Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation
Dail Éireann — 2024-02-14
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Leo Varadkar (FG), Dublin West

I will have to look into it a little bit further. I am not an expert in how the courts operate but I do know they operate independently of this House and of the Government. I think it is the case that judges have discretion as to whether hearings are held in camera but they are done to protect vulnerable people, including children. I will make some further inquiries about it, in particular with the Attorney General and get back to the Deputy.

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Sitting date: 2024-02-14