This dataset contains data from the 2020 Courts Service Annual Report. This should be read in conjunction with the relevant published reports from our website.

• 19% decrease in new personal injury cases to 17,810 in 2020.
• 23% decrease in Garda Compensation claims.
• 96% reduction in new possession cases over 7 years.
• 73% reduction in new Property Possession cases in 2020.
• 44% decrease in Recovery of Debt (liquidated claims) cases.
• 77% reduction in new bankruptcy summonses issued.
• 65% increase in domestic violence applications over 5 years.
• 29% increase in new applications for divorce.
• 27% increase in childcare orders sought.
• 71% increase in adoption matters initiated in the High Court.
• 70% decrease in licensing applications.
• 23% decrease in Small Claims initiated.
• 23% increase in new cases in the Commercial List of the High Court.