Charlie Flanagan proposes State compensation for court case delays

Hundreds of people who have suffered significant court case delays could be compensated by the State under EU laws set to be implemented in Ireland.

Charlie Flanagan proposes State compensation for court case delays
Thu, 13 Sep, 2018 - 05:20
Fiachra Ó Cionnaith

Hundreds of people who have suffered significant court case delays could be compensated by the State under EU laws set to be implemented in Ireland.

The move was agreed by Cabinet under plans put forward by Justice Minister Charlie Flanagan in an attempt to address a growing court case backlog.

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