Your guide to the courts system in Ireland
Guides
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Small Claims
You can make a small claim if your claim is under €2000 and is related to an item, service, damage to property or key money.
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Jury service
Learn how to respond to your summons, what to expect on the day, and how to ask to be excused if needed.
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Probate
Probate is the process for dealing with a person's estate after they die. Learn how to apply and what the different types of probate are.
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Deed Poll
Learn how to change your name by law and how to enrol your name change onto the Deed Poll Register.
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Separation and Divorce
Find out more about judicial separation and the divorce process in Ireland.
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Maintenance
Maintenance is money paid for the support of a child, spouse or partner. Find out about the different arrangements.
News updates
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Courtroom and office notices
Up to date notices about unforeseen disruptions in any of the courts offices in Ireland.
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Legal and procedural updates
Up to date notices about unforeseen disruptions in any of the courts offices in Ireland.
Announcements
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The Supreme Court sat in Letterkenny for the first time, marking a historic moment for the Northwest and increasing public access to justice.
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As part of the Courts Service Modernisation Programme, the Civil Reform Team has updated the Small Claims information on Courts.ie.
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New protocol announced to reduce time taken to process sensitive cases involving child abuse.