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This morning.

Back to you, Frank.

Earlier…

Members of The board of the Judicial Council last February, from left: Patricia Ryan, George Bermingham, Chief Justice Frank Clarke, Peter Kelly and Colin Daly

This morning.

Further to Golfgate…

Vua RTÉ

A meeting of the board of the council, made up of 11 members, including Chief Justice Frank Clarke was convened at short notice this week. It was due to take place on Wednesday, but will now happen today.

It is understood there is no fixed agenda for the meeting and a “general discussion” will take place.

It comes in the middle of an unprecedented crisis for the Supreme Court following the attendance of Mr Justice Woulfe at an Oireachtas Golf Society dinner in Galway in August.

The judicial council was responsible for publishing the review of former chief justice Susan Denham into the issue.

It also published a transcript of her interview with Judge Woulfe and indemnified her in relation to any potential legal action in relation to the matter.

Judicial council board to meet for ‘general discussion’ (RTÉ)

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Chief Justice Frank Clarke (left) and Supreme Court Justice Seámus Woulfe

 

This afternoon.

Didn’t see that one coming.

Efforts to impeach Supreme Court judge Seamus Woulfe ‘likely to fail’ (Brian Mahon, The Times)

Meanwhile…

Oh.

Meanwhile…

Good grief.

UPDATE:

All correspondence.

*adjusts wig*

Chief Justice Frank Clarke and Supreme Court Justice Séamus Woulfe

This morning.

Further to Golfgate…

The Attorney General has been asked to advise the Taoiseach and the Government on the controversy surrounding Supreme Court judge Seamus Woulfe and his attendance at a golf dinner in Galway in August.

Mr Justice Clarke said the cumulative effect of the controversy had caused significant and irreparable damage to the Supreme Court.

He told Mr Justice Woulfe that these were matters that affected public trust and his personal view was that Judge Woulfe should resign to maintain public confidence in the court, the judiciary and the administration of justice.

However…

Mr Justice Woulfe said he had come to the conclusion that he should not resign.

Adding…

He said he accepted not being assigned to sit to hear any cases until February and would be willing to forego his salary for three months.

AG asked to advise Government over Woulfe controversy (RTÉ)

Previously: Seámus Woulfe on Broadsheet

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Meanwhile…

Letters in full: What Chief Justice said to Mr Justice Seamus Woulfe over golfgate dinner and his reply (Irish Times)

Chief Justice Frank Clarke (left) and Supreme Court Justice Séamus Woulfe

This afternoon.

“While it is important for the Chief Justice to respect the confidentiality and privacy of Mr Justice Woulfe, the correspondence did enclose a cogent medical report to the effect that he is not in a position to take part in the resolution process at this time.

“Accordingly, it was necessary to cancel the meeting.

“The Chief Justice is committed to bringing the process to a conclusion as early as it is possible and appropriate to do so.”

A statement issued on behalf of Chief Justice Frank Clarke

Medical report says Woulfe unable to take part in ‘Golfgate’ resolution process (Independent.ie)

Earlier: Dances With Woulfe

Chief Justice Frank Clarke has criticised Mr Justice Seamus Woulfe for his third postponement of a meeting about his role in Golfgate

This morning.

Further to yesterday’s postponement….

Via Irish Independent.

The Chief Justice and fellow Supreme Court judge Donal O’Donnell had been due to attend the meeting about Golfgate with Mr Justice Woulfe…Mr Justice Woulfe was to have been accompanied by “a judicial colleague of his choice”.

Instead this judge, who was not identified in the statement, met Mr Justice Clarke and Mr Justice O’Donnell and requested a further postponement on Mr Justice Woulfe’s behalf.

A statement from the Chief Justice’s office:

“As a result of what was said at that meeting, the Chief Justice has indicated that, very reluctantly, he is prepared to make one final postponement of the proposed meeting until Thursday,”

“The Chief Justice has indicated his very serious concern as to the damage which the continuation of this process is causing.

“The Chief Justice has made it clear that, should the meeting not go ahead as scheduled on Thursday, he will make alternative arrangements to convey his final views on the process to Mr Justice Woulfe.”

Seamus Woulfe given ultimatum after postponing ‘Golfgate’ meeting for a third time (Independent.ie)

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Chief Justice Frank Clarke and Supreme Court Justice Séamus Woulfe

This morning.

Following two postponements, Chief Justice Frank Clarke will attempt to meet Supreme Court Justice Séamus Woulfe again today (hopefully over a splendid lunch) to discuss the Denham Report by former Chief Justice Susan Denham into Justice Woulfe’s attendance at the outing at the centre of Golfgate.

According to Ms Denham’s study of the scandal, Chief Justice Clarke was told by Justice Woulfe of his intention to attend the event.

More as we get it.

Meanwhile….

Last night.

Chief Justice to meet Seamus Woulfe to discuss Golfgate fallout (Irish Examiner)

Previously: Seamus Woulfe on Broadsheet

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Minister for Justice Charlie Flanagan and new Chief Justice Frank Clarke

This afternoon.

Department of Justice

The Minister for Justice and Equality Charlie Flanagan at the presentation of the newly-published Irish version of the Rules of the Superior Courts to newly-appointed Chief Justice Frank Clarke, a life long supporter of Fine Gael.

Good times.

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