High Court asked to delay Dáil and Seanad votes on adoption of EU migration and asylum measures

Barrister Una McGurk SC wants the votes delayed 'until such time as a referendum of the people takes place'

TDs are due this week to vote on elements of the pact, which includes enhanced screening and security checks and faster processing of asylum applications. File Picture

The High Court has been asked to grant orders delaying the Dáil and the Seanad from voting on measures contained in the EU pact on migration and asylum until a referendum takes place.

The application, which has been brought by barrister Una McGurk SC, came before Mr Justice David Nolan on Wednesday.