Patrick O'Donovan (Limerick, Fine Gael)
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Question 375: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality his plans to reduce the current arrangements at a courthouse (details supplied) in County Limerick; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20683/11]

Alan Shatter (Dublin South, Fine Gael)
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Under the provisions of the Courts Service Act 1998, the management of courthouses is the responsibility of the Courts Service. My Department has no role or responsibility in the matter. The Courts Service has indicated that it keeps the issue of court venues under constant review to ensure venues meet necessary standards, in so far as is possible, and operate in a cost-effective manner. However, I am informed by the Courts Service that there are no plans to close the courthouse in Newcastle West or to reduce the number of District Court sittings which are held there.