Man charged over Tramore church stabbing remanded in custody after refusing psychiatric assessment
A 36-year-old man charged in connection with the alleged stabbing of a woman at Holy Cross Church in Tramore, Co Waterford, has been remanded in custody after declining a psychiatric evaluation.
Niall Cummins, of the Willows, Clarinwood, Tramore, appeared via video link at Waterford District Court on Tuesday, where the court heard he had refused an appointment with a psychiatrist. As a result, no psychiatric report has been prepared at this stage.
Book of Evidence Not Served for Third Time in Ballinlough Murder Case Due to Solicitors’ Strike
A young man from Ballinlough accused of murdering his mother and injuring his father last November appeared in Cork District Court on Tuesday, but the book of evidence was not served on him for the third time due to the ongoing solicitors' strike.
David Gallagher appeared by video link from prison. Judge David Waters asked whether he had spoken to his solicitor, to which Gallagher replied: "He says he is on strike."
Victims of George Gibney Detail Lifelong Trauma in Court
George Gibney has been described in court by his victims as a manipulative, brazen, and cowardly predator who, they said, will forever be known as a convicted serial paedophile.
The former national swimming and Olympic coach, now 78, was found guilty three weeks ago of sexually abusing four girls in the 1970s and 1980s, along with one count of attempted rape. He was convicted on 39 counts of indecent assault.
Doctor Jailed for 10 Years Over Rape, Coercive Control and Assault of Wife
The court heard that the couple met in Sudan and married in 2010, later having three children. They moved to Ireland in 2017.
While the man worked in various regional hospitals, his wife was unable to work as a doctor in Ireland and remained at home to care for their children.
Courts Service Testing AI Translation to Cut Costs and Reduce Delays
The Courts Service is exploring the use of an AI-powered translation system as a way to reduce costs and speed up court proceedings.
Currently, around €4 million is spent each year on translation and interpretation services.
Man charged in connection with explosive found in car in Co Monaghan
A 44-year-old man has been charged following a Garda investigation in which an explosive device was discovered in a car in County Monaghan.
Simon O'Donovan, of Sperrin Road, Dublin 12, appeared before the Special Criminal Court on Saturday evening.
The sentencing of Graham Carey has been adjourned after he requested legal representation.
Following a sentence hearing to hear pleas in mitigation, Carey informed Judge Patricia Ryan at the Dublin Circuit Criminal Court that he now wishes to instruct a solicitor.
Carey provided the court with the name of a Limerick-based solicitor and requested time to consult with him in person.
Protest, Anger and the Limits of Political Expression - Graham Carey
The prosecution of truck driver Graham Carey has once again reignited debate around immigration, free speech and political activism in Ireland.
While the courts will determine the legal consequences of his actions, the wider political issues that have fuelled public frustration cannot simply be dismissed.
Ibrahim Ahmed Gharib, a convicted Rapist From Egypt Faces Sentencing After Second Rape Conviction Following Release from Prison
Egyptian national Ibrahim Ahmed Gharib, 48, was found guilty at the Central Criminal Court of raping and sexually assaulting a woman in Dublin city centre in February 2025.
Court proceedings heard that Gharib had previously received a 10-year prison sentence in 2018 for the rape of a student in Carlow after following her from a bus. He was released from prison in January 2024.
Additional Charges Brought in Grace Lynch Fatal Scrambler Bike Case
Blanchardstown District Court heard on Friday that 18-year-old Keith Lee, of Park View Drive, Poppintree Park, Dublin 11, was formally charged with the new offences before appearing in court.
The additional charges consist of four counts of dangerous driving, one count of driving without insurance, and one count of driving without holding a valid driving licence.
Enoch Burke still owes over €208,000 in outstanding fines for breaching court orders
Dismissed schoolteacher Enoch Burke still owes over €208,000 in outstanding fines for breaching court orders to stay away from Wilson's Hospital School in County Westmeath.
The High Court in Dublin was informed that his total accrued fines initially reached €273,200, though approximately €65,000 has been recovered so far, partly by redirecting his salary from the Department of Education.
Accused Left Without Lawyers as Legal Aid Dispute Hits Courts
Ceiligh McCormack (29), of Railway Street, Dublin 1, appeared unrepresented before Dublin District Court this week on a charge of robbery. Gardaí objected to bail, and she was remanded in custody.
In a separate but similar application, Simon Whelan (39) — charged with four counts of burglary, criminal damage, and a road traffic offence — also appeared unrepresented at Dublin District Court and was remanded in custody.
Dr Muhammad Waqas Rabbani Found Guilty of 'Systematically' Defrauding HSE Medical Card Scheme
Dr Muhammad Waqas Rabbani Found Guilty of 'Systematically' Defrauding HSE Medical Card Scheme
A doctor has been found guilty of "systematically" defrauding the Health Service Executive through its medical card payment scheme after a two-week trial at Carlow Circuit Court.
Algerian man Jailed for 'Act of Vengeance' Stabbing After Row Over Spilt Oil
Algerian man Jailed for 'Act of Vengeance' Stabbing After Row Over Spilt Oil
An Algerian man who stabbed an acquaintance in the back and chest following a dispute over spilt cooking oil in shared accommodation has been jailed for three years.
Former Christian Brother Convicted of Sexually Abusing Boys in Offaly School
Former Christian Brother Convicted of Sexually Abusing Boys in Offaly School
A 90-year-old former Christian Brother already serving a 4½-year prison sentence for abusing primary school pupils in Kilkenny in the 1970s has been found guilty of sexually abusing nine boys at a school in Portarlington, Co Offaly, during the early to mid-1980s.
Garda Cleared of Rape Conviction, Found Guilty of Cruelty to Two Daughters.
A serving member of An Garda Síochána has been acquitted of raping his wife but convicted on four counts of child cruelty against his two daughters following a trial at the Central Criminal Court.
The 48-year-old defendant, who has been on suspension from the force since December 2024, was found not guilty of two counts of raping his then-wife in 2009 and 2021. The jury, which deliberated for more than nine hours, returned guilty verdicts on all four charges relating to his daughters.
Irish and British Barristers Oppose UK Government Plan to Reduce Jury Trials
Barristers from Ireland and across the UK have voiced strong opposition to proposals by the British government to significantly reduce the use of jury trials in England and Wales. Legal bodies warn that limiting jury trials to only the most serious offences risks undermining a fundamental pillar of the justice system and may fail to address the root causes of court backlogs, including underfunding and systemic delays.
Ian Bailey, Christmas, and the Burden of a Verdict That Never Was
For nearly three decades, Ian Bailey has existed in a space few others endure — publicly judged, repeatedly resurrected in headlines, yet never convicted of any crime under Irish law. As Christmas arrives once again, his name returns to the news cycle, framed as though guilt were settled fact. It is not. There has never been forensic evidence linking him to the murder of Sophie Toscan du Plantier, and the Director of Public Prosecutions repeatedly declined to bring charges due to insufficient evidence. Having met Ian Bailey personally, and having examined the legal realities of this case, I do not believe he committed this murder. At a time of year associated with humanity and reflection, it is worth asking how many times a man can be symbolically buried in print despite being found guilty of absolutely nothing.