Seanad debates

Thursday, 5 November 2009

Education and Training Responses to the Economic Downturn: Statements

 

The combined Courts Service location is great. The Circuit Court office and the District Court office in Wexford are located in different parts of the town. This is not efficient. I know the Minister cannot comment on a judicial review case under way but we can examine the matter in the context of the Bill. It was raised in the House by two Senators last week. The example I know best is that of County Wexford. The District Court for smaller towns in the county - New Ross, Enniscorthy and Gorey - now sits in Wexford District Court. A judicial review has been sought by some solicitors in New Ross, suggesting the power is not available to do this. The Minister cannot comment on the case before the courts but we must examine the matter. Is the practice allowed? There is not much appetite in smaller towns to have the District Court moved to larger towns and the issue must be addressed.

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