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Form No.36 Proof of Debt of Employees
Form No.36 Proof of Debt of Employees is a Courts Service of Ireland document used to certify that an employee is owed money by a bankrupt or insolvent employer. It is filed during a bankruptcy or liquidation process to claim outstanding wages, holiday pay or other employee entitlements.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form No.36 Proof of Debt of Employees
Form No.36 Proof of Debt of Employees is a Courts Service of Ireland document used to certify that an employee is owed money by a bankrupt or insolvent employer. It is filed during a bankruptcy or liquidation process to claim outstanding wages, holiday pay or other employee entitlements.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The most common mistake is missing the 28‑day claim deadline, which can bar you from receiving any payment.
- 2Leaving out required supporting payslips
- 3Entering the wrong employee reference number
- 4Missing the creditor‑claim deadline
- 5Signing the form without confirming the amount
Plain English
If your former employer has gone bust, you need to tell the court how much they still owe you. This form records the amount of unpaid salary, holiday pay, redundancy or other employee claims so the court can include it in the debt list. It’s a simple way to get your claim recognised in the bankruptcy proceedings.
Submission Date
- Filing date: Claims must be lodged within 28 days of the creditor’s meeting or the notice of bankruptcy, whichever is earlier. Late submissions are generally excluded from the distribution.
- 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 are an employee owed wages by a bankrupt employer.
- To claim unpaid holiday pay, redundancy or termination payments.
- If you have already received a statutory redundancy payment but still have outstanding amounts.
- When the employer’s liquidator has requested proof of employee debts.
- In place of a general creditor claim for employee‑specific entitlements.
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
General unsecured creditor
Covers non‑employee debts
✓ Verify you are not an employee before using
Preferential creditor (e.g., tax)
For tax or employee pension claims
✓ Check statutory priority rules
Form No.28 (Proof of Preferential Debt)
Statutory redundancy only
Specific to statutory redundancy
✓ Use only if no other employee debts exist
Form No.30 (Statutory Redundancy Claim)
Deadline or filing window
Claims must be lodged within 28 days of the creditor’s meeting or the notice of bankruptcy, whichever is earlier. Late submissions are generally excluded from the distribution.
Before you submit
- 1All personal details match your ID documents.
- 2Employment start and end dates are correct.
- 3Total amount claimed adds up from payslips and contracts.
- 4All supporting payslips, holiday statements and termination letters are attached.
- 5Signature and date are present on the declaration page.
- 6Form is printed on a single A4 sheet, legibly typed or printed.
- 7Correct court address or e‑Filing portal credentials are used.
- 8Postage is tracked or receipt saved for online upload.
- 9Copy of the completed form retained for your records.
How to file this form
- 1Obtain the latest Form No{cS
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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.36 is the current version as of 2024 and remains in use for all employee debt claims in bankruptcy or liquidation cases. No major revisions have been announced for 2025.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Confirm the form version date on the header (2024).
- Check if the e‑Filing option is now available for your district court.
- Verify any updated deadline notices attached to the insolvency notice.
- Ensure the declaration wording matches the latest template.
- Review the list of acceptable supporting documents for any changes.
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Form Details
- Revision date
- 28/01/26
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