Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees
Thursday, 29 November 2018
Select Committee on Justice and Equality
Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 20 - Garda Síochána (Supplementary)
Vote 21 - Prisons (Supplementary)
Vote 22 - Courts Service (Supplementary)
Vote 24 - Department of Justice and Equality (Supplementary)
2:30 pm
Jim O'Callaghan (Dublin Bay South, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source
I have three questions pertaining to the Supplementary Estimate. The largest increase outside of Garda pay and administration arises in respect of the justice and equality Vote, with an increase of €15.6 million for criminal legal aid. I note the comments the Minister made in this regard. Does this increase in the number of certificates being granted arise as a result of an increase in criminal activity?
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