The adage that justice delayed is justice denied is a core tenet of any credible legal system and by this measure Ireland’s courts are failing its citizens. These include a somewhat half-hearted implementation of the recommendations made by the Judicial Planning Working Group (JPWG) that reported in 2023. Even less enthusiasm has been displayed for other recommendations such as longer court sittings and more specialist courts. Likewise, the impact of the Courts Service Strategic Plan 2024–2027 is unlikely to register in the survey . The full implementation of the JPWG recommendations and the Courts Service plan should be a matter of urgency.

Source: The Irish Times February 09, 2026 05:35 UTC