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A cross party delegation of Irish politicians is requesting the Irish Government send observers to the trial of the Ulm 5, the group currently on trial in Germany for charges related to pro-Palestinian protest actions.

Seán Canney TD, Minister of State for International and Road Transport, Logistics, Rail and Ports and Leader in Cabinet of the Independent Ministers, has signed new regulations that will double the charges payable by owners of scramblers seized and detained by An Garda Síochána.

An appeals tribunal has found that a Malawi man is not gay despite the man showing photos of himself attending a Pride parade and his participation in a Galway LGBTQI+ organisation.

For many people, receiving a jury summons in the post can come as a surprise. Some may feel curious, others apprehensive, and many will wonder what exactly is involved. Yet jury service is one of the most important civic responsibilities that any citizen can be asked to undertake. It is a cornerstone of Ireland’s justice system and a vital safeguard of individual rights.

AS an antidote for the everyday blues (apart from the music of BB King, that is) a visit to your District Court to see justice being administered in your name might just do the trick. I emphasise ‘your’ as some need reminding it actually is your Court and justice is carried out, and sometimes otherwise, in your name. It’s not the Judge’s Court, although some labour under the delusion it is; they simply have the privilege of acting on our behalf. Ditto for lawyers, Gardaí and even representatives of the fourth estate.

“I’m very sorry, your honour. I’m not drinking any more,” a man brought before Galway District Court on a charge of public drunkenness told Judge Edward Carroll in his defence.

A sick child and a WhatsApp message from his wife regarding the medication needed from the pharmacist landed a Tuam motorist with five more penalty points to add to the five he already had.

The passing of his father was the triggering issue which saw a man with very serious addiction issues relapse after six years clean and drug free.

AN appeal to leave a Dunmore business without a conviction on a first offence was turned down when the case came before Judge James Faughnan at Tuam District Court.

A Claregalway man found by Gardaí on a toilet in a drunken state failed to pay a fine of €120 and his visit to the loo ended up costing him €300 when his case – but not he – came before Galway District Court.