98.1 Notice Of Application For An Order For Payment Of A Contribution Towards A Benefit / Allowance - Social Welfare (Consolidation) Act, 1993

What this form is for

• • You need a court order to get paid a benefit or allowance from a social welfare scheme.
• • The payment you are seeking is governed by the Social Welfare (Consolidation) Act, 1993.
• • Use this when the benefit provider hasn't issued an order yet, but you require it from the Courts.
• • This specific form covers applications for a 'Contribution Towards' a benefit or allowance.

Use this form or another form?

Deadline or filing window

There is no single universal deadline, but submission should happen as soon as the need for a court order arises. Check with your local court for any specific filing windows.

Before you submit

• • Ensure all sections of Form 98.1 are completed in black ink or clear print.
• • Attach copies of the relevant benefit award letters or statements.
• • Verify the full name and address of the person applying (the applicant).
• • Confirm the correct reference number for the specific Benefit/Allowance being claimed.
• • Sign and date the form where indicated.
• • Check that you have included the required court fee payment slip.

How to file this form

1. 1Complete Form 98.1 fully using clear handwriting or typing.
2. 2Gather all supporting documentation related to your benefit claim.
3. 3Pay the necessary filing fee at a local bank or Post Office.
4. 4Submit the completed form and fee slip to the relevant Courts Service office.
5. 5Obtain an official receipt number upon submission.

Known limitations

• • This form does not guarantee payment; it only requests a court order for payment.
• • The specific benefit or allowance must fall under the 1993 Act to use this exact form.
• • Not confirmed in official source: It doesn't specify which local Circuit Court handles the application automatically.