Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 23 May 2023
529. Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Justice his plans for the restoration of fees, arising from the FEMPI cuts, for barristers under the criminal legal aid scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24096/23]
View answerWith regard to Criminal Legal Aid fees, it is the Department of Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform that has responsibility for restoration of barrister fees arising from the FEMPI cuts.
While my Department is responsible for administering the Criminal Legal Aid Scheme we cannot make any changes to the fees without the consent of Department of Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform.
I can assure the Deputy, my Department will continue to engage on this issue with the Department of Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform.
