Simon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

From the Government's perspective and from the Department's perspective, we are very eager to see new and expanded court facilities in Tralee. This is why it was identified as one of the priority projects in the national development plan. I believe the Deputy is also very clear that there is no debate around the need for an expanded court presence and service in Tralee. There clearly is a difference of view in relation to the work of the local authority, the Office of Public Works, the Courts Service, and perhaps some local views. I will certainly feed this back to the Courts Service now as they engage with local representatives.