Niamh Smyth
Ceist:917. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will address a matter (details supplied) regarding court waiting times; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34067/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraTuesday, 24 July 2018
Ceisteanna (917)
Freagraí scríofa
As the Deputy will be aware, under the provisions of the Courts Service Act 1998, management of the courts is the responsibility of the Courts Service, which is independent in exercising its functions. Furthermore, the scheduling of court cases and the allocation of court business is a matter for the Presidents of the Courts and the presiding judges who are, under the Constitution, independent in the exercise of their judicial functions.
However, in order to be of assistance to the Deputy, I have had enquiries made and the Courts Service has informed me that the President of the Circuit Court monitors waiting times on an on-going basis and targets available resources at areas of greatest need. The allocation of court business is kept under on-going review and every effort will continue to be made to support court sittings, including in Cavan Circuit Court, as much as possible within available resources. There are currently no vacancies in the Circuit Court.