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Dáil Éireann díospóireacht -
Thursday, 4 Oct 2001

Vol. 541 No. 3

Written Answers. - Tenants' Legal Rights.

Michael Ring

Ceist:

126 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government if he will consider introducing legislation that will require local authorities, which are instigating civil or other court proceedings against tenants for reasons such as non-payment of rent, to give financial assistance to such tenants to enable them gain access to legal representation. [21602/01]

Legislation governing legal aid falls within the remit of the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform. I have no plans to introduce further legislation in this regard.

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