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Dáil Éireann debate -
Thursday, 4 Oct 2001

Vol. 541 No. 3

Written Answers. - Court Hearings.

Bernard J. Durkan

Question:

150 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the recourse open to a person (details supplied) in County Kildare regarding visitation granted by the courts; if his attention has been drawn to the threats, intimidation and violence that have followed; if his attention has further been drawn to the numerous references to the gardaí and the medical profession in the past year; the way in which procedures can be expedited to ensure an early court hearing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22675/01]

It would not be appropriate for me to comment on individual cases which have been or may be before the courts. The Deputy will appreciate that it is outside the scope of my official functions as Minister to give legal advice and that, as the courts are subject only to the Constitution and the law and are independent in the exercise of their judicial functions, I cannot intervene in any way.

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