Civil restraining orders are also known as 'Section 28 Orders'. They direct a person to stop engaging in certain unwanted behaviours against another person, for example stalking and harassment. Stalking and harassment are unwanted patterns of behaviour that impact your daily life. They can cause you to feel distress or fear violence will be used against you. This includes but is not limited to following or impersonating a person, harmful threats or repeated unwanted contact.
If you or someone connected to you is experiencing stalking or harassment, you can apply for a civil restraining order.
If you are in immediate danger or you feel you and or someone connected to you are not safe you should contact the Gardaí immediately by calling 999 or 112.
