Dáil committee to investigate TD’s criticism of judge
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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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