Written answers

Tuesday, 6 December 2011

Department of Justice, Equality and Defence

Courts Service

7:00 pm

Photo of Peadar TóibínPeadar Tóibín (Meath West, Sinn Fein)
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Question 266: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if it is the case that there is no obligation for interpreters to be appointed in family law cases in County Meath, however there is an obligation in criminal law cases; and the way he will resolve this issue. [38448/11]

Photo of Alan ShatterAlan Shatter (Dublin South, Fine Gael)
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The Courts Service is responsible for the provision of facilities for users of the courts under section 5(e) of the Courts Service Act 1998 and, as the Deputy is no doubt aware, the Service is independent in the performance of its functions. However, I am informed that in instances where the presiding Judge specifically orders the provision of an interpreter, the Courts Service meets the cost of the services provided.

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