Solicitors ready to take legal action to stop courts closing

Solicitors say they are prepared to take whatever action is necessary — including legal action — to halt proposals to close a number of courts in Co Cork.

The Courts Service is proposing to transfer district court sittings in Skibbereen and Clonakilty to Cork City as part of a rationalisation programme designed to save money.

The Kinsale court was transferred to Bandon courthouse 18 months ago.