The Courts Service has published its new Communication and engagement strategy 2026–2030, setting out how it intends to improve communication with court users, partners and the public. The announcement is among the latest updates issued through the Courts Service news channel on 12 November 2026.
The strategy is the organisation’s second communication and engagement plan. According to the published notice, it focuses on continuing to improve how information is shared and how the Courts Service engages with people who interact with Ireland’s courts system.
Courts Service strategy outlines stronger public engagement
The new Courts Service strategy is designed to support clearer communication across the justice system. It is intended to benefit court users, professional partners and members of the public seeking information about court processes, listings and services.
The publication comes as the Courts Service continues to issue operational notices, legal diary updates and public information through its online channels. These updates are particularly important for people attending hearings, legal professionals and organisations supporting court users.
Why the strategy matters
- It provides a framework for communication and engagement between 2026 and 2030.
- It recognises the importance of accessible information for court users.
- It supports continued engagement with partners and the wider public.
- It forms part of the Courts Service’s ongoing public information work.
Recent Irish courts updates include diary and closure notices
The Courts Service has also published a series of practical notices in recent days. These include the planned closure of the Dublin Civil Office and Dublin Stamp Office on 20 November 2026 to facilitate staff training.
It has separately advised that certain Dublin Family Law District Court sittings at Dolphin House were cancelled on 9 and 10 November, while the office remained open and prioritised domestic violence applications. Notices were also issued concerning cancelled sittings at Phoenix House and an adjournment of listed District Court crime matters at Portlaoise Courthouse.
Another recent update announced a redesigned Court of Appeal Civil Legal Diary. The new format is intended to make court lists clearer and easier to read on mobile phones, tablets and other devices, with a phased rollout continuing across the Courts Service.
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What court users should do
Anyone due to attend court should check the relevant Courts Service notice and legal diary before travelling. Court listings and operational arrangements can change, particularly where a notice concerns a cancelled sitting, an adjournment or an office closure.
People involved in family law matters should pay close attention to updates affecting Dolphin House and Phoenix House. Where domestic violence applications are involved, the published notice indicates that the relevant office will prioritise those applications despite the cancellation of certain sittings.
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Frequently asked questions
What has the Courts Service published?
It has published its second Communication and engagement strategy, covering the period from 2026 to 2030.
Who is the strategy intended to support?
The strategy concerns communication and engagement with court users, partners and the public.
Where can people check court updates?
People should consult the official Courts Service news and legal diary pages for the latest information about listings, closures and changes to court sittings.
The publication reinforces the importance of accessible, timely information within Ireland’s justice system. The key takeaway for court users is simple: check official Courts Service updates before attending and use the new strategy as a sign of continued efforts to make court communication clearer and more accessible.
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