Council of The Bar of Ireland
2025-05-20
Intent: Publication of appeals to the High Court from Circuit in the Legal
Details: Circuit Appeals to the High Court and listing in the Legal Diary
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Chief Executive Officer
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The Courts Service
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20 May 2020
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20 May 2025
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Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 4)
Sage Advocacy
2025-03-21
Intent: To help contextualise our own data and experience by gaining an overview of the national statistics.
Details: Request for latest figures in relation to applications under Part 5 & 6 of the Assisted Decision making (Capacity) Act 2015
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Letter
Council of The Bar of Ireland
2025-01-20
Intent: raise concern in relation to the operation of the Courts Service loop induction hearing system
Details: Courts Service - Loop Induction Hearing System
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Informal communicationLetter
One Family
2024-09-21
Intent: To enhance and improve access and services for court users who are parenting alone, separating or sharing parenting.
Details: Submission to the Courts Service in relation to their consultation for the next iteration of the ICT, Digital and Data Strategy.
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Provided recommendations and feedback re draft of next 'ICT, Digital and Data Strategy' in relation to use of court technology, a unified case management system, capacity, capability and governance; how to improve online access and information for court users through the website, use of video and plain English text, and the importance of providing translated information for court users where English is not their first language. Submission was not provided to a DPO directly. - Submission
Law Society of Ireland
2024-09-21
Current/Former DPOFAQ
Intent: Submission made on behalf of the Law Society by its Environment and Planning Law Committee that aimed to give feedback to the Courts Service on the Planning and Environment List.
Details: Submission on the Planning and Environment List
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Submission and letter 29 May to the Courts Service - LetterSubmission and letter 29 May to the Courts Service - Submission
Age Action
2024-09-20
Intent: Raise awareness of the problem of digital exclusion. Lobbying was not the direct aim but the CEO of the Court Service was also in attendance and part of the conversation.
Details: Age Action participated in a roundtable discussion on digital transformation of the public service for Eolas Magazine
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Law Society of Ireland
2024-05-21
Current/Former DPOFAQ
Intent: To emphasise the need for meaningful ongoing engagement between the Courts Service and the Law Society.
Details: Feedback on the Courts Service Board's Strategic Plan 2024-2027
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Meeting 10 April with Angela Denning - MeetingSubmission 15 March to the Courts Service - Submission
Intent: Advise Members of the Oireachtas and the Minister for Justice on the outcome of the remote witness hearing pilot project in Cuan Saor.
Details: Remote Witness Hearing Pilot Project
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Call from Audrey Leonard to Mary McDermott on 18th April to discuss the Remote Witness Hearing Project Evaluation Report. - Phone callEmail from Bernard Durkan TD to Mary McDermott 23rd April confirmed receipt of the report and that he will contact the Minister for Justice. Response from Mary 23rd April stated that the project requires several layers of careful planning and resource allocation. Deputy Durkan responded 30th April with representations he made to the Minister for Justice on Safe Ireland's behalf. Mary responded 30th April and thanked him for his support, stressing the need for caution and pacing. - EmailEmail from CEO Mary McDermott to the Minister for Justice on 14th February advising her that the evaluation of the remote witness hearing pilot project held in Cuan Saor is underway. - Email
Council of The Bar of Ireland
2024-01-19
Intent: Raise concerns in relation to the ongoing issue of violence against legal practitioners in the District Court in Dublin - Dolphin House.
Details: Security in Dolphin House
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EmailLetter
Council of The Bar of Ireland
2023-09-19
Intent: Overview of complaints and improvements required
Details: Courts Service facilities on Circuit
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Letter