I introduced a scheme for the refurbishment of courthouses in CLÁR areas in 2003, for which funding of €300,000 was made available for 2003-04. The scheme is funded on the basis of €1 from CLÁR to every €2 from the Courts Service. The refurbishment works cover replacing windows and doors, painting, repairs to footpaths, general clean-up of grounds and minor improvements.
CLÁR funding of €50,000 was approved for Clifden Courthouse, County Galway, in October 2004 to enable interior refurbishment works of €150,000 to proceed. Works being carried out by the OPW are expected to be completed by end 2004.