Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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32. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality when it is envisaged the court building in Kilcock will be reopened following ongoing renovations; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29481/16]

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 to the Deputy, I have had enquiries made and the Courts Service has informed me that the courthouse in Kilcock is currently closed as there are a number of issues with the building regarding facilities, health and safety and security. I am advised that the Courts Service is currently considering these issues and is not able to state when the building will reopen at this time.