The National Development Finance Agency has launched a tender for the Family Courts project at Hammond Lane, Dublin, Ireland.

The Family Courts complex will be a six-story basement building and will include 19 courtrooms, consultation spaces, staff, and judicial accommodation, a variety of public waiting areas, space for mediation and domestic violence support services, accommodation for legal practitioners, and custody facilities.

Hammond Lane will replace the sub-optimal facilities at Dolphin House, Phoenix House, and Chancery Street Courthouse. This project will rejuvenate, modernize, and effectively ensure the future-proofing of the infrastructure within the justice system. The design of the complex has been expertly developed by the Office of Public Works (OPW), following the establishment of the brief of requirements with the Courts Service and extensive engagement with stakeholders and building users. It is anticipated that construction on the new Family Courts complex will commence in 2026 and be completed during 2028. For more information click here.