Latest: Minister Ross 'reiterates his conviction' on judges declaring their interests

Update 10.39pm: A spokesperson for Shane Ross has responded to Taoiseach Enda Kenny's statement in the Dáil earlier today, during which he distanced himself from the Transport Minister's recent comments on the judiciary.

“Despite the Taoiseach’s comments today, the Minister reiterates his conviction that judges should be obliged to declare their interests like other public servants, on a yearly basis,” the spokesperson stated.