Murder and rape cases could be delayed

Three rape cases and one murder case which had been due to for trial might now have to be put back to dates in 2004, due to a lack of judges, Mr Justice Paul Carney has said.

Mr Justice Carney, who has frequently addressed the issue of a distinct lack of resources at the High Court, told a jury panel awaiting selection for new trials scheduled to go ahead today there was no work for them due to the situation.