Appeals to the Supreme Court

The Supreme Court is the highest court in Ireland and is the court of final appeal in civil and criminal matters. Its decisions are binding on all other courts in Ireland.

The role of the Supreme Court as the court of final appeal is set out in Article 34.5 of the Constitution.

Appeals to the Supreme Court may come from Court of Appeal, or in exceptional circumstances, from the High Court.

Order 58 of the Superior Court Rules and Practice Direction SC 19  govern appeal proceedings in the Supreme Court.

Appealing to the Supreme Court is a complex legal journey and you may wish to get legal advice.