Irish Courts News is highlighting a series of important updates for judges, legal professionals and court users at the start of October 2026. The latest notices cover High Court judicial assignments, courthouse reopenings, family law disruptions, remote insolvency hearings and changes affecting Dublin court facilities.
Published through the Courts Service news feed, the announcements provide practical information for anyone attending court or managing proceedings during the Michaelmas Term.
Irish Courts News: High Court assignments for Michaelmas Term 2026
The President of the High Court has assigned judges to take charge of specific High Court lists for the Michaelmas Term 2026. These arrangements are relevant to practitioners and litigants whose cases are scheduled in the High Court during the term.
Judicial list assignments help organise the administration of cases and clarify which judges are responsible for particular areas of High Court work.
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Dublin courthouse updates for court users
Several Dublin notices concern temporary closures, building works and the return of court sittings to refurbished facilities.
- Dolphin House: Some District Court family law courts were unable to sit on 30 September, 1 October and 2 October. The office remained open and prioritised domestic violence applications.
- Four Courts: The Office of Public Works is carrying out accessibility and fire improvement works, with an update issued for practitioners and court users returning to the Gandon Building.
- Cloverhill: The District Court Office is scheduled to reopen on Monday, 5 October, after essential maintenance.
- Dún Laoghaire: District Court sittings are due to return to the courthouse from 5 October following essential roof repairs.
- Dublin Stamp Office: Normal opening hours are scheduled to resume on Monday, 5 October.
Personal insolvency cases move to remote call-over
A remote call-over is scheduled for Monday, 5 October, after the 10.30 list. It concerns personal insolvency matters listed for hearing on 13 and 14 October. Practitioners involved in those cases should review the relevant notice and make the necessary arrangements.
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What court users should do next
Anyone due to attend a Dublin courthouse should check the latest Courts Service notice before travelling, particularly where a case involves family law, personal insolvency or a recently reopened building. Legal representatives should also confirm hearing arrangements, courtroom locations and whether a matter will proceed remotely.
These notices are operational updates and may change as circumstances develop. The Courts Service remains the primary source for current information about sittings and court facilities.
Conclusion
The latest Irish Courts News shows a busy period of operational change across Dublin courts, alongside new High Court assignments for Michaelmas Term 2026. The key takeaway is simple: court users and practitioners should verify arrangements directly with the Courts Service before attending or preparing for a hearing.
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