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Family courts Bill

Summary

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.

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Enda Kenny The Taoiseach Fine Gael

I thank Deputy Mitchell O’Connor for her question. The heads of the Domestic Violence Bill 2015 have been cleared and the Bill is being processed. The family courts Bill will be next year.

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