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Nephew of Gerry Hutch has public intoxication case discharged under probation act

Nephew of Gerry Hutch has public intoxication case discharged under probation act

Sergeant Lee Kelly said that Nathan Hutch was 'extremely aggressive' and said obscenities to gardaí.

Man has assault conviction for spitting on neighbour overturned

Man has assault conviction for spitting on neighbour overturned

Anthony Finnegan (46), with an address in Portmarnock, Co Dublin, was convicted and given a fine of €300, before later appealing against the severity of his sentence.

High Court gives permission for boy (16) to challenge sentence in 'disgraceful' circumstances

High Court gives permission for boy (16) to challenge sentence in 'disgraceful' circumstances

The action seeks to quash the District Court's allegedly "unlawful" sentence and demands that the State provide the father with details of how many certified and inspected hostels in the country are available to probation and welfare services.

Man who posted video of ex-wife backed with 'abusive' rap has jail sentence overturned

Man who posted video of ex-wife backed with 'abusive' rap has jail sentence overturned

Repeat offender with 182 previous convictions gets most of jail sentence suspended on appeal

Repeat offender with 182 previous convictions gets most of jail sentence suspended on appeal

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Almost €900,000 in district court fines have gone unpaid in Waterford

Almost €900,000 in district court fines have gone unpaid in Waterford

Gardaí to be allowed to attend some court sittings remotely, Minister says

Gardaí to be allowed to attend some court sittings remotely, Minister says

Almost €45m in district court fines remain unpaid, figures show

Almost €45m in district court fines remain unpaid, figures show

Tue, 04 Mar, 2025

Cynthia Ní Mhurchú described the situation as a slap in the face to victims of crimes.

Courts Service reveals breakdown of prosecutions over child sexual abuse images

Courts Service reveals breakdown of prosecutions over child sexual abuse images

Tue, 04 Feb, 2025

A breakdown of prosecutions from the District Court shows that 361 offences under the Child Trafficking and Pornography Act were heard during 2023 and 2024

Barrister received ‘unfair hearing’ from ‘hostile’ judge in driving offence case, court told

Barrister received ‘unfair hearing’ from ‘hostile’ judge in driving offence case, court told

Fri, 17 Jan, 2025

The High Court judge agreed to overturn the conviction and €120 fine imposed on Bartholomew Anthony O’Neill in late 2023

Veterinary inspector sees animal cruelty sentence reduced on appeal

Veterinary inspector sees animal cruelty sentence reduced on appeal

Tue, 03 Dec, 2024

Michael O’Reilly of Cois Maigh, Mogeely, Castlemartyr, Co Cork was convicted in May 2024 when he pleaded guilty to seven charges

Divorce courts reform will cause ‘huge injustice’ for families, lawyers say

Divorce courts reform will cause ‘huge injustice’ for families, lawyers say

Wed, 17 Apr, 2024

A solicitor challenged Justice Minister Helen McEntee to attend a family court in Dublin to see how busy it is.

Three who identified Kriégel murderers may face trial at higher Circuit Court after appeal

Three who identified Kriégel murderers may face trial at higher Circuit Court after appeal

Thu, 16 Nov, 2023

The Court of Appeal has overturned a High Court ruling that quashed a District Court judge's refusal to hear the cases of three people accused of publishing information online identifying the teenage boys who murdered Ana Kriegel in 2018

Paul Hyde appeal against sentence to be heard in November

Paul Hyde appeal against sentence to be heard in November

Tue, 03 Oct, 2023

Mr Hyde, 50, had pleaded guilty in June to two offences contrary to Section 147 of the Planning and Development Act 2000