John Perry (Sligo-North Leitrim, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I remind the Senator of the legacy the Government was handed. The country is, regrettably, in the hands of the troika and we have no funding. It is all about value for money. The Government must make decisive choices.

I advise the Senator to engage with the consultation process in Kells. No definitive decision has been taken on the closure of Kells courthouse. It is all about engagement and the requirement of the State.

The Courts Service is a separate identity from the Government. In good times, the previous Government closed down courthouses, even when it had money.