'Movie night' mooted as Cork courthouse launches prison video link

Midleton courthouse debuts video link while the neighbouring courthouse in Youghal and many West Cork courts lack the technology

A Courts Service spokesperson told the Irish Examiner that the recently installed video link in Midleton was part of a nationwide roll-out of such technology. Picture Dan Linehan

A “movie night” was jokingly suggested for a Cork courthouse as the first ever prison video link was established there.

Judge Colm Roberts welcomed the light‑hearted idea from solicitor Ken Murray, saying such an event might even help raise funds to fix the roof at Midleton courthouse.