Aspirant judges to face rigorous interviews under new laws

New judges will also face a new rigorous application process and show continued personal development under plans to be announced today

Justice Minister Helen McEntee will today publish the Judicial Appointments Commission Bill which she says is the most significant reform in this area in 25 years.

The Government will no longer be able to handpick people to become judges under new laws to be published today.

The Irish Examiner has learned that only persons recommended by the Judicial Appointments Commission can be recommended by the Government for appointment by the President.