Tony McLoughlin (Sligo-North Leitrim, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

When does the Taoiseach expect the Department of Justice and Equality's proposed Court of Appeal Bill to be before the House? Furthermore, is it proposed within the context of that Bill to reform other courts within the current structure? For example, could consideration be given to changing the law so that lesser offences, such as minor public order issues, can be dealt with immediately in a community court instead of in the District Court? An offender would then not have his or her future prospects affected by a criminal record.

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