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1
Q

What are the 7 steps to developing a law?

A
Bill proposed 
Amendments occur
Special committee stage
Report stage
Amended bill goes before dail and seanad
Signed by president 
Becomes an act
2
Q

What are An Garda Siochana responsible for?

A

Maintaining law and order

3
Q

Who is the garda commissioner?

A

Noirin O Sullivan

4
Q

What are the defence forces?

A

Army
Naval service
Air corps

5
Q

Name the 2 types of law

A

Civil

Criminal

6
Q

Name the 6 types of court in Ireland that hear criminal cases

A
Supreme court
Court of criminal appeal
Central criminal court 
Special criminal court
Circuit court
District court
7
Q

What courts hear civil cases?

A

Supreme court
High court
Circuit court
District court

8
Q

What is a solicitor?

A

Prepares the case

9
Q

What is a barrister?

A

Cross examines witnesses

10
Q

What is a stenographer?

A

Takes down what is said in courtroom

11
Q

What is consumer law?

A

Protects you when you buy goods or services

12
Q

What does the director of consumer affairs do?

A

Advises people on matters of consumer law

13
Q

What is the small claims court?

A

Where issues of consumer law are dealt with

14
Q

Name two agencies that offer help and advice to consumers

A

Office of the Ombudsman

Competition and Consumer Protection Commission