Court Accommodation
Seanad Éireann — 2026-03-18
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Niall Collins (FF), Limerick County

I thank the Senator. As I stated, the Dublin family courts complex will be a six-storey-over-basement building that will provide 19 family law courtrooms, staff and judicial accommodation, consultation space, facilities for the Legal Aid Board and legal practitioners, and accommodation or a range of services that operate in the area of family law, including mediation services and providers of domestic violence support services. The building will have a variety of public waiting areas, including child- and family-friendly waiting areas, and will be fully accessible. On completion, the Dublin family law courts complex will replace the existing family law facilities in central Dublin at Dolphin House, Phoenix House and Chancery Street courthouse in the Four Courts. I will revert to the Senator with a firmer date in 2027 for the expected commencement.

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Sitting date: 2026-03-18