Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 24 November 2016
43. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the powers available to the Taxing Master to enforce a judgment against a law firm; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36615/16]
View answerAs the Deputy may be aware, Taxing Masters are independent office holders attached to the High Court and are appointed by the Government. The positions of the Taxing Master and their offices are governed by the Courts (Supplemental Provisions) Act 1961 as amended by the Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2011 and their function is confined to taxation of costs (i.e. ascertaining the amount due for costs) and does not extend to enforcing a judgment for costs.
In relation to a judgment or decision of the court which includes an award of costs to be taxed in default of agreement, it is a matter for the party to whom the costs are awarded, following the taxation of those costs and the taking up of a certificate of taxation by that party, to enter judgment in respect of such costs on foot of the certificate of taxation and to seek enforcement in the usual manner.
