Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 23 January 2024
416. Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Justice when the 10% increase in the criminal legal aid payment will be introduced, as committed to in Budget 2024; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2396/24]
View answer417. Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Justice if there will be an increase in the criminal legal aid payments rates so that full re-instatement can be achieved; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2397/24]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 416 and 417 together.
A 10% increase in criminal legal aid payments came into effect from 1 January 2024 for work undertaken subsequent to 1 January.
The Criminal Legal Aid Scheme also needs to be modernised, which the Department is currently working on, before a further increase in fees can be agreed.
