Joe Costello (Dublin Central, Labour) | Oireachtas source

On that point, in her letter Ms Farrell indicates that this matter has been before the committee in one form or another since the year 2000. It is quite clear that there is some degree of urgency now. We should put it to bed before the end of the year as there will be very little time in the coming year. I agree entirely with the Chairman that we should now demand a response as quickly as possible from the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform initially. What about the Courts Service? There seems to be an indication that this is where the resolution would take place. Have we written to the Courts Service about this matter?