The first case to be tried under the new military justice system was held on 9 September 2008 in Cathal Brugha Barracks, Rathmines, Dublin. Since then 39 cases have been heard before the military judge. There are currently 22 cases awaiting dates for court-martial and in total there have been three appeals to the Courts-Martial Appeal Court. The new military justice centre in McKee Barracks in Dublin was officially opened on 6 July 2009. This facility boasts a modern courtroom with built in digital audio recording system, waiting area, consultation rooms, and related administrative and office facilities.