Worst fears confirmed with Armagh Court House closure recommendation – Kennedy

The Ulster Unionist Party’s Newry & Armagh MLA Danny Kennedy has said that today’s announcement that Armagh Court House should close as part of the review of the court estate has confirmed his worst fears.    

Mr Kennedy said:

“I said earlier this week that I had received information which suggested that the Department of Justice was preparing to announce the closure of Armagh Court House and at today’s Justice Committee, this information was proven to be accurate and confirmed my worst fears.  

“I remain firmly of the opinion that this is a retrograde step, given the strategic importance of the building in Armagh City, the important service it provides to the region and the aesthetic value of the building itself.

“We are talking about a landmark building which provides a much needed public service. It has also been a physical symbol of law enforcement and the subject of several terrorist attacks down the years and which has relatively recently had a large amount spent on it as a part of a refurbishment and renovation programme.

“I will be demanding a meeting with the Minister to urge him to reconsider this decision which I believe is as unwise as it is unwelcome.”

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