Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Wednesday, 9 September 2020

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response

Covid-19: Legislative Framework Underpinning the State's Response

Photo of Colm BurkeColm Burke (Cork North Central, Fine Gael)
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On the issue of remote hearings and, in particular, mental health tribunals and family law courts, are there issues of which Ms O'Boyle is aware which need to be looked at again with regard to trying to improve what can be done in some other court areas in respect of court hearings?

What level of improvements could be put in place to try to assist people to ensure that all proper procedures are being followed to ensure that there is fairness in how decisions are arrived at?