Paul Murphy
Ceist:826. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Justice if she will agree to pay restoration for barristers. [35989/23]
Amharc ar fhreagraTuesday, 25 July 2023
Ceisteanna (826)
Freagraí scríofa
The Deputy will be aware that the Department of Justice administers the Criminal Legal Aid Scheme and is responsible for making payments under the Scheme and that the fee rates are set with the consent of the Minister of Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform.
The Department recognises and appreciates the important role played by barristers in undertaking criminal legal aid work as it is a fundamental part of the criminal justice system .
In response to the Deputy, my Department supports the restoration of fees paid under Criminal Legal Aid and is actively engaging with the Department of Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform to expedite a resolution for this matter.