Dáil Éireann - Volume 38 - 23 April, 1931

Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Criminal Procedure in Circuit Courts.

Mr. Aiken asked the Minister for Justice whether instructions have been issued to State Solicitors directing [156] them to employ counsel in all criminal proceedings in the Circuit Court; and, if so, what is the annual estimated cost of this change in procedure.

Minister for Justice (Mr. Fitzgerald-Kenney): The reply to the first part of the question is in the negative. The second part does not arise.