For a checklist with guidance on how to determine whether an Irish court has jurisdiction to deal with the specific civil disputes, see: Ireland—Determining jurisdiction in civil litigation—checklist.

This Practice Note provides an overview of the jurisdiction rules which determine circumstances in which the Irish civil courts may hear an action which has an international aspect. It includes guidance on international jurisdiction (under Brussels I (recast), the Lugano Convention and the Hague Convention). It also provides guidance on the position where multiple proceedings are begun in different jurisdictions. Finally, this Practice Note offers practical tips when considering issues of jurisdiction in Ireland.

For guidance on:

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   which specific court an action should be raised in, see Practice Note: Ireland—Starting a civil action

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   other issues to consider before bringing a civil claim in an Irish court and how to start and progress a civil claim in Ireland, see Practice Notes: Ireland—Starting a civil action and Ireland—Pre-action conduct, and in initiating and case managing a civil claim,