Supreme Court comes to Donegal as sittings outside Dublin resume

Chief Justice Donal O'Donnell

The court is hearing the case of Imran v. Minister of Justice, which concerns an issue of public importance in relation to the requirement for a proportionality assessment in a decision to revoke permanent residency, during its sitting in Letterkenny Courthouse.

The judges will also visit local schools and take part in events with legal practitioners during their time in Letterkenny.

Speaking ahead of the visit, Chief Justice Donal O’Donnell said: “The Supreme Court is pleased to be sitting in Letterkenny.

“The court first sat outside of Dublin 10 years ago when it heard cases in Cork in 2015, followed by Limerick in 2018, Galway in 2019 and Waterford in 2020, before the practice was interrupted by the Covid-19 pandemic.

“The Court’s sitting in Letterkenny reflects the fact that the Court hears cases of importance to everyone in the State, and it is therefore appropriate that the Court should occasionally sit in locations around Ireland.

“While in Letterkenny, the court also looks forward to engaging with the local practising professions, Atlantic Technological University, second level schools and local civil society organisations.”