Irish local news and public records
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high court orders peter bolger’s release after decade-long extradition battle over three-year uk sentence [2005] iehc 364 the has ordered from proceedings rather than require him to return united kingdom serve a prison imposed decade earlier. bolger had been convicted at southwark crown in london ap
appeal court upholds serious-harm conviction over glass attack the of criminal rejected remaining challenge to a for assault causing serious harm, finding evidence temporary but substantial impairment victim’s eye was sufficient. has keith kirwan’s his that showed substantial, though temporary, left
high court says mother must receive legal aid for inquest into son’s death in garda custody the concluded that fair procedures required theresa magee at forthcoming inquest. it heard further submissions on form of order; judgment does not record a final order. 2005 iehc 388 has to be represented her
high court rules nigerian man’s detention pending deportation was lawful o’sullivan j refused an article 40 application after finding the authorities could maintain their intention while judicial review proceedings were pending. 2005 iehc 397 has by a man for order under of constitution, his lawful.
high court quashes community service order over missing prison term the held that a required stated alternative of imprisonment, which district did not provide. 2005 iehc 332 quashed imposed on thomas foley after finding state would otherwise have been appropriate. in judicial review judgment delive
former national irish bank division head disqualified for 10 years the high court made order under section 160(2)(e), relying on inspectors’ findings that nigel d’arcy knew of and failed to stop promotion insurance policies conceal funds from revenue. 2005 iehc 333 financial advice services company
high court upholds agreement to transfer 20% of kildare land council the dismissed charles mchugh’s claim that his 1999 with county was invalid, finding had power accept offer under planning legislation. [2005] iehc 356 a by landowner mchugh challenging an lands at newhall/jigginstown, naas, if rema
supreme court quashes 1998 assault conviction after offence was abolished the allowed michael cummins’s appeal, ruling that proceedings for common-law could not continue ceased to exist in august 1997. has quashed assault, prosecution a judgment delivered on 25 october 2005, mrs justice mcguinness m
high court declines jurisdiction in euro-symbol copyright claim against european commission the ruled that plaintiffs’ was based on community’s alleged non-contractual liability, a matter it said fell within of justice’s exclusive jurisdiction. [2005] iehc 324 has declined to hear and authorship bro
high court says district wrongly dismissed breath-test charge the ruled that judge was not entitled to treat statement itself as rebuttal evidence, and remitted case for further proceedings. [2005] iehc 327 has a wrong in law dismiss road-traffic after treating information on sufficient rebut prosec
supreme court overturns damages award against rent tribunal the allowed tribunal’s appeal, holding that negligence were not justified in circumstances. landlords’ judicial review had already set aside decision. appeal and dismissed a claim brought by landlords mark beatty walter over handling of det
supreme court allows rent tribunal appeal and dismisses beattys’ damages claim in a judgment dated 21 october 2005, mr justice mccracken agreed that proximity was sufficient for negligence but said public policy made it unfair unreasonable to impose duty of care this case. the allowed tribunal’s dis
high court upholds vat status for abandoned stadium project the ruled that centime could qualify as a taxable person on basis of its genuine intention to develop and commercially exploit land, even without completed land acquisition or planning permission. [2005] iehc 328 upheld an appeals commissio
supreme court allows rent tribunal appeal over negligence damages the held that was immune from a claim for ordinary arising its determination. it did not decide whether can be sued misfeasance in public office. 290/2003 allowed tribunal’s against high award of to landlords mark beatty and walter be
high court directs further particulars in linked commercial disputes the set out its approach to discovery and pleadings related cases, while leaving precise orders for a later stage. 2005 iehc 329 has directed parties proceedings provide of their claims proposed allowing an amendment separate claim
high court orders arnotts joined to pension transfer case the said circumstances of seamus duignan’s departure from were central his claim and could only be decided in a binding way with company as defendant. [2005] iehc 348 court, commercial has ordered ltd. defendant over whether former managing d
high court dismisses ryanair challenge to labour court’s preliminary trade-dispute decision the upheld that a trade dispute existed, allowing an investigation under industrial relations (amendment) act 2001 proceed. it did not decide substance of dispute. 2005 iehc 330 has dismissed limited’s applic
builder awarded €6,252.80 after wexford house dispute appeal the high court allowed a builder’s claim for extra work, while awarding homeowner €7,625.50 on his counterclaim credits, defects and inspection costs. amounts were set off, leaving with decree €6,252.80. 2005 iehc 319; 214 ca james ryan, t
high court rules english domestic warrant remained in force when european was issued a supplemental judgment found that the 2003 had not been executed under law by respondent’s arrest ireland, and concluded duly issued. [2005] iehc 322 ruled an on 21 june 2004, for michael fallon, also named as mich
high court awards €1.92m after quashed drug convictions the awarded damages to a donegal publican whose were newly discovered evidence showed miscarriage of justice. award included €500,000 in general and €50,000 exemplary damages. 2005 iehc 311 francis shortt €1,923,871 his for knowingly allowing d
high court rejects delay appeal after drunk-driving conviction the found summary prosecution had been excessively delayed, but ruled that circumstances did not establish an invasion of accused’s right to expeditious trial. 2005 iehc 389 has upheld refusal dismiss a over delay, answering yes both leg
high court rejects challenge to criminal assets bureau tax assessments and debt attachments [2005] iehc 318 the has rejected a by a.s. income-tax enforcement measures, including attachment of money due from health board for taxi services. assessed income 1993/94, 1994/95 1995/96 in july 2001. his so
high court refuses surrender to lithuania over uncertainty in arrest warrant the rejected an application lg, finding that ambiguity european left it unsatisfied a decision had already been made charge and try him. [2005] iehc 310 refused respondent identified as lg lithuanian authorities, ruling mea
high court blocks independent from launching free dublin newspaper using 'metro' title pending trial iehc 309 by tom arden the has temporarily blocked news & media plc a “metro” in its while trademark dispute proceeds to trial. plaintiffs planned launch called metro for hand distribution at busy loc
high court refuses to halt delgany woods housing despite finding bypass condition unmet [2005] iehc 312 the has refused construction of a 255-house development at in co wicklow, ruling that planning required nearby road be operational before final 130 homes could built. altara developments limited a
high court quashes age assessment but leaves refugee recommendation in place the found that officials did not give an unaccompanied asylum applicant reasons for treating him as adult or explain how he could seek reassessment. 2005 iehc 317 quashed a 2003 of applicant, finding follow minimum fair-pro
high court grants dundalk factory outlet challenge on reasons and environmental statement grounds [2005] iehc 306 the has allowed a judicial review to proceed against planning permission for large centre at dowdall’s hill in dundalk. an bord pleanála granted 25 february 2005 development comprising 8
high court refuses tribunal’s bid to block future publication by sunday business post mr justice kelly refused the requested injunction, finding it too broad because covered material regardless of its source or whether was truly confidential. [2005] iehc 307 a request tribunal inquiry into certain p