Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 17 December 2014
125. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if figures are collected by her Department on the number of mortgage repossession cases initiated through the courts; if she will monitor the number of repossession cases initiated; if she will provide the figures publicly per court, if available; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48666/14]
View answerI wish to inform the Deputy that, under the provisions of the Courts Service Act 1998, management of the courts is the responsibility of the Courts Service which is independent in exercising its functions, which include the provision of information on the courts system. However, in order to be of assistance to the Deputy, I have had enquiries made and the Courts Service has informed me that the information is as provided. The tables set out the number of actions for possession initiated in the High Court and Circuit Court in 2013.
|
Circuit Court |
2013 |
|
New cases initiated for possession of lands/ premises |
2,498 |
|
High Court |
2013 |
|
New cases initiated for possession of lands/ premises |
332 |
I have asked the Court Service to provide figures for 2014 and I will correspond further with the Deputy when I have the figures to hand.
It is important to note that the number of new cases initiated does not reflect the number of orders for possession granted. It should also be noted that orders for possession do not necessarily equate with repossessions as it is up to the person or company who obtained the order for possession to pursue its execution.
