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Form No.16 Request for Payment to a Bank or Other Payee of Income on Securities Comprised in a Deposit Under the Trade Union Act 1941
Form No. 16 is a request to the Courts Service of Ireland to have income earned on securities held in a trade‑union deposit paid to a bank account or another payee. It is used when a trade union wants to move that income out of the deposit.
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Courts Service of Ireland - Form No.16 Request for Payment to a Bank or Other Payee of Income on Securities Comprised in a Deposit Under the Trade Union Act 1941
Form No. 16 is a request to the Courts Service of Ireland to have income earned on securities held in a trade‑union deposit paid to a bank account or another payee. It is used when a trade union wants to move that income out of the deposit.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The most common error is a typo in the bank account details, which can send the money to the wrong account.
- 2Incorrect bank sort code or account number
- 3Omitting the securities reference number
- 4Failing to attach a proof of earnings statement
- 5Submitting after the 30‑day window
Plain English
If your union has earned interest or dividends on money kept in a statutory deposit, you fill out this form to tell the court where to send the cash. Think of it as a written instruction to transfer the earnings to your chosen bank or payee.
Submission Date
- Filing date: The request should be lodged within 30 days of the income being credited to the deposit; late submissions may require a court order to release the funds.
- 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 when you need to transfer interest/dividend income from a Trade Union Act deposit.
- Do not use for the principal amount of the deposit – a different withdrawal form is required.
- If the payee is a third‑party organisation, still use this form but include their full banking details.
- When the union is winding up, a separate liquidation form must be filed.
- For routine quarterly interest payments, this form is appropriate each time the income is realised.
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Use this form or another form?
Principal withdrawal from deposit
Deals with the original deposit amount, not just income
✓ Verify you are not withdrawing capital
Change of bank details for the union
Updates banking information for all future payments
✓ Use only for ongoing changes, not a single payment
Dispute over income calculation
Starts a formal dispute process
✓ Consider before filing a payment request
Deadline or filing window
The request should be lodged within 30 days of the income being credited to the deposit; late submissions may require a court order to release the funds.
Before you submit
- 1Union name and registration number match the CRO record.
- 2Income amount matches the statement from the securities holder.
- 3Bank sort code and account number are double‑checked.
- 4All required supporting documents are attached.
- 5Form is signed by an authorised officer (e.g., secretary).
- 6Date of signature is current.
- 7Correct postage or e‑filing confirmation obtained.
- 8Copy of the completed form retained for union records.
- 9Any previous payment requests for the same period are referenced.
How to file this form
- 1Download the latest Form No. 16 from courts.ie.
- 2Gather the earnings statement and deposit certificate.
- 3Complete the form with accurate union and bank details.
- 4Sign and date the form.
- 5Attach the supporting documents.
- 6Post the packet to the Central Office of the Courts Service or upload via e‑filing.
- 7Keep the receipt or posted copy as proof.
Known limitations
- 1Only covers income, not the principal deposit.
- 2Cannot be used for foreign bank accounts without additional clearance.
- 3Requires a physical signature; electronic signatures are not accepted.
- 4No online payment processing – the court releases funds to the bank after approval.
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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 No. 16 is the current version as of 2024. No major revisions have been announced, but always verify the latest PDF on the Courts Service site before filing.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Check the form header for the 2024 revision date.
- Confirm the required supporting documents (earnings statement, deposit certificate).
- Verify the bank details field layout matches the latest template.
- Ensure the signature block includes the union secretary’s printed name.
- Look for any new instruction notes at the bottom of the form.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 29/01/26
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm title and number from user input.
- SRCIssuing agency (Courts Service of Ireland) inferred from agency name.
- SRCPurpose of the form (request for payment of income on securities) inferred from title.
- SRCTypical 30‑day filing window inferred from standard practice for income payments under the Trade Union Act.
- SRCSubmission methods (post, in‑person, e‑filing) based on common Courts Service procedures.
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: exact supporting documents required.
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: availability of an online upload portal for this specific form.
Common confusion points
Mixing up Form No. 15 (principal withdrawal) with Form No. 16 (income payment).
Leaving the “securities comprised” description blank.
Using an outdated bank routing number.
Submitting without the required earnings statement.
Assuming electronic signatures are acceptable.
Forgetting to date the form.
Sending the form to the wrong court office.
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