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Property (possession) cases are cases in which the plaintiff is seeking possession of lands and/or premises including family homes.

Statistics in respect of possession orders do not reflect the full picture on persons losing their property, as most mortgage contracts permit the lender to foreclose for non-payment of instalment without a court order.

The statistics do not refer exclusively to 'home re-possessions'. Orders made by the courts are for possession of any type of property.

Possession suits includes all cases in which the plaintiff is seeking possession of lands and / or premises of whatever kind - this data is not restricted to family homes.

Mortgage suits refer to cases in which the creditor has a mortgage on the property in which the defendant has an interest but does not have power to sell that property unless the court declares the mortgage well-charged.

High Court data is not given on a county by county basis, however, Circuit Court offices will provide a return per county.