Courts Service

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 17 May 2023

Wednesday, 17 May 2023

Questions (170)

Róisín Shortall

Question:

170. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Justice in respect of a recent media report (details supplied), if he accepts that the 22 reports referred to, which the administrators gave to the court, should be publicly available; if these documents are in the possession of his Department; if so will he make them available; if they are not, if he will take steps to require the court to make copies publicly available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23617/23]

Written answers

Minister for Justice

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 Courts Service has a dedicated email address for the provision of information to members of the Houses of the Oireachtas: [e-mail].

Documents of this nature are held by the Courts Service. Therefore, I have referred your question to the Courts Service for their direct reply.

Question No. 171 answered with Question No. 167.