New law society presidents concern over tipp court review

Kevin O'Higgins, the new President of the Law Society of Ireland, has expressed his concern over the countywide review of court services in Tipperary.

Fears have been expressed locally that the Courts Service review could lead to the closure of Nenagh Courthouse and the court office.
Speaking at his inauguration as President of the Law Society last Friday, Mr O'Higgins called for an end to all court closures across the country.

'We know that the Courts Service is undertaking a countywide review in County Tipperary and that court venues may be threatened with closure. Tipperary has already suffered cutbacks to court services and the consequent limitations on access to justice. Last year they became the only county in Ireland without a probate officer when that office was closed. With threats of further closures, the risk to access to justice for ordinary citizens in Tipperary is real.'

 

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