‘Urgent need’ to reform family courts

The country’s creaking family law court system is coming under increasing strain from expanding case loads, unacceptable delays and inadequate facilities, the body for solicitors has said.

The Law Society of Ireland said much-heralded government plans to modernise the structure had still yet to materialise.

Speaking ahead of a conference today, the Law Society called on the Government to deliver on its commitments and prioritise the modernisation of the family law courts system.