asked the Minister for Justice the number of special summonses issued in each year from 1 January 1970 up to 31 December 1979 in the High Court in which one spouse sought an order for maintenance either for his or her own support or for the support of children.
Written Answers. - Maintenance Orders.
320.
The information requested happens to be readily available for the years 1972 to 1979, and is as follows:
|
Year |
Number of special summons issued |
|
1972 |
0 |
|
1973 |
4 |
|
1974 |
6 |
|
1975 |
32 |
|
1976 |
50 |
|
1977 |
148 |
|
1978 |
196 |
|
1979 |
263 |
The figures for the remaining years are being complied and I will forward them to the Deputy as soon as possible.