Concerns were raised about Robert Lowry, who presided over scores of non-jury trials of Republicans during the Troubles, newly released files reveal.

The State’s top judge said there is “nothing inevitable” about a form of government where checks and balances by the courts provides for the limitation of the legislative and executive powers.

Five judges are yet to be appointment to the High Court bench, as well as two judges for the Circuit Courts

The State's former chief justice has quit his new job at the Dubai International Financial Centre Courts