The Courts Service is a statutory body that provides administration and support services to the Courts of the Republic of Ireland.

It was established in 1999 by the Courts Service Act 1998.

[2] Its head office is at Phoenix House, Smithfield, Dublin.

Judges themselves are directly employed by the state and not by the Courts Service.

[4] The day-to-day management of the Courts Service is conducted by its chief executive officer who is appointed by the Board of the Courts Service.