Court Sittings

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 21 April 2021

Wednesday, 21 April 2021

Ceisteanna (1460)

Jim O'Callaghan

Ceist:

1460. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice the number of case progression hearings none of which should require any witnesses and are usually attended only by solicitors and or counsel that have taken place remotely in the Dublin Circuit Family Court since 1 January 2020; the number that have taken place in other circuits; and the number of case progression hearings that have taken place in Dublin and outside Dublin, respectively since 22 March 2020. [20032/21]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Justice

Under the provisions of the Courts Service Act 1998, management of the courts is the responsibility of the Courts Service which is independent in its functions. However, in order to be of assistance to the Deputy, I have had enquiries made regarding court hearings.

The Courts Service has informed me that they are compiling the requested data. However, it is not possible for the Courts Service to compile the information within the time available. I will forward the information to the Deputy directly as soon as it is received from the Courts Service.