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125. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if the figures are available for the number of personal injury cases which required court proceedings; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25254/16]

Answer

Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality (Deputy Frances Fitzgerald): As the Deputy will be aware, my responsibilities as Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality do not extend to matters relating to the Personal Injuries Assessment Board and my answer therefore addresses the matter of Court proceedings in 2015 relating to personal injury cases.
The Deputy will also be aware that the Courts Service Act 1998 provides that management of the courts is the responsibility of the Courts Service, which is independent in exercising its functions, including the provision of information on the courts system. However, in order to be of assistance to the Deputy, I have had inquiries made and the Courts Service has provided the information in the table which is also contained in the Courts Service Annual Report 2015.

          Personal Injury Cases – 2015
          - Incoming Resolved
          by Court          		 Resolved
          out of Court
          High Court 7,219 814 3,377
          Circuit Court 10,631 4,973 426
          District Court 1,142 501 0
          Total 18,992 6,288 3,803