Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 27 September 2016
91. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if consideration has been given to jurors who are unemployed and find it difficult to meet the transport costs associated with this civic duty; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26569/16]
View answerAs the Deputy may be aware, the Law Reform Commission published a report on Jury Service in 2013 which includes an examination of the law concerning how individuals are selected for jury service and follows on from the Law Reform Commission’s 2010 Consultation Paper. The report contains 56 recommendations covering a broad range of issues relating to jury service, including the introduction of a modest payment for jurors to cover their travel and subsistence costs. A number of the recommendations have cost implications that require careful evaluation and these issues are being fully considered in my Department with a view to bringing forward proposals for amending legislation in due course.
