The Taoiseach has ruled out compensation for Judge Brian Curtin.
Judge Curtin was acquitted last month on a charge of possession of child pornography after the trial judge ruled that a search warrant used by gardaí was out of date.
Speaking in the Dáil, Bertie Ahern said the motion starting the process of Judge Curtin's removal from office would be tabled next week and would be furnished in advance to his legal team.
The Tánaiste had earlier insisted that the Government would press ahead with a motion relating to the impeachment of Judge Curtin.
It had been expected that the motion would be put before the Dáil today, but it was delayed following a further letter from Judge Curtin's legal team.
Mary Harney told journalists that, as a result of a decision at today's Cabinet meeting, the Government would be responding to that letter, but that the motion would be put before the Dáil next week.
She added that there was no question of the Government entering into a financial arrangement with the judge, despite claims by his legal team that he is suffering from a psychiatric disorder.
McDowell responds to Kenny query
The Minister for Justice later said the Judicial Appointment Board had no reason whatsoever to doubt the suitability of Judge Curtin for appointment.
Michael McDowell was responding to comments from Fine Gael leader Enda Kenny who asked whether Mr McDowell as a member of the board had investigated Mr Curtin's suitability.
Mr McDowell today said this was a case of 'let's see him deny it', and had no basis in fact.
He also said that no member of the Progressive Democrats had lobbied him to appoint Mr Curtin to the bench.
