No.1 Interrogatories

What this form is for

• • When you need written answers to factual questions before trial
• • When the judge has ordered or allowed interrogatories in the case timetable
• • Instead of oral examination if parties prefer written responses
• • When you want a clear, searchable record of the other side’s answers
• • If the court’s procedural rules (e.g., Rules of the Superior Courts) require this specific form

Use this form or another form?

Deadline or filing window

Interrogatories must be served within the period fixed by the judge, often 14‑28 days before the trial bundle is fixed. Late service may require a court order.

Before you submit

• • All questions are numbered sequentially
• • Each question is clear, concise, and relevant
• • Space for answers is provided on the same page
• • The respondent’s signature and oath are present
• • A copy has been served on the other party
• • The original is filed at the correct court registry
• • If filing electronically, the PDF meets size and format rules
• • Date of service and filing are recorded

How to file this form

1. 1Download the latest Form No.1 Interrogatories from courts.ie
2. 2Draft your questions and fill them into the form
3. 3Have the other party sign and swear to each answer
4. 4Make two copies: one for the court, one for the other side
5. 5File the original at the court registry or upload via e‑filing
6. 6Obtain a filing receipt or electronic confirmation
7. 7Attach the filed copy to the trial bundle

Known limitations

• • Only applicable in civil matters; not for criminal cases
• • Question limit may be set by the judge; exceeding it requires permission
• • Form does not accommodate multimedia evidence – separate request needed
• • Electronic filing may not be available in all district courts