Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 5 April 2011
300 Deputy Seán Kyne asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding the court house at Derrynea, Castella, Connemara, County Galway which is under review by the Courts Service; and whether the Courts Service recognises the special role Derrynea plays in providing court hearings as Gaeilge for the Connemara Gaeltacht. [6694/11]
Amharc ar fhreagraUnder the provisions of the Courts Service Act 1998, management of courthouses is the responsibility of the Courts Service and my Department has no role or responsibility in the matter. Section 4(3) of the 1998 Act provides that the Courts Service is independent in the performance of its functions, which are specified in section 5 as follows: management of the Courts; provision of support services for the judges; provision of information on the courts system to the public; provision, maintenance and management of court buildings and provision of facilities for court users. In the circumstances, I am asking the Chief Executive of the Courts Service to note the terms of the question from the Deputy and to respond to him directly in the matter.
