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Approximately 100 lawyers protested outside Irish courts over compensation disagreements, warning that the industrial action will significantly worsen existing backlogs and delay criminal cases into December.
An Irish District Family Court granted a protection order to a woman who woke up in a 'pool of blood' after an attack, and also heard a case where a mother sought an order against her drug-dealing son for repeatedly breaking into her home.
An analysis of nearly 39,000 speeding offenses in Irish courts reveals that almost half of all cases conclude without a conviction, highlighting potential issues in the prosecution process.
Daniel Kinahan, a suspected crime boss, has been arrested in Dubai based on an arrest warrant issued by Irish courts.
At the Special Criminal Court on Monday, Sean McGovern, the right-hand man of crime boss Daniel Kinahan, became the most senior member of the international drugs gang to be convicted of an offence before the Irish courts.
Judicial authorities in Ireland have announced stricter regulations requiring lawyers to avoid negligent AI usage in court cases, with violations potentially triggering regulatory investigations and personal liability for legal costs.
The number of sexual offenses brought before Irish courts has increased over the past two years, with the District Court also receiving over 27,000 new domestic violence applications in 2025.
Court hearings in Ireland are expected to face continued disruption due to an ongoing dispute between solicitors and the government regarding changes to the free legal aid system.
Irish courts have handed down significant sentences, including a man jailed for the coercive control and 'torturous' abuse of his wife, which involved striking her with a livestock whip. Another sports coach received a 14-year sentence for raping and sexually assaulting teenage girls.
Ireland's courts' poor box raised €1.5 million last year, with €100,000 of that sum allocated to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, a practice that has previously drawn scrutiny.
An Irish judge has issued a warning about escalating bad behavior in courts, following dozens of recorded incidents including a death threat, prompting the installation of panic buttons.
The Irish Courts Service is considering security upgrades, including mobile panic alarms for judges and staff, following concerns expressed by senior judges about disruptive and violent conduct.
A dispute over a new fee structure for solicitors is causing significant disruption and 'chaos' in the Irish courts, according to Sinn Féin.
Irish courts could experience additional disruptions as solicitors are contemplating increasing their work stoppages, indicating ongoing disputes within the legal profession.
Daniel Kinahan, an alleged Irish crime boss and fugitive, has been arrested in Dubai following an arrest warrant issued by Irish courts.
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.
Two years after its proposal, the Irish government has not yet commenced a compensation law for unduly delayed trials. A recent report highlighted that Irish courts are the slowest in the EU at hearing and deciding cases.