Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 21 November 2018
149. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality further to Parliamentary Question No. 256 of 26 June 2018, when the promised review of the future delivery of court services in the district court area of Kilcock will commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48493/18]
View answerAs the Deputy is aware, under the provisions of the Courts Service Act 1998 management of the courts, including the provision of accommodation for court sittings, is the responsibility of the Courts Service, which is independent in exercising its functions.
However, in order to be of assistance to the Deputy, I have had enquiries made and the Courts Service has informed me that the review of the future delivery of services in Kilcock has commenced and the consultation process with stakeholders is underway at present.
The Office of Public Works has been asked to provide a Mechanical and Engineering Report in relation to the current courthouse and a full condition survey has been commissioned in relation to the buildings restorative work and compliance with disability, fire and health and safety legislation. This work is currently underway and final reports are awaited. As the Deputy is aware, Kilcock Courthouse was closed in July 2016 on health and safety grounds and District Court sittings were transferred to Naas.
The Courts Service has also informed me that it is intended to bring the Report on the Review to the Courts Service Building Committee and the Courts Service Board in early 2019.
