How To Undertake A Bankruptcy Search In Ireland
What is the Irish Bankruptcy Process for individuals?
Bankruptcy Orders in Ireland are filed in the Office of the Examiner of the High Court.
Ownership of the bankrupt’s property and possessions is transferred to the Official Assignee in Bankruptcy for the benefit of creditors.
Republic of Ireland, the Bankruptcy (Amendment) Act 2015 made several changes to bankruptcy, including reducing the normal duration from 3 years to 1 year. Under the original Bankruptcy Act 1988, the duration had been up to 12 years.
There are a range of bankruptcy options in Ireland depending on the circumstances, each of the these are separately recorded.
It is therefore essential to check whether a beneficiary resident in Ireland is subject to any bankruptcy proceedings before making a distribution to them.
How can I check if someone is bankrupt in Ireland?
There are a number of different bankruptcy registers in Ireland which all need to be consulted to confirm the bankruptcy status of an individual in Ireland.
You can order an Irish bankruptcy search via our website which covers all of the relevant Irish bankruptcy registers. We will provide you with a report to confirm whether the individual is subject to any bankruptcy proceedings in Ireland.
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You will need to provide the following information for the person you wish to search:
Full name
Date of Birth
Address
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