Eamon Gilmore
Question:332 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the plans, if any, he has to require the courts to allow some latitude to defendants or witnesses who are unable to attend court, for example due to holidays, special family events and so on and particularly, in minor cases; his views on whether it is unfair that cases should proceed in the absence of the defendant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4075/99]
