Pat Rabbitte
Question:50 Mr. Rabbitte asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the plans he has for the wider provision of civil legal aid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6156/01]
Vol. 531 No. 5
50 Mr. Rabbitte asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the plans he has for the wider provision of civil legal aid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6156/01]
The Civil Legal Aid Act, 1995 provides for the availability of advice and representation by a solicitor and, if necessary, a barrister to persons of modest means, at little cost, in civil cases. Aid is available for representation for proceedings in the District, Circuit, High and Supreme Courts.