President to raise concerns about constitutionality of Judicial Commission Bill 

Under the constitution, President Higgins is permitted to convene the council to discuss whether or not a piece of legislation is unconstitutional. Picture: Leon Farrell / Photocall Ireland

President Michael D Higgins is to convene a meeting of the Council of State over concerns about the constitutionality of the Judicial Commission Bill 2022.

The council is due to meet on Wednesday to question whether or not the bill is unconstitutional and if President Higgins should refer the legislation to the Supreme Court.