Dáil committee to investigate TD’s criticism of judge

Dáil committee to investigate TD's criticism of judge

Bríd Smith TD

A TD who singled out a High Court judge for criticism after a high-profile employment law ruling is facing an investigation from a Dáil committee.

Bríd Smith, People Before Profit TD for Dublin South-Central, sharply criticised Mr Justice Garrett Simons in the Dáil and in posts on social media, some of which described him as “right-wing” and “upper class”.

Following her comments, which were widely condemned by Ireland’s judiciary and legal professions, former Justice Minister Charlie Flanagan submitted a formal complaint to the Dáil committee on procedure.

The committee yesterday agreed unanimously “to investigate the matter further”, and has written to Ms Smith to seek a written submission.

According to The Irish Times, Ms Smith has said that she will defend her stance to the committee.

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