Manus Boyle (Fine Gael)

I thank the Minister of State. When he returns to the Minister, I plead with him to ensure that, no matter what happens, we have to keep the courthouse in Donegal town. It has been there a long time. It really adds to the town with barristers coming in, coffee shops, etc. Donegal town has lost so much in the past year with the DESC moving to Letterkenny. The courthouse's roof might need to be structurally redone as well as electrical and other works, but it is a matter of the utmost importance that we keep the courthouse in Donegal town. It sets the tone for the whole area regarding justice and keeps it where it needs to be in Donegal town. I implore the Minister of State that, when he goes back to the Minister, he tells him that the people of Donegal town and south-west Donegal want their building refurbished, reopened and kept in Donegal town.