News
Published on 7 July 2025, the Courts Service Annual Report 2024 highlights a modernising, ever-busy courts system, with Government backing to expand the judiciary and improve timely access to justice. Operationally, 165 courtrooms are now video-enabled and 95% of charge sheets are processed electronically, contributing to fewer cancellations and smoother throughput. Activity rose—390,158 new criminal matters (+6.3%) and nearly 184,000 new civil cases—while higher-court backlogs eased and personal-injury awards fell by over 45% year-on-year.
Latest news
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Courts Service hosts round table discussion on justice sector digitalisation
In December, the Courts Service took part in an Eolas-facilitated round table on the future of justice sector digitalisation with senior leaders from across the sector. Eolas has published a feature on the discussion in its January edition — read the full piece.
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Dublin Probate Office: updated processing timelines
An update on current assessment and processing timelines in the Dublin Probate Office, including expected turnaround times and what applicants can do to help avoid delays. This notice will be kept under review as volumes and resourcing change.
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Kilkenny: notice regarding electoral register appeal
Notice concerning an electoral register appeal in County Kilkenny, including key hearing details and the relevant procedural information for anyone involved. Please check the notice for dates, times and any instructions from the court office.
Announcements
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Supreme Court sits in Letterkenny – for the first time in the Northwest
Supreme Court sits in Letterkenny – for the first time in the Northwest
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Pilot Courts Portal for Circuit Court Family Law in Dublin now live
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The Digital Rules approved by the Rules Committees have been published.
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New Small Claims webpages are now live!
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As part of the Courts Service Modernisation Programme, the Civil Reform Team have reviewed, improved and updated the information on Small Claims on
