Alan Farrell (Dublin North, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I accept Mr. Ryan's point. The building is Victorian and clearly not fit for purpose. I would draw Mr. Ryan's attention to a proposal by Fingal County Council for the provision of a civic centre for Swords which is currently at public consultation stage. The proposal would involve developing the car park located behind the court building, which might offer an opportunity to address the issues involved in conjunction with the council. A civic arts facility might lend itself to some facilities being provided to the Courts Service in conjunction with the council. I would encourage Mr. Ryan to investigate that with Mr. Reid, the council's chief executive officer. In terms of the longevity of that building, clearly, in its current condition it has a finite existence. Balbriggan District Court is most likely the same. It is of similar vintage. The two facilities are only 20 years apart in their construction dates, but Balbriggan is in a bit better condition than Swords. I have been in both not that long ago. I would have been one of the people who vigorously opposed the proposal to close Swords District Court in particular because of the issue of discommoding people, particularly families, and their having to go into the city centre.

That brings me on to my next question in regard Dolphin House. I understand it comes within Mr. Ryan's remit.