Michael Healy-Rae (Kerry, Independent)
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85. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the status of the condition of Tralee courthouse in County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9569/16]

Frances Fitzgerald (Dublin Mid West, Fine Gael)
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As the Deputy will be aware, under the provisions of the Courts Service Act 1998, management of the courts, including the provision of accommodation for court sittings, is the responsibility of the Courts Service which is independent in exercising its functions.

However, in order to be of assistance, I have had enquiries made and I am informed that the Courts Service is aware that improved facilities for Court users are required in Tralee and that, as it is not possible to provide improved facilities within the current courthouse site, the Courts Service proposes to construct a new courthouse on an alternative site. A potential site in State ownership has been identified by the Courts Service and it is currently being assessed for technical suitability. The Courts Service have advised that the provision of a new courthouse in Tralee will be dependant on securing an alternative site and the availability of funding in due course.