Family courts Bill
Deputy Mitchell O’Connor seeks a dedicated family-court structure to address delays and poor facilities; the Taoiseach says the Bill is expected next year and domestic-violence legislation is being processed.
When does the Taoiseach expect the family courts Bill to be brought before the House? It will establish a dedicated family court structure. I ask in the context of domestic violence, the long delays for free legal aid and the long queues in Dolphin House. I have visited it and it is disgraceful that people are making decisions about their families in corridors. It is not acceptable and I would therefore like to see this Bill published as soon as possible.