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Summons for attachment of earnings order (High Court enforcement order)
This form is used to initiate proceedings for attaching a person's earnings to satisfy a High Court judgment debt. It's typically used when a debtor fails to pay a court-ordered amount voluntarily.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Summons for attachment of earnings order (High Court enforcement order)
This form is used to initiate proceedings for attaching a person's earnings to satisfy a High Court judgment debt. It's typically used when a debtor fails to pay a court-ordered amount voluntarily.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The most common mistake is providing incomplete or outdated employer information.
- 2Incorrect debtor information could lead to attachment from the wrong person
- 3Missing court case number may cause processing delays
- 4Insufficient employer details may prevent proper enforcement
- 5Outdated judgment information could invalidate the attachment
Plain English
The attachment of earnings order means money will be taken directly from someone's salary to pay a debt they owe. This is a serious legal action that happens after someone has lost a case in the High Court and still hasn't paid what they were ordered to pay.
Submission Date
- Filing date: There is no specific deadline mentioned for submitting this form, but it should be filed as soon as possible after establishing the debtor's employment to maximize debt recovery chances.
- 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 you have a High Court judgment that remains unpaid
- Use this form when the debtor is employed and you have their employer details
- Use this form when other collection methods have failed
- Do not use this form for District Court judgments - a different form is required
- Do not use this form for debts not yet adjudicated by the High Court
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Business debt recovery
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Multiple judgment debts
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Urgent enforcement
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Deadline or filing window
There is no specific deadline mentioned for submitting this form, but it should be filed as soon as possible after establishing the debtor's employment to maximize debt recovery chances.
Before you submit
- 1Verify all debtor personal details are accurate and current
- 2Confirm the court case number and judgment amount are correct
- 3Ensure employer name and address are complete and up-to-date
- 4Check that all required sections are completed
- 5Verify proper signatures are included where required
- 6Make copies of the completed form before submission
- 7Confirm the correct court fee has been included if applicable
How to file this form
- 1Obtain the current version of the form from the Courts Service of Ireland
- 2Complete all sections with accurate information about the judgment, debtor, and employer
- 3Gather supporting documents including the judgment order and proof of employment
- 4Submit the completed form to the High Court enforcement office
- 5Pay any required court fees
- 6Keep a copy of the submitted form and any receipt for your records
Known limitations
- 1This form only applies to High Court judgments, not other court levels
- 2Attachment of earnings cannot exceed legally allowed percentage of income
- 3The debtor must be employed for this method to be effective
- 4Self-employed individuals may have different enforcement procedures
- 5Certain types of income may be exempt from attachment
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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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- Verify the form number matches the current version from the Courts Service
- Check if recent changes to enforcement procedures affect this form
- Confirm if updated guidance notes have been issued
- Ensure any court fee requirements are current
- Check if digital submission options have been added or changed
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 22/09/25
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm name: Summons for attachment of earnings order (High Court enforcement order)
- SRCIssuing agency: Courts Service of Ireland
- SRCCourt level: High Court
- SRCPurpose: Enforcing payment of judgment debts through wage attachment
- SRCSubmission method: Not confirmed in official source
- SRCProcessing time: Not confirmed in official source
- SRCFee requirements: Not confirmed in official source
- SRCDigital submission options: Not confirmed in official source
Common confusion points
Many people confuse High Court and District Court procedures
Employers sometimes mistakenly believe they can refuse to comply with a valid order
Debtors may not understand that changing employment doesn't automatically stop the attachment
Creditors may not realize they need to provide updated employer information if the debtor changes jobs
Some people believe attachment applies to all income types equally
There's confusion about what percentage of earnings can be legally attached
People often misunderstand the timeline between filing and actual deductions starting
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