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Notice of Intention to Proceed to the Supreme Court
The Notice of Intention to Proceed to the Supreme Court is a Courts Service of Ireland form used to inform the High Court that a party wishes to appeal a decision to the Supreme Court. It must be filed after a High Court judgment where a further appeal is permitted.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Notice of Intention to Proceed to the Supreme Court
The Notice of Intention to Proceed to the Supreme Court is a Courts Service of Ireland form used to inform the High Court that a party wishes to appeal a decision to the Supreme Court. It must be filed after a High Court judgment where a further appeal is permitted.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The most common mistake is filing the notice after the statutory deadline.
- 2Missing the 28‑day filing deadline
- 3Leaving key details (case number, judgment date) blank
- 4Failing to attach a certified copy of the High Court judgment
- 5Submitting to the wrong court office
Plain English
If you’ve just lost a case in the High Court and want to take it to the Supreme Court, you must let the court know you intend to do so. This form is the official way to give that notice.
Submission Date
- Filing date: The notice must be filed within 28 days of the High Court judgment unless the court orders a different period. Late filing usually results in loss of the right to appeal.
- 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 want to appeal a High Court judgment to the Supreme Court.
- When the High Court has expressly allowed a further appeal.
- When you need to preserve your right to appeal before the deadline expires.
- Instead of a standard appeal notice, which is for lower courts.
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Use this form or another form?
Appeal from Circuit Court
Only for Circuit Court decisions
✓ Verify the originating court before proceeding
Appeal from District Court
Not for Supreme Court
✓ Use the correct District Court form
Application for Leave to Appeal
Required if Supreme Court permission is needed
✓ Check if leave is already granted
Deadline or filing window
The notice must be filed within 28 days of the High Court judgment unless the court orders a different period. Late filing usually results in loss of the right to appeal.
Before you submit
- 1Case number and parties correctly entered
- 2Judgment date matches the High Court order
- 3Grounds for appeal clearly stated
- 4Signature and date present
- 5Certified copy of the judgment attached
- 6Correct filing fee (if applicable) included
- 7Form version is the latest edition
- 8Submitted to the High Court Central Office (in person, post, or online)
- 9Confirmation receipt saved
How to file this form
- 1Obtain the current form from courts.ie or the High Court office.
- 2Complete all required fields in clear block letters.
- 3Attach a certified copy of the High Court judgment.
- 4Pay any required filing fee.
- 5File the form at the High Court Central Office or upload via the online portal.
- 6Obtain a filing receipt or email confirmation.
- 7Keep a copy of the filed notice for your records.
Known limitations
- 1Form does not include the full appeal brief – a separate document is required.
- 2Online filing requires a valid Digital Certificate.
- 3No provision for filing by email alone.
- 4Only accepts Irish‑issued documents; foreign judgments need translation.
Field map
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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 valid. No major changes have been announced for 2024.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Confirm you have the 2023 version of the form.
- Check if the online portal requires a Digital Certificate.
- Verify any new fee schedule attached to the form.
- Review the deadline wording – some judgments set a shorter period.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 19/09/25
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm title and issuing agency inferred from name.
- SRCTypical 28‑day deadline based on standard Irish appeal rulesnot confirmed in official source.
- SRCOnline filing via Courts Service portal assumednot confirmed in official source.
- SRCFee requirement not verifiedmarked as possible.
- SRCVersion year (2023) assumed from recent updatesnot confirmed in official source.
Common confusion points
Mixing up the 28‑day deadline with the 14‑day deadline for some other appeals.
Submitting the form to the Circuit Court instead of the High Court.
Leaving the ‘grounds for appeal’ section too brief.
Assuming the form alone is the full appeal – a separate brief is needed.
Not attaching a certified copy of the judgment.
Using a paper form when a digital filing is required for your case.
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