Andrew Doyle (Wicklow, Fine Gael)
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460. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will outline what he envisages the future of the Green Street Courthouse will be, following the moving of the Special Criminal Court to the Criminal Courts of Justice in recent years; if he considers retaining the site in view of the role it has played in Irish history; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22288/13]

Alan Shatter (Dublin South, Fine Gael)
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As the Deputy is aware, under the provisions of the Courts Service Act 1998, management of the courts, including the maintenance and provision of accommodation for court sittings, is the responsibility of the Courts Service which is independent in exercising its functions. In order to be of assistance to the Deputy, I have had enquiries made and the Courts Service has informed me that Green Street Courthouse is in the ownership of the Courts Service and that the building is in daily use for office accommodation and is regularly used for meetings and conferences. There are no plans at present to dispose of the building. The courtroom in the building is available for court sittings if required. In recognition of its history and character, the building has been made available from time to time for theatrical performances, tours and filming.