Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 24 November 2011
180 Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the procedure for appointments to the Legal Aid Board; when the new board is being appointed; and whether a non-legal person will be appointed to the new board. [36946/11]
View answerI wish to inform the Deputy that I am currently in the process of appointing members to the Legal Aid Board. I expect that the new Board will be in place in the coming weeks. Members will be appointed in accordance with section 4 of the Civil Legal Aid Act 1995. In making these appointments I will be mindful of the requirements of the Board and select members who will bring a balance of skills and experience suitable to address the task ahead of them.
