Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 29 September 2026
545. Deputy Sinéad Gibney asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the budget that was allocated to the Digitalisation of Justice Conference being organised by his Department as part of Ireland's EU presidency. [68162/26]
Amharc ar fhreagraIn line with the Programme for Government, my Department is committed to playing its part in delivering a successful Irish Presidency of the Council of the European Union, which began on 01 July. This will continue to be a significant undertaking for Ireland over the remaining months of our Presidency.
The conference on the digitalisation of justice, jointly organised by the Irish Presidency and the European Commission, aims to advance practical cooperation and innovation in justice systems across the EU. Its primary goal is to showcase and promote concrete digital solutions, including AI tools, that are being developed according to the Digital Justice@2030 Strategy adopted by the Commission last year.
This event will bring together over one-hundred policymakers, representatives of Member States, justice professionals, legal practitioners and other relevant stakeholders to exchange best practices, identify challenges, and foster commitments for further action. By facilitating dialogue between key actors, the conference seeks to strengthen interoperability, efficiency, and accessibility of justice systems in the EU, ultimately contributing to a more connected and resilient European area of justice.
My Department has set in place a budget allocation of €62,000 for this event. This figure is based on estimated costs, and the actual cost remains subject to change pending the final confirmation of the programme and number of attendees.
The overall costs of the Irish Presidency will not be known until 2027, once all the work is complete and all invoices have been received and processed. All Presidency related expenditure is being monitored carefully and any costs arising will be subject to prudent financial planning to ensure value for money.
