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Form No. 6 Garda Compensation Personal Injuries Summons
This is a court summons form used when seeking compensation for personal injuries sustained while serving as a member of An Garda Síochána. It initiates legal proceedings against the relevant party to claim damages for personal injuries suffered in the line of duty.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form No. 6 Garda Compensation Personal Injuries Summons
This is a court summons form used when seeking compensation for personal injuries sustained while serving as a member of An Garda Síochána. It initiates legal proceedings against the relevant party to claim damages for personal injuries suffered in the line of duty.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Missing the strict 2-year time limit for filing personal injury claims can permanently bar your case from being heard.
- 2Missing the statute of limitations deadline
- 3Inaccurate details about the incident or injuries
- 4Failure to name all necessary defendants
- 5Insufficient documentation to support the claim
Plain English
This form starts a court case if you're a member of the Irish police force (Garda) who has been injured and believe you deserve compensation. It's the official way to ask the court to hear your case and potentially order payment for your injuries.
Submission Date
- Filing date: Personal injury claims in Ireland must generally be filed within 2 years of the date of injury, with very limited exceptions. Consult your solicitor immediately if you believe your claim might be approaching this deadline.
- 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 seeking compensation for personal injuries sustained while on duty as a Garda
- Use this form when the injury occurred due to negligence or wrongful act of another party
- Use this form when the compensation amount exceeds the threshold for civil circuit court
- Use this form when your employer (the State) is being sued for negligence
- Do not use this form for work-related illness claims (different procedure)
- Do not use this form for minor injuries settled through alternative dispute resolution
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
Minor injury claim under €75,000
Simpler procedure for lower value claims
✓ Check if your claim exceeds the threshold
Work-related illness claim
Different procedure for occupational diseases
✓ Verify if your condition is classified as illness or injury
Form 10 (Personal Injuries Summons)
Garda compensation without court action
Administrative process outside courts
✓ Check if your case meets board criteria
Garda Compensation Board application
Injury claim against employer directly
Standard personal injury claim process
✓ Verify if the State is the correct defendant
Form 10 (Personal Injuries Summons)
Deadline or filing window
Personal injury claims in Ireland must generally be filed within 2 years of the date of injury, with very limited exceptions. Consult your solicitor immediately if you believe your claim might be approaching this deadline.
Before you submit
- 1Verify all personal information is accurate and complete
- 2Ensure the incident date and location are precisely detailed
- 3Confirm all relevant parties are correctly named as defendants
- 4Attach all medical reports and supporting documentation
- 5Check that the claimed compensation amount is reasonable and substantiated
- 6Verify the form is signed and witnessed correctly
- 7Confirm the correct court venue for your case
- 8Ensure payment of court fees or exemption application is included
How to file this form
- 1Consult with a solicitor specializing in personal injury claims
- 2Gather all relevant evidence and medical documentation
- 3Complete the form with detailed and accurate information
- 4Have the form witnessed where required
- 5Submit the form to the appropriate court office
- 6Pay the required court fees or apply for exemption
- 7Keep a copy of the submitted form and all documentation
Known limitations
- 1This form cannot be used for claims against the Garda Compensation Board
- 2The form requires specific legal knowledge to complete correctly
- 3Digital filing options may be limited for this particular summons
- 4The form must be filed in the correct court jurisdiction
- 5The form cannot be used for claims that fall under alternative compensation schemes
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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->This is the current version of the form as issued by the Courts Service of Ireland, but always verify with the official Courts Service website before filing as procedures may update.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Check if recent changes to personal injury legislation affect your claim
- Verify current court fees and payment methods
- Confirm if digital filing options are now available for this form
- Check if witness requirements have changed
- Verify if contact information for court offices has been updated
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 19/01/26
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm issued by Courts Service of Ireland
- SRCUsed for Garda personal injury compensation claims
- SRCStandard court summons format for civil proceedings
- SRCMust comply with Irish civil procedure rules
- SRCSubject to statute of limitations for personal injury claims
- SRCRequires proper legal documentation and procedures
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: Current filing fees
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: Digital submission options
Common confusion points
Confusing the Garda Compensation Board process with court proceedings
Uncertainty about which court has jurisdiction for your case
Difficulty determining if the claim is within the time limit
Confusion about whether to name the State or specific individuals as defendants
Uncertainty about what documentation is required to support the claim
Misunderstanding the difference between this form and standard personal injury summons
Confusion about court fee requirements and exemption eligibility
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