Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 25 June 2026
363. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration whether any remedial or capital works are planned for Carrick-on-Suir and Cashel District Courts following concerns raised about inadequate facilities and infrastructure; the timeline for any such works; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48813/26]
View answerUnder the Courts Service Act 1998, the provision and management of court accommodation is a matter for the Courts Service, which is independent in the exercise of its functions.
To be of assistance to the Deputy, my officials have made enquiries with the Courts Service in relation to Carrick-on-Suir and Cashel Courthouses. The Courts Service has advised that concerns regarding the infrastructure and suitability of court venues in District 21, including Carrick-on-Suir and Cashel, were raised in 2025. Engagement has since taken place with relevant stakeholders to identify potential impacts and operational considerations arising from any changes to court sittings in the district.
Carrick-on-Suir Courthouse and Cashel Courthouse are both owned by the local authority. Recent expenditure at both venues, in coordination with the OPW, has focused on minor repairs and maintenance as issues arise.
At present, there is no major capital redevelopment project under consideration for either Carrick-on-Suir Courthouse or Cashel Courthouse. While the National Development Plan provides the overall framework for capital investment in the Courts Service estate, these courthouses are not identified as specific projects within it.
Any future works at either venue would have to be considered in the context of the broader Courts Service estate, including available capital funding and the required planning, business case and appraisal processes.
The Courts Service will continue to keep the condition and operational suitability of both venues under review.
