The Small Claims Court

Cards (6)

  • you cannot sue for an amount more than 2000
  • there is a fee of 25 euro to use the court system and can be done online
  • the small claims procedure doesn't deal with debts, personal injuries or breaches of leasing agreements
  • it also does not deal with most claims about private rental properties
  • it is relatively easy, quick and cheap method
  • consumers of Ireland can make cross-borders claims of up to 5000 against businesses in other EU countries (except Denmark) through the European Small Claims procedure