Legal Aid

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 5 October 2023

Thursday, 5 October 2023

Questions (289)

Willie O'Dea

Question:

289. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Justice if she plans to restore criminal legal aid fees to pre-2008 levels in order to address the underfunding of the criminal legal aid system and ensure access to justice for all; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43238/23]

Written answers

Minister for Justice

Let me assure the Deputy that I recognise the important role played by barristers in undertaking criminal legal aid work.

Any increase in criminal legal aid fees would have to be considered as part of the estimates process for 2024, which is still underway .