Small claims guide
Small Claims Court Ireland: what fits before you file
A plain-English guide to Irish small claims eligibility, exclusions, and pre-court complaint steps.
Check your dispute first
Answer a few questions to see your options before writing your complaint.
Check your optionsIrish small claims is designed for certain lower-value disputes where the amount is EUR2,000 or less and both sides live or are based in Ireland.
The official route belongs with Courts.ie. TBD helps with pre-court preparation only: checking the shape of the dispute, drafting a complaint letter under your name, and organising evidence.
Common fits include faulty goods, services not carried out as agreed, minor property damage, and limited key-money or deposit scenarios.
Before you write
- Check the amount
- Confirm both parties are in Ireland
- Identify the trader
- Write before filing