asked the Minister for Justice if he is prepared to put into effect the recommendations of the committee appointed by him in 1965 by introducing amending legislation which will provide for (a) the abolition of the present limitation of liability for jury service to a small number of the adult population which for practical purposes consists of farmers, shopkeepers and other self-employed persons, and (b) the proper remuneration of persons called on to perform jury service.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Jury Service Liability.
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I am having comprehensive legislation prepared to deal with all aspects of the jury system. However, it will be some time before I shall be in a position to introduce this legislation due to the fact that priority must be given to other more urgent legislative proposals.