the department of justice and equality operated the cab ad hoc legal aid scheme until 2014. however, from 1 january 2014 the remit for the administration of the scheme transferred to the legal aid board. the scheme is applicable to persons who are respondents and/or defendants in any court proceedings brought by, or in the name of, the cab or its chief bureau officer or any member of the cab, including court proceedings under the proceeds of crime act 1996, revenue acts or social welfare acts.