asked the Minister for Justice if he will state in respect of each of the past five years the amount spent on legal aid to defendants in the Metropolitan children's court.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Free Legal Aid.
112.
The amounts paid on foot of free legal aid certificates granted in the past five years by the Metropolitan children's court are as follows:
|
1966 |
£16.80 |
|
1967 |
Nil |
|
1968 |
£21 |
|
1969 |
£43.05 |
|
1970 |
Nil |
|
1971 (to date) |
£112.85 |
In addition six certificates were granted in the year 1971 in respect of which claims for fees have not yet been made.