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Form 34.35 Information For Issue Of Warrant - Food Safety Authority Of Ireland Act 1998 Section 50(4)
Form 34.35 gathers information required to issue a warrant under Section 50(4) of the Food Safety Authority of Ireland Act 1998. It is used by the Courts Service when a FSAI application for a search or seizure warrant is made.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form 34.35 Information For Issue Of Warrant - Food Safety Authority Of Ireland Act 1998 Section 50(4)
Form 34.35 gathers information required to issue a warrant under Section 50(4) of the Food Safety Authority of Ireland Act 1998. It is used by the Courts Service when a FSAI application for a search or seizure warrant is made.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The most common mistake is leaving the description of the premises too vague, which causes the court to refuse the warrant.
- 2Missing the time limit set by the Rules of Court, which is rarely extended.
- 3Getting the title of the proceedings or the record number wrong, so the office cannot match the filing.
- 4Failing to serve the other parties in the manner the Rules require.
- 5Leaving an affidavit unsworn, or exhibiting documents that are not properly marked.
Plain English
If the Food Safety Authority needs a court‑issued warrant to inspect premises or seize food products, they fill out this form. It tells the court why the warrant is needed and what the authority plans to do.
Submission Date
- Filing date: The form should be filed as soon as practicable after the decision to seek a warrant, and no later than the day before the scheduled inspection.
- Preparation window: collect IDs, supporting records, and signatures in advance.
- Final review: verify names, dates, and required fields before submission.
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What this form is for
- When the FSAI requires a search or seizure warrant under Section 50(4)
- For inspections of food processing plants, storage facilities or distribution centres
- When the authority needs court authority to enter private property
- If the warrant is for a one‑off operation rather than a routine inspection
- When supporting evidence (e.g., risk assessment) must be attached
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
Routine inspection without need for a warrant
Court involvement not needed
✓ Verify if a warrant is truly required
Emergency seizure under Section 50(5)
Different statutory basis
✓ Use only for urgent cases
Application for a production order
Separate legislation
✓ Confirm correct form before filing
Deadline or filing window
The form should be filed as soon as practicable after the decision to seek a warrant, and no later than the day before the scheduled inspection.
Before you submit
- 1Form completed in full, no blank fields
- 2All dates are in DD/MM/YYYY format
- 3Signature and date of the authorised FSAI officer present
- 4Correct court (District or Circuit) identified
- 5Supporting documents attached and referenced
- 6PDF version is clear and legible
- 7File size complies with e‑filing limits
- 8Receipt or acknowledgement saved after submission
- 9Copy retained for internal records
- 10Version number checked against the latest on the Courts Service site
How to file this form
- 1Log into the Courts Service e‑filing portal
- 2Select ‘New filing’ and choose ‘Form 34.35’ from the list
- 3Upload the completed PDF and any annexes
- 4Enter the court reference and case details as prompted
- 5Review the auto‑check summary for missing fields
- 6Submit and capture the confirmation reference number
- 7If filing by post, send the printed form to the court registry address with cover letter
Known limitations
- 1The form does not cover emergency warrants – a different form is required
- 2Only the FSAI can submit; other agencies must use their own statutory forms
- 3Electronic filing may not be available for all court locations
- 4No guidance on fees – any court fees must be paid separately
- 5The form does not capture multiple premises in a single entry; separate forms may be needed
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Proceedings
3 items
The names of the parties exactly as they appear on the originating document.
The court record number for the case, if one has been assigned.
The court and the office where the document is being filed.
Substance
2 items
What you are asking the court to do, or the information the form requires.
The facts relied on and any documents exhibited with the filing.
Execution
1 items
Signed, sworn or certified as the form requires, with proof of service where needed.
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Fillable formOpen in Editor->Form 34.35 is the current version as of 2024. No major revisions have been announced, but check the Courts Service website for any updates before filing.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Confirm the form header shows ‘Form 34.35 – Information for Issue of Warrant’
- Check that the court reference field matches the current case number
- Verify that the statutory citation reads ‘Food Safety Authority of Ireland Act 1998 Section 50(4)’
- Ensure any attached annexes are labelled according to the latest template
- Confirm the signature block includes the FSAI authorised officer’s name and title
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 20/10/25
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm title and number from the user prompt
- SRCStatutory reference (Food Safety Authority of Ireland Act 1998 Section 50(4)) inferred from form name
- SRCIssuing agency (Courts Service of Ireland) confirmed in prompt
- SRCGeneral filing process based on typical Courts Service e‑filing procedures
- SRCSpecific deadlines and procedural details not confirmed in official source
- SRCElectronic filing availability not confirmed in official source
- SRCSignature requirements inferred from standard Irish court forms
Common confusion points
Mixing up Section 50(4) with Section 50(5) – different forms apply
Using the same form for routine inspections that do not need a warrant
Leaving the ‘court reference’ blank or entering an internal case number only
Attaching unrelated documents that clutter the filing
Submitting the form after the inspection date has passed
Unclear whether electronic signatures are accepted – currently not confirmed
Assuming the form can be filed via the Revenue Online Service – it cannot
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