Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 11 October 2023
175. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice the extent to which any allocated funds are adequate for the Courts Service; whether any reform is required to deal with the greater volume of work, her proposals in this regard; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44456/23]
Amharc ar fhreagraManagement of the courts, operational matters and logistical functions are the responsibility of the judiciary and Courts Service, which are independent in exercising their functions under the Courts Service Act 1998 and given the separation of powers in the Constitution.
The Courts Service operates under its own vote. It has its own Accounting Officer and lays its reports and accounts directly before the Oireachtas.
The Courts Service has a dedicated email address for the provision of information to members of the Houses of the Oireachtas: oireachtasenquiries@courts.ie.
Information of this nature is held by the Courts Service. Therefore, I have referred your question to the Courts Service for its direct reply.
