Law expert says Government position on Seamus Woulfe debate is 'crazy'

Seamus Woulfe was recommended as a suitable candidate for the Supreme Court by the Judicial Appointments Advisory Board (JAAB), which is chaired by the Chief Justice.

A constitutional law expert says the Government's position on the Oireachtas questioning judicial appointments is "crazy".

Opposition politicians have called on Minister for Justice Helen McEntee to appear before the Dáil to answer questions on how former Attorney General Seamus Woulfe was appointed to the Supreme Court.