The government has been warned of the serious constitutional issues around dealing with Supreme Court Justice Seamus Woulfe's attendance at the Golfgate dinner.
The Attorney General has given advice to the government on the role of the Oireachtas but no decision on how to proceed has been made.
There's a stand-off within the judiciary with Mr Justice Woulfe refusing to resign despite pressure from his Supreme Court colleagues.
Chief Justice Frank Clarke has asked him to step down as the fallout from his attendance at the controversial Oireachtas Golf Society dinner in Galway has led to "irreparable" damage.
Mr Justice Woulfe has agreed, however, to a three-month suspension without pay from the Supreme Court.
Government Statement on Seamus Woulfe. Saying Attorney General and Cabinet discussed the issue this morning and will continue to reflect on the issue. No commitment to any action at the moment pic.twitter.com/I4Mh1jD1TL
— Seán Defoe (@SeanDefoe) November 10, 2020
In a statement, the government says inappropriate public comment should be avoided as the sensitivity of the issue is assessed.
It says they will now reflect on the issues at hand.
