Courts to amalgamate in spite of opposition

A DECISION is expected to be made shortly to amalgamate two district courts in Waterford despite widespread opposition to the plans.

The neighbouring West Waterford towns are both against any proposal that would result in the withdrawal of their local District Court sittings.

While no official decision has been taken by the Department of Justice to date, it seems increasingly probable that the District Courts in Tallow and Cappoquin are to be amalgamated, with Lismore providing the region with one substantial monthly court sitting.