Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 24 November 2011
179 Deputy Anne Ferris asked the Minister for Justice and Equality his views on holding a referendum next year to establish a permanent Civil Court of Appeal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36910/11]
View answerAs the Deputy has indicated, a referendum is necessary to establish a Court of Appeal. It is my intention to finalise examination of the detail and to progress the matter at the earliest suitable opportunity. A decision remains to be taken by Government as to when such a referendum will take place in the context of other future referenda. However, I do not anticipate that the holding of a referendum will occur before Autumn 2012.
