Pressure mounts on Minister over Donegal Town courthouse reopening

09/12/2025 3 min
Pressure mounts on Minister over Donegal Town courthouse reopening

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Episode Synopsis

The Justice Minister is set to face further pressure to ensure Donegal Town courthouse reopens sooner rather than later.Minister Jim O'Callaghan gave a commitment to see court sittings returned to Donegal Town as part of a visit to the area on Friday.However, Carndonagh Courthouse closed temporarily in March 2019 due to health and safety issues, primarily roof problems, and has remained shut since and there's big concern that this will be mirrored in Donegal Town.Independent Cllr Jimmy Brogan says while the Ministers comments are positive, it's important for work on the courthouse is done as soon as possible: