Change in the jurisdiction of the Courts

The changes to the monetary jurisdictions of the civil courts took effect on the 3rd February 2014. These changes are provided for in Section 2(1) and Part 3 of the Courts and Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2013.

From 3rd February, the new limits of the civil jurisdictions will be:

• District Court: €15,000. 
• Circuit Court in civil proceedings (other than personal injury claims): €75,000.
• Circuit Court for personal injury actions as defined in Section 2 of the Civil Liability and Courts Act 2004: €60,000.