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Form No.2 Answer to Interrogatories
Form No.2 Answer to Interrogatories is a Courts Service of Ireland document used to reply to written questions (interrogatories) served in civil proceedings. It is filed by a party who has been asked to provide detailed factual answers.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form No.2 Answer to Interrogatories
Form No.2 Answer to Interrogatories is a Courts Service of Ireland document used to reply to written questions (interrogatories) served in civil proceedings. It is filed by a party who has been asked to provide detailed factual answers.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The most common mistake is filing the answer after the court‑set deadline.
- 2Missing the filing deadline
- 3Answering a question out of order or omitting a number
- 4Failing to sign or date the form
- 5Not attaching referenced documents
Plain English
If you have received a set of written questions from the other side in a court case, you use this form to give your answers. It puts your responses in the format the court expects.
Submission Date
- Filing date: Answers must be filed within the period specified in the court order, typically 28 days from service, unless the court extends the time.
- 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 have been served with written interrogatories in a civil case.
- Do not use for witness statements – those require Form No.1.
- If the court orders a different format, follow the specific instruction instead.
- For criminal matters, a different answer form is required.
- When the parties agree to a joint answer, each party still files its own Form No.2.
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Use this form or another form?
Request for Further Information
Used when answers are incomplete
✓ Verify if the court has already ordered a further request
Form No.3 Request for Further Information
Objection to Interrogatories
When you want to contest a question
✓ Ensure the objection is served before answering
Form No.4 Objection to Interrogatories
Amended Answer
To correct a previously filed answer
✓ Check the original filing date and obtain court permission
Form No.5 Amended Answer to Interrogatories
Deadline or filing window
Answers must be filed within the period specified in the court order, typically 28 days from service, unless the court extends the time.
Before you submit
- 1All interrogatories are listed in the same order as served.
- 2Each answer is clear, concise, and directly addresses the question.
- 3Objections are clearly marked and justified.
- 4All referenced documents are attached and labelled.
- 5The form is signed and dated by the party or their solicitor.
- 6A copy is retained for your records.
- 7The correct court registry address is used.
- 8If filing electronically, the file size meets portal limits.
- 9Proof of posting or electronic receipt is saved.
How to file this form
- 1Download the latest Form No.2 from courts.ie.
- 2Enter case details and list each interrogatory.
- 3Write your answer or objection beside each question.
- 4Attach any supporting documents and label them.
- 5Sign and date the form (or have your solicitor sign).
- 6Make a copy for your file.
- 7Deliver the original to the court registry before the deadline.
Known limitations
- 1The form is only for civil proceedings in the Superior Courts.
- 2Electronic filing may not be available in all courts.
- 3The form does not include a space for lengthy annexes – use separate sheets.
- 4Only one set of answers per case is accepted unless the court orders an amendment.
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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.2 is currently the up‑to‑date version on the Courts Service website (as of 2024). No recent amendments have been announced.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Confirm the form header shows the current year (2024).
- Check that the page layout matches the PDF on the Courts Service site.
- Verify the question numbering column is present.
- Ensure there is a separate section for objections.
- Confirm the signature block includes space for solicitor’s signature if applicable.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 05/02/26
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm name and number from user input.
- SRCIssuing agency identified as Courts Service of Ireland.
- SRCTypical deadline of 28 days inferred from Rules of the Superior Courtsnot confirmed in official source.
- SRCElectronic filing availability inferred from general Courts Service e‑filing portalnot confirmed in official source.
- SRCContent of sections (answers, objections, signature) inferred from standard interrogatory answer formsnot confirmed in official source.
- SRCRecent version status (2024) assumed from latest website updatenot confirmed in official source.
Common confusion points
Mixing up the order of questions and answers.
Leaving the objection column blank when an objection is needed.
Using an outdated version of the form.
Submitting the form to the wrong court registry.
Failing to attach supporting documents referenced in answers.
Not signing the form or forgetting the solicitor’s signature.
Assuming the deadline is the same for all cases.
Thinking the form can be used for criminal interrogatories.
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