All Cork District Court cases adjourned after High Court ruling

The only parties now entitled to prosecute a case are the particular Garda who brought the charge against the accused, or a barrister or solicitor representing the DPP

A number of cases were adjourned until June 15. Some were adjourned to the earlier date of June 7. File picture: Larry Cummins

The impact of a High Court decision on who has the legal authority to prosecute cases was felt at Cork District Court on Wednesday as every case had to be adjourned.

The High Court judgment affects district court work throughout the country. Even people accused of crimes who were pleading guilty could not have the cases dealt with in court today.