asked the Minister for Justice the allocation made to free legal aid centres in the 1973 budget; if it has been paid; and, if so, when.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Legal Aid Centres.
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The grant allocated to the free legal advice centres for 1973-74 was £5,000 and it was paid on 28th March, 1974 following on the approval that month by Dáil Éireann of the Supplementary Estimate which included a subhead for that purpose.
Could the Minister let me have the corresponding information in respect of 1974?
The allocation for 1974 has not yet been paid. I am awaiting some particulars of disbursements from the centres in question and when I have those the payments will be made.
Does the Minister expect that these will be paid before 31st December?
Perhaps the Deputy did not hear. I am awaiting some particulars from the centres and as soon as they have given me those I can proceed. It depends on when I get the information.