Jonathan O'Brien (Cork North Central, Sinn Fein)
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Question 181: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the names and locations of any new courts venues proposed; the details of any contracts he has signed; and the rates of payment for these venues. [40061/11]

Alan Shatter (Dublin South, Fine Gael)
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Under the provisions of the Courts Service Act 1998, management of the courts is the responsibility of the Courts Service. The Act provides that the Service is independent in the performance of its functions, which includes the provision and management of accommodation.

However, in order to be of assistance to the Deputy, I have had enquiries made and the Courts Service has informed me that they have no plans to provide any new court venues in 2012. I am informed the Courts Service has recently made an arrangement on a three month trial basis to hear court sittings in rented accommodation in Killaloe, Co Clare to replace previous rented accommodation in a hotel which went into receivership