Dáil
‹ Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Courts System Cost. Value of criminal legal aid
Summary
McCartan asks whether £2.2 million for criminal legal aid represents good value in providing nationwide defence for those unable to afford it; Collins requests a separate question so he can give a considered reply.
I should like to take the opportunity to put to the Minister a view and ask for his comment on whether he considers that the cost at the current price of £2.2 million represents exceptionally good value in terms of the service that is provided on a nationwide all courts basis to people who otherwise could not pay for proper criminal defence.
