I propose to take Questions Nos. 4 and 14 together. The information, in so far as it is available, is as follows:
Circuit Court
Year ended 31 July
|
Number of applications for decrees of divorce a mensa et thoro
|
Number of decrees granted
|
1983
|
53
|
14
|
1984
|
115
|
51
|
1985*
|
|
|
* Statistics in relation to the number of applications and decrees granted in 1985 are being compiled and will be forwarded to the Deputy as soon as possible.
High Court
Calendar Year
|
Number of applications for decrees of divorce a mensa et thoro
|
Number of decrees granted
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1983
|
8
|
6
|
1984
|
5
|
Nil
|
1985
|
15
|
Nil
|
I should mention that 14 of the 15 applications made to the High Court in 1985 are still awaiting disposal.