Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 27 September 2018
98. Deputy Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the estimated cost of abolishing financial contributions to civil legal aid for victims of domestic violence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39292/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraI can inform the Deputy that, from 1 January 2018, a contribution is no longer required of persons granted legal aid in connection with proceedings where the sole remedy sought is an order pursuant to the Domestic Violence Act 1996. Statutory Instrument 626 of 2017, which I signed in December 2017, gave effect to this. Based on 2016 contribution figures, the estimated cost of implementing this change is €150,000 per annum.
