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Carndonagh courthouse revamp
shelved
08.09.10
A PROMISED major
facelift for Carndonagh courthouse has been shelved
due to the economic downturn, it's been revealed.
The courthouse has been closed for over two years a
promised significant refurbishment that was to
include a refit of the court chamber, improved
solicitor-client consultation rooms, parking and the
installation of an electronic public address system.
But Senator Cecilia Keaveney has been informed by
the Courts Service chief executive, Brendan Ryan,
that instead of the pledged works "some remedial and
maintenance works" will now be undertaken. It is
also proposed that the building will reopen in
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"The court service had
plans to refurbish Carndonagh courthouse in a major
manner but due to the economic downturn and the
reduction in its capital funding it is not now in a
position to proceed with this project in the short
to medium term," said Senator Keaveney.
"While having the major works completed would be the
preferred option in usual times, there is |
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a wish from those who I
have spoken with to have the court in Carndonagh
back in operation as soon as possible."
She said locals would welcome the reopening of the
court building.
"Sometimes when local facilities close and there is
no sign of major works beginning there develops a
sense that the location might not reopen. In this
case the Courts Service stated intention to resume
business next month, will be an important statement.
"I do intend to continue to pursue the major works
for this building with the relevant authorities but
do look forward to this local service re-commencing,
which facilitates local justice delivery," added the
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