Women’s Aid has described as a “scandal” the delay in the construction of the promised state-of-the-art family courts complex. Director of Women’s Aid Margaret Martin said the lack of progress was against the background of “shocking” and “appalling” facilities at Dolphin House Family Law court. “It is a scandal that the promised development of the purpose-built, state-of-the-art, Family Law Centre and Children’s Court, is delayed,” she said. It said the Courts Service was very aware of the difficult conditions at Dolphin House and were taking actions to improve them. In that, the minister said the management of the courts, including court accommodation, was the responsibility of the Courts Service.

Source: Irish Examiner April 06, 2019 04:52 UTC