Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 31 March 2022
350. Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Justice the number of court-ordered section 47 reports that were sought by the courts in 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17128/22]
View answerManagement of the courts, operational matters and logistical functions are the responsibility of the judiciary and Courts Service, which are independent in exercising their functions under the Courts Service Act 1998 and given the separation of powers in the Constitution. The Courts Service has a dedicated email address for the provision of information to members of the Houses of the Oireachtas at: oireachtasenquiries@courts.ie.
Court ordered Section 47 reports are a matter for the Courts and the presiding judge. Therefore, I have referred your question to the Courts Service for their direct reply.
