Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 8 September 2022
1365. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Justice her views on whether that every citizen must undertake an exhaustive, hugely time consuming and disproportionate exercise to examine the entire range of primary and secondary legislation in order to provide a complete list of all exceptions to the general position when they seek to ascertain their legal obligations regarding periods of time and deadlines (details supplied). [42097/22]
View answer1367. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Justice the efforts that have been undertaken to ensure that Ireland provides information that complies with European Union law as set out in Council Decision 2001/470/EC (details supplied). [42099/22]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 1365 and 1367 together.
Management 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 material in question concerns Rules of Court, which are a form of secondary legislation.
As Minister for Justice I cannot interpret the law, nor can I provide legal advice. It is not possible for me to comment on material on a website which was provided by the independent Courts Service or to comment in its accuracy or on a third party’s interpretation of its accuracy.
