214. Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation for an update on the ongoing works being undertaken by the Office of Public Works at the Four Courts, Dublin; the nature and scope of these works; the anticipated completion date; the total expenditure incurred to date; and the overall projected cost of the project. [75023/26]
Topics / Court Accommodation
A subject heading for parliamentary questionsCourt Accommodation
38 questions from 17 TDs, between 5 February 2025 and 22 October 2026.
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587. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration for an update on the construction of a new courthouse in Tralee, County Kerry. [72420/26]
439. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if the Office of Public Works is involved in the maintenance, refurbishment or capital development of Carrick-on-Suir and Cashel courthouses; whether the OPW has been requested by the Courts Service or any other body to assess or undertake works at either property; and whether the OPW would b…
578. Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration further to Parliamentary Question No. 10 of 9 October 2025, if there has been any update on the provision for the relocation of Portlaoise Courthouse; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49059/26]
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]
624. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the position regarding a full building condition survey, including mechanical and electrical, of the Donegal town courthouse; a timeline for assessments for repair work; the expected date of re-opening; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41779/26]
20. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the status and future plans for the old courthouse in Tuam, County Galway (details supplied); if the building is being considered for meaningful community use or if demolition remains under consideration; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40758/26]
7. Deputy Paula Butterly asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the current status of funding allocated for essential repair and flood remediation works at Drogheda Courthouse following the recent flooding that resulted in the transfer of District Court sittings to Dundalk Courthouse in January 2025; the timeframe for completion of those works; the total amount of capital funding allocated for cou…
1066. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation for an update on his meeting with the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration in relation to the repairs and re-opening of the Donegal town Courthouse; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25667/26]
59. Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the measures his Department is taking to ensure courthouses and facilities are suitable for victims of domestic, sexual and gender-based violence. [20957/26]
157. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the reason plans for the refurbishment of Wicklow court house were removed from the National Development Plan; the plans to use the court house in the future; the steps being taken to maintain the building; if his Department has considered disposing of the premises for community use; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6183/…
207. Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he, his Department and the Courts Service will ensure the inclusion of a new courthouse in Portlaoise on the National Development Plan, in order to fast-track it to the next stage so as to replace the current courthouse on Main Street, Portlaoise, which is inadequate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5966/26]
941. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation for an update on the progress and current timeline for the development of the Children's Court building on Hammond Lane; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1765/26]
67. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the costs of maintaining scaffolding that has been positioned around the dome of the Four Courts for the past number of years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [70373/25]
440. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if funding for the refurbishment of the former Wicklow district courthouse in Wicklow town is provided for in the revised Department sectoral plan which was compiled following the review of the National Development Plan; if he can provide a cost of refurbishing the building; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [68101/25]
737. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration for an update on the progress of the construction of the new family court building at Hammond Lane, Dublin 7. [62843/25]
373. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration to outline plans for the currently vacant Wicklow District Courthouse in Wicklow town; if funding will be made available for its refurbishment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62562/25]
374. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the details of plans to increase capacity in County Wicklow for the Courts Service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62563/25]
375. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the breakdown of all associated costs including, heating, electricity, security, maintenance, repair work on the currently vacant Wicklow District Courthouse in Wicklow town for each year between 2010 and 2025, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62564/25]
139. Deputy Ann Graves asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the capital budget allocation for the Court Services in 2024, 2025 and 2026, in tabular form. [60248/25]
140. Deputy Ann Graves asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the nature of refurbishment works that were carried out at Swords District Court in 2023, 2024 and to date in 2025, in tabular form. [60249/25]
10. Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration further to Parliamentary Question No. 58 of 3 July 2025, if he will commit to ensuring that funding is made available to complete the new courthouse for Portlaoise, County Laois; the expected delivery of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53872/25]
1906. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration to provide an update on the progress of the construction of the new family court building at Hammond Lane, Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43388/25]
58. Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration to provide an update on funding for a new courthouse and services in Portlaoise, County Laois; to provide a timeframe around commencement and completion of the works; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36566/25]
596. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration to provide a timeframe for the complete refurbishment of the now closed District courthouse in Wicklow town; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36024/25]