Gay Mitchell (Dublin South Central, Fine Gael)
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Question 185: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his views on opening a petition in the extraordinary and extremely sad circumstances of a case (details supplied). [8428/06]

Michael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)
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Any person may apply to have a petition opened in respect of a court judgment against him or her. The circumstances, as outlined in the application, are assessed. If it is decided that the circumstances of the case are exceptional, a petition may be opened. Pursuant to a High Court judgment of 1995, a process is now in place for dealing with applications to open a petition. A form to make such an application has been forwarded to the Deputy for the person concerned. On receipt of the completed application, I will be happy to give the matter every consideration.