Trevor Ó Clochartaigh (Sinn Fein)

The Leader should ask the Minister for Justice and Equality to attend the House to explain how our justice system works. How is it that a little old lady of 65 can be sent to prison indefinitely, while we still have bankers and investors who have not yet been imprisoned? This is because Teresa Tracey was affirming her right to keep trees on her land, whereas EirGrid and the ESB wanted to fell the trees. This lady is being kept in prison indefinitely until she purges her contempt of court. It is an important issue because individuals should have their rights upheld. The Leader should therefore ask the Minister for Justice and Equality to attend the House to explain this situation to us.