Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 12 June 2025
417. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration to provide a court service in Killorglin town, to serve Killorglin and the greater mid-Kerry region as a matter of priority (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31515/25]
View answerManagement of the courts and operational matters are the responsibility of the Courts Service, which is independent in the exercising of its functions under the Courts Service Act 1998 and given separation of powers in the Constitution. Matters pertaining to court buildings are the responsibility of the Courts Service. However, to be of assistance to the Deputy, my officials have made enquiries of the Courts Service and the following sets out the position in relation to the Deputy's questions.
I am informed by the Courts Service, that the building used for court sittings in Killorglin closed in March 2017 when it became clear that the condition of the building posed serious health and safety risks. Killorglin court sittings were moved to Caherciveen courthouse, where they continue to sit for one day per month for all Criminal, Civil and Family Law matters. The building owned by Kerry County Council at Library Place was visited by representatives from the Courts Service in November 2019. The premises was deemed unsuitable for District Court sittings at that time.
Courts continue to sit in Daingean Ui Chúis, Cahirciveen, Kenmare, Killarney, Listowel and Tralee.
