The Courts

The Courts Service is the independent state agency responsible for the administration and management of the courts in Ireland.

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Judge Rory D'Donnell speaking at a Courts Service event
Chief Justice Donal O'Donnell

Courts Service Board

The Courts Service is governed by a Board consisting of a chairperson and seventeen other members.

Courthouses and offices

The Courts Service offices directory provides details and contact information for court offices and courthouses nationwide.

Court terms and sittings

The Courts Service website lists all current terms and sittings for the Supreme Court, Court of Appeal, High Court, Circuit Court and District Court. 

Court fees

View information on fees for the Supreme Court, Court of Appeal, High Court, Circuit Court and District Court. 

Probate fees

View information on fees payable in the Probate Office and District Probate Registries for applications and related services. 

Court Rules

Browse and search for procedures that govern how cases are conducted.

Court Licensing

The Courts Service site has details on submitting licensing applications. 

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