Stephen Donnelly (Wicklow, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I refer to the related issue of appeals going to the courts. A lengthy discussion was held on Committee Stage about finding a reasonable way for people to avoid going to the High Court as their first port of call for an appeal. As Deputy O'Reilly said, it is sometimes necessary for them to do so, and the Supreme Court can also be brought in. At that time, the Minister stated that he would take a serious look at the issue. However, I was disappointed to see that none of his amendments deal with it. It is mentioned on pages 16 and 17 of the Bill, where it is stated that the first port of call is the High Court. Do any of the Minister's amendments deal with this or is any work being done to find a non-judicial route for a person's first appeal?

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