Judge shortage leads to cancellation of courts

A SHORTAGE of judges has led to the cancellation of a number of district courts in North Tipperary’s three main towns in November.

Martin Hanton, chief clerk in Nenagh district court office, has given notice of some courts being cancelled in Roscrea, Nenagh and Thurles “due to the shortage of judges”.

Judge Mary Martin, the sitting judge in the area, has been on leave for a number of months, with roaming judges filling in for her.