Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Wednesday, 27 November 2019

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality

Access to Justice and Legal Costs: Discussion

Photo of Catherine ConnollyCatherine Connolly (Galway West, Independent) | Oireachtas source

I have a difficulty with this. In theory, it is good legislation. Likewise, in theory, the 1995 Act was also good, but it is not being used efficiently. People are not aware of the legislation. There is a gap in making people aware of it. When legislation is introduced, what is the impact on the Legal Aid Board in terms of extra staff and resources?

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