Micheál Martin rejects criticism over appointment of Séamus Woulfe to Supreme Court

Taoiseach Micheál Martin meets First Minister Arlene Foster and Deputy First Minister Michelle O'Neill at Stormont Castle today. Picture: Brian Lawless

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has rejected criticisms that the appointment of former attorney general Séamus Woulfe to the Supreme Court was “all too cosy”.

Mr Woulfe’s name was the only one presented to Cabinet for appointment to the Supreme Court just three weeks after he left his post, said Mr Martin.