asked the Minister for Justice the number of cases awaiting hearing in the Dublin Circuit Court, indicating (a) the number of civil cases and (b) the number of criminal cases; and the average time it takes from the time of completion of pleadings to the date of hearing in the Dublin Circuit Court.
Ceisteanna — Questions. Oral Answers. - Dublin Circuit Court Hearings.
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As there is a significant difference between the position obtaining in relation to different types of civil case, the available information is set out in a tabular statement which, with your permission, a Cheann Comhairle, will be circulated with the Official Report.
Dublin Circuit Court.
Statement of cases awaiting hearing on 8th July, 1971.
|
Type of case |
Number |
Position |
|
Appeals from District Court (Civil) |
57 |
Cases received in March 1971 now being heard. |
|
Civil Actions |
621 |
Cases set down for hearing in November, 1970 now being listed. |
|
Ejectments |
56 |
Up to date |
|
Equity Suits |
14 |
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|
Landlord and Tenant Act Applications |
90 |
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|
Intoxicating Liquor Licence Applications |
14 |
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|
Malicious Injury Applications |
3,827 |
Cases received in January/February now being listed. |
|
Rent Restrictions Act Applications |
6 |
Up to date |
|
Valuation Appeals |
27 |
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|
Workmen's Compensation Act Applications |
3 |
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|
Appeals from District Court (Criminal) |
1,046 |
Cases received in December/January now being listed. |
|
Criminal Trials (on indictment) |
162 |
Maximum delay 6 months. |
|
TOTAL |
5,923 |
Does the information look pretty bad?
It depends on the Deputy's terms of reference, I think.
Could a case be waiting for two years, for instance, or even longer?
I think I have some more information on that in the reply to the next question.