Seán Kenny
Question:514. Deputy Seán Kenny asked the Minister for Justice and Equality his plans to have Swords District Court fully wheelchair accessible; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50823/13]
View answerTuesday, 26 November 2013
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As 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, which include the provision and maintenance of accommodation for court sittings. However, in order to be of assistance to the Deputy, I have had enquiries made and have been informed that, at the request of the Courts Service, the Office of Public Works conducted a survey of Swords Courthouse with a view to identifying suitable wheelchair access routes. I am informed that, while the proposal was not fully costed, it was clear that the cost of appropriate modification to the courthouse, which is a listed building, would be substantial. The Courts Service has indicated that funding is not available at this time to progress the matter further.