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A. EIO/ MLA MEASURES

  • Summoning and hearing persons (A.10 - A.14)
  • A.12 Hearing: by videoconference or other audiovisual transmission
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Measure Implementation

Is this measure possible in your Member State under International Judicial Cooperation?

Section 67 and 68 of the Criminal Justice (Mutual Assistance) Act 2008 allows for the questioning of witnesses by video link. If the Minister is satisfied that it is not desirable or practicable for them to give evidence in person. 8-12 weeks minimum notice is required as the allocation of court time is not within the remit of the Central authority.

Legal Framework

International legal framework applicable for this measure in your Member State

International legal framework applicable for this measure in your Member State Convention/Protocol

Competent Authority

* receive the request/decision for judicial cooperation

Ireland, Minister for Justice, Central Authority for Mutual Assistance * receive the request/decision for judicial cooperation Minister for Justice, Central Authority for Mutual Assistance, Department of Justice. 51 St. Stephens Green, Dublin 2 * execute/recognise the measure (if other than the receiving authority) District Court

Accepted languages

Accepted languages for the request/decision

Irish/English

Execution deadline

Deadlines for the execution of the request/decision (where applicable)

N/A

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Special requirements

8-12 weeks minimum notice required as the allocation of court time is not within the remit of the Central authority.

Last reviewed on 25 January 2023 by EJN Secretariat

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