Cold, hygiene and rat infestations among reasons existing courts are not suitable, judge says

She wore her legal expertise lightly and dealt with everyone who appeared before her with courtesy, common sense and good humour

Almost half of domestic abuse victims dissatisfied with Garda handling of reports, says oversight body

Number of motorists were allowed to get 24-hour disqualifications instead of endorsements on their licence

Court told gardaí estimate that at least 20 incidents occurred

Provisions include right of child defendant to youth justice worker to support them and explain every stage of court proceedings

‘It’s like he puts on a mask’ when outside the house, woman tells domestic violence court

When the institutions of the land imply women are inferior, it’s hard not to doubt yourself

Number of court dates before the Central Criminal Court, which hears cases of rape and murder, have increased by 149%

Coimisiún na Meán awards majority of grants to local media outlets

Drink, drugs and mental health issues are factors in many applications under Domestic Violence Act

Comments come in wake of criticism of DPP decision not to prosecute MMA fighter Conor McGregor

Businessman Illan Power faces almost 90 charges for revenue, forgery and reckless filing of company information offences

The Courts Service turns off loop induction system after concerns raised

Mr Justice Mark Sanfey was speaking on the retirement of his usher, Ian Barclay, who started in the job in 2006

Comedian Colm O’Regan earned €13,530 for his role on series intended to be a ‘valuable public resource’

Illan Power denies being reckless about information filed to the Companies Registration Office

Traffickers telling passengers to destroy fake passports upon arrival in Ireland, says Border Management Unit head

Prison visits among other judicial training initiatives

Complainants in sexual assault cases will now also receive anonymity during the court process