enda Kenny to intervene.