Irish courts updates issued on 9 October 2026 include changes affecting jury service, family law hearings and District Court listings. Anyone summoned to attend court should check the latest notice from the Courts Service and confirm whether their appearance is still required.
Irish courts updates: Monaghan jury service cancelled
Those summoned for jury service at Monaghan Circuit Court on Tuesday, 13 October 2026, have been told that they are no longer required to attend. The notice applies to the sitting at Monaghan Courthouse.
People who receive court communications should retain the official notice for their records. The Courts Service remains the authoritative source for changes to jury panels and court sittings.
Dublin family law courts affected by cancellations
Several Irish courts updates concern family law proceedings in Dublin. On Friday, 9 October, District Family Law Courts 20, 47 and 49 at Dolphin House were unable to sit. The Dolphin House office remains open and is prioritising domestic violence applications.
A separate notice confirmed that Dublin Circuit Family Law Court 30 at Phoenix House was unable to sit on 9 October. The same court was also listed as unable to sit on 8 October. These announcements followed circumstances outside the Courts Service’s control.
Support for urgent family law matters
Although some scheduled courts were unavailable, the Dolphin House office continued to operate and prioritise domestic violence applications. Anyone dealing with an urgent family law or safety concern should contact the relevant court office or obtain legal advice without delay.
For broader public-service information, gov.ie and the Courts Service provide official guidance. Depending on the issue, people may also need information from the Legal Aid Board, Tusla or An Garda Síochána.
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Other court date changes across Ireland
Waterford Jury Panel 42 has been given a revised date. People originally summoned for Monday, 12 October 2026, are now required to attend on Thursday, 15 October at 10:30am.
Portlaoise District Court will not sit on Wednesday, 14 October. Cases listed for that date have been moved to Tuesday, 13 October at 10:30am.
The notices highlight why jurors, legal representatives and parties should verify listings before travelling. Court arrangements can change at short notice, and an online listing should be checked alongside any direct communication received.
Wardship Court callover dates confirmed
The Wardship Court is scheduled to sit on 8 and 9 October 2026 to call over cases. It will also consider extensions to the period specified under Section 54(2) of the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015, as amended, where exceptional circumstances require additional time.
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What should court users do next?
- Check the latest Courts Service notice before attending.
- Confirm revised jury or hearing dates carefully.
- Contact the relevant court office about urgent matters.
- Seek advice from a solicitor or the Legal Aid Board where appropriate.
The key takeaway from these Irish courts updates is simple: do not rely on an earlier summons or listing alone. Check the official Courts Service information, note any revised date and contact the relevant office if circumstances are unclear.
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