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Insolvency in Ireland

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Bankruptcy and alternative solutions

Ireland has several debt solutions. Court bankruptcy differs from a Debt Relief Notice, Debt Settlement Arrangement and Personal Insolvency Arrangement. Suitability depends on debts, security, income and assets. A Personal Insolvency Practitioner handles the relevant arrangement procedures; in bankruptcy, the Official Assignee administers assets.

Duration, income and assets

Discharge from bankruptcy normally occurs after one year. Income contributions can continue for up to three years, and asset administration may take longer. Preparation and establishing a genuine centre of interests add time. Contributions reflect recognised reasonable living expenses and household circumstances rather than a fixed German attachment allowance.

Recognition and preparation

In cross-border cases, we assess COMI and the debts concerned. German nationality does not exclude an Irish procedure, but a registered address alone is insufficient. Prepare a full creditor list, tax assessments, income records, an asset overview and family and employment details. Secured and special-category debts require separate assessment.

Sources and legal foundations

Sources checked: 14 September 2026

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