Niall Collins (Limerick County, Fianna Fail)

I will revert to the Deputy on the commencements.

Our intention is to ensure that the new family law courts are sufficiently funded. The Minister, Deputy O'Callaghan, is very conscious of the need to resource the new family law courts system and we are committed to ensuring that it is properly funded to deliver meaningful reform. In budget 2025, the Department of Justice allocated an additional €11 million to the Courts Service, €3 million of which is earmarked for the children's court advocate project, which will support children in their journeys through private family law proceedings and provide information ensuring that their voice is heard.

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