Jim O'Callaghan: “The payments were not intended to be compensation for injuries, rather for the delays in providing justice.”

I remain open to continued engagement with the Law Society and my officials are available to discuss operational issues that may arise in the implementation of the scheme.

The criminal courts are operating, and they’re operating effectively.

It's a very significant change that has been made during the course of this Government, and as well as that, in 2025, the State spent €3.7 billion on international protection accommodation, and this year, we're seeing an allocation of less…

All our focus should be on what’s in the best interests of court users.