Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 13 April 2017
41. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the amount provided under the capital plan for the construction and redevelopment of seven courthouse venues; the amount spent to date; the expected completion date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18821/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs the Deputy will be 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 construction/redevelopment of courthouses at seven locations throughout the country by way of ongoing Public Private Partnership (PPP) was included as one of the key Justice sector projects in the Government's Infrastructure and Capital Investment Plan 2016 to 2021.
The relevant locations in this context and the expected dates on which each of the courthouses will be completed are as follows:
|
Location |
Target Service Commencement Date |
|
Drogheda |
1 May 2017 |
|
Letterkenny |
6 September 2017 |
|
Wexford |
25 September 2017 |
|
Waterford |
10 November 2017 |
|
Limerick |
27 October 2017 |
|
Mullingar |
27 November 2017 |
|
Cork |
8 December 2017 |
The Courts Service has also informed me that the construction firm BAM is responsible for construction of the courthouses and will also provide maintenance and various facilities management services for a 25 year period post completion. The projected total cost over 25 years is €382.8m which will be funded through a 25 year stream of unitary charges commencing later this year. A number of other project related costs not covered by the unitary charge mechanism have been met from within the annual Courts Service budgetary provision since project commencement.
