Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Wednesday, 9 September 2020

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response

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

Ms Michele O'Boyle:

In remote hearings in family law matters, for example, there have not been contested hearings, there are matters around consent. It is a bit early to say what the issues are but I expect that the matters there are not unique to family law. Confidentiality is always an issue in remote hearings and ensuring that the platform is a secure and safe environment. Mr. Murphy might like to add to that.