Legal history made after all parties in a court sitting took part via video technology

The President of the Supreme Court, Mr Justice Frank Clarke speaking during the first remote sitting of the Supreme Court in the Four Courts today. Picture: Collins Courts

Legal history has been made after a court sitting in which all parties were present via remote video technology.The Supreme Court undertook the short hearing - piloting ’’Remote Court’’ technology - under presiding Judge, Chief Justice Mr Frank Clarke, who said the remote hearing "will be the first of many in the coming weeks and months".

All parties were present in the court via technology and proceedings were displayed on screens for reporters acting as the eyes and ears of the public.