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Dáil
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Criminal legal aid Bill

Summary

Deputy Durkan asked about legislation updating criminal legal aid; the Taoiseach said its heads had been cleared and publication was expected later in the year.

Bernard Durkan Deputy Bernard J. Durkan Fine Gael

Legislation is promised in respect of updating the system of granting criminal legal aid. Have the heads of the criminal justice (legal aid) Bill been cleared and, if so, when is the Bill likely to come before the House?

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Enda Kenny The Taoiseach Fine Gael

The heads of the Bill have been cleared and it is due for publication later this year.

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