Wigs out - judges no longer obliged to wear wigs in court

The Justice Minister has changed the law so that judges will not now be obliged to wear ceremonial wigs in court.

It was previously compulsory for judges in the Supreme Court and High Cour to wear the wigs in court.

The wigs cost almost €2,200 each.

The new rules come into effect from tomorrow and will also apply to Circuit Court judges.