Helen Keogh
Question:72 Ms Keogh asked the Minister for Justice the progress, if any, that has been made in improvements to family law court facilities; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3060/96]
Written Answers. - Family Law Court Facilities.
A major courts refurbishment programme is under way by my Department and an integral part of that programme is the provision of family law court facilities. These include separate courtrooms, consultation rooms and private waiting areas to meet the needs of those attending the courts in family law related matters.
Separate family law facilities are now available in Athlone, Arklow, Bray, Cork District Court Complex, Donegal, Dungarvan, Enniscorthy, Galway, Kilkenny, Loughrea, Waterford and in the District, Circuit and High Court in Dublin. These facilities will also be available in the refurbished courthouses in Ballina, Ballinasloe and Clonmel, which will be completed shortly.
I am committed under this programme to providing the best possible facilities for the transaction of family law business as quickly as possible with the resources available to me.