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Nioclás Pól Caileán de Ghloucester
Jan 28, 2023, 10:24:52 AM1/28/23
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A dhaoine uaisle, a chairde,
"Preasráitis
Fáilte curtha ag an Aire McEntee roimh oscailt an chomhairliúcháin ar an
Scéim um Chúnamh Dlíthiúil Sibhialta
Ó An Roinn Dlí agus Cirt
Foilsithe 14 Samhna 2022
An t-eolas is déanaí 17 Samhna 2022
Fáilte curtha ag an Aire McEntee roimh oscailt an chomhairliúcháin ar an
Scéim um Chúnamh Dlíthiúil Sibhialta
Tá fáilte curtha ag an Aire Dlí agus Cirt, Helen McEntee, T.D. inniu
roimh oscailt comhairliúcháin chun tuairimí príomhpháirtithe leasmhara a
lorg ar mar is féidir an Scéim um Chúnamh Dlíthiúil Sibhialta a athchóiriú.
Tá an comhairliúchán seo mar chuid d’athbhreithniú cuimsitheach
neamhspleách ar an Scéim um Chúnamh Dlíthiúil Sibhialta, gníomh ar
tugadh gealltanas ina leith i bPlean Ceartais 2022 agus i gClár an Rialtais.
Dúirt an tAire McEntee:
"D’fhógair mé athbhreithniú ar an Scéim um Chúnamh Dlíthiúil Sibhialta
le gairid, den chéad uair i stair na Scéime a théann siar os cionn 40
bliain. Is ionann comhairliúchán an lae inniu agus an chéad chéim den
phróiseas.
"D’fhonn leas iomlán a chur ar fáil dóibhsean ar bunaíodh an scéim le
freastal orthu, laistigh de na hacmhainní teoranta atá ar fáil chun
cúnamh dlíthiúil a mhaoiniú, tá sé in am anois athbhreithniú láidir
cuimsitheach a dhéanamh ar an scéim.
"Leis an athbhreithniú seo, cumasófar measúnú ar chomh solúbtha agus
chomh freagrúil is atá an scéim i dtaobh riachtanais na ndaoine sin a
bhfuil sé i gceist freastal a dhéanamh orthu leis.
"Tá an comhairliúchán dírithe ar dhaoine in institiúidí acadúla agus
taighde, in eagraíochtaí neamhrialtasacha, i ngníomhaireachtaí agus in
eagraíochtaí deonacha. Mholfainn don oiread grúpaí agus is féidir páirt
a ghlacadh ann agus a gcuid féin a rá faoin gceist thábhachtach seo.
Leis an gcomhairliúchán, táthar ag lorg páirtithe a bhfuil spéis acu san
ábhar chun aighneachtaí a dhéanamh i ndáil leis na téamaí seo a leanas a
bhaineann leis an Scéim um Chúnamh Dlíthiúil Sibhialta:
Cineálacha cásanna dlí shibhialta
Dlínsí a chumhdaítear leis an scéim seo
Incháilitheacht
Ranníocaíocht Airgeadais
Modh seachadta
Inrochtaineacht
Feasacht ar an scéim reatha agus measúnú uirthi
An todhchaí
Déanfaidh Grúpa Athbhreithnithe Neamhspleách, a bhfuil an
t-iarPhríomh-Bhreitheamh Frank Clarke ina Chathaoirleach air,
maoirseacht ar an bpróiseas comhairliúcháin mar chuid d’obair an Ghrúpa.
Dé réir théarmaí tagartha an Ghrúpa, éilítear orthu gach gné d’oibriú
reatha na scéime a scrúdú agus moltaí a dhéanamh i dtaobh na riachtanas
cabhrach dlí a bheidh ag daoine amach anseo nach bhfuil sé d’acmhainn
acu comhairle agus ionadaíocht dlí a fháil go príobháideach. Cabhróidh
na haighneachtaí a dhéanfar mar chuid den chomhairliúchán seo le heolas
a dhéanamh don obair sin.
Dúirt an tUasal Clarke:
"Rinne mé mo dhícheall i rith mo ghairme ar fad rochtain ar cheartas ar
fud chóras dlí na hÉireann a chur ar bonn níos leithne. D’fhonn é sin a
bhaint amach, tá sé ríthábhachtach go mbeadh Scéim um Chúnamh Dlíthiúil
Sibhialta chothrom láidir againn.
"Tá an-áthas orm cathaoirleacht a dhéanamh ar an nGrúpa Athbhreithnithe
Neamhspléach, ina bhfuil comhaltaí ar saineolaithe iad, idir dhaoine a
bhíonn ag obair le grúpaí imeallaithe, chleachtóirí dlí, lucht acadúil,
oifigigh Roinne agus ionadaithe ón mBord um Chúnamh Dlíthiúil.
"Beidh roinnt saincheisteanna á mbreithniú againn mar chuid den
athbhreithniú, lena n-áirítear incháilitheacht i gcomhair Cúnamh
Dlíthiúil Sibhialta. Beidh an comhairliúchán páirtithe leasmhara seo ina
dheis luachmhar chun tuairimí a fháil ó na daoine is mó a bhfuil
tuiscint acu ar an scéim, ar fheidhmiú na scéime agus ar an leas a
d'fhéadfaí a bhaint aisti amach anseo.
Is ionann an obair seo agus an chéad chéim de chomhairliúchán ilchéime
chun raon leathan tuairimí ar fud na sochaí a fháil. Chuir an tAire
McEntee leis an méid sin:
"Tá an Grúpa ann chun bheith ag éisteacht agus tá comhaltaí an Ghrúpa ag
iarraidh ionchur a fháil ó réimse ilchineálach daoine ar an ábhar
ríthábhachtach seo.
"Cé go bhfuil an chéim seo dírithe ar ghrúpaí páirtithe leasmhara ar
leith, cuirfear comhairliúchán eile ar siúl go luath ina dtabharfar
cuireadh do dhaoine den phobal a gcuid tuairimí a thabhairt.
"Ina theannta sin, seolfaidh an Grúpa Athbhreithnithe an tríú
comhairliúchán sna míonna atá amach romhainn, a leagfar amach go sonrach
chun deis a thabhairt do ghrúpaí a mbíonn sé deacair teagmháil a
dhéanamh leo go hiondúil páirt a ghlacadh sa phlé agus a gcuid tuairimí
a chur in iúl. Táim ag súil leis an méid a bheidh le rá ag gach grúpa a
chloisteáil.
Beidh an comhairliúchán ar siúl ón Luan, an 14 Samhain 2022 go dtí Dé
hAoine, an 6 Eanáir 2023 agus is féidir aighneachtaí a dhéanamh ar
ríomhphost chuig legala...@justice.ie . Is féidir sonraí iomlána
maidir leis an gcomhairliúchán a fháil ag: Stakeholder Consultation on
the Review of the Civil Legal Aid Scheme
CRÍOCH
Nóta d’Eagarthóirí:
Leis an Scéim um Chúnamh Dlíthiúil Sibhialta, cuirtear cúnamh agus
comhairle dhlíthiúil ar fáil do dhaoine ar bheagán acmhainní i ndáil le
díospóidí sibhialta, lena n-áirítear dlí teaghlaigh.
I mí an Mheithimh 2022, d’fhógair an tAire McEntee athbhreithniú
cuimsitheach ar an Scéim um Chúnamh Dlíthiúil Sibhialta, an chéad
athbhreithniú ó cuireadh an scéim ar bun níos mó ná 40 bliain ó shin.
Tá a chuid oibre tosaithe ag an nGrúpa Athbhreithnithe Neamhspleách um
Chúnamh Dlíthiúil Sibhialta, agus meastar go dtógfaidh sé 12 mí an obair
seo a chur i gcrích. Cuirfidh an Grúpa tuarascálacha ar dhul chun cinn
na hoibre faoi bhráid an Aire McEntee ar bhonn tréimhsiúil, agus
cuirfidh sé a thuarascáil deiridh faoina bhráid nuair a thabharfar an
obair chun críche.
Mar chuid den phróiseas athbhreithnithe, beidh comhairliúchán suntasach
i gceist, lena n-áirítear comhairliúchán poiblí, lena chinntiú go
mbainfear leas as tuairimí raon páirtithe leasmhara ar fheidhmiú na
scéime - agus ar an mbealach is fearr chun tacú leosan ar bheagán
acmhainní a bhfuil riachtanais dhlíthiúla acu - chun eolas a dhéanamh
d’obair an Ghrúpa Athbhreithnithe.
Beidh sé ina chuid thábhachtach de chomhairliúchán agus rannpháirtíocht
an Ghrúpa go gcloisfear tuairimí na ndaoine sin a bhfuil riachtanais
dhlíthiúla acu nár freastalaíodh orthu go fóill.
Is cuid de chlár athchóirithe ceartais shibhialta níos leithne é an
tAthbhreithniú ar an Scéim um Chúnamh Dlíthiúil Sibhialta, clár atá á
chur i bhfeidhm ag an Aire McEntee ar fud gach réimse de Phlean Ceartais
2022.
Áirítear air seo struchtúr tiomanta don chúirt teaghlaigh a bhunú, an
chéad straitéis náisiúnta ar cheartas teaghlaigh a thabhairt chun
críche, Meitheal um Pleanáil Bhreithiúnach, atá ag fiosrú an mhéid
breithiúna agus na gcineálacha breithiúna a theastóidh go ceann cúig
bliana d’fhonn rochtain ar an gceartas a chinntiú agus an Plean Cur Chun
Feidhme maidir le hÉifeachtaí agus Bearta Athchóirithe Ceartais
Shibhialta, atá foilsithe anois.
Ar deireadh thiar, ba cheart a bheith in ann cúrsa do thodhchaí na
Scéime um Chúnamh Dlíthiúil Sibhialta a leagan amach de thoradh an
athbhreithnithe, cúrsa ina gcuirfeadh seirbhís sholúbtha ar fáil ag a
bhfuil, a mhéad agus is féidir, an cumas agus na hacmhainní chun
freastal ar riachtanais tosaíochta cúnaimh dhlíthiúil na ndaoine sin atá
ar bheagán acmhainní.
Nóta maidir le haighneacht a dhéanamh:
Déanfaidh aighneachtaí eolas d’obair an Ghrúpa Athbhreithnithe um
Chúnamh Dlíthiúil Sibhialta de réir mar a dhéanann sé an scéim reatha
agus todhchaí na scéime a bhreithniú.
Tá an Grúpa ag cur deis ar fáil do pháirtithe a bhfuil spéis acu
aighneachtaí a dhéanamh maidir leis na téamaí seo a leanas:
Cineálacha cásanna dlí shibhialta
Dlínsí a chumhdaítear leis an scéim seo
Incháilitheacht
Ranníocaíocht Airgeadais
Modh seachadta
Inrochtaineacht
Feasacht ar an scéim reatha agus measúnú uirthi
An todhchaí
Is féidir teacht ar pháipéar buncheisteanna anseo [Páipéar
Buncheisteanna maidir le hAighneacht Páirtí Leasmhara] ar a bhfuil
sraith ceisteanna a n-iarrtar ar pháirtithe leasmhara machnamh a
dhéanamh orthu.
Ba chóir aighneachtaí a dhéanamh go leictreonach trí ríomhphost a
sheoladh chuig legala...@justice.ie .
Is é Dé hAoine an 6 Eanáir 2023 an dáta deiridh a nglacfar le haighneachtaí.
D’fhéadfaí aighneachtaí a fhoilsiú amach anseo agus tiocfaidh sin faoi
fhorálacha an Achta um Shaoráil Faisnéise, 2014.
Tá an Grúpa ag forbairt gnéithe eile dá gcomhairliúchán freisin, lena
n-áirítear tuairimí a bhailiú trí shuirbhé comhairliúcháin phoiblí ó
dhaoine den phobail a bhfuil iarratas déanta acu ar an scéim agus ó
dhaoine a fuair cúnamh agus comhairle dhlíthiúil tríd an scéim, agus
teagmháil a dhéanamh le daoine a bhfuil riachtanais dhlíthiúla acu nár
freastalaíodh orthu go fóill."
arsa
HTTPS://WWW.Gov.Ie/ga/preasraitis/939da-minister-mcentee-welcomes-the-opening-of-consultation-on-the-civil-legal-aid-scheme/
"Public Consultation on the Review of the Civil Legal Aid Scheme in Ireland
The Minister for Justice has established the Civil Legal Aid Review
Group to review the current operation of the Civil Legal Aid Scheme and
to make recommendations for its future. As part of this review, all
members of the public are invited to offer views on the current scheme
of legal aid and advice. Give your views by participating in this SURVEY."
arsa
HTTPS://WWW.LegalAidBoard.Ie/en/
"Comhairliúchán
Public Consultation on the Review of the Civil Legal Aid Scheme
Ó An Roinn Dlí agus Cirt
Foilsithe 8 Nollag 2022
Oscailte le haghaidh aighneachtaí ó 8 Nollag 2022
Dúnadh na haighneachtaí 3 Feabhra 2023
An t-eolas is déanaí 12 Eanair 2023
Teanga: Níl leagan Gaeilge den mhír seo ar fáil.
Tá comhairliúchán oscailte
What this is about
What we are consulting on
What we are asking you to do
What will happen to what you tell us
What this is about
In June 2022, the Minister for Justice Helen McEntee established the
Civil Legal Aid Review Group to review the current operation of the
Civil Legal Aid Scheme and make recommendations for its future.
The Civil Legal Aid Scheme is administered by the Legal Aid Board, which
provides legal aid and advice to people who qualify for assistance. This
legal aid or advice can be in relation to a dispute between one
individual and another, or between an individual and an organisation.
It is important to note that Civil Legal Aid is different from Criminal
Legal Aid. Civil Legal Aid can only be sought in the case of
non-criminal legal matters. Criminal Law cases cover conduct which is
against the law, such as theft and fraud.
The Group established to review the Scheme is made up of representatives
from the Free Legal Advice Centre (FLAC), the Irish Traveller Movement,
academics and researchers, legal professional representatives, officials
from government departments and agencies. It is chaired by the former
Chief Justice, Mr. Frank Clarke.
As part of its work, the Group wants to hear from you about your
experience of having a civil, i.e. non-criminal legal issue. The Group
would like to know how you might have resolved that issue, whether you
accessed the Civil Legal Aid Scheme and if so, how well it worked for
you. Your participation lets you have your say on how we can improve
things for the benefit of all.
This consultation is designed for members of the public. A separate
consultation for organisations with a stake in this issue is also being
held and a further piece of consultation work with groups is in development.
What we are consulting on
Civil (or non-criminal) legal issues can include many different areas,
for example:
a family law matter, such as custody, maintenance, separation
housing
debt
discrimination
employment
personal injury
We are interested in hearing about how you worked to resolved your issue
and, in particular, your experience of engaging with the Civil Legal Aid
Scheme, if applicable. This engagement can be simply applying for Civil
Legal Aid or receiving legal advice and representation through the Scheme.
We would also like to hear about your views on how access to justice
could be improved for those on low incomes.
What we are asking you to do
We would like you to complete the survey at the link below to share your
experiences. You can do so completely anonymously and in confidence.
The survey will close at 6pm on Friday, 3 February 2023.
It is important to note that if you are or were involved in a family
court proceeding, you should not provide any information on what
occurred in court. This is because family cases in court usually occur
in private (‘in-camera’) and those involved are not permitted to discuss
the case with anyone who is not involved.
What will happen to what you tell us
All your responses will be reviewed by the Civil Legal Aid Review Group
and will inform its work. This consultation is a valuable opportunity to
contribute as the Review Group works to improve how the Civil Legal Aid
Scheme operates for everyone.
After all of our consultation processes have finished, we hope to
publish a report outlining what people have told us about their
experiences and their views - both on the Scheme and more general access
to justice issues.
You can have your say by visiting the survey through the icon below.
Íomha: Online Survey
Online Survey
The survey will close at 6pm on Friday, 3 February 2023.
Comhairliúchán seachtrach
Chun an comhairliúchán a fheiceáil cliceáil ar an gcnaipe thíos."
arsa
HTTPS://WWW.Gov.Ie/ga/comhairliuchan/79e1d-public-consultation-on-the-review-of-the-civil-legal-aid-scheme/
HTTPS://JusticeIreSurveys.Qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_246gfhXPyLUQj3M
. . .
Awareness
Have you ever had any civil legal problems or disputes in the following
areas which you needed help with? This could be a legal issue which is
dealt with by the courts or a tribunal. It does not include criminal
problems.
Please click on all of the statements that apply to you
Discrimination – for example, when accessing public services,
accommodation, schools and colleges, or licensed premises
Housing from a private landlord – for example, disputes about
maintenance or eviction
Housing from a local authority – for example, issues with the housing
list, access to emergency accommodation, Traveller-specific
accommodation, and homelessness
Personal injury or medical negligence
Other issues (not discrimination) when accessing public services – for
example, social welfare payments or allowances, supplementary welfare
allowance
Debt in relation to arrears on the family home
Family issues – for example, divorce, maintenance, access, domestic violence
Wardship - a person the courts consider to be unable to look after their
affairs and has somebody appointed to do so on their behalf
Neighbours – for example, antisocial behaviour or noise
Personal debt – for example, loans or credit cards
International Protection Application
Immigration status or applications – for example, refugee issue
Probate or succession – for example, inheritance disputes
Other (please specify)
Employment – for example, dismissal, unpaid wages, poor working conditions
No – I never had any civil legal problems or disputes
“Discrimination – for example, when accessing public services,
accommodation, schools and colleges, or licensed premises
Housing from a private landlord – for example, disputes about
maintenance or eviction
Personal injury or medical negligence
Other (please specify)
Clúmhilleadh; calaois; claonadh ceartas; cinsireacht; Airteagail
1;2;3;4;5;6;7;8;9;10;11;13;14;15;17;18;19;20;21;22;27;28;29;30 (de
facto);31;33;34;35;36;37;38;39;40;41;42;44;45;47;48;49;50;52;54 mar
shamplaí den Chairt um Chearta Bunúsacha an Aontais Eorpaigh mar
shampla; AIRTEAGAL 10 (Saoirse chun tuairimí a nochtadh) de
Choinbhinsiún chun Cearta Duine agus Saoirsí Bunúsacha a Chosaint ón
04/11/1950; agus Airteagal 1 (Cosaint maoine) ón 20/03/1952.
Employment – for example, dismissal, unpaid wages, poor working conditions”
arsa mise ar an 27/01/2023.
Did you seek information or advice to try and resolve your issues?
Yes
Where did you seek information or advice from?
Please click on all of the statements that apply to you
A website or app
An Garda Síochána
A non-governmental organisation (NGO) or charity – for example, St
Vincent de Paul, Simon Community
A leaflet, a book or a self-help guide
A government department, agency or local council
Money Advice and Budgeting Service (MABS)
Newspapers or magazines
A political representative
Abhaile (mortage arrears)
Television, video, radio or podcast
Free Legal Advice Centre (through its phone line, advice clinics, Roma
clinics, Traveller legal service, or law centre)
Roma clinic
Social media
Legal Aid Board
Traveller clinic
From family or friends (but not anyone whose job it is to advise on
these issues)
Citizens Information Servicea
Other Independent Law Centre (for example Mercy Centre, Community Law &
Mediation in Ballymun or Limerick, the Irish Refugee Council, the
Immigrant Council of Ireland
A solicitor, barrister or other legal professional
A trade union, or a professional or trade association
Other (please specify)
A court or other dispute-resolution service
A health, welfare, financial services professional, or other
professional such as a social worker
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“A website or app
An Garda Síochána
A non-governmental organisation (NGO) or charity – for example, St
Vincent de Paul, Simon Community
A leaflet, a book or a self-help guide
A government department, agency or local council
Legal Aid Board
From family or friends (but not anyone whose job it is to advise on
these issues)
Other Independent Law Centre (for example Mercy Centre, Community Law &
Mediation in Ballymun or Limerick, the Irish Refugee Council, the
Immigrant Council of Ireland
A solicitor, barrister or other legal professional
A trade union, or a professional or trade association
A court or other dispute-resolution service
A health, welfare, financial services professional, or other
professional such as a social worker”
arsa mise.
Are you aware of the Civil Legal Aid Scheme? The Civil Legal Aid Scheme
is run by the Legal Aid Board. It involves the Board providing legal aid
and advice to people who are eligible for it.
Yes
How did you first become aware of the Civil Legal Aid Scheme?
Please click on one option below
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“Other (please specify)
Bíonn aineolas faoi chúnamh dlíthe ag gnáthdhaoine faraor. Fulaingím
idirdhealú sa Phortaingéil, dá bhrí sin thug mise cuairt ar dlíodóirí.
Bíonn siad róghnóthach ar son cliant a oibriú thar mo cheann, ionas gur
inis siadsan faoi chúnamh dlí dom. Is seachmaill cúnamh (mar dhea)
dlíthe sa Phortaingéil agus in Éirinn. Spreagann tortanna agus coireanna
i mo choinne sa Phortaingéil tortanna i mo choinne in Éirinn, dá
mbríonna sin léigh mise faoi chúnamh (mar dhea) dlíthe Éireannacha i
rith 2015. Ní chuimhním ar an gcaoi a léigh mise faoi chúnamh (mar dhea)
dlíthe Éireannacha i rith 2015. Bhí mé i mo chónaí sa Phortaingéil i
rith 2015 agus ní chabhraíonn ambasáid liom. Is dócha gur léigh mé ón
Idirlíon faoi chúnamh dlíthe Éireannacha den chéad uair.”
arsa mise.
Have you ever applied to the Civil Legal Aid Scheme?
Yes
For the following questions, please think about your most recent
application to the Civil Legal Aid Scheme
Thinking about your most recent application to the Civil Leave Aid
Scheme, what was the problem or dispute about?
Housing from a private landlord – for example, disputes about
maintenance or eviction
Immigration status or applications – for example, refugee issue
Housing from a local authority – for example, issues with the housing
list, access to emergency accommodation, Traveller-specific
accommodation, and homelessness
Employment – for example, dismissal, unpaid wages, poor working conditions
Personal debt – for example, loans or credit cards
Neighbours – for example, antisocial behaviour or noise
Debt in relation to arrears on the family home
Personal injury or medical negligence
Family issues – for example, divorce, maintenance, access, domestic violence
Probate or succession – for example, inheritance disputes
Discrimination – for example, when accessing public services,
accommodation, schools and colleges, or licensed premises
Wardship – a person the courts consider to be unable to look after their
affairs and has somebody appointed to do so on their behalf
Other issues (not discrimination) when accessing public services – for
example, social welfare payments or allowances, supplementary welfare
allowance
Other (please specify)
International Protection Application
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“Other (please specify)
AIRTEAGAL 10 (Saoirse chun tuairimí a nochtadh) de Choinbhinsiún chun
Cearta Duine agus Saoirsí Bunúsacha a Chosaint ón 04/11/1950; agus
Airteagal 1 (Cosaint maoine) ón 20/03/1952.”
arsa mise.
Your experience of the scheme
Did you qualify for support when you first applied? Please think about
the initial response you received – that is, before any reviews or appeals
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No
What reason were you given for not being provided with the support you
applied for?
Please select all that apply
My case failed the means test
My case failed the merits test (This is where several factors are
considered including whether someone would be willing to go to court if
they were paying themselves and if a solicitor or barrister would
recommend you go to court based on the facts of the case.)
The type of case was one not covered by the scheme
I had a problem paying the amount of financial contribution required
I wasn’t given a reason
•
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“I wasn’t given a reason”
arsa mise.
Were you advised that you could ask for a review or appeal the decision?
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“No”
arsa mise.
Did you ask for a review or appeal the decision?
Please click on all of the statements that apply to you
• Yes – I asked for a review
• Yes – I appealed the decision
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“Yes – I asked for a review”
arsa mise.
What was the outcome (result) of the review?
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“I was still not provided with the support I applied for”
arsa mise.
Overall, how easy or difficult did you find it to apply for Civil Legal Aid?
•
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“Very difficult”
arsa mise.
Why do you think the application process was "Very difficult"?
Please outline below
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“Iarraim ar cúnamh dlíthe Éireannacha ón 17/07/2015. Fanaim fós. Cén fáth?
Ní fhreagraíonn an bord seo ceisteanna.
Thosaigh an bord seo ag éilimh feasa iomarcaigh ar son iarratais ón 2015
den chéad uair in 2022.
Claonann an bord seo ceartais.
Ní éilíonn boird um chúnamh dlíthe sa Phortaingéil agus sa Ghearmáin
agus sa Spáinn agus i Sasana agus sa Bhreatain Bheag fios iomarcach.”
arsa mise.
How did you deal with your problems without legal assistance from the
Civil Legal Aid Scheme?
Please outline below
*Max length 500 words
“Scríobh mise do chúirt ach ní chuireann sí uimhir taifid in iúl dom
agus ní dhéanann sí breith fúm.
Scríobh mise do oibrithe coimisinéara um chosaint sonraí ach bacann siad
fianaise agus ní chabhraíonn siad liom i gcoinní bréag.
Scríobh mise do Chomhairle na nDochtúirí de Leigheas agus do Ollchumann
Dlí ach ní chabhraíonn siad liom i gcoinne baic de fhianaise.
Bhí dúil san Ombudsman le Preasanna a bhíonns i mBaile Átha Cliath agam.
Ghearán mé leis ar ailt mhailíseacha. D’admhaigh fostaí fálacha (Bernie
Grogan) gearáin seo sular lig sí uirthi nach bhfuair sí iad. Spreagann
siad agus cúirteanna Éireannacha bréaga mailíseacha nua. Úsáideann
cosantóirí (tuaithleasóga agus tuaithleasóirí) agus breithiúna easpaí na
n-urghairí Éireannacha i mo choinne i bpróisis ghallda.
Scríobh mé do enqu...@Ombudsman.Gov.Ie agus Roisin...@Ombudsman.Ie
ach ní chabhraíonn siad liom. “A dhaoine uaisle ag an Oifig an
Ombudsman, a chairde,
Chuir mé iarratas rochtana (chun Fheidhmeannach le Cosaint Sonraí ag
Ospidéal Ollscoile Naomh Pádraig) ar an 17ú lá de Mhí na Nollag
2014. Fanaim fós. D´iarr mé an Coimisinéir Cosanta Sonraí i rith 2015
á cabhrú liom ach tugann an Coimisinéir Cosanta Sonraí neamhaird
orm. Bíonn síad ag coimeád go seafóideach cáipéis a chaithim á fáil
airgead bia á ceannach.
Is mise le meas,
Nioclás Pól Caileán Gloster” arsa mise do ombu...@Ombudsman.Gov.Ie ar
an 19/01/2016.
“A Ombudsman, a chara,
An bhfuil Ombudsman le Preasanna faoi chúram duit?”
arsa mise ar an 03/02/2017.
“A Róisín ní nó uí Óráin, a chara,
Go raibh maith agatsa ach cén gearán? Ní dhearna mé aon gearán amháin
libh. Rinne mé gearáin libh mar shamplaí ar an 19/01/2016 agus ar an
03/08/2016 agus ar an 14/09/2016 agus ar an 30/01/2017 agus ar an
03/02/2017 agus ar an 13/03/2017 agus ar an 14/03/2017:
* ar an nArd-Chúirt;
* ar an gCoimisinéir le Cosaintí Sonraí;
* ar an nOmbudsman le Preasanna;
* ar Ospidéal Ollscoile Naomh Pádraig;
* ar Chomhairle na nDochtúirí Leighis;
* ar Ollchumann Dlí;
* ar an mBord um Chúnamh Dlíthiúil;
agus
* ar Ghníomhaireacht Eorpach Spáis.
Is bocht mé mar níor chabhraigh sibh liom. [. . .]”
arsa mise do Roisin...@Ombudsman.Ie ar an 31/03/2017.”
arsa mise.
Accessing the scheme
What factors should be considered when giving people with legal problems
access to supports such as legal advice or representation by a solicitor
or barrister through the Civil Legal Aid Scheme?
Please click on all factors which you think should be considered
The ability or capacity of the applicant to represent themselves
The chances of a case being successful
The income and assets (such as property) of the applicant
The importance of the outcome of the issue to the applicant
The type of problem or dispute
The complexity (difficulty) of the problem or dispute
Don’t know or not sure
Other individual circumstances, such as disability or housing situation
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“The income and assets (such as property) of the applicant”
arsa mise.
Which, if any, of the following should those receiving support from
Civil Legal Aid Scheme have to do?
Please click on all factors which you think should be considered
Reimburse (pay back) costs to the Legal Aid Board if proceedings are
successful and money or property is recovered
Behave in a reasonable manner towards staff of the Legal Aid Board and
in relation to conduct in any court proceedings
Be prepared to follow the advice given by their solicitor, barrister or both
Behave in a manner unlikely to increase costs to the Legal Aid Board or
the other party
Make a financial contribution to the service
Don’t know or not sure
Nothing should be expected of successful applicants
Other (please specify)
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“Reimburse (pay back) costs to the Legal Aid Board if proceedings are
successful and money or property is recovered”
arsa mise.
What the Scheme should cover
Based on your experiences, what types of legal disputes and problems do
you feel Civil Legal Aid should be available for?
Please click on all which you feel should be supported
Discrimination – for example, when accessing public services,
accommodation, schools and colleges, or licensed premises
Housing from a local authority – for example, issues with the housing
list, access to emergency accommodation, Traveller-specific
accommodation, and homelessness
Housing from a private landlord – for example, disputes about
maintenance or eviction
Employment – for example, dismissal, unpaid wages, poor working conditions
Other issues (not discrimination) when accessing public services – for
example, social welfare payments or allowances, supplementary welfare
allowance
Wardship – a person the courts consider to be unable to look after their
affairs and has somebody appointed to do so on their behalf
Personal injury or medical negligence
Personal debt – for example, loans or credit cards
Family issues – for example, domestic violence, separation, divorce,
maintenance, access
Other issue relating to your immigration status
Debt in relation to arrears on the family home
International Protection Application
Probate or succession – for example, inheritance disputes
Other (please specify)
Neighbours – for example, antisocial behaviour or noise
Don't know/ not sure
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“Discrimination – for example, when accessing public services,
accommodation, schools and colleges, or licensed premises
Housing from a local authority – for example, issues with the housing
list, access to emergency accommodation, Traveller-specific
accommodation, and homelessness
Housing from a private landlord – for example, disputes about
maintenance or eviction
Employment – for example, dismissal, unpaid wages, poor working conditions
Other issues (not discrimination) when accessing public services – for
example, social welfare payments or allowances, supplementary welfare
allowance
Wardship – a person the courts consider to be unable to look after their
affairs and has somebody appointed to do so on their behalf
Personal injury or medical negligence
Personal debt – for example, loans or credit cards
Family issues – for example, domestic violence, separation, divorce,
maintenance, access
Other issue relating to your immigration status
Debt in relation to arrears on the family home
International Protection Application
Probate or succession – for example, inheritance disputes
Other (please specify) gach tort
Neighbours – for example, antisocial behaviour or noise”
arsa mise.
Which of these do you believe are a priority for funding?
Please drag and drop to rank as many as appropriate where 1 is the
most important, 2 is the second most important and 3 is the third most
important, and so on .
• 1gach tort
• 2International Protection Application
• 3Other issue relating to your immigration status
• 4Employment – for example, dismissal, unpaid wages, poor working
conditions
• 5Housing from a private landlord – for example, disputes about
maintenance or eviction
• 6Housing from a local authority – for example, issues with the
housing list, access to emergency accommodation, Traveller-specific
accommodation, and homelessness
• 7Wardship – a person the courts consider to be unable to look
after their affairs and has somebody appointed to do so on their behalf
• 8Discrimination – for example, when accessing public services,
accommodation, schools and colleges, or licensed premises
• 9Family issues – for example, domestic violence, separation,
divorce, maintenance, access
• 10Debt in relation to arrears on the family home
• 11Other issues (not discrimination) when accessing public
services – for example, social welfare payments or allowances,
supplementary welfare allowance
• 12Personal injury or medical negligence
• 13Neighbours – for example, antisocial behaviour or noise
• 14Personal debt – for example, loans or credit cards
• 15Probate or succession – for example, inheritance disputes
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How else might people be helped to resolve their personal legal problems?
Please click on all ways which you think might help
Advocacy (getting support and assistance from an independent person or
group to enforce or obtain legal rights)
Negotiations outside of court (informal discussions between the legal
representatives of each party to try to reach an agreement before going
into court)
Legal advice
Mediation (where both sides of a dispute volunteer to try to reach an
agreement to resolve their problem with the help of a mediator)
Access to legal information
Don’t know/not sure
Other (please specify)
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“Advocacy (getting support and assistance from an independent person or
group to enforce or obtain legal rights)
Legal advice
Access to legal information”
arsa mise.
Which of the following sources of legal assistance do you feel are
important to be provided?
Please click on all the ways which you feel are important
Websites
Trained advocates within a non-governmental organisation (NGO)
Telephone information lines
Trained advocates in the Citizens Information Service
Community law centres
Centres or targeted legal services
None of these
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“Websites
Trained advocates within a non-governmental organisation (NGO)
Telephone information lines
Trained advocates in the Citizens Information Service
Community law centres
Centres or targeted legal services”
arsa mise.
Overall, based on your experiences, how likely would you be to recommend
applying to the Legal Aid Scheme to a family member or friend?
Please respond by clicking on the scale from 0 to 10 below where 10 is
very likely to recommend and 0 is very unlikely to recommend
Very Unlikely
Very Likely
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
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“10”
arsa mise.
Why did you give this score? Please think about your whole experience
from initially identifying the problem through to the support received
and how it was resolved.
Please explain below
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““Overall, based on your experiences, how likely would you be to
recommend applying to the Legal Aid Scheme to a family member or friend?
[. . .] 10 is very likely to recommend” arsa sibhse agus “10” arsa mise
ach mholfainn an drochbhord seo dóibh mar ní bheadh an dara rogha acu.
D’iarr mé ar boird de chúnamh dlíthe sa Phortaingéil agus sa Ghearmáin
agus sa Spáinn agus i Sasana agus sa Bhreatain Bheag agus in Éirinn agus
san Ostair agus san Ísiltír agus san Eilvéis agus sa Fhrainc. Fulaingím
an bord Éireannach seo (agus bord i Hamburg agus boird Ostaracha agus an
bord Ísiltíreach agus bord Francach) is measa díobh.
“initially identifying the problem”
arsa sibhse. Ní dhéanann an bord Éireannach seo seo. Iarraim ar cúnamh
dlíthe Éireannacha ón 17/07/2015 agus thosaigh sé ag éileamh feasa
dhlíthiúil díomsa gan dlíodóir sa rith 2022 ach ní dlíodóir mé. Thugadh
an bord Portaingéalach dlíodóirí dom agus d’insínn mé do dhlíodóirí faoi
éagóracha. D’asbheireadh dlíodóirí fadhbanna. Molaim an chaoi
Phortaingéalach seo.
“support received”
arsa sibhse. Ní fhaigheann mé cúnamh ón mbord Éireannach seo in am ar bith.
“resolved”
arsa sibhse. Ní réitíonn an bord Éireannach seo fadhb fúm in am ar bith.”
arsa mise.
Based on your experience, what changes would you make to the Civil Legal
Aid Scheme? Please think about your experience from initially
identifying the problem and applying to the scheme through to the
support received and how it was resolved.
Please outline below
*Max length 500 words
“Molaim cúnamh dlíthe i gcoinne gach torta. Molaim cúnamh dlíthe i
gcoinní na gcoireanna freisin.
Níl faisnéis ar comhad atá as Gaeilge faoin gceistiúchán seo. Bíonn
focail míthreoracha as Gaeilge ag WWW.LegalAidBoard.Ie agus
HTTPS://onlineapp1.board.Ie ach ní bhíonn a leithéidí as Béarla ag na
suíomhanna gréasáin seo. Déanann an bord Éireannach seo agus an Roinn
seo Dlí agus Cirt idirdhealuithe i gcoinní Gaeilgeoirí.
Ní bhíodh rochtain Idirlín agam, dá heaspa sin scríobh mise ar
foirmeacha iarratas, ach ní fhreagraíonn an bord Éireannach seo iad.
Bíonn dualgais air iarratais a ghníomhú. Cuirigí oibrithe aige faoi
ghlais. Brisigí oibrithe aige as poist.
D’iarr mé ar boird de chúnamh dlíthe sa Phortaingéil agus sa Ghearmáin
agus sa Spáinn agus i Sasana agus sa Bhreatain Bheag agus in Éirinn agus
san Ostair agus san Ísiltír agus san Eilvéis agus sa Fhrainc. Fulaingím
an bord Éireannach seo (agus bord i Hamburg agus boird Ostaracha agus an
bord Ísiltíreach agus bord Francach) is measa díobh.
“initially identifying the problem”
arsa sibhse. Ní dhéanann an bord Éireannach seo seo. Iarraim ar cúnamh
dlíthe Éireannacha ón 17/07/2015 agus thosaigh sé ag éileamh feasa
dhlíthiúil díomsa gan dlíodóir sa rith 2022 ach ní dlíodóir mé. Thugadh
an bord Portaingéalach dlíodóirí dom agus d’insínn mé do dhlíodóirí faoi
éagóracha. D’asbheireadh dlíodóirí fadhbanna. Molaim an chaoi
Phortaingéalach seo.
“support received”
arsa sibhse. Ní fhaigheann mé cúnamh ón mbord Éireannach seo in am ar bith.
“resolved”
arsa sibhse. Ní réitíonn an bord Éireannach seo fadhb fúm in am ar bith.
Ní raibh na freagraí faoi How did you first become aware of the Civil
Legal Aid Scheme? agus What reason were you given for not being provided
with the support you applied for? Agus Did you ask for a review or
appeal the decision? Agus What factors should be considered when giving
people with legal problems access to supports such as legal advice or
representation by a solicitor or barrister through the Civil Legal Aid
Scheme? agus Which, if any, of the following should those receiving
support from Civil Legal Aid Scheme have to do? agus How else might
people be helped to resolve their personal legal problems? agus Which of
the following sources of legal assistance do you feel are important to
be provided? furasta a chóipeálacha.
“Please indicate the kind of job the Chief Income Earner in your
household does.”
arsa sibhse.
Níor fhreagair mé seo mar níl a fios agam.”
arsa mise.
Finally, to help us understand who has responded to this important
consultation process, please answer the following 9 questions about
yourself. All questions are voluntary – that is, you don’t have to
answer them if you don’t want to.
What age are you?
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Which of the following describes how you think of yourself?
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“Male”
arsa mise.
Which of the following best describes your sexual orientation?
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What is your nationality?
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What is your ethnic or cultural background?
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“Other, including mixed background”
arsa mise.
Do you have any of the following long-lasting conditions?
Please select all that apply
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What is your religion?
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Please indicate the kind of job the Chief Income Earner in your
household does. If the job or profession is not on the list, pick the
category that comes closest to describing them.
The Chief Income Earner is the person in your household who earns the
most. This could be you. If the Chief Income Earner is retired and has
an occupational pension, please answer for their most recent occupation.
If the Chief Income Earner is not in paid employment but has been out of
work for less than 6 months, please answer for their most recent occupation.
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“Please indicate the kind of job the Chief Income Earner in your
household does.”
arsa sibhse.
Níor fhreagair mé seo mar níl a fios agam.
Are you currently in receipt of any social welfare or supplementary
welfare allowances?
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“Yes”
arsa mise. Ní seadán mé. Rug dlíodóirí ar fheabhas ar mo shon bua i
gcaingean rialtais Phortaingéalaigh, ach séanann an cosantóir sin mé a
íoc. Cuireann clúmhilleadh eagla ar daoine, dá bhrí sin ní féidir liom
post nua a fháil.
Finally, where did you first hear about this public consultation on the
Civil Legal Aid Scheme?
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“Other (please specify)
HTTPS://WWW.Gov.Ie/ga/preasraitis/939da-minister-mcentee-welcomes-the-opening-of-consultation-on-the-civil-legal-aid-scheme/
” arsa mise.
Your responses have been submitted.
Thank you. We (The Civil Legal Aid Review Group) appreciate the time you
took to complete this survey. We will not publish your survey response
but we will consider and analyse it along with all the other responses
received. These responses will help us make recommendations to improve
the Civil Legal Aid Scheme.
In late June 2023, we plan to publish a report of the survey findings
and our recommendations on the Department of Justice
website www.gov.ie/justice.
If you have any further questions about this consultation process,
please email: legala...@justice.ie
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("Níl faisnéis ar comhad atá as Gaeilge faoin gceistiúchán seo."
arsa mise go falsa. Tá brón orm. Ní raibh
HTTPS://WWW.Gov.Ie/ga/preasraitis/939da-minister-mcentee-welcomes-the-opening-of-consultation-on-the-civil-legal-aid-scheme/
as Gaeilge ar an 14/11/2022. Tá sé as Gaeilge inniu.)
Is mise le meas,
Nioclás Pól Caileán de Ghloucester
"Preasráitis
Fáilte curtha ag an Aire McEntee roimh oscailt an chomhairliúcháin ar an
Scéim um Chúnamh Dlíthiúil Sibhialta
Ó An Roinn Dlí agus Cirt
Foilsithe 14 Samhna 2022
An t-eolas is déanaí 17 Samhna 2022
Fáilte curtha ag an Aire McEntee roimh oscailt an chomhairliúcháin ar an
Scéim um Chúnamh Dlíthiúil Sibhialta
Tá fáilte curtha ag an Aire Dlí agus Cirt, Helen McEntee, T.D. inniu
roimh oscailt comhairliúcháin chun tuairimí príomhpháirtithe leasmhara a
lorg ar mar is féidir an Scéim um Chúnamh Dlíthiúil Sibhialta a athchóiriú.
Tá an comhairliúchán seo mar chuid d’athbhreithniú cuimsitheach
neamhspleách ar an Scéim um Chúnamh Dlíthiúil Sibhialta, gníomh ar
tugadh gealltanas ina leith i bPlean Ceartais 2022 agus i gClár an Rialtais.
Dúirt an tAire McEntee:
"D’fhógair mé athbhreithniú ar an Scéim um Chúnamh Dlíthiúil Sibhialta
le gairid, den chéad uair i stair na Scéime a théann siar os cionn 40
bliain. Is ionann comhairliúchán an lae inniu agus an chéad chéim den
phróiseas.
"D’fhonn leas iomlán a chur ar fáil dóibhsean ar bunaíodh an scéim le
freastal orthu, laistigh de na hacmhainní teoranta atá ar fáil chun
cúnamh dlíthiúil a mhaoiniú, tá sé in am anois athbhreithniú láidir
cuimsitheach a dhéanamh ar an scéim.
"Leis an athbhreithniú seo, cumasófar measúnú ar chomh solúbtha agus
chomh freagrúil is atá an scéim i dtaobh riachtanais na ndaoine sin a
bhfuil sé i gceist freastal a dhéanamh orthu leis.
"Tá an comhairliúchán dírithe ar dhaoine in institiúidí acadúla agus
taighde, in eagraíochtaí neamhrialtasacha, i ngníomhaireachtaí agus in
eagraíochtaí deonacha. Mholfainn don oiread grúpaí agus is féidir páirt
a ghlacadh ann agus a gcuid féin a rá faoin gceist thábhachtach seo.
Leis an gcomhairliúchán, táthar ag lorg páirtithe a bhfuil spéis acu san
ábhar chun aighneachtaí a dhéanamh i ndáil leis na téamaí seo a leanas a
bhaineann leis an Scéim um Chúnamh Dlíthiúil Sibhialta:
Cineálacha cásanna dlí shibhialta
Dlínsí a chumhdaítear leis an scéim seo
Incháilitheacht
Ranníocaíocht Airgeadais
Modh seachadta
Inrochtaineacht
Feasacht ar an scéim reatha agus measúnú uirthi
An todhchaí
Déanfaidh Grúpa Athbhreithnithe Neamhspleách, a bhfuil an
t-iarPhríomh-Bhreitheamh Frank Clarke ina Chathaoirleach air,
maoirseacht ar an bpróiseas comhairliúcháin mar chuid d’obair an Ghrúpa.
Dé réir théarmaí tagartha an Ghrúpa, éilítear orthu gach gné d’oibriú
reatha na scéime a scrúdú agus moltaí a dhéanamh i dtaobh na riachtanas
cabhrach dlí a bheidh ag daoine amach anseo nach bhfuil sé d’acmhainn
acu comhairle agus ionadaíocht dlí a fháil go príobháideach. Cabhróidh
na haighneachtaí a dhéanfar mar chuid den chomhairliúchán seo le heolas
a dhéanamh don obair sin.
Dúirt an tUasal Clarke:
"Rinne mé mo dhícheall i rith mo ghairme ar fad rochtain ar cheartas ar
fud chóras dlí na hÉireann a chur ar bonn níos leithne. D’fhonn é sin a
bhaint amach, tá sé ríthábhachtach go mbeadh Scéim um Chúnamh Dlíthiúil
Sibhialta chothrom láidir againn.
"Tá an-áthas orm cathaoirleacht a dhéanamh ar an nGrúpa Athbhreithnithe
Neamhspléach, ina bhfuil comhaltaí ar saineolaithe iad, idir dhaoine a
bhíonn ag obair le grúpaí imeallaithe, chleachtóirí dlí, lucht acadúil,
oifigigh Roinne agus ionadaithe ón mBord um Chúnamh Dlíthiúil.
"Beidh roinnt saincheisteanna á mbreithniú againn mar chuid den
athbhreithniú, lena n-áirítear incháilitheacht i gcomhair Cúnamh
Dlíthiúil Sibhialta. Beidh an comhairliúchán páirtithe leasmhara seo ina
dheis luachmhar chun tuairimí a fháil ó na daoine is mó a bhfuil
tuiscint acu ar an scéim, ar fheidhmiú na scéime agus ar an leas a
d'fhéadfaí a bhaint aisti amach anseo.
Is ionann an obair seo agus an chéad chéim de chomhairliúchán ilchéime
chun raon leathan tuairimí ar fud na sochaí a fháil. Chuir an tAire
McEntee leis an méid sin:
"Tá an Grúpa ann chun bheith ag éisteacht agus tá comhaltaí an Ghrúpa ag
iarraidh ionchur a fháil ó réimse ilchineálach daoine ar an ábhar
ríthábhachtach seo.
"Cé go bhfuil an chéim seo dírithe ar ghrúpaí páirtithe leasmhara ar
leith, cuirfear comhairliúchán eile ar siúl go luath ina dtabharfar
cuireadh do dhaoine den phobal a gcuid tuairimí a thabhairt.
"Ina theannta sin, seolfaidh an Grúpa Athbhreithnithe an tríú
comhairliúchán sna míonna atá amach romhainn, a leagfar amach go sonrach
chun deis a thabhairt do ghrúpaí a mbíonn sé deacair teagmháil a
dhéanamh leo go hiondúil páirt a ghlacadh sa phlé agus a gcuid tuairimí
a chur in iúl. Táim ag súil leis an méid a bheidh le rá ag gach grúpa a
chloisteáil.
Beidh an comhairliúchán ar siúl ón Luan, an 14 Samhain 2022 go dtí Dé
hAoine, an 6 Eanáir 2023 agus is féidir aighneachtaí a dhéanamh ar
ríomhphost chuig legala...@justice.ie . Is féidir sonraí iomlána
maidir leis an gcomhairliúchán a fháil ag: Stakeholder Consultation on
the Review of the Civil Legal Aid Scheme
CRÍOCH
Nóta d’Eagarthóirí:
Leis an Scéim um Chúnamh Dlíthiúil Sibhialta, cuirtear cúnamh agus
comhairle dhlíthiúil ar fáil do dhaoine ar bheagán acmhainní i ndáil le
díospóidí sibhialta, lena n-áirítear dlí teaghlaigh.
I mí an Mheithimh 2022, d’fhógair an tAire McEntee athbhreithniú
cuimsitheach ar an Scéim um Chúnamh Dlíthiúil Sibhialta, an chéad
athbhreithniú ó cuireadh an scéim ar bun níos mó ná 40 bliain ó shin.
Tá a chuid oibre tosaithe ag an nGrúpa Athbhreithnithe Neamhspleách um
Chúnamh Dlíthiúil Sibhialta, agus meastar go dtógfaidh sé 12 mí an obair
seo a chur i gcrích. Cuirfidh an Grúpa tuarascálacha ar dhul chun cinn
na hoibre faoi bhráid an Aire McEntee ar bhonn tréimhsiúil, agus
cuirfidh sé a thuarascáil deiridh faoina bhráid nuair a thabharfar an
obair chun críche.
Mar chuid den phróiseas athbhreithnithe, beidh comhairliúchán suntasach
i gceist, lena n-áirítear comhairliúchán poiblí, lena chinntiú go
mbainfear leas as tuairimí raon páirtithe leasmhara ar fheidhmiú na
scéime - agus ar an mbealach is fearr chun tacú leosan ar bheagán
acmhainní a bhfuil riachtanais dhlíthiúla acu - chun eolas a dhéanamh
d’obair an Ghrúpa Athbhreithnithe.
Beidh sé ina chuid thábhachtach de chomhairliúchán agus rannpháirtíocht
an Ghrúpa go gcloisfear tuairimí na ndaoine sin a bhfuil riachtanais
dhlíthiúla acu nár freastalaíodh orthu go fóill.
Is cuid de chlár athchóirithe ceartais shibhialta níos leithne é an
tAthbhreithniú ar an Scéim um Chúnamh Dlíthiúil Sibhialta, clár atá á
chur i bhfeidhm ag an Aire McEntee ar fud gach réimse de Phlean Ceartais
2022.
Áirítear air seo struchtúr tiomanta don chúirt teaghlaigh a bhunú, an
chéad straitéis náisiúnta ar cheartas teaghlaigh a thabhairt chun
críche, Meitheal um Pleanáil Bhreithiúnach, atá ag fiosrú an mhéid
breithiúna agus na gcineálacha breithiúna a theastóidh go ceann cúig
bliana d’fhonn rochtain ar an gceartas a chinntiú agus an Plean Cur Chun
Feidhme maidir le hÉifeachtaí agus Bearta Athchóirithe Ceartais
Shibhialta, atá foilsithe anois.
Ar deireadh thiar, ba cheart a bheith in ann cúrsa do thodhchaí na
Scéime um Chúnamh Dlíthiúil Sibhialta a leagan amach de thoradh an
athbhreithnithe, cúrsa ina gcuirfeadh seirbhís sholúbtha ar fáil ag a
bhfuil, a mhéad agus is féidir, an cumas agus na hacmhainní chun
freastal ar riachtanais tosaíochta cúnaimh dhlíthiúil na ndaoine sin atá
ar bheagán acmhainní.
Nóta maidir le haighneacht a dhéanamh:
Déanfaidh aighneachtaí eolas d’obair an Ghrúpa Athbhreithnithe um
Chúnamh Dlíthiúil Sibhialta de réir mar a dhéanann sé an scéim reatha
agus todhchaí na scéime a bhreithniú.
Tá an Grúpa ag cur deis ar fáil do pháirtithe a bhfuil spéis acu
aighneachtaí a dhéanamh maidir leis na téamaí seo a leanas:
Cineálacha cásanna dlí shibhialta
Dlínsí a chumhdaítear leis an scéim seo
Incháilitheacht
Ranníocaíocht Airgeadais
Modh seachadta
Inrochtaineacht
Feasacht ar an scéim reatha agus measúnú uirthi
An todhchaí
Is féidir teacht ar pháipéar buncheisteanna anseo [Páipéar
Buncheisteanna maidir le hAighneacht Páirtí Leasmhara] ar a bhfuil
sraith ceisteanna a n-iarrtar ar pháirtithe leasmhara machnamh a
dhéanamh orthu.
Ba chóir aighneachtaí a dhéanamh go leictreonach trí ríomhphost a
sheoladh chuig legala...@justice.ie .
Is é Dé hAoine an 6 Eanáir 2023 an dáta deiridh a nglacfar le haighneachtaí.
D’fhéadfaí aighneachtaí a fhoilsiú amach anseo agus tiocfaidh sin faoi
fhorálacha an Achta um Shaoráil Faisnéise, 2014.
Tá an Grúpa ag forbairt gnéithe eile dá gcomhairliúchán freisin, lena
n-áirítear tuairimí a bhailiú trí shuirbhé comhairliúcháin phoiblí ó
dhaoine den phobail a bhfuil iarratas déanta acu ar an scéim agus ó
dhaoine a fuair cúnamh agus comhairle dhlíthiúil tríd an scéim, agus
teagmháil a dhéanamh le daoine a bhfuil riachtanais dhlíthiúla acu nár
freastalaíodh orthu go fóill."
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"Public Consultation on the Review of the Civil Legal Aid Scheme in Ireland
The Minister for Justice has established the Civil Legal Aid Review
Group to review the current operation of the Civil Legal Aid Scheme and
to make recommendations for its future. As part of this review, all
members of the public are invited to offer views on the current scheme
of legal aid and advice. Give your views by participating in this SURVEY."
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HTTPS://WWW.LegalAidBoard.Ie/en/
"Comhairliúchán
Public Consultation on the Review of the Civil Legal Aid Scheme
Ó An Roinn Dlí agus Cirt
Foilsithe 8 Nollag 2022
Oscailte le haghaidh aighneachtaí ó 8 Nollag 2022
Dúnadh na haighneachtaí 3 Feabhra 2023
An t-eolas is déanaí 12 Eanair 2023
Teanga: Níl leagan Gaeilge den mhír seo ar fáil.
Tá comhairliúchán oscailte
What this is about
What we are consulting on
What we are asking you to do
What will happen to what you tell us
What this is about
In June 2022, the Minister for Justice Helen McEntee established the
Civil Legal Aid Review Group to review the current operation of the
Civil Legal Aid Scheme and make recommendations for its future.
The Civil Legal Aid Scheme is administered by the Legal Aid Board, which
provides legal aid and advice to people who qualify for assistance. This
legal aid or advice can be in relation to a dispute between one
individual and another, or between an individual and an organisation.
It is important to note that Civil Legal Aid is different from Criminal
Legal Aid. Civil Legal Aid can only be sought in the case of
non-criminal legal matters. Criminal Law cases cover conduct which is
against the law, such as theft and fraud.
The Group established to review the Scheme is made up of representatives
from the Free Legal Advice Centre (FLAC), the Irish Traveller Movement,
academics and researchers, legal professional representatives, officials
from government departments and agencies. It is chaired by the former
Chief Justice, Mr. Frank Clarke.
As part of its work, the Group wants to hear from you about your
experience of having a civil, i.e. non-criminal legal issue. The Group
would like to know how you might have resolved that issue, whether you
accessed the Civil Legal Aid Scheme and if so, how well it worked for
you. Your participation lets you have your say on how we can improve
things for the benefit of all.
This consultation is designed for members of the public. A separate
consultation for organisations with a stake in this issue is also being
held and a further piece of consultation work with groups is in development.
What we are consulting on
Civil (or non-criminal) legal issues can include many different areas,
for example:
a family law matter, such as custody, maintenance, separation
housing
debt
discrimination
employment
personal injury
We are interested in hearing about how you worked to resolved your issue
and, in particular, your experience of engaging with the Civil Legal Aid
Scheme, if applicable. This engagement can be simply applying for Civil
Legal Aid or receiving legal advice and representation through the Scheme.
We would also like to hear about your views on how access to justice
could be improved for those on low incomes.
What we are asking you to do
We would like you to complete the survey at the link below to share your
experiences. You can do so completely anonymously and in confidence.
The survey will close at 6pm on Friday, 3 February 2023.
It is important to note that if you are or were involved in a family
court proceeding, you should not provide any information on what
occurred in court. This is because family cases in court usually occur
in private (‘in-camera’) and those involved are not permitted to discuss
the case with anyone who is not involved.
What will happen to what you tell us
All your responses will be reviewed by the Civil Legal Aid Review Group
and will inform its work. This consultation is a valuable opportunity to
contribute as the Review Group works to improve how the Civil Legal Aid
Scheme operates for everyone.
After all of our consultation processes have finished, we hope to
publish a report outlining what people have told us about their
experiences and their views - both on the Scheme and more general access
to justice issues.
You can have your say by visiting the survey through the icon below.
Íomha: Online Survey
Online Survey
The survey will close at 6pm on Friday, 3 February 2023.
Comhairliúchán seachtrach
Chun an comhairliúchán a fheiceáil cliceáil ar an gcnaipe thíos."
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HTTPS://JusticeIreSurveys.Qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_246gfhXPyLUQj3M
. . .
Awareness
Have you ever had any civil legal problems or disputes in the following
areas which you needed help with? This could be a legal issue which is
dealt with by the courts or a tribunal. It does not include criminal
problems.
Please click on all of the statements that apply to you
Discrimination – for example, when accessing public services,
accommodation, schools and colleges, or licensed premises
Housing from a private landlord – for example, disputes about
maintenance or eviction
Housing from a local authority – for example, issues with the housing
list, access to emergency accommodation, Traveller-specific
accommodation, and homelessness
Personal injury or medical negligence
Other issues (not discrimination) when accessing public services – for
example, social welfare payments or allowances, supplementary welfare
allowance
Debt in relation to arrears on the family home
Family issues – for example, divorce, maintenance, access, domestic violence
Wardship - a person the courts consider to be unable to look after their
affairs and has somebody appointed to do so on their behalf
Neighbours – for example, antisocial behaviour or noise
Personal debt – for example, loans or credit cards
International Protection Application
Immigration status or applications – for example, refugee issue
Probate or succession – for example, inheritance disputes
Other (please specify)
Employment – for example, dismissal, unpaid wages, poor working conditions
No – I never had any civil legal problems or disputes
“Discrimination – for example, when accessing public services,
accommodation, schools and colleges, or licensed premises
Housing from a private landlord – for example, disputes about
maintenance or eviction
Personal injury or medical negligence
Other (please specify)
Clúmhilleadh; calaois; claonadh ceartas; cinsireacht; Airteagail
1;2;3;4;5;6;7;8;9;10;11;13;14;15;17;18;19;20;21;22;27;28;29;30 (de
facto);31;33;34;35;36;37;38;39;40;41;42;44;45;47;48;49;50;52;54 mar
shamplaí den Chairt um Chearta Bunúsacha an Aontais Eorpaigh mar
shampla; AIRTEAGAL 10 (Saoirse chun tuairimí a nochtadh) de
Choinbhinsiún chun Cearta Duine agus Saoirsí Bunúsacha a Chosaint ón
04/11/1950; agus Airteagal 1 (Cosaint maoine) ón 20/03/1952.
Employment – for example, dismissal, unpaid wages, poor working conditions”
arsa mise ar an 27/01/2023.
Did you seek information or advice to try and resolve your issues?
Yes
Where did you seek information or advice from?
Please click on all of the statements that apply to you
A website or app
An Garda Síochána
A non-governmental organisation (NGO) or charity – for example, St
Vincent de Paul, Simon Community
A leaflet, a book or a self-help guide
A government department, agency or local council
Money Advice and Budgeting Service (MABS)
Newspapers or magazines
A political representative
Abhaile (mortage arrears)
Television, video, radio or podcast
Free Legal Advice Centre (through its phone line, advice clinics, Roma
clinics, Traveller legal service, or law centre)
Roma clinic
Social media
Legal Aid Board
Traveller clinic
From family or friends (but not anyone whose job it is to advise on
these issues)
Citizens Information Servicea
Other Independent Law Centre (for example Mercy Centre, Community Law &
Mediation in Ballymun or Limerick, the Irish Refugee Council, the
Immigrant Council of Ireland
A solicitor, barrister or other legal professional
A trade union, or a professional or trade association
Other (please specify)
A court or other dispute-resolution service
A health, welfare, financial services professional, or other
professional such as a social worker
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“A website or app
An Garda Síochána
A non-governmental organisation (NGO) or charity – for example, St
Vincent de Paul, Simon Community
A leaflet, a book or a self-help guide
A government department, agency or local council
Legal Aid Board
From family or friends (but not anyone whose job it is to advise on
these issues)
Other Independent Law Centre (for example Mercy Centre, Community Law &
Mediation in Ballymun or Limerick, the Irish Refugee Council, the
Immigrant Council of Ireland
A solicitor, barrister or other legal professional
A trade union, or a professional or trade association
A court or other dispute-resolution service
A health, welfare, financial services professional, or other
professional such as a social worker”
arsa mise.
Are you aware of the Civil Legal Aid Scheme? The Civil Legal Aid Scheme
is run by the Legal Aid Board. It involves the Board providing legal aid
and advice to people who are eligible for it.
Yes
How did you first become aware of the Civil Legal Aid Scheme?
Please click on one option below
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“Other (please specify)
Bíonn aineolas faoi chúnamh dlíthe ag gnáthdhaoine faraor. Fulaingím
idirdhealú sa Phortaingéil, dá bhrí sin thug mise cuairt ar dlíodóirí.
Bíonn siad róghnóthach ar son cliant a oibriú thar mo cheann, ionas gur
inis siadsan faoi chúnamh dlí dom. Is seachmaill cúnamh (mar dhea)
dlíthe sa Phortaingéil agus in Éirinn. Spreagann tortanna agus coireanna
i mo choinne sa Phortaingéil tortanna i mo choinne in Éirinn, dá
mbríonna sin léigh mise faoi chúnamh (mar dhea) dlíthe Éireannacha i
rith 2015. Ní chuimhním ar an gcaoi a léigh mise faoi chúnamh (mar dhea)
dlíthe Éireannacha i rith 2015. Bhí mé i mo chónaí sa Phortaingéil i
rith 2015 agus ní chabhraíonn ambasáid liom. Is dócha gur léigh mé ón
Idirlíon faoi chúnamh dlíthe Éireannacha den chéad uair.”
arsa mise.
Have you ever applied to the Civil Legal Aid Scheme?
Yes
For the following questions, please think about your most recent
application to the Civil Legal Aid Scheme
Thinking about your most recent application to the Civil Leave Aid
Scheme, what was the problem or dispute about?
Housing from a private landlord – for example, disputes about
maintenance or eviction
Immigration status or applications – for example, refugee issue
Housing from a local authority – for example, issues with the housing
list, access to emergency accommodation, Traveller-specific
accommodation, and homelessness
Employment – for example, dismissal, unpaid wages, poor working conditions
Personal debt – for example, loans or credit cards
Neighbours – for example, antisocial behaviour or noise
Debt in relation to arrears on the family home
Personal injury or medical negligence
Family issues – for example, divorce, maintenance, access, domestic violence
Probate or succession – for example, inheritance disputes
Discrimination – for example, when accessing public services,
accommodation, schools and colleges, or licensed premises
Wardship – a person the courts consider to be unable to look after their
affairs and has somebody appointed to do so on their behalf
Other issues (not discrimination) when accessing public services – for
example, social welfare payments or allowances, supplementary welfare
allowance
Other (please specify)
International Protection Application
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“Other (please specify)
AIRTEAGAL 10 (Saoirse chun tuairimí a nochtadh) de Choinbhinsiún chun
Cearta Duine agus Saoirsí Bunúsacha a Chosaint ón 04/11/1950; agus
Airteagal 1 (Cosaint maoine) ón 20/03/1952.”
arsa mise.
Your experience of the scheme
Did you qualify for support when you first applied? Please think about
the initial response you received – that is, before any reviews or appeals
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No
What reason were you given for not being provided with the support you
applied for?
Please select all that apply
My case failed the means test
My case failed the merits test (This is where several factors are
considered including whether someone would be willing to go to court if
they were paying themselves and if a solicitor or barrister would
recommend you go to court based on the facts of the case.)
The type of case was one not covered by the scheme
I had a problem paying the amount of financial contribution required
I wasn’t given a reason
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“I wasn’t given a reason”
arsa mise.
Were you advised that you could ask for a review or appeal the decision?
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“No”
arsa mise.
Did you ask for a review or appeal the decision?
Please click on all of the statements that apply to you
• Yes – I asked for a review
• Yes – I appealed the decision
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“Yes – I asked for a review”
arsa mise.
What was the outcome (result) of the review?
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“I was still not provided with the support I applied for”
arsa mise.
Overall, how easy or difficult did you find it to apply for Civil Legal Aid?
•
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“Very difficult”
arsa mise.
Why do you think the application process was "Very difficult"?
Please outline below
*Max length 500 words
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“Iarraim ar cúnamh dlíthe Éireannacha ón 17/07/2015. Fanaim fós. Cén fáth?
Ní fhreagraíonn an bord seo ceisteanna.
Thosaigh an bord seo ag éilimh feasa iomarcaigh ar son iarratais ón 2015
den chéad uair in 2022.
Claonann an bord seo ceartais.
Ní éilíonn boird um chúnamh dlíthe sa Phortaingéil agus sa Ghearmáin
agus sa Spáinn agus i Sasana agus sa Bhreatain Bheag fios iomarcach.”
arsa mise.
How did you deal with your problems without legal assistance from the
Civil Legal Aid Scheme?
Please outline below
*Max length 500 words
“Scríobh mise do chúirt ach ní chuireann sí uimhir taifid in iúl dom
agus ní dhéanann sí breith fúm.
Scríobh mise do oibrithe coimisinéara um chosaint sonraí ach bacann siad
fianaise agus ní chabhraíonn siad liom i gcoinní bréag.
Scríobh mise do Chomhairle na nDochtúirí de Leigheas agus do Ollchumann
Dlí ach ní chabhraíonn siad liom i gcoinne baic de fhianaise.
Bhí dúil san Ombudsman le Preasanna a bhíonns i mBaile Átha Cliath agam.
Ghearán mé leis ar ailt mhailíseacha. D’admhaigh fostaí fálacha (Bernie
Grogan) gearáin seo sular lig sí uirthi nach bhfuair sí iad. Spreagann
siad agus cúirteanna Éireannacha bréaga mailíseacha nua. Úsáideann
cosantóirí (tuaithleasóga agus tuaithleasóirí) agus breithiúna easpaí na
n-urghairí Éireannacha i mo choinne i bpróisis ghallda.
Scríobh mé do enqu...@Ombudsman.Gov.Ie agus Roisin...@Ombudsman.Ie
ach ní chabhraíonn siad liom. “A dhaoine uaisle ag an Oifig an
Ombudsman, a chairde,
Chuir mé iarratas rochtana (chun Fheidhmeannach le Cosaint Sonraí ag
Ospidéal Ollscoile Naomh Pádraig) ar an 17ú lá de Mhí na Nollag
2014. Fanaim fós. D´iarr mé an Coimisinéir Cosanta Sonraí i rith 2015
á cabhrú liom ach tugann an Coimisinéir Cosanta Sonraí neamhaird
orm. Bíonn síad ag coimeád go seafóideach cáipéis a chaithim á fáil
airgead bia á ceannach.
Is mise le meas,
Nioclás Pól Caileán Gloster” arsa mise do ombu...@Ombudsman.Gov.Ie ar
an 19/01/2016.
“A Ombudsman, a chara,
An bhfuil Ombudsman le Preasanna faoi chúram duit?”
arsa mise ar an 03/02/2017.
“A Róisín ní nó uí Óráin, a chara,
Go raibh maith agatsa ach cén gearán? Ní dhearna mé aon gearán amháin
libh. Rinne mé gearáin libh mar shamplaí ar an 19/01/2016 agus ar an
03/08/2016 agus ar an 14/09/2016 agus ar an 30/01/2017 agus ar an
03/02/2017 agus ar an 13/03/2017 agus ar an 14/03/2017:
* ar an nArd-Chúirt;
* ar an gCoimisinéir le Cosaintí Sonraí;
* ar an nOmbudsman le Preasanna;
* ar Ospidéal Ollscoile Naomh Pádraig;
* ar Chomhairle na nDochtúirí Leighis;
* ar Ollchumann Dlí;
* ar an mBord um Chúnamh Dlíthiúil;
agus
* ar Ghníomhaireacht Eorpach Spáis.
Is bocht mé mar níor chabhraigh sibh liom. [. . .]”
arsa mise do Roisin...@Ombudsman.Ie ar an 31/03/2017.”
arsa mise.
Accessing the scheme
What factors should be considered when giving people with legal problems
access to supports such as legal advice or representation by a solicitor
or barrister through the Civil Legal Aid Scheme?
Please click on all factors which you think should be considered
The ability or capacity of the applicant to represent themselves
The chances of a case being successful
The income and assets (such as property) of the applicant
The importance of the outcome of the issue to the applicant
The type of problem or dispute
The complexity (difficulty) of the problem or dispute
Don’t know or not sure
Other individual circumstances, such as disability or housing situation
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“The income and assets (such as property) of the applicant”
arsa mise.
Which, if any, of the following should those receiving support from
Civil Legal Aid Scheme have to do?
Please click on all factors which you think should be considered
Reimburse (pay back) costs to the Legal Aid Board if proceedings are
successful and money or property is recovered
Behave in a reasonable manner towards staff of the Legal Aid Board and
in relation to conduct in any court proceedings
Be prepared to follow the advice given by their solicitor, barrister or both
Behave in a manner unlikely to increase costs to the Legal Aid Board or
the other party
Make a financial contribution to the service
Don’t know or not sure
Nothing should be expected of successful applicants
Other (please specify)
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“Reimburse (pay back) costs to the Legal Aid Board if proceedings are
successful and money or property is recovered”
arsa mise.
What the Scheme should cover
Based on your experiences, what types of legal disputes and problems do
you feel Civil Legal Aid should be available for?
Please click on all which you feel should be supported
Discrimination – for example, when accessing public services,
accommodation, schools and colleges, or licensed premises
Housing from a local authority – for example, issues with the housing
list, access to emergency accommodation, Traveller-specific
accommodation, and homelessness
Housing from a private landlord – for example, disputes about
maintenance or eviction
Employment – for example, dismissal, unpaid wages, poor working conditions
Other issues (not discrimination) when accessing public services – for
example, social welfare payments or allowances, supplementary welfare
allowance
Wardship – a person the courts consider to be unable to look after their
affairs and has somebody appointed to do so on their behalf
Personal injury or medical negligence
Personal debt – for example, loans or credit cards
Family issues – for example, domestic violence, separation, divorce,
maintenance, access
Other issue relating to your immigration status
Debt in relation to arrears on the family home
International Protection Application
Probate or succession – for example, inheritance disputes
Other (please specify)
Neighbours – for example, antisocial behaviour or noise
Don't know/ not sure
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“Discrimination – for example, when accessing public services,
accommodation, schools and colleges, or licensed premises
Housing from a local authority – for example, issues with the housing
list, access to emergency accommodation, Traveller-specific
accommodation, and homelessness
Housing from a private landlord – for example, disputes about
maintenance or eviction
Employment – for example, dismissal, unpaid wages, poor working conditions
Other issues (not discrimination) when accessing public services – for
example, social welfare payments or allowances, supplementary welfare
allowance
Wardship – a person the courts consider to be unable to look after their
affairs and has somebody appointed to do so on their behalf
Personal injury or medical negligence
Personal debt – for example, loans or credit cards
Family issues – for example, domestic violence, separation, divorce,
maintenance, access
Other issue relating to your immigration status
Debt in relation to arrears on the family home
International Protection Application
Probate or succession – for example, inheritance disputes
Other (please specify) gach tort
Neighbours – for example, antisocial behaviour or noise”
arsa mise.
Which of these do you believe are a priority for funding?
Please drag and drop to rank as many as appropriate where 1 is the
most important, 2 is the second most important and 3 is the third most
important, and so on .
• 1gach tort
• 2International Protection Application
• 3Other issue relating to your immigration status
• 4Employment – for example, dismissal, unpaid wages, poor working
conditions
• 5Housing from a private landlord – for example, disputes about
maintenance or eviction
• 6Housing from a local authority – for example, issues with the
housing list, access to emergency accommodation, Traveller-specific
accommodation, and homelessness
• 7Wardship – a person the courts consider to be unable to look
after their affairs and has somebody appointed to do so on their behalf
• 8Discrimination – for example, when accessing public services,
accommodation, schools and colleges, or licensed premises
• 9Family issues – for example, domestic violence, separation,
divorce, maintenance, access
• 10Debt in relation to arrears on the family home
• 11Other issues (not discrimination) when accessing public
services – for example, social welfare payments or allowances,
supplementary welfare allowance
• 12Personal injury or medical negligence
• 13Neighbours – for example, antisocial behaviour or noise
• 14Personal debt – for example, loans or credit cards
• 15Probate or succession – for example, inheritance disputes
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How else might people be helped to resolve their personal legal problems?
Please click on all ways which you think might help
Advocacy (getting support and assistance from an independent person or
group to enforce or obtain legal rights)
Negotiations outside of court (informal discussions between the legal
representatives of each party to try to reach an agreement before going
into court)
Legal advice
Mediation (where both sides of a dispute volunteer to try to reach an
agreement to resolve their problem with the help of a mediator)
Access to legal information
Don’t know/not sure
Other (please specify)
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“Advocacy (getting support and assistance from an independent person or
group to enforce or obtain legal rights)
Legal advice
Access to legal information”
arsa mise.
Which of the following sources of legal assistance do you feel are
important to be provided?
Please click on all the ways which you feel are important
Websites
Trained advocates within a non-governmental organisation (NGO)
Telephone information lines
Trained advocates in the Citizens Information Service
Community law centres
Centres or targeted legal services
None of these
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“Websites
Trained advocates within a non-governmental organisation (NGO)
Telephone information lines
Trained advocates in the Citizens Information Service
Community law centres
Centres or targeted legal services”
arsa mise.
Overall, based on your experiences, how likely would you be to recommend
applying to the Legal Aid Scheme to a family member or friend?
Please respond by clicking on the scale from 0 to 10 below where 10 is
very likely to recommend and 0 is very unlikely to recommend
Very Unlikely
Very Likely
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
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“10”
arsa mise.
Why did you give this score? Please think about your whole experience
from initially identifying the problem through to the support received
and how it was resolved.
Please explain below
*Max length 500 words
Word count: 0
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““Overall, based on your experiences, how likely would you be to
recommend applying to the Legal Aid Scheme to a family member or friend?
[. . .] 10 is very likely to recommend” arsa sibhse agus “10” arsa mise
ach mholfainn an drochbhord seo dóibh mar ní bheadh an dara rogha acu.
D’iarr mé ar boird de chúnamh dlíthe sa Phortaingéil agus sa Ghearmáin
agus sa Spáinn agus i Sasana agus sa Bhreatain Bheag agus in Éirinn agus
san Ostair agus san Ísiltír agus san Eilvéis agus sa Fhrainc. Fulaingím
an bord Éireannach seo (agus bord i Hamburg agus boird Ostaracha agus an
bord Ísiltíreach agus bord Francach) is measa díobh.
“initially identifying the problem”
arsa sibhse. Ní dhéanann an bord Éireannach seo seo. Iarraim ar cúnamh
dlíthe Éireannacha ón 17/07/2015 agus thosaigh sé ag éileamh feasa
dhlíthiúil díomsa gan dlíodóir sa rith 2022 ach ní dlíodóir mé. Thugadh
an bord Portaingéalach dlíodóirí dom agus d’insínn mé do dhlíodóirí faoi
éagóracha. D’asbheireadh dlíodóirí fadhbanna. Molaim an chaoi
Phortaingéalach seo.
“support received”
arsa sibhse. Ní fhaigheann mé cúnamh ón mbord Éireannach seo in am ar bith.
“resolved”
arsa sibhse. Ní réitíonn an bord Éireannach seo fadhb fúm in am ar bith.”
arsa mise.
Based on your experience, what changes would you make to the Civil Legal
Aid Scheme? Please think about your experience from initially
identifying the problem and applying to the scheme through to the
support received and how it was resolved.
Please outline below
*Max length 500 words
“Molaim cúnamh dlíthe i gcoinne gach torta. Molaim cúnamh dlíthe i
gcoinní na gcoireanna freisin.
Níl faisnéis ar comhad atá as Gaeilge faoin gceistiúchán seo. Bíonn
focail míthreoracha as Gaeilge ag WWW.LegalAidBoard.Ie agus
HTTPS://onlineapp1.board.Ie ach ní bhíonn a leithéidí as Béarla ag na
suíomhanna gréasáin seo. Déanann an bord Éireannach seo agus an Roinn
seo Dlí agus Cirt idirdhealuithe i gcoinní Gaeilgeoirí.
Ní bhíodh rochtain Idirlín agam, dá heaspa sin scríobh mise ar
foirmeacha iarratas, ach ní fhreagraíonn an bord Éireannach seo iad.
Bíonn dualgais air iarratais a ghníomhú. Cuirigí oibrithe aige faoi
ghlais. Brisigí oibrithe aige as poist.
D’iarr mé ar boird de chúnamh dlíthe sa Phortaingéil agus sa Ghearmáin
agus sa Spáinn agus i Sasana agus sa Bhreatain Bheag agus in Éirinn agus
san Ostair agus san Ísiltír agus san Eilvéis agus sa Fhrainc. Fulaingím
an bord Éireannach seo (agus bord i Hamburg agus boird Ostaracha agus an
bord Ísiltíreach agus bord Francach) is measa díobh.
“initially identifying the problem”
arsa sibhse. Ní dhéanann an bord Éireannach seo seo. Iarraim ar cúnamh
dlíthe Éireannacha ón 17/07/2015 agus thosaigh sé ag éileamh feasa
dhlíthiúil díomsa gan dlíodóir sa rith 2022 ach ní dlíodóir mé. Thugadh
an bord Portaingéalach dlíodóirí dom agus d’insínn mé do dhlíodóirí faoi
éagóracha. D’asbheireadh dlíodóirí fadhbanna. Molaim an chaoi
Phortaingéalach seo.
“support received”
arsa sibhse. Ní fhaigheann mé cúnamh ón mbord Éireannach seo in am ar bith.
“resolved”
arsa sibhse. Ní réitíonn an bord Éireannach seo fadhb fúm in am ar bith.
Ní raibh na freagraí faoi How did you first become aware of the Civil
Legal Aid Scheme? agus What reason were you given for not being provided
with the support you applied for? Agus Did you ask for a review or
appeal the decision? Agus What factors should be considered when giving
people with legal problems access to supports such as legal advice or
representation by a solicitor or barrister through the Civil Legal Aid
Scheme? agus Which, if any, of the following should those receiving
support from Civil Legal Aid Scheme have to do? agus How else might
people be helped to resolve their personal legal problems? agus Which of
the following sources of legal assistance do you feel are important to
be provided? furasta a chóipeálacha.
“Please indicate the kind of job the Chief Income Earner in your
household does.”
arsa sibhse.
Níor fhreagair mé seo mar níl a fios agam.”
arsa mise.
Finally, to help us understand who has responded to this important
consultation process, please answer the following 9 questions about
yourself. All questions are voluntary – that is, you don’t have to
answer them if you don’t want to.
What age are you?
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Which of the following describes how you think of yourself?
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“Male”
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Which of the following best describes your sexual orientation?
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What is your nationality?
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What is your ethnic or cultural background?
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“Other, including mixed background”
arsa mise.
Do you have any of the following long-lasting conditions?
Please select all that apply
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What is your religion?
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Please indicate the kind of job the Chief Income Earner in your
household does. If the job or profession is not on the list, pick the
category that comes closest to describing them.
The Chief Income Earner is the person in your household who earns the
most. This could be you. If the Chief Income Earner is retired and has
an occupational pension, please answer for their most recent occupation.
If the Chief Income Earner is not in paid employment but has been out of
work for less than 6 months, please answer for their most recent occupation.
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“Please indicate the kind of job the Chief Income Earner in your
household does.”
arsa sibhse.
Níor fhreagair mé seo mar níl a fios agam.
Are you currently in receipt of any social welfare or supplementary
welfare allowances?
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“Yes”
arsa mise. Ní seadán mé. Rug dlíodóirí ar fheabhas ar mo shon bua i
gcaingean rialtais Phortaingéalaigh, ach séanann an cosantóir sin mé a
íoc. Cuireann clúmhilleadh eagla ar daoine, dá bhrí sin ní féidir liom
post nua a fháil.
Finally, where did you first hear about this public consultation on the
Civil Legal Aid Scheme?
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“Other (please specify)
HTTPS://WWW.Gov.Ie/ga/preasraitis/939da-minister-mcentee-welcomes-the-opening-of-consultation-on-the-civil-legal-aid-scheme/
” arsa mise.
Your responses have been submitted.
Thank you. We (The Civil Legal Aid Review Group) appreciate the time you
took to complete this survey. We will not publish your survey response
but we will consider and analyse it along with all the other responses
received. These responses will help us make recommendations to improve
the Civil Legal Aid Scheme.
In late June 2023, we plan to publish a report of the survey findings
and our recommendations on the Department of Justice
website www.gov.ie/justice.
If you have any further questions about this consultation process,
please email: legala...@justice.ie
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("Níl faisnéis ar comhad atá as Gaeilge faoin gceistiúchán seo."
arsa mise go falsa. Tá brón orm. Ní raibh
HTTPS://WWW.Gov.Ie/ga/preasraitis/939da-minister-mcentee-welcomes-the-opening-of-consultation-on-the-civil-legal-aid-scheme/
as Gaeilge ar an 14/11/2022. Tá sé as Gaeilge inniu.)
Is mise le meas,
Nioclás Pól Caileán de Ghloucester
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