Courts.ie news updates are providing important information for court users across Ireland, including changes to Dublin Family Law sittings, jury service arrangements and the restoration of online judgments. The latest notices affect people attending Dolphin House, Galway Courthouse, Waterford Circuit Court and users relying on the Courts Service digital register.
Published notices dated 2 November 2026 confirm that Dublin District Family Law Courts 40 and 49 at Dolphin House are unable to sit today. Although the office remains open, staff will prioritise domestic violence applications. Anyone due to attend should check the official notice and contact the relevant court office before travelling.
Courts.ie news: key updates for court users
Dublin Dolphin House family law sittings
The Courts Service has issued repeated notices concerning the cancellation of Courts 40 and 49 at Dolphin House on 28, 29, 30 October and 2 November. The office continues to operate, with domestic violence applications receiving priority while the affected sittings cannot proceed.
A separate notice concerns Protection Orders where a Safety Order application was listed for hearing on or after 30 September 2026, but the hearing did not take place because there was no court sitting on the scheduled date. Applicants should seek clarification from the court office about the next procedural step.
Jury service notices in Galway and Waterford
Jurors summoned to Galway Courthouse for Monday 2 November were informed that they were no longer required to attend. In Waterford, Jury Panel 47 received a change of date: service moved from Monday 2 November to Wednesday 4 November at 10.30am.
These changes highlight why jurors should monitor official Courts Service communications and confirm arrangements before attending court.
Judgments and Determinations return to Courts.ie
The Courts Service has announced that Judgments and Determinations are available again on courts.ie. The upgraded platform is designed to provide a more accessible and secure service for court users, with access to more than 22,000 judgments, attachments and determinations.
The announcement follows an earlier notice that the Judgments and Determinations Register had been taken offline for essential, unplanned maintenance. The restored service is significant for legal professionals, journalists, researchers and members of the public seeking published court decisions.
What court users should do next
- Check courts.ie for the most recent listing, cancellation and jury notices.
- Contact the relevant court office if a hearing or jury date has changed.
- For domestic violence matters, seek urgent guidance through the court office or an appropriate support service.
- Use the restored Judgments and Determinations service for published decisions and related documents.
What this means for the public
The latest Courts.ie news shows the importance of checking official updates before attending court. Sittings can change at short notice, while digital services may temporarily be unavailable during maintenance. The Courts Service remains the authoritative source for current arrangements, and court users should rely on the latest published notice rather than older appointment details.
Key takeaway: Anyone affected by Dublin Family Law changes, jury service updates or the judgments register should verify the latest information directly through courts.ie or the relevant court office.
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