Referendum on judges' pay

Sir, – Article 35.5 of the Constitution states: “The remuneration of a judge shall not be reduced during his continuance in …

Sir, – Article 35.5 of the Constitution states: “The remuneration of a judge shall not be reduced during his continuance in office”. Before a referendum on the issue is embarked upon, can a start be made by cutting the pay of his female counterparts? – Yours, etc,

TOMÁS de TIÚIT,

Ashefield,

Mullingar, Co Westmeath.

Sir, – The Constitution regulates the structures and functions of the principal organs of government (legislative, executive and judiciary) and the relative perspectives of each one to the other.

The courts are obviously rightly protective of their own functions but it must be remembered that the determination of their salaries does not of itself constitute a part any such function. – Yours, etc,

STANLEY BELFORD,

Solicitor (Retired),

Merville Road,

Stillorgan, Co Dublin.