Implementing legal aid recommendations

Summary

Asked when committee recommendations would be implemented, the Minister said he did not know their contents and that financial and administrative implications would need consideration, but he would seek prompt implementation where possible.

Seán Treacy An Ceann Comhairle Labour Party

Question No. 20.

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David Andrews Mr. Andrews Fianna Fáil

Could the Minister tell us when the report will be implemented? I am sure the Minister knows much of what is contained in it to date and what work has been done to date. Can he say how long after publication of the report its recommendations might be implemented? Is there any time limit on that?

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Patrick Mark Cooney Mr. Cooney Fine Gael

I do not know what is in the report and what is likely to be in it. These committees are independent and I do not keep looking over their shoulder. I am not aware of what is likely to be in the report.

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David Andrews Mr. Andrews Fianna Fáil

Can the Minister tell us when the recommendations might be implemented? The Pringle Committee began their deliberations on the 10th May, 1974. Could we hope that the recommendations might be implemented in a period of time? Is there a time limit on these?

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Patrick Mark Cooney Mr. Cooney Fine Gael

I obviously cannot say when the recommendations will be implemented. We will have to wait and see the recommendations and consider their implications, both financial and administrative, but I would be anxious to ensure that as far as possible they be implemented quickly.

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