The President of the High Court is examining allegations that a Circuit Court judge tried to interfere in a family law case.

Justice Minister Alan Shatter has confirmed he is to appoint a small cadre of specialist judges to speed up the insolvency applications that are due to come before the courts next year.

The President of the High Court has rejected a challenge to the Children's Referendum.

By Aodhan O'Faolain and Ray Managh

The President of the High Court has cut by 20% the fees sought by the joint administrators of Quinn Insurance Ltd (QIL).

The President of the High Court has said the transfer of Quinn Insurance represents "a floating ship in turbulent seas where shipwreck and abandonment appeared to be the only alternatives".

The President of the High Court has ordered the release from prison of an ex-Garda and landlord who was jailed over his "flagrant breach" of undertakings given by him to the High Court concerning a property deemed a fire risk by Dublin City Council.

The President of the High Court, Mr Justice Joseph Finnegan, has said the Office of Public Works should disclose to MCD Promotions the original bid by Aiken Promotions Ltd for the Rolling Stones gig in Phoenix Park, which was cancelled last month.

The President of the High Court has said he's not embarking on an inquiry into the conduct of a judge and a solicitor after a row at the district court on Saturday.