Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 2 May 2017
134. Deputy Stephen S. Donnelly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if she will provide a commencement date for the refurbishments to Wicklow courthouse; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19537/17]
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.
The Courts Public Private Partnership Bundle consists of seven projects in various locations nationwide - Cork, Drogheda, Letterkenny, Limerick, Mullingar, Waterford and Wexford, where new or refurbished courthouse accommodation will be provided in 2017.
Following completion of this major programme of work, Wicklow will be one of 5 provincial city/county town venues still requiring new or upgraded courthouse accommodation and collectively these city/county town venues will be the next priority for investment in courthouse facilities outside of the capital. The Courts Service has advised that a site adjacent to Wicklow courthouse has been acquired with the objective of refurbishing and extending the existing building but there are no immediate plans to undertake this refurbishment work.
