Debt Claims in the District Court-How to Obtain Judgment in Default

Do you need to pursue a debt in the District Court? Are you being pursued for a debt? Confused about what’s involved in obtaining a judgment where the debtor just ignores the Claim Notice and does not enter an Appearance or Defence? Let’s take a look at what happens then. If a respondent who has … Read more

How to Begin Civil Proceedings in the District Court

The District Court now has a jurisdictional limit of €15,000. So, if you need to pursue a debt or a claim for damages for breach of contract, negligence, or on any ground for less than €15,000 you will commence proceedings in the District Court. To do this, you file, for issue and service, a claim … Read more

3 Vital Questions to Ask When Trying to Collect Debts

Are you owed money by a debtor? And you’re not quite sure whether to just forget about it and write it off, or pursue it? Before making your decision there are 3 critically important factors to consider. Who owes you the money? This might seem like a blindingly obvious fact that you don’t need to … Read more

Debt Collection In Ireland-Debt Collection Procedures and Solicitors’ Fees

Debt collection in Ireland is a serious problem today, both for creditor and debtor. The pressure on the  cash flow of many businesses and sole traders, especially with the banks in Ireland effectively closed to many SMEs, can lead very quickly to a major cash flow problem. Common questions in relation to debt collection in … Read more