Court Procedures.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 18 May 2004

Tuesday, 18 May 2004

Ceisteanna (344)

Pat Breen

Ceist:

358 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if there are mechanisms in his Department where an applicant (details supplied) can claim their award; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14445/04]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform (Mr. McDowell)

The enforcement of court judgments does not come within the remit of my Department. Under the Constitution, the courts are independent in the exercise of their judicial functions.