Courts Service

Wednesday, 29 September 2010

Questions (1103)

David Stanton

Question:

1194 Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Justice and Law Reform if he has analysed the impact of the closure of the courthouse in Cobh, County Cork on the administration of justice in Cobh and the demands this closure will place on members of An Garda Síochána who will be forced to travel to Midleton, Youghal or Fermoy for court proceedings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34101/10]

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Minister for Justice and Law Reform (Deputy Dermot Ahern)

Under the Courts Service Act 1998 responsibility for the operation and management of courthouses is a matter for the Courts Service.

Responsibility for the allocation of resources, including personnel, within the Force rests with the Garda Commissioner, in consultation with his senior management team.

However I can say that the change made in the Cobh District is on the basis of efficiency and effectiveness.