Tommy Broughan (Dublin Bay North, Independent)
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83. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality her plans to refurbish Swords District Court; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35256/16]

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 works to repair damage to the ceiling in Swords courthouse were carried out in 2014. The Courts Service have advised that there are no plans at present to carry out any further works or refurbishment, as scope for refurbishing the courthouse to provide the range of services expected in a modern courthouse building is very limited due to space constraints and the conservation status of the building.