Courts Service

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 13 October 2020

Tuesday, 13 October 2020

Questions (389)

Jim O'Callaghan

Question:

389. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice the waiting times for hearings of family law issues (details supplied) in each of the District Courts, in tabular form; the District Courts not taking new applications for hearings of family law issues; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29816/20]

Written answers

Minister for Justice

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.

However, in order to be of assistance to the Deputy, I have had enquiries made and the Courts Service has informed me that all District Court venues are taking new applications from litigants and their legal representatives.

The number of days until the next available hearing date, as at 12th October 2020, are as follows:

District Family Court
Athlone	23
Ballina	21
Bray	56
Carlow	43
Carrick on Shannon	26
Castlebar	15
Cavan	90
Clonakilty	21
Clonmel	34
Cork	90
Donegal	6
Dublin DMD	123
Dundalk	111
Ennis	2
Galway	25
Kilkenny	32
Letterkenny	55
Limerick	60
Longford	5
Loughrea	25
Monahgan & Carrickmacross	90
Mullingar	23
Naas	179
Nenagh	92
Portlaoise	76
Roscommon	7
Sligo	28
Thurles	34
Tullamore	187
Waterford	42
Wexford	52
Youghal	1

I hope the information provided is of assistance to you.