North Kildare's court sittings being heard in Naas could be back in Kilcock

North Kildare could soon have their own court services back in its former home , Kilcock.

For the past number of years, Kilcock Courthouse sittings have been heard in Naas.

Tne court in Kilcock closed due to renovations being needed on the building.

Kildare North Labour member Emmet Stagg has been in further contact with the Minister for Justice about the provision of new court Facilities in North Kildare give the continuing use of Naas District Court for the District Court Area of Kilcock and the promise to review the future delivery of court services in Kilcock.

Mr. Stagg stated that the Kilcock District Court Area covers Maynooth, Kilcock, Straffan, Rathcoffey and a large part of West County Kildare. Since September 2016, all Kilcock District Court Cases have been heard in Naas District Court. Originally Kilcock Court was to reopen in November 2016, but major issues with the building have meant it has remained closed. Last March the Minister indicated that a review of the future delivery of court services in the District Court area of Kilcock would be held.

The Minister has now advised Mr. Stagg that the review of the future delivery of services in Kilcock District has commenced and the consultation process with stakeholders is underway at present. The Office of Public Works has been asked to provide a Mechanical and Engineering Report in relation to the current courthouse and a full condition survey has been commissioned in relation to the buildings restorative work and compliance with disability, fire and health and safety legislation. This work is currently underway and final reports are awaited.  The Minister concluded by stating that it is intended to bring the Report on the Review to the Courts Service Building Committee and the Courts Service Board in early 2019.

Commenting on the Ministers response Mr. Stagg stated that he was glad that the review of the future delivery of Court Services in Kilcock District was underway given the importance of the delivery of District Court services locally and he looked forward to the outcome of the review.