A Courts Service report indicates that more than half of sentences for rape and attempted rape cases were over 10 years in 2025, alongside a rise in drug, sexual offense, assault, public order, and domestic violence cases last year.

The Irish Courts Service is trialing artificial intelligence to replace human stenographers, with officials acknowledging that AI models are currently "falling foul" of bias issues.

Ireland's Courts Service has unveiled plans for a new courthouse in Tralee, County Kerry, which is expected to begin construction by 2031 and will host Central Criminal Court and High Court hearings.

A dispute has arisen between the Courts Service and the Transport Minister in Ireland, as a loophole in gathering driver numbers is reportedly allowing thousands of motorists to avoid penalty points.

Courts Service bosses are facing calls to take tougher action against wanton loitering and vaping on the steps of Longford Courthouse amid rising fears of anti-social behavior.