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Form No. 1 The High Court - In The Matter of Section 13(14) of The Residential Institutions Redress Act 2002 - And in the Matter of an Application by the Residential Institutions Redress Board - Originating Notice of Motion
This is a High Court form used for initiating legal proceedings under Section 13(14) of the Residential Institutions Redress Act 2002. It's specifically for challenging decisions made by the Residential Institutions Redress Board in the Irish High Court.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form No. 1 The High Court - In The Matter of Section 13(14) of The Residential Institutions Redress Act 2002 - And in the Matter of an Application by the Residential Institutions Redress Board - Originating Notice of Motion
This is a High Court form used for initiating legal proceedings under Section 13(14) of the Residential Institutions Redress Act 2002. It's specifically for challenging decisions made by the Residential Institutions Redress Board in the Irish High Court.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Missing the strict 21-day deadline for challenging a Board decision will likely result in losing the right to appeal.
- 2Missing the 21-day deadline for filing
- 3Incorrectly identifying the specific Board decision being challenged
- 4Failing to properly state the legal grounds for the challenge
- 5Not including the required court fee
Plain English
This form starts a legal case in the High Court when you want to challenge a decision made by the Residential Institutions Redress Board. It's part of the process for addressing issues related to time spent in residential institutions as children.
Submission Date
- Filing date: This form must be filed within 21 days of receiving the decision from the Residential Institutions Redress Board that you wish to challenge. Time extensions are rarely granted and require a separate application to the court.
- 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
- Use this form when initiating High Court proceedings challenging a decision of the Residential Institutions Redress Board
- This is specifically for applications under Section 13(14) of the Residential Institutions Redress Act 2002
- Use this form instead of lower court appeal forms when the case requires High Court jurisdiction
- Not for initial applications to the Redress Board - those use different forms
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Use this form or another form?
Appealing a District Court decision
Different jurisdiction and procedure
✓ Check which court has jurisdiction over your case
Applying to the Redress Board initially
This is for new applications, not appeals
✓ Verify you've exhausted the Board process first
Residential Institutions Redress Board application forms
Seeking redress for institutional abuse
Different process for direct claims to the Board
✓ Check if your case involves Board decisions
Residential Institutions Redress Board claim forms
Challenging a different statutory body's decision
Each government body has its own appeal process
✓ Identify the correct decision-making body
Appropriate statutory appeal form
Deadline or filing window
This form must be filed within 21 days of receiving the decision from the Residential Institutions Redress Board that you wish to challenge. Time extensions are rarely granted and require a separate application to the court.
Before you submit
- 1Form is completed in full with all required sections
- 2Correct court fee has been paid and receipt attached
- 3Copy of the Board decision being challenged is included
- 4Legal grounds for the challenge are clearly stated
- 5Form is signed by the appropriate legal representative
- 6Form is filed with the correct High Court registry
How to file this form
- 1Obtain the current version of Form No. 1 from the Courts Service website or court office
- 2Complete all sections with accurate details of the Board decision and legal grounds
- 3Prepare the required court fee payment
- 4File the completed form with the appropriate High Court registry
- 5Keep a copy of the filed form and proof of submission
- 6Await notification of the court's scheduling of the motion
Known limitations
- 1This form cannot be used to initiate new claims to the Redress Board
- 2It only applies to challenges under Section 13(14) of the Residential Institutions Redress Act 2002
- 3The form does not cover applications for extensions of time to file
- 4Legal representation is generally required for High Court proceedings
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Compact field-by-field guide
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->This form is current and in use for proceedings under the Residential Institutions Redress Act 2002, but users should verify the latest version on the Courts Service website before filing.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Verify the form number matches 'No. 1 The High Court' on the Courts Service website
- Check that the form references the Residential Institutions Redress Act 2002 (not updated legislation)
- Ensure the form includes current court fee information
- Confirm the form has the latest contact details for the High Court registry
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 23/01/26
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm issued by Courts Service of Ireland
- SRCRelated to Residential Institutions Redress Act 2002
- SRCSpecifically for applications under Section 13(14)
- SRCUsed for originating notices of motion in the High Court
- SRCFiled by or on behalf of the Residential Institutions Redress Board
- SRCDeadline of 21 days from Board decision (not confirmed in official source)
- SRCRequires filing with High Court registry (not confirmed in official source)
- SRCGenerally requires legal representation (not confirmed in official source)
Common confusion points
Confusing this form with initial applications to the Redress Board
Misunderstanding the 21-day deadline for filing
Not realizing this form requires legal representation
Uncertainty about which grounds are valid for challenging a Board decision
Confusion about which court registry to file with
Mistaking this for an appeal to a higher court after High Court proceedings
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