The boundaries of periods in Irish law are set out in various laws and in judicial decisions but especially the limitations applicable to civil actions set forth in the Statute of Limitations, 1957 and the Statute of Limitations Act, 1843. This Act imposes limits on the rights action so that after any specified period any action will be time-limited. The list of causes of the affected action is listed under the second section of Statute of Limitations 1957.
The statute of limitations in the Republic of Ireland depends on the type of legal case as well as who takes the case (different rules for children). The period usually starts from the date of the accrual of cause of action or (if later) knowledge of the potential cause of action.
Video Statute of Limitations in Ireland
Restriction period
Criminal case
- Summary of violations: usually 6 months but periods may vary
- The alleged infringement: there is no limit, the judge has a policy of prolonged delays
There are some special cases, such as tax evasion (10 years) and unlicensed (one year) television use.
Civil case
- Breach of contract: 6 years
- Personal injury resulting from negligence, harassment, or offense: 2 years for adults and 2 years of the 18th birthday for babies
- Assault: 6 years
- Action for Soil recovery: 12 years
- Defamation: 1 year (can be extended by Court up to 2 years)
- Maritime: 2 years
Maps Statute of Limitations in Ireland
Note
- Statute of Limitations, 1957
- Statute of Limitations (Amendment) Act, 1991
- Statute of Limitations (Amendments) Act, 2000
- Defamation 2009
- Civil Liability and Court Act 2004
- Civil Liability Act 1961
- Liability for a Damaged Product Act 1991
References
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