asked the Minister for Justice if he intends introducing a scheme whereby the State would bear the costs in all legal proceedings in adoption cases; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Written Answers. - Adoption Cases Costs.
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Legal aid is provided under the scheme of civil legal aid and advice for adoption cases on the same terms as it is provided for other cases. I can see no justification for giving one category of applicant under the scheme more favourable treatment than another and I have no proposals on the lines indicated in the question.