Magistrates Courts (Northern Ireland)

Rev. Ian Paisley
asked the Attorney-General if there is now, since the reorganisation of magistrates' courts in Northern Ireland, a magistrates' court sitting within every district council area.

The Attorney-General
Yes, except in Castlereagh and Carrickfergus.

Rev. Ian Paisley
asked the Attorney-General how many magistrates' courts there are within Carrickfergus district council area.

The Attorney-General
None. Cases arising within this area are heard in Newtownabbey, with which the petty sessional district of Carrickfergus is shortly to be combined.