Seanad debates
Tuesday, 17 December 2019
Civil Law (Costs in Probate Matters) Bill 2017: Report and Final Stages
1:30 pm
Michael McDowell (Independent) | Oireachtas source
I totally agree with the Minister's amendment. It strikes a fair balance between the pre-existing presumption in favour of a share out from the estate on the one hand and a totally exclusionary rule on the other. Giving the Judiciary the right to make a ruling which does not follow the event in the case, on equitable grounds, as long as it is stated in their order, is totally reasonable. I am very glad to support the amendment proposed.
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