Opposition over plans for €21m Cork courthouse

A €21m plan by the Courts Service to build a new courthouse in Cork City is facing increasing opposition over fears it will lead lead to the closure of several district courts around the county.

Solicitors and judges have voiced their disapproval of the move and it is likely the Cork County Joint Policing Committee (JPC) will formally do so at its next meeting.

Last week, JPC members expressed agreement with the sentiments of one of Fianna Fáil councillor Daithí Ó Donnabháin when he raised the issue and said he would seek their support to call on the Courts Service to draw back on the plan.