Catherine Murphy (Kildare North, Independent)
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Question 490: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the reason there was a failure to provide legal representation to a person (details supplied) despite numerous requests from a solicitor in private practice and also from solicitors for the Health Service Executive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18677/11]

Alan Shatter (Dublin South, Fine Gael)
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I can inform the Deputy that the Legal Aid Board does not provide information to third parties regarding any individual who may or may not be a client of the Board. The solicitor/client relationship is protected by privilege in accordance with the terms of Section 32 of the Civil Legal Aid Act 1995.

Catherine Murphy (Kildare North, Independent)
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Question 491: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality, further to Parliamentary Question No. 482 of 15 June 2011, if he will supply a copy of the letter the Legal Aid Board wrote recently to the prison governors outlining the process for applying for legal aid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18678/11]

Alan Shatter (Dublin South, Fine Gael)
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I wish to inform the Deputy that my Department does not have a copy of the letter to which she refers. However, to be of assistance I have forwarded your request to the Legal Aid Board for attention and direct reply.