Vol. 440 No. 2
38 Mr. Yates asked the Minister for Justice the number of small claims considered in each of the small claims court pilot scheme areas during 1993; and the plans, if any, she has to publicise the extension of the scheme to ensure that it is widely availed of.
The information requested by the Deputy is not readily available in respect of the period mentioned. The small claims procedure pilot scheme was in operation for a period of two years from 10 December 1991 to 7 December 1993 and statistical information is available regarding the applications received during that time. I propose, with your permission, a Cheann Comhairle, to circulate that information in the Official Report.
|
Cork |
Dublin |
Sligo |
Swords |
|
|
Applications Received |
252 |
1,154 |
76 |
145 |
|
Settled By Registrar |
110 |
763 |
57 |
86 |
|
Court Hearings |
52 |
177 |
1 |
44 |
|
No. of Applicants legally represented in Court |
1 |
4 |
0 |
0 |
|
Result of Court Hearing |
||||
|
(Small Claims Decree |
34 |
137 |
1 |
36) |
|
(Dismiss |
4 |
20 |
0 |
4) |
|
(Strike Out |
14 |
14 |
0 |
3) |
|
(Adjourned |
0 |
6 |
0 |
1) |
|
Decree by Default |
31 |
118 |
8 |
1 |
|
Listed For Court |
5 |
14 |
1 |
0 |
|
Cases Ongoing |
11 |
76 |
8 |
8 |
|
Cases Withdrawn |
43 |
6 |
1 |
6 |
40 Mr. J. O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Justice if she will introduce a general exemption for pubs, clubs and licensed premises during the World Cup so that those who are unable to travel to the United States to support the Irish team can join with others to do so at home.
The introduction of a general exemption during the World Cup would require legislation to amend the Licensing Acts. I have no plans to bring forward proposals for such legislation.
