Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Thursday, 17 October 2024

Select Committee on Justice and Equality

Estimates for Public Services 2024
Vote 20 - Garda Síochána (Supplementary)
Vote 21 - Prisons (Supplementary)
Vote 22 - Courts Service (Supplementary)
Vote 24 - Justice (Supplementary)

5:30 pm

Photo of Thomas PringleThomas Pringle (Donegal, Independent) | Oireachtas source

Regarding the Legal Aid Board, there is underspending of €5 million. It is stated this relates to recruitment shortfalls and delays in fit-out and refurbishment projects. How much of this €5 million relates to recruitment shortfalls? Turning to access to justice for people who cannot afford it, what impact will this situation have for them?

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