Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 10 October 2013
159. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will provide a breakdown of the running costs for the courts over the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42888/13]
View answerAs the Deputy may be aware, under the provisions of the Courts Service Act 1998 management of the courts is the responsibility of the Courts Service which is independent in exercising its functions and I have no role in this matter.
However, in order to be of assistance to the Deputy, I have had enquiries made and the Courts Service has provided expenditure details in respect of the period 2008 to 2012, as set out in the table below. It should be noted that this expenditure is reported annually in the appropriation account for the Courts Vote.
|
Year |
Total Gross Expenditure |
Appropriations in Aid (Receipts) |
Total Net Expenditure |
|
2012 |
107,697,000 |
48,541,000 |
59,156,000 |
|
2011 |
112,724,000 |
50,085,000 |
62,639,000 |
|
2010 |
148,594,000 |
50,447,000 |
98,147,000 |
|
2009 |
125,772,000 |
51,358,000 |
74,414,000 |
|
2008 |
138,038,000 |
39,018,000 |
99,020,000 |
In addition to the standard running costs, incorporating payroll and other administrative costs, the details supplied include capital expenditure and the repayment costs related to the Criminal Courts of Justice Complex which was provided under a Public Private Partnership arrangement. The Courts Service also receives moneys to the benefit of the Exchequer (Appropriations in Aid), by way of its court fees, thereby reducing greatly the overall cost to the Exchequer. The above figures do not include judges remuneration which is paid from the central fund.
