Lucinda Creighton (Dublin South East, Fine Gael)

When will the criminal justice (legal aid) Bill be brought into the House? Is it expected before Christmas? This legislation is urgent because there is a very significant amount of waste in the legal aid system and we must put in place clear restrictions and criteria to qualify for legal aid. The legal costs Bill has been long promised. When will that be published and when will it be taken in the House? Again, this relates to huge costs that are crippling the legal system.

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