Michael P. Kitt
Ceist:258 Mr. M. Kitt asked the Minister for Justice if she will appoint extra judges to deal with the backlog of cases pending. [12925/95]
Written Answers. - Judicial Appointments.
The backlog of cases for hearing in the courts is a matter of great concern to me. The Programme for Government — A Government of Renewal — gave a commitment to review the provisions of the Courts and Court Officers Bill, 1994, to ensure that measures will adequately address the need to tackle the backlog of cases to be heard in all courts. This review was completed last June and I obtained Government approval to prepare a Bill which would include provisions to increase the number of judges of the Supreme, High, Circuit and District Courts by 3, 2, 7 and 5 respectively. This Bill is currently being drafted in my Department and I expect to introduce it early in the coming session.