Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 8 May 2018
189. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if court sittings will be held in Waterford Courthouse on a consistent basis five days a week; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19698/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs the Deputy will be aware, under the provisions of the Courts Service Act 1998, management of the courts is the responsibility of the Courts Service, which is independent in exercising its functions. Furthermore, the scheduling of court cases and the allocation of court business is a matter for the Presidents of the Courts and the presiding judges who are, under the Constitution, independent in the exercise of their judicial 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 District Court in Waterford will continue to sit five days a week from Monday to Friday as per the Schedule in S.I. 23 of 2009. The Courts Service has advised that there are currently no plans to change these scheduled sittings or to amend the Statutory Instrument.
The Courts Service has further advised that the Circuit Court sits in Waterford every week and that there are also no plans to change or amend these sittings.
