Irish local news and public records
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high court dismisses triatic’s claim over fort camden negotiations the found that cork county council honoured a time-limited exclusive opportunity to submit development proposal, but made no promise negotiate until sale was agreed. 2006 iehc 111 has dismissed triatic limited’s against develop and a
high court dismisses third bid to set aside planning case judgment the said alleged photomontage manipulation did not relate issues decided in original challenge. it also barred further proceedings against trinity college and an bord pleanála without leave, while preserving existing appeals a possib
supreme court dismisses p.g.’s appeal but reserves position on disclosure justice hardiman agreed the should be dismissed, while stating that issues in suitable cases may raised judicial review. [2006] iesc 19 dismissed against director of public prosecutions, with agreeing reasons a judgment by fen
high court finds limerick county council failed in traveller accommodation duties the ruled on statutory compliance a judicial review brought by two families kilmallock, but deferred terms of any orders. 2006 iehc 174 has found that to meet concerning for kilmallock. had not yet settled orders when
supreme court dismisses appeal to halt two historic sex offence prosecutions the found reporting delays adequately explained and said disclosure concerns did not justify an injunction at this stage. has dismissed by p.g. seeking stop for alleged sexual offences against his niece nephew. affirmed hig
high court says it cannot certify an appeal from refusal of certificate mr justice clarke ruled that a to in planning judicial review was final, and did not consider whether further would have been appropriate on the facts. [2006] iehc 280 has had no jurisdiction issue allowing supreme against its e
high court quashes road traffic convictions over missing admissible evidence the found it was not established that of charge, arrest and caution had been properly adduced in open before convictions. [2006] iehc 96 quashed emmett o’donnell’s for offences after finding prosecution required court. mr j
high court rules grandfather’s appointment power belonged to thomas butler senior the held that was intended holder of a under his father’s will, so four children took relevant property equally. it also found elements estoppel present. [2006] iehc 104 court, dublin ruled 1956 will and that, because
high court dismisses jaguar cars’ appeal over watch trademark the upheld controller’s decision allowing manufacture des montres s.a.’s application to register for watches, finding no ground refuse registration. [2006] iehc 103 has dismissed an by cars limited and collection against controller of pat
supreme court dismisses appeal over alleged £120,000 share purchase agreement the upheld high court’s finding that no oral for claimed price had been established, deferring to trial judge’s assessment of conflicting testimony. s.c. no: 1 2003 court; from has dismissed barry guilfoyle’s in a dispute
high court declines solicitor’s challenge to law society committee process the rejected a judicial review application challenging committee’s proposed consideration of part an accountant’s report, while leaving objections that material open for submissions within disciplinary process. [2006 iehc 172
supreme court finds greyhound tote tender lacked transparency on it hub criterion the allowed advanced totes’ appeal, finding that a key factor in awarding contract was absent from published criteria. judgment excerpt ends without setting out any further relief or order. an appeal by totes limited o
supreme court allows appeal over insurance policy lapse and negligent statement the held that an insurer’s inaccurate assurance to a bank could give rise duty of care policyholder, although was not made him directly. allowed by harold wildgust carrickowen ltd in dispute life lapsed after premium pai
high court orders specific performance of freshford abattoir sale the rejected defendant’s claim that an alleged collateral agreement barred buyer from exercising its purchase option. it dismissed counterclaim for possession and mesne rates. [2006] iehc 97 court, commercial has ordered a to slaney f
supreme court allows appeal over lapsed life policy the held norwich union liable in negligence for confirming to a lender that premium had been paid, despite policyholder not personally relying on assurance. further issues and terms of order remained unresolved. allowed harold wildgust carrickowen
high court refuses costs after licensing appeal the declined to award peter kingston, whose concerning an extension classic bar had succeeded. it said gardaí were performing a statutory public function. [2006] iehc 93 on circuit refused kingston’s application for of his successful over proposed in c
high court bars further prosecution after finding “inordinate and inexcusable” delay the found that delays in correcting a defective trial order infringed accused’s right to speedy trial. it prohibited steps criminal proceedings, despite no claim of specific prejudice. [2006] iehc 83 proceedings aga
high court awards €300,000 to man abused at kilkenny institution the assessed damages after defendants conceded liability for specified abuse. it accepted further allegations against two former carers, rejected an allegation another woman, and awarded aggravated damages. [2006] iehc 119 david connel
high court prohibits trial of 85-year-old man after 28-month prosecution delay in historic abuse case [2006] iehc 422 the has prohibited an on 28 indecent assault charges finding that state authorities took unacceptable months to bring him properly before a receiving complaint. applicant, identified
high court refuses challenge to breath-test conviction the refused judicial review, finding application lacked a proper factual basis and that was consistent with relevant statutory provisions supreme decisions. [2006] iehc 84 an quash for failing provide two breath specimens, concluding review inap
high court refuses to halt retrial over challenge drug-search warrant the said appeared meet statutory requirements, but left questions about evidence and its admissibility trial judge. [2006] iehc 74 has refused an application stop director of public prosecutions pursuing a fergal mcnulty on drug c
criminal appeal court refuses cooke’s bid to add grounds and fresh house-purchase evidence the rejected proposed new additional about when applicant took possession of a house, finding could have been obtained earlier was unlikely affect verdicts. refused an application by eamon cooke his pending in
high court grants judicial separation and orders €10,000 monthly maintenance the made financial child arrangements after finding a normal marital relationship had not existed for at least 12 months. it left applicant’s succession act rights intact this stage. [2006] iehc 100 granted to c.d. p.d., or
high court gives wolfe plaintiffs final chance to prepare company dispute for trial the found a delay of more than three years in getting proceedings ready was inordinate and inexcusable, but allowed claims continue subject readiness deadline case management. [2006] iehc 106 has given martin ruth op
high court dismisses challenge to shell corrib terminal works the found substantial compliance with two disputed planning conditions and refused requested section 160 relief. it also said application would have been in any event, even if there had non-compliance. [2006] iehc 85 dismissed peter sweet
supreme court orders fresh hearing on contribution claim after third-party notice was set aside the held that separate action not automatically barred, but directed high to reconsider whether there a good reason for failure serve compliant notice. has ordered eci european chemical industries limited
high court orders surrender to scotland over driving and non-appearance charges the rejected objections based on delay offence correspondence, then ordered under european arrest warrant act. [2006] iehc 95 robert aaron anderson’s three charges: two of while disqualified one failing appear in court.
high court orders surrender to uk over prison escape charge and outstanding sentences the held that statutory conditions for were met, including offence correspondence minimum gravity, found no pending irish prosecution required refusal. [2006] iehc 94 ordered of john paul brennan united kingdom, wh
high court refuses to force smart mobile licensing dispute into judicial review the rejected regulator’s application halt a plenary action over 3g licence, leaving both contract claim and public law claims proceed in that action. [2006] iehc 82 court, dublin has refused commission for communications
high court refuses restriction orders against three non-executive directors the found no dishonesty and concluded that directors’ shortcomings did not reach level of irresponsibility required for under section 150. [2006] iehc 88 refused an application to restrict former doherty advertising limited,
high court refuses kildare council leave to challenge athy road decision the found no substantial grounds review an bord pleanála’s refusal of proposed inner relief and its annulment related compulsory purchase order. [2006] iehc 173 refused county seek judicial refusing approval for street annullin
high court quashes reissued committal warrants over missing inquiry evidence the found record did not show that district judge had made required before reissuing about 17 months after their issue. [2006] iehc 126 court; and circuit also referenced quashed an order two warrants, finding establish law
appeal court cuts sentences for fraud and child pornography possession the of criminal reduced to six months one year, after finding original terms excessive in light offences mitigating circumstances. a man’s obtaining €700 by deception possessing pornography, ruling that imposed at trial were exce
supreme court dismisses appeal over detention pending deportation the upheld high court’s refusal to grant habeas corpus, finding lawful on facts of case. it did not decide a broader question about during immigration judicial review proceedings. [2006] iesc 13 ireland has dismissed joseph obinna ari
supreme court rejects brian curtin challenge to oireachtas judicial removal process the has rejected circuit judge curtin’s established investigate alleged misbehaviour and consider his from office. had been acquitted in april 2004 of possessing child pornography after criminal excluded computer mat
high court disqualifies padraig collery from company management for nine years the found that conduct described in ansbacher inspectors’ report 1991 to 1997 made unfit manage a company. it ordered disqualification under companies act 1990. [2006] iehc 67 has disqualified being concerned of years, af
supreme court allows d.o.’s appeal without deciding certified question justice fennelly agreed with the proposed order and reasons for allowing appeal, saying it was unnecessary to decide first point by of criminal appeal. allowed an d.o., applicant, in a case against director public prosecutions, a
supreme court allows appeal over cross-examination in sexual-offence trial the ruled that questioning about appellant’s personal life and scouting activities was used to portray him as disposed commit offences. it set aside his convictions declined order a retrial. has allowed an by anonymised forme
high court seeks further michigan law evidence in child return case the found children had lived with their father before move to ireland, but could not decide whether he or courts hague convention custody rights. [2006] iehc 68 has deferred a decision on father’s application his two michigan, sayin
high court gives hynes time to address limitation issue in doctor’s joinder the did not decide whether medical negligence claim against dr cronin was time-barred. it allowed ms an opportunity file affidavit evidence before that is resolved. 2006 [iehc] 55 has given alena on her kevin clearly statute
supreme court overturns order barring trial over missing fingerprint exhibits the found that photographs of fingerprints remained available for comparison, while leaving free to assess fairness as evidence develops. [2006] iesc 11 has overturned a high brendan mcfarlane’s 1983 kidnapping and false i
high court refuses swiss company’s bid to move stryker machine claim out of ireland the found no agreement on supplier’s exclusive jurisdiction clause and held that was place performance for contract obligation at issue. [2006] iehc 60 has refused sulzer metco ag’s application set aside service corp
high court refuses patrick mccann’s bid to dismiss disqualification case over delay the rejected challenge, finding no excessive after director of corporate enforcement received report underlying in november 2002. allegations remain for later determination. [2006] iehc 57 has refused application pro
supreme court rejects appeal to annul 1987 bankruptcy after lengthy delay the upheld refusals adjudication and reopen an earlier application, citing its effect on other creditors. has dismissed two appeals by a bankrupt seeking his application that had already been refused. it also refusal set aside
high court rejects rté request for names of viewers in byrne libel case the dismissed an application particulars, ruling solicitors could rely first on alleged defamatory meaning conveyed to general public by broadcast. [2006] iehc 71 rté’s compel brendan and paul identify who allegedly recognised t
supreme court dismisses appeal over jury directions in murder trial the said a judge should generally not raise an unrequested alternative defence that conflicts with chosen by accused represented experienced counsel. dismissed mark cronin’s against convictions for and possession of firearm intent t
high court refuses garda officer’s judicial review bid over missing evidence as out of time the found application was brought more than two years after grounds for had arisen. it did not decide missing-evidence issue, which may still be raised at trial. [2006] iehc 91 refused a to stop his prosecuti
supreme court dismisses appeal over murder conviction the rejected a challenge to trial judge’s directions, including whether he had address an accidental shooting defence that appellant not raised at trial. dismissed mark cronin’s against refusal of criminal grant leave his conviction. answered “in
high court allows nigerian mother and children to challenge deportation on article 8 grounds [2006] iehc 56 the has allowed a her two young pursue limited their after evidence was presented about one child’s intellectual disability attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. olivia agbonlahor came ire
appeal court orders retrial after jury may have been misled about drug rucksack the of criminal found that a trial judge’s inaccurate description where was in car affected jury’s assessment whether daniel cleary knew it there. dpp v cleary; record no. 121/05 has allowed cleary’s against his convicti
high court refuses bid to halt irish share ownership case the ruled that ireland could hear marco montani’s claim over shares in limited securities limited, while leaving underlying dispute unresolved. [2006] iehc 92 has refused an application decline jurisdiction or stay proceedings a who owns comp
supreme court justice leaves deportation stay question undecided denham j. agreed with geoghegan on the appeal issues, but said did not need to decide whether filing for judicial review automatically pauses deportation. left open starting proceedings challenge a order prevents state from carrying it
supreme court judge rejects automatic deportation stay before leave is granted in a separate judgment, mr justice fennelly disagreed with one point colleague’s reasoning on judicial review, while agreeing the rest of judgment and proposed orders. court’s rejected view that order automatically stayed
supreme court sets aside order requiring state to facilitate deportees’ return the allowed commissioner’s and minister’s appeals, while dismissing applicants’ cross-appeals. it said high could not grant re-entry relief in contempt or habeas corpus proceedings. has set a meet reasonable costs for fou
high court dismisses negligence claim over radical hysterectomy the judge found patient had not proved that no obstetrician of comparable skill, acting with ordinary care, would have performed operation. claims against three other defendants already been nonsuited during trial. [2006] iehc 89 has di
high court orders revenue to provide data for used-car vrt calculations the order covers vehicle-specific depreciation information and other needed test calculations, while refused a broader request market research made no on database access. 2006 iehc 90 has ordered commissioners used car importers
high court quashes return for trial after finding excessive prosecution delay the ruled that applicant’s could not stand because of and a failure to provide fair procedures before decision prosecute was reversed. [2006] iehc 184 quashed an order returning redacted applicant on 81 indecent assault co