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Latest news
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District Court – Civil - New Practice Direction DC30 - Grounding Informations for Civil Restraining Orders applications
The President of the District Court hereby issues Practice Direction DC30 on Applications to the Court pursuant to sections 28 or 30 of the Criminal Justice (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2023
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Circuit and District Civil Office - appointment changes (April 2026)
Appointment times will be longer from 7 to 24 April 2026 due to system changes. This is part of the Courts Service Modernisation Programme. Allow extra time for your visit.
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High Court Arrangements – Easter Vacation 2026
Urgent High Court sittings will run during Easter, including daily hearings in the Four Courts. Bail and extradition sittings will take place on selected dates. Check details if you have an urgent matter.
Announcements
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Courts Portal now accepting Probate applications
The Courts Service has expanded the Courts Portal to allow solicitors to submit Probate applications online for the first time. During this pilot phase, the Courts Service is working with a small group of solicitors to support and refine the new process.
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Pilot Courts Portal for Circuit Court Family Law in Dublin now live
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The Digital Rules approved by the Rules Committees have been published.
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New Small Claims webpages are now live!
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As part of the Courts Service Modernisation Programme, the Civil Reform Team have reviewed, improved and updated the information on Small Claims on
