Dominic Hannigan
Ceist:568. Deputy Dominic Hannigan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality his plans for the creation of a permanent appeals court; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3997/13]
Amharc ar fhreagraDáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 29 January 2013
568. Deputy Dominic Hannigan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality his plans for the creation of a permanent appeals court; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3997/13]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Government has approved, in principle, the holding a referendum to allow, inter alia, for the establishment of a new Court of Appeal and for the drafting of the necessary legislative scheme. Work to this end is progressing in my Department. While the precise timing of a referendum is a matter for the Government to decide in due course, the intention is that it will be held on the same day as at least one other referendum.