Michael McGrath (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail)
Link to this: Individually | In context | Oireachtas source

82. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of cases in 2014 where the applicant was a person against whom proceedings have been issued for the repossession of that person's principal dwelling house and has been designated as a priority applicant; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16965/15]

Frances Fitzgerald (Dublin Mid West, Fine Gael)
Link to this: Individually | In context | Oireachtas source

The Deputy will be aware that, under the provisions of the Courts Service Act 1998, management of the courts is the responsibility of the Courts Service and I have no role in the matter. Section 4(3) of the 1998 Act provides that the Courts Service is independent in the performance of its functions, which includes the provision of information on the courts system.

However, following additional clarification from the Deputy, I will have enquiries made with the Legal Aid Board and will get back to him shortly with a response.