Irish local news and public records
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high court orders surrender to poland after rejecting two objections the dismissed arguments about delay and warrant’s description of sentence, then ordered under european arrest warrant act. it also restricted legal-fee recommendation relating found served no useful purpose. [2006] iehc 321 piotr s
supreme court overturns equality authority’s appointment as amicus in housing case the allowed an appeal by minister and ireland, setting aside a high order that had permitted authority to appear judicial review brought patrick bridget doherty. has for environment, heritage local government gave lea
high court dismisses smart mobile’s challenge over failed 3g licence bid the found that did not provide acceptable performance bonds by extended deadline and rejected its request for more time to meet comreg’s requirements. [2006] iehc 338 court, commercial dismissed mobile limited’s decision award
high court orders surrender to lithuania despite challenge over complainant’s cooperation the rejected an abuse-of-process objection, holding that likely strength of prosecution case was for lithuanian courts assess. [2006] iehc 332 ordered a man under european arrest warrant, rejecting his argument
supreme court upholds equality authority’s right to seek amicus role in housing case the dismissed state’s appeal, finding authority had statutory power apply assist proceedings related its functions. whether allow it participate remains for court’s discretion. has an appeal by state and affirmed a
supreme court dismisses appeal to halt prosecution in delayed sexual-offence case the found no real or serious risk of an unfair trial that could not be addressed by judge’s rulings and directions. it also rejected applicant’s claims prosecutorial delay exceptional circumstances based on age health.
high court declines to restrict three former mmi directors the found evidence did not justify declarations sought in a companies act restriction application arising from stockbroker’s insolvency. [2006] iehc 350 has declined make against of money markets international stockbrokers limited (mmi), fin
high court makes charging order over defendant’s company share absolute the refused to discharge a charge securing €920,833.74 judgment debt, but discharged receiver appointment and removed as notice party. [2006] 326 made brian cunningham’s in bpi property limited, plus interest. it application cha
high court refuses release bid by man facing extradition to uk the accepted that lapse of time was exceptional but found no separate circumstances justify relief under act. [2007] iehc 85 has refused an application robert lloyd heywood for from order surrendering him united kingdom face trial on thr
high court quashes an bord pleanála’s rejection of cobh planning appeal the held that action group’s substantially complied with rules despite being sent wrong town council letter, and minor error did not invalidate it. [2006] iehc 324 has quashed decision to reject a community over major proposed d
eircom ordered to pay former seconded employee €87,354 after high court finds contract breaches the awarded maria cronin damages for lost commission, relocation expenses and hindered career progression, while rejecting her claim an account manager post refusing injunctive relief. [2006] iehc 380 lim
high court quashes refusal of planning permission for advertising sign the found an bord pleanála had not adequately explained its 2003 after earlier permissions same structure, and granted certiorari. [2006] iehc 310 has quashed pleanála’s at 171 drimnagh road, finding that board change position fr
high court awards former dunnes stores buyer €72,622 after finding breach of trust and confidence the found company’s handling an employee with crohn’s disease caused foreseeable psychological physical harm unlawfully repudiated his employment contract. it dismissed defamation claim over a roster en
criminal appeal court refuses kenny and hinchon leave to convictions the rejected applicants’ grounds refused permission add further grounds. their were not overturned. dpp v. & anor. of brian thomas convictions, finding no basis interfere with trial judge’s directions or jury’s verdicts. it also mo
high court rejects investors’ bid for priority over funds in stockbroker liquidation the ruled at a preliminary stage that william and irene thomson could not claim payment by analogy with an earlier investor’s case, leaving their entitlement to be assessed alongside all claims on client funds. [200
high court answers reference on registering changing shares in aib charge the said co-owners’ a could be registered where they were ascertainable at first registration, but answered one part of registrar’s negative. [2006] iehc 463 ruled that if capable being ascertained and provided registration. i
high court rules on employee claims and receiver costs in red sail companies’ receivership the gave directions preferential receiver’s remuneration, rejected parts of bank’s claim left two related issues open for further submissions. 2006 iehc 328 has ruled three arising from companies, allowing cer
court refuses dpp bid to increase four-year manslaughter sentence the of criminal appeal found no error in principle by sentencing judge and refused application review as unduly lenient. has an director public prosecutions lenient prison imposed on wayne o’donoghue for 11-year-old robert holohan. ju
high court finds no basis to oppose zockoll group flower trade mark applications the allowed company’s appeal against controller’s refusal register “800 flowers” and florists”, concluding that its proposed arrangements created a sufficient connection with flowers. judge orders enabling registration;
high court bars third trial after two jury disagreements the ruled that another on same charges would breach constitutional requirement for a in due course of law. [2006] iehc 303 barred an anonymised applicant relating to one complainant, ruling further prosecution not be law under constitution. ju
high court says district must consider alternative drink-driving verdict the ruled that a judge could not dismiss prosecution solely because it had been brought under driving-with-alcohol provision. sent case back for further submissions and decision. [2006] iehc 330 has was provision covering drivi
high court discharges leave for judicial review over family law proceedings the ruled that applicant had disclosed no reasonable cause of action and brought challenge outside applicable time limit. it discharged earlier order. [2006] iehc 449 court, dublin an order granting circuit proceedings, find
high court renews summons in delayed personal injury case the allowed plaintiff to renew an expired summons, finding no real prejudice defendants despite lengthy delays service and bringing renewal application. 2006 iehc 314 renewed a after that defendants’ insurers had not been prejudiced any sense
court quashes padraig nally’s manslaughter conviction and orders retrial the of criminal appeal held that jury should have retained power to decide whether killing was justified, directed a retrial. cca244/05 quashed for john ward he face it ruled trial judge had improperly prevented from considerin
high court refuses leave for challenge to kinsale resort planning decision mr justice clarke ruled that thomas harding had not shown the substantial interest required bring judicial review. he did decide whether authority’s handling of application was unlawful. [2006] iehc 295 court, commercial refu
high court rejects bid to stop planning tribunal inquiry the dismissed a judicial review application alleging unfair treatment and apparent bias, finding that applicants could resume cross-examining key witness tribunal’s should continue. [2006] iehc 311 by owen o’callaghan, john deane riga limited
high court partly lifts restriction on former xnet director the allowed aidan higgins to act as a again if company met reduced €7,500 capital threshold, while leaving rest of his in place. [2006] 289 partially lifted five-year higgins, information systems ltd, allowing him or secretary subject requi
high court orders preliminary hearing on statistics and bias in refugee appeal case the directed that two legal questions be heard early richard nyembo’s judicial review, based facts accepted for purpose. it did not decide whether statistical evidence is admissible or establishes bias. [2006] iehc 3
high court dismisses constitutional challenge and restricts further proceedings without leave the rejected challenges to legislation governing composition, found plaintiff lacked standing of criminal appeal, ordered that future against specified parties require prior leave. [2006] iehc 312 court, du
high court quashes order seeking documents for uk criminal trial the held that statutory power allowed production orders inquiries into benefit, not to obtain material substantive itself. [2006] iehc 290 quashed a district sought business use in pending trial, ruling was outside judge’s jurisdiction
high court narrows porterridge claim against first active to challenge over possession the declined stay proceedings in full, but ruled that estoppel arguments could not be pursued after an earlier directions application. it ordered amend its focus on how took possession. 2006 iehc 285 has directed
high court orders surrender to latvia over alleged riga robbery the rejected objections a european arrest warrant and ordered under section 16(1), while treating as covering one charge. [2006] iehc 293 aleksejs stelmahs’s so he could face charge of robbery, rejecting about warrant’s wording possible
high court grants former harbour master €376,458 salary judgment the found port company had not shown a bona fide defence to claim for unpaid after supreme declared plaintiff been validly removed from office. [2006] iehc 292 granted summary senan histon €376,458.57 in and interest, finding shannon f
high court orders former company officer to hand over records for inspection the required anne sommerville make specified banking documentation available, but made no determination under section 371(2) while plaintiffs had yet address bank authority issue. [2006] iehc 329 court, dublin ordered secre
high court says district had jurisdiction to hear fresh road traffic summonses the answered “no” a judge’s question about striking out as of time, finding they arose from an earlier application made within statutory six-month period. 2006 iehc 284 has ruled that judge deal with against gerard thomas
high court refuses certificate for supreme appeal in planning case justice quirke declined to certify any of seven proposed points law as being exceptional public importance. [2006] iehc 288 the has refused an application by margaret power a allowing over earlier judgment involving bord pleanála and
high court dismisses ryanair challenge to airport check-in desk charges the found no evidence that aviation regulator breached required criteria when approving at dublin, shannon and cork airports. [2006] iehc 291 has dismissed limited’s judicial review commission for regulation’s approval of rental
high court dismisses claim against deceased doctor’s estate over 1983 hospital care the held that was barred by civil liability act’s two-year limit. it declined to dismiss health board for delay and reserved its decision on board’s contribution claim. 2006 iehc 283 dismissed a wrongful-death of doc
high court dismisses abuse claim against state over delay and lost evidence the ruled that deaths of relevant witnesses missing records had seriously prejudiced state’s ability to defend civil claim. judgment did not determine underlying allegations. [2006] iehc 281 has dismissed john o’dwyer’s alle
high court dismisses canada life’s €82,929 claim against former employee the found liam o’connor was medically unfit to do his regular job while receiving disability benefits, despite some contact with clients during that period. 2006 iehc 286 has dismissed life assurance ireland limited’s for €82,9