Justice Minister to be probed on private parking arrangement outside Cork city court

City Hall had previously insisted that parking on footpaths in and around the courthouse, or in any area of the city, is not permitted

It follows fresh debate over the set-up following the installation of new bollards to protect the parking area next to the steps of the courthouse building last week. File picture: David Creedon / Anzenberger

The Justice Minister is to be asked to explain how and why the Courts Service enjoys a private parking arrangement right outside Cork’s landmark circuit courthouse building.

It follows fresh debate over the set-up following the installation of new bollards to protect the parking area next to the steps of the historic building last week.