James Lawless (Kildare North, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I thank Mr. Shannon. I am going to put a question or two myself because we have been around the table a couple of times and most members have had their say. I wish to raise a point alluded to in the opening statements and featured throughout the discussion. With regard to diversity and the need for the courts to be responsive, do many of these issues arise owing to slow progression through the court system? A matter may be listed but not taken or adjourned because of the prospect of talks or progress. Developments are always on the never-never or always in the ether but never seem to happen very often. Progress can take months, if not years, and all the while those concerned are on the receiving end waiting for an order or award to be made while trying to make ends meet. I would imagine this is a huge issue. Do the answers entail more efficient progression through the system and less tolerance of no-shows or adjournments on a whim?