Dental Services

Thursday, 28 September 2023

Questions (172)

Mairéad Farrell

Question:

172. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment further to Parliamentary Question No. 238 of 20 September 2023, if, given that he outlined how the small claims procedure is available to those individuals impacted by the closure of a clinic (details supplied), he can confirm that this means of address does not require the business to still be operating so that claims papers need to be served; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42057/23]

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Minister of State at the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment

Parliamentary Question no. 238 of 20 September 2023 outlined, in general terms, some of the options available to consumers. It did not address any specific issues raised by the Deputy which, I understand, may be before the Courts and or professional bodies.

I understand from the Department of Justice that management of the courts, including the Small Claims Court, 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: oireachtasenquiries@courts.ie.