There are many groups and agencies that can help you through the debt claim process. These support services are all independent of the courts and can help you whether you are the claimant or respondent in a debt claim case..
You will find links to some of those services below. These can help you with a number of matters, including:
- Legal, mediation and resolution support
- Financial and budgeting support
- Other supports including advocacy and general information
Legal, mediation and resolution support
The Legal Aid Board may be able to provide you with legal advice and representation in court. You can find details on how to contact your nearest law centre on their website.
FLAC
Free Legal Advice Centre (FLAC) is a free confidential service that provides legal advice.
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Mediators' Institute of Ireland
The Mediators' Institute of Ireland (MII) is a professional Irish organisation committed to promoting mediation as the process of choice for resolving conflicts in Ireland.
The Law Society is the educational, representative and regulatory body of the solicitors' profession in Ireland. They provide guides for the public on a range of legal issues and a list of all practising solicitors in Ireland.
The Bar of Ireland
Many barristers are trained mediators and can offer their services to all parties for a fee. Contact the Law Library of Ireland for more information.
Financial and Budgeting Support
MABS
The Money Advice and Budgeting Service (MABS) is a free and confidential service for people who are having problems with money management and debt.
The Insolvency Service of Ireland
The Insolvency Service of Ireland (ISI) is an independent statutory body which can help restore insolvent (highly indebted Respondents) to solvency. The websites Abhaile.ie and backontrack.ie are linked to the ISI and will aid people with debt problems.
Other Support
Citizens Information
The Citizens Information website provides comprehensive information on public services and on the entitlements of citizens in Ireland.
National Advocacy Service
The National Advocacy Service provides a confidential, free and independent representative advocacy service to adults with disabilities across Ireland.
Sign Language Interpreting Service
Sign Language Interpreting Service
(SLIS) is the national Sign Language Interpreting Service for Ireland.
Established in 2007, SLIS is supported and funded through the Citizens
Information Board.