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Summary
Deputy McLoughlin complained about abuses of free legal aid and asked when the criminal justice (legal aid) Bill would be advanced. The Tánaiste said work is under way on the legislation in the Department.
As the House is aware, there are serious abuses daily in the provision of free legal aid which is costing the State and the taxpayer a fortune. In my constituency certain criminals are in and out of court as if on a merry-go-round.
On that basis, when can we expect the criminal justice (legal aid) Bill to be advanced and when will it be brought before the House for debate?
