Justice minister Jim O’Callaghan opened the Digitalisation of Justice Conference in Dublin Castle yesterday as part of Ireland’s presidency of the Council of the European Union.

The primary goal of the conference is to showcase and promote concrete digital solutions, including AI tools, that are being developed according to the Digital Justice@2030 Strategy adopted by the Commission last year.

Also in attendance was Michael McGrath, European commissioner for democracy, justice, the rule of law and consumer protection, policymakers, representatives of member states, justice professionals, legal practitioners and other relevant stakeholders who exchanged best practices, identified challenges, and fostered commitments for further action. By facilitating dialogue between key actors, the aim of the conference was to strengthen interoperability, efficiency, and accessibility of justice systems in the EU, ultimately contributing to a more connected and resilient European area of justice.

Mr O’Callaghan said: “We can no longer deny the obvious advantages that come with the use of modern technologies in our justice systems; reduced administrative burdens, faster case turnaround times and, most importantly, improved access to justice for citizens.

“The opportunities for the EU and its member states to digitalise their justice systems have never been greater. The range of tools at our disposal continues to grow and we must take a coordinated approach to implementation.”