Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 22 October 2020
141. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Justice his plans for the Old Courthouse, Boghall Road, Bray, County Wicklow, which has been vacant since 2006; if consideration will be given to allowing the building to be used for community purposes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32142/20]
View answerUnder 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 provided the following update on this matter.
Within the County of Wicklow, the current priority is the refurbishment and extension of Wicklow Courthouse in Wicklow Town. This building has been closed since 2010 for health and safety reasons due to its condition.
The Courts Service's long term requirements in Bray will be assessed after the Wicklow Town project has commenced. While there is a long term need for additional court capacity in Bray, the leased premises which contains the current courthouse is a modern building that was fitted out specifically for court business.
