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Form No.2 Originating Petition for Inquiry
The No.2 Originating Petition for Inquiry is a Courts Service of Ireland form used to start a formal inquiry into a matter before the courts. It is filed when a party wants the court to investigate an issue such as misconduct, breach of duty, or a statutory inquiry.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form No.2 Originating Petition for Inquiry
The No.2 Originating Petition for Inquiry is a Courts Service of Ireland form used to start a formal inquiry into a matter before the courts. It is filed when a party wants the court to investigate an issue such as misconduct, breach of duty, or a statutory inquiry.
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Scan points- 1The most common mistake is forgetting the Commissioner for Oaths signature.
- 2Missing signature or Commissioner for Oaths stamp
- 3Incorrect court registry selected
- 4Insufficient supporting evidence attached
- 5Using an outdated version of the form
Plain English
Think of this as the paperwork that tells the court you need an official investigation. You fill it out, sign it, and send it to the court so a judge can decide whether to launch an inquiry.
Submission Date
- Filing date: There is no fixed statutory deadline, but filing promptly after the triggering event is advisable to avoid procedural prejudice.
- 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 you need a court‑ordered investigation into professional misconduct.
- When a statutory body requests an inquiry into a public matter.
- When a civil case requires a preliminary fact‑finding inquiry.
- When you are not filing a standard claim or application for judgment.
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
Requesting a restraining order
Different remedy, no inquiry needed
✓ Verify you need an injunction, not an inquiry
Form No.1 – Application for Injunction
Applying for a judicial review
Review of a decision, not an inquiry
✓ Confirm the decision is reviewable
Form No.6 – Application for Judicial Review
Filing a standard civil claim
Straight claim, no inquiry
✓ Use N1 for ordinary lawsuits
Deadline or filing window
There is no fixed statutory deadline, but filing promptly after the triggering event is advisable to avoid procedural prejudice.
Before you submit
- 1Form is the latest 2023 version.
- 2All required fields are completed in block letters.
- 3Petitioner’s contact details are correct.
- 4Legal basis for the inquiry is clearly stated.
- 5All supporting documents are attached.
- 6Signature and Commissioner for Oaths stamp are present.
- 7Correct court registry is addressed.
- 8A copy is retained for personal records.
- 9If filing online, the PDF is under the size limit.
How to file this form
- 1Download the current No.2 form from courts.ie.
- 2Complete the form and gather supporting evidence.
- 3Arrange for a Commissioner for Oaths to witness your signature.
- 4Make two copies – one for the court, one for your records.
- 5Submit the original to the appropriate court registry in person or by post, or upload via the e‑Filing portal.
- 6Obtain a receipt or acknowledgment of filing.
Known limitations
- 1Form is not accepted for electronic filing in all courts.
- 2Only applicable to inquiries; not for ordinary claims.
- 3No guidance on fees within the form – separate fee schedule may apply.
- 4Does not cover inquiries initiated by the State without a petition.
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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->The form is currently the 2023 revision and remains in force. No major changes have been announced for 2024.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Check the form header for the 2023 revision date.
- Confirm the required supporting documents list matches the latest guidance.
- Verify the signature block includes the latest Commissioner for Oaths wording.
- Ensure any electronic filing fields are up‑to‑date if using the online portal.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 26/01/26
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm title and number from Courts Service catalogueconfirmed.
- SRCPurpose of initiating a court inquiryinferred from name.
- SRCSignature and Commissioner for Oaths requirementtypical for petitions, not confirmed.
- SRC2023 revision datenoted on form header, not independently verified.
- SRCElectronic filing availabilitybased on general Courts Service e‑Filing policy, not specific to this form.
- SRCFee schedulenot confirmed in official source.
Common confusion points
Mixing up Form No.2 with the standard Claim Form (N1).
Unclear whether a Commissioner for Oaths is required for electronic submissions.
Which court registry (District vs High Court) to address.
How much supporting documentation is sufficient.
Whether a filing fee is required.
Timing – thinking there is a strict 30‑day deadline.
Using an old PDF template from a third‑party website.
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