High Court
The High Court is one of Ireland’s most important courts. It can hear almost any civil or criminal case, with no limits on the amount of compensation it can award. It decides on the validity of laws, reviews decisions of lower courts, tribunals, and certain public bodies, and hears appeals from the Circuit Court in civil cases. In some civil cases, such as defamation, assault, or false imprisonment, a jury may be involved. The High Court also deals with judicial reviews, legal questions sent from the District Court, and cases involving significant claims for damages.
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Prepare for court
Start or defend a High Court case: choose the right summons, file/serve documents, exchange affidavits, and get a hearing date.
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After court
After your High Court case: get copies of orders/judgments, request DAR transcripts, appeal, manage judgment debt, and minors’ awards.
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Court lists
All list types (Commercial, Chancery, PI, JR, etc.), listing procedures and callover times, plus the allocation table.
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Practice directions
Central Office, Examiner, Wards of Court, Legal Costs Adjudicators - locations and contacts.
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Planning & Environment Court
Specialist court for planning and environmental cases. Learn list requirements, listings/hearing dates, PD HC126, forms, FAQs and contact.
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Commercial Court
How the Commercial List operates, eligibility/thresholds, and practice directions.
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Offices & contacts
Central Office, Examiner, Wards of Court, Legal Costs Adjudicators - locations and contacts.
