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criminal appeal court dismisses drinkwater’s challenge to two-year burglary sentence the found sentencing judge had not promised a non-custodial and held that term was excessive or based on an error of principle. dismissed mark application for leave prison burglary, treating as appeal. it involved n
high court restricts former director for five years over €1 company share sale the found was insolvent when sean carberry transferred his shares to an undischarged bankrupt €1, but declined restrict other two respondents. [2007] iehc 246 {'name': 'the court', 'jurisdiction': none} imposed a five-yea
supreme court upholds halt to trial of elderly man in historic assault case the dismissed dpp’s appeal, finding that combined circumstances made this prosecution a wholly exceptional case. it did not find prosecutorial delay or establish created real serious risk an unfair trial. has director public
high court dismisses painter’s personal injury claim over delay the found in prosecuting case was inordinate and inexcusable, that uncertainty alleged ladder defect had prejudiced defence. it dismissed proceedings. [2007] iehc 279 has a proceedings after finding plaintiff’s inexcusable delay, combin
gerald mcneill refused leave to appeal castlerea sexual offence convictions court of criminal the has arising from offences against a young female neighbour in trien, castlerea, county roscommon. was tried before mr justice abbott and jury central april 2004. complainant aged between eight 17 during
high court dismisses challenge to thornton hall prison and hospital plans the dismissed michael kavanagh’s case, finding it was brought too late rejecting his arguments under two eu environmental directives. said project would still require assessment approval a statutory process before construction
high court rules garda could open car door on driver’s driveway in a case stated from cork district court, the held that garda’s actions fell within implied authority to investigate suspected drink-driving. it did not decide charges against defendant. [2007] iehc 248 ruled acted when she entered wom
supreme court dismisses appeal over compulsory share acquisition a dissenting shareholder challenged holdings’ offers for shares in two family companies, arguing that the terms and process were unfair. upheld high court’s refusal to intervene. dismissed patrick joseph walls’s against of relief under
court refuses bid to reopen m.s.’s conviction and certify appeal the of criminal rejected applications for a supreme certificate quash conviction, finding material relied on did not meet legal test new evidence. has refused two by m.s.: one allowing an court, another his basis in judgment delivered
appeal court increases manslaughter sentence to 10 years, suspends three the of criminal allowed director public prosecutions’ undue-leniency application and substituted a 10-year term, with years suspended. 2006 no. 230cja review as unduly lenient four-year, nine-month for manslaughter, then prison
high court rules ireland–italy tax treaty covers irish capital gains the resolved two questions about a 1971 and meaning of “day” for its residency test. it did not decide whether plaintiff owed tax. [2007] iehc 250 court, commercial ruled that double taxation convention applies to (cgt), 91-day tes
high court says defects in child summonses do not automatically invalidate proceedings the answered three legal questions a case stated from dublin children’s court, including that an omitted notice about parental attendance can be remedied. [2007] iehc 262 ruled against commenced using administrati
high court awards €754,537 after laboratory worker’s chemical exposure the assessed damages athlone institute of technology conceded liability. it found plaintiff could not return to work involving chemicals but in an administrative role. [2007] iehc 396 awarded patricia egan assessing her claim aga
palestinian asylum seeker granted leave to challenge credibility assessment the high court found substantial grounds argue that a tribunal’s rejection of applicant’s account relied on speculation and insufficient examination country information. seek judicial review; it did not decide claim or revie
wife permitted to represent injured man in high court claims rare circumstances the allowed sandra coffey her husband two existing against tara mines after finding he could not himself and she had been unable secure a solicitor or legal aid. [2007] iehc 249 has husband, gabriel coffey, personal inju
high court grants leave to challenge sligo animal collection centre permission volkmar klohn may seek judicial review of an bord pleanála’s for a fallen and processing facility. the found eight grounds substantial enough proceed, without deciding whether was invalid. [2007] iehc 244 has granted deci
high court refuses leave to challenge refugee appeal decision the found no substantial grounds tribunal’s adverse credibility assessment and refused for judicial review. [2007] iehc 288 an anonymised applicant seek review of a affirming refusal his asylum application, finding argue that appeals was
high court refuses order over planning conditions at kilcullen business campus the found substantial compliance with permission and said any remaining breaches were technical or trivial. it also would refuse relief because of applicant’s conduct delay. [2007] iehc 336 refused pascal conroy’s applica
high court says cork county council should have received valuation appeal evidence summary the found tribunal sent a précis that could informed its decision whether to take part in appeal. it rejected council’s separate challenge based on tribunal’s timeline. [2007] iehc 311 ruled of submitted an co
high court refuses leave to challenge rejection of further asylum application the found applicant had not established an arguable case for judicial review minister’s refusal consent. it made no deportation injunction in these proceedings. [2007] iehc 259 refused seek minister justice’s let her make
high court disqualifies accountant from company management for five years the found that john j. stakelum facilitated tax evasion through a scheme to conceal clients’ funds and made five-year disqualification order under companies act 1990. [2007] iehc 486 has disqualified (also known as jack) being
high court refuses dpp bid to overturn dismissals of two prosecutions the held district judge had power dismiss cases after prosecution witnesses were unavailable, and declined judicial review because delay use an inappropriate remedy. [2007] iehc 321 has refused director public prosecutions’ applic
high court refuses bid to stop indecent-assault prosecution over delay the applicant had not shown specific prejudice creating a real or serious risk of an unfair trial, said. [2007] iehc 260 refused application for 41 alleged indecent assaults, finding established from passage time that would justi
high court quashes refugee appeal decision over 19 untranslated documents the found that appeals tribunal breached fair procedures by deciding an without considering had been identified as relevant. it sent back for a new determination another member. [2007] iehc 257 quashed refusing romanian man’s
high court dismisses soldier’s claims against state over alleged abuse the found plaintiff’s assault allegations credible and ruled that psychological injury substantially impaired his ability to bring proceedings. it nevertheless no liability on before it. [2007] iehc 252 has dismissed a former min
supreme court dismisses appeal against surrender to uk the rejected arguments about delay and additional documents, finding appellant’s own conduct was proximate cause of delays relied on. has dismissed an order surrendering roger michael gardener united kingdom under a european arrest warrant. said
supreme court dismisses appeal over refusal to admit fresh medical evidence the upheld of criminal appeal’s decision, finding no exceptional circumstances expert opinions that could have been obtained before trial. dismissed thomas o’regan’s and in his against a rape conviction. said proposed did no
high court finds delay in garda disciplinary investigation breached regulations the found was inordinate and inexcusable, but had not yet settled form of relief when it delivered judgment. [2007] iehc 266 that authorities by delaying an into alleged mishandling lost property at kevin street station.
high court grants divorce and orders €4m lump sum in long-separated couple’s case the ordered a sum, interim maintenance costs, with property sale available if payment defaults. it left provision open to further claims unless parties later agree otherwise. [2007] iehc 492 granted decree of couple wh
supreme court rejects application to admit new evidence in criminal appeal justice fennelly agreed that the proposed could have been found before trial through reasonable diligence and did not establish crime committed. rejected an by thomas o’regan alleged a appeal, agreeing material discovered or
high court refuses review of 36-month suspended sentence after appeal was not used the accepted that special circumstances had been specified for suspending a three-month 36 months, but held applicant entitled to judicial because he appealed. [2007] iehc 261 refused gareth mccarthy’s application dis
high court allows limited challenge to 1987 land sale order proceed the said existing claim could not continue as pleaded, but gave patrick moffitt’s legal advisers an opportunity amend it raise two narrow questions about changes folios. [2007] iehc 245 has allowed moffitt pursue a for of land, whil
high court finds minister must consider discretion over two protection applications the ruled that applicants with pre-existing deportation orders had no automatic right to subsidiary protection, but could not reject their requests as invalid without considering under 2006 regulations. [2007] iehc 2
high court dismisses asbestos exposure claim after prolonged delay the found an unexplained and a real, unavoidable risk of unfair trial, dismissed action for want prosecution or, alternatively, inordinate inexcusable delay. [2007] iehc 264 has jack donohoe’s personal injury against irish press plc,
high court refuses late challenge to asylum decision the declined extend time for a mother and her young daughter seek judicial review of refugee appeals tribunal decision, refused leave bring challenge. [2007] iehc 290 has minor after finding no justification limit starting proceedings. mr justice
high court refuses leave to challenge deportation decision the found no substantial grounds argue that minister’s consideration of a mother’s representations was unlawful. it refused seek judicial review. [2007] iehc 302 review order, finding case concerned an anonymised nigerian woman who had appli
supreme court allows reply on van overloading in fatal crash case the upheld refusal to let widow amend her claim, but said she should be allowed answer employer’s negligence allegations a reply. ruled that may respond husband’s driving caused 1997 collision, by raising van’s overloading. it did not
supreme court allows fyffes appeal in insider dealing case the held that unpublished trading figures by dcc and its associates would likely have materially affected fyffes’ share price if available to market. concerned price-sensitivity question alone. has allowed an plc against three other defendan
high court refuses leave to challenge refugee appeal decision the found no substantial grounds review tribunal’s adverse credibility assessment and refused seek judicial review. [2007] iehc 287 has g.t. of a appeals tribunal that affirmed recommendation she should not be granted status. did quash or
supreme court dismisses appeal over detention of fishing vessel carvida the upheld district court’s power to detain pending prosecution’s preliminary determination, but did not decide a separate argument raised for first time on appeal. has dismissed an by captain claude michael joseph lavole and it
supreme court dismisses appeal over psychiatric detention review the held that a renewal order made before initial period ended did not prevent tribunal from reviewing original admission order. it criticised failures to notify patient and his lawyer. has dismissed an by anonymised man detained at st
supreme court stops prosecution after gross delay in case involving lower-level offences the allowed veronica noonan’s appeal, finding that extraordinary and particular circumstances justified stopping from continuing. granted request to stop a continuing, citing of case. judgment delivered on 27 ju
supreme court finds insider trading rules were breached in fyffes share sales the allowed fyffes’ appeal, holding that high applied wrong legal test and reports would have materially affected company’s price if released at relevant dates. plc’s appeal its case against dcc plc, s & l investments limi
supreme court finds fyffes trading reports were price-sensitive the allowed fyffes’ appeal on sole issue before it, finding that november and december 1999 information would likely have materially affected its share price. judgment does not state resulting order company’s claim for an account of pro
high court sets aside solicitors’ fee decisions over failed complaint process and apparent bias the quashed two law society committee related disciplinary applications, finding that required steps to resolve complaints had not been taken one member’s public comments gave a reasonable appearance of p
supreme court halts prosecution after nearly a decade of delay the allowed veronica noonan’s appeal, finding her right to trial with reasonable expedition had been seriously breached. it prohibited further prosecution; did not decide underlying charges. appeal and prosecution, ruling that in bringin
supreme court allows appeal over delay in cabra credit union fraud case the said cumulative delays, a deceased witness and age of allegations made it unjust oppressive for prosecution to proceed. has allowed an by veronica noonan, also known as hoban, ruled that against her should not concerned appl
criminal appeal court refuses certificate in rape conviction case the said proposed questions about jury warnings on racial bias were not involved its earlier decision to refuse leave appeal. of refused an application by emanuel ashibougwu for a that would have allowed him supreme over court’s refus
supreme court finds fyffes trading reports were price-sensitive the allowed fyffes’ appeal, ruling that high had applied wrong legal test and should have considered market reaction to a later profit warning. has plc’s appeal in its civil insider-dealing case against dcc plc, three associated defenda
high court refuses leave to challenge deportation orders the found no substantial grounds for judicial review of against a mother and three children, while leaving extension-of-time question undecided. [2007] iehc 289 refused mother’s application seek made her nigerian-born finding proposed challeng
high court says tioxide must seek release before objecting to production of uk case documents mr justice clarke ruled that tioxide’s objection could not be finally decided until it had used the appropriate process consent or permission from english court. he did order immediate production. [2007] ie
supreme court orders surrender in uk fraud warrant appeal the allowed minister’s appeal, holding that english courts should assess whether long delay would prevent a fair trial. it left separate constitutional issue outstanding. has minister for justice, equality and law reform’s ordered robert fran
supreme court rejects use of depositions to obtain third-party health board records the dismissed an appeal over a district judge’s refusal order production confidential complainant during preliminary hearing, while leaving broader access questions for suitable case. 300/05 has by j. f., ruling that
high court dismisses fingal county council’s planning enforcement application on a rehearing appeal, the found balance of probabilities that pvc window and door manufacturing at baldongan began around july 1997, so was statute barred. [2007] iehc 258 dismissed under section 160 development act 2000
supreme court rules dpp need not prove accused knew drugs’ market value the answered a certified point of law on knowledge required for section 15a drug offence; judgment does state appeal’s final disposition. ruled that prosecutors pursuing an offence under misuse drugs act 1977 do have to knew, or
court refuses five men leave to appeal convictions over limerick murder the of criminal rejected challenges convictions, including arguments about disclosure, publicity, jury directions and prosecution’s principal witness. has refused their for kieran keane, attempted owen treacy false imprisonment
high court keeps architect notice in one claim but strikes it out another the refused an architect’s application to set aside a third-party issued by defendant, granted against second defendant after finding that had not acted as soon reasonably possible. [2007] iehc 465 has allowed remain third par
high court awards €318,275 to teenager left with permanent scarring after car accident the assessment-only hearing concerned damages owed a 16-year-old whose injuries included severe burns, extensive and lasting disfigurement. [2007] iehc 265 awarded girl in for caused when struck her on footpath ca
high court finds three letters protected by legal professional privilege in a supplemental decision, the found no evidence documents of coercion, improper incentives or conspiracy, and ordered them returned to defendant. [2007] iehc 476 has ruled that examined dispute between michael colin geoffrey
high court dismisses j.b.’s claims after finding earlier settlement covered them the held that a £28,000 of proceedings was in full and final later case. it did not decide separate applications based on limitation periods or delay. [2007] iehc 291 dismissed against southern health board four other d
appeal court orders new murder trial after jury-interference concerns the of criminal said judge applied wrong test when deciding not to discharge jury a juror reported feeling intimidated. allowed anton mulder’s against his conviction and ordered trial, concluding that about contact between witness
high court refuses to halt transfer order while residency application is pending the dismissed a judicial review challenge minister’s refusal defer valid for woman whose was based on her marriage an irish citizen. [2007] iehc 306 has refused stop of anonymised united kingdom considered. mr justice b
high court grants leave to challenge limerick planning permission over disused railway route michael cummins may proceed with judicial review of for development at bruree lodge and lands. a separate the county plan was out time. [2007] iehc 283 has granted seek council’s decision grant dan crowley l
high court refuses nigerian family’s challenge to uk asylum transfer the found that minister had an implied power revoke a order, but family no right require reconsider their request in this case. [2007] iehc 430 has refused mother and her two children’s application for judicial review of decisions
supreme court dismisses appeal over bid to halt sexual-offence trial the held that accused had not linked death of a potential defence witness delay or shown an unavoidable risk unfair trial. s.c. no. 64/05 dismissed r.mcc.’s and affirmed high order refusing prohibit his prosecution for alleged sexu
high court dismisses claim to kilkenny house and adjoining land the found that james stanley had paid for properties, but concluded evidence raised doubts about whether he intended retain their beneficial ownership. [2007] iehc 272 dismissed stanley’s ownership of brownsbarn lands in county kilkenny
supreme court allows appeal over interim order blocking mother’s trip to australia the discharged high order, finding there was no evidence at this stage that proposed visit would jeopardise child’s welfare. underlying guardianship dispute remains unresolved. s.c. no: 112/2007 allowed an by two resp
supreme court dismisses appeal over infant’s proposed year in australia the interlocutory ruling keeps case high and affirms an assessor’s appointment, while leaving father’s applications for guardianship access undecided. has dismissed by two respondents against orders restricting their removal fro
high court refuses challenge to refugee tribunal decision the held that had considered protection and relocation issues within its jurisdiction, refused quash decision. [2007] iehc 299 an application by h. o. a appeals in her case, finding no basis intervene tribunal’s assessment of state internal r
high court quashes cork housing arbitration over part v calculation the ruled that number of homes transferred under an alternative agreement should reflect planning gain attributable to their sites, and sent cork’s dispute back arbitrator. [2007] iehc 241 has quashed a property arbitrator’s decisio
high court review of detention order procedures makes no findings fault an inquiry following the death a 14-year-old boy recorded submissions on safeguards for special-care orders. said it was not conducting fact-finding exercise or attributing blame. [2007] iehc 488 reviewed making and implementing
high court records hse reforms after care placement crisis involving teenager the heard how a shortage of special places delayed 2006 order for w.r., then set out said it was implementing. no mandatory orders were made. [2007] iehc 459 has recorded health service executive to and support services im
high court refuses leave to challenge rejection of nigerian man’s asylum appeal the found that applicant had not shown substantial grounds for judicial review, while accepting he good and sufficient reasons filing late. [2007] iehc 300 refused an seek review refugee appeals tribunal’s decision rejec
high court orders south dublin county council to complete land agreement with service station operators the found breached an over beside a tallaght station, including strip reserved for possible luas extension. it ordered specific performance and adjourned damages claim. [2007] iehc 251 has grant t
high court orders limited discovery in ‘the voyage’ copyright case the directed two defendants to provide sworn document covering specified eu activity from 1999 2002 and payments said have been made plaintiff. it excluded material concerning events united states canada. [2007] iehc 292 has ordered
high court rejects garda noonan’s challenge to disciplinary inquiry held in his absence the dismissed judicial review, finding had properly considered adjournment request and could reasonably proceed without him. [2007] iehc 355 has thomas a that found him guilty of 39 alleged breaches recommended h
high court dismisses challenge over delay in spouse’s residency application the found that an estimated 11-month wait was close to limits of reasonableness but had not yet become unreasonable or unconscionable. [2007] iehc 234 dismissed a couple’s judicial review time taken decide for permission rem
high court refuses garda noonan’s challenge to disciplinary proceedings the found that 14 charges were improperly added without prior notice, but said noonan suffered no detriment from them and refused judicial review relief. [2007] iehc 354 thomas application for of findings a sanction requiring hi
high court cancels medical council censure and conditions on army pathologist the found alleged misconduct had not been proved beyond reasonable doubt cancelled council’s decision. [2007] iehc 304 decision to an impose her registration, finding that professional doubt. in a judgment delivered 17 jul
high court refuses access to most privileged litigation file, orders review of three letters mr justice roderick murphy ruled on an application by michael mcmullen inspect documents held solicitor giles kennedy. the refused remaining file but said it should examine immediately preceding a 1989 lette
high court refuses sale order in judgment mortgage dispute over ranelagh home the held that a wife’s interest under an earlier family-law property ranked ahead of creditor’s mortgage, and refused application for lieu partition. [2007] iehc 239 to sell priority order. ms justice dunne interest. doveb
high court refuses leave to challenge refugee tribunal decision the rejected all grounds advanced against appeals tribunal’s decision, including challenges concerning credibility, delay and consideration of asylum grounds. [2007] iehc 479 has refused an ivory coast applicant seek judicial review a r
high court rules district cannot award costs in noise complaints under epa act the answered a consultative case stated on arising from complaint about overnight train sligo. it held that had no jurisdiction to procedure and said an earlier order was made without jurisdiction. [2007] iehc 254 ruled h
high court declines interim order over company cheque mandates the refused at this stage to ulster bank honour cheques signed by one director, and adjourned matter for mention while a commercial application was planned. [2007] iehc 281 has declined make an interlocutory requiring ireland limited res
high court grants wicklow council injunctions over unpermitted development near n11 the found there was no default planning permission for at timore lane and that it materially contravened county plan. granted requested relief with limits to first motion. [2007] iehc 242 has injunctive against fores
high court strikes down 10-year maximum for indecent assault on a male the ruled that gender-based sentencing provision in offences against person act 1861 breached constitutional equality guarantees, but left decisions about pending prosecution to director and trial court. [2007] iehc 280 declared
high court dismisses former industrial school resident’s claim over risk of unfair trial the excused plaintiff’s delay in bringing proceedings but dismissed her because lapse time left defendants without witnesses to answer allegations dating from 1946 1964. [2007] iehc 467 has a woman’s detention a
high court quashes fishing quota decisions over lack of fair procedures the found atlantean had not been given a reasonable opportunity to understand basis allegations about undeclared mackerel landings. it left any damages claim for later hearing. [2007] iehc 233 has quashed two ministerial that re
high court refuses bid to stop 60 historical abuse charges from going trial the found applicant had not shown a real or serious risk of an unfair grounds halt prosecution for delay. criminal proceedings were allowed continue. [2007] iehc 481 has dismissed judicial review application by r. d. seeking
high court rules ranbaxy’s proposed atorvastatin product would infringe warner-lambert patent the refused request for a declaration that its not irish patent, construing to cover both trans enantiomers and mixtures of them. [2007] iehc 256 has three ranbaxy companies manufacturing, importing or sell
high court dismisses personal injury claim as time-barred the found plaintiff knew his 1993 back was significant, despite uncertainty about its precise nature. defendant entitled to relief sought on motion. [2007] iehc 224 dismissed edward martin’s proceedings against irish express cargo limited aft
high court says shopping centre owners must serve sale notice before selling interests bny and ark could use a joint process instead of clause 3, but their was invalid because they had already entered put-and-call options with n1. [2007] iehc 271 the ruled that trust company (ireland) limited life a
supreme court rules tribunal lacked jurisdiction to hold hearing on £30,000 fitzwilton module the allowed an appeal, finding that tribunal’s april 2005 document did not record decision required by its terms of reference before 1 may deadline. s.c. no: 037 2007 has ruled inquiry into certain planning
supreme court allows appeal over tribunal’s fitzwilton hearing decision the held that april 2005 list did not record required to send matter a public hearing, prerequisite its jurisdiction. allowed an by limited, goulding limited and rennicks sign manufacturing tribunal of inquiry into certain plann
high court orders property sale to fund care for wife in divorce case the directed husband sell a and set out ongoing maintenance €60,000 lump sum, while leaving final form of order be settled. [2007] iehc 317 use proceeds help his wife’s nursing home care, involving couple who had lived apart more
supreme court orders preliminary hearing on alternatives to wardship for francis dolan the allowed an appeal over sequence of proceedings, directing matter back high consider whether funds could be protected through another arrangement before a inquiry. has dolan’s against order jury inquiry into he
high court quashes refusal of cameroonian man’s asylum appeal the found that refugee appeals tribunal mishandled medical evidence and country information when rejecting appeal. ruling decision; it does not itself grant asylum. [2007] iehc 305 has quashed a decision refusing an anonymised appeal, fin
high court quashes planning board decision on balbriggan church works the ruled that found to materially affect a protected church’s character could not be treated as exempt development under law then in force. it sent applicant’s referral back an bord pleanála for fresh decision. [2007] iehc 227 qu
high court quashes drunk-driving conviction over inadequate reasons the sent case back for a further hearing after finding district court’s explanation rejecting no-case submission was too general. [2007] iehc 270 quashed drunk driving that judge had not given sufficiently specific defence applicati
high court grants leave to challenge deportation process but refuses halt removal the allowed a father pursue limited judicial review claims about pending residency and revocation applications, while refusing an injunction stop his under unchallenged order. [2007] iehc 275 granted concerning applica
high court quashes refusal to award costs after acquittal the found circuit court’s reasons for refusing sean foley’s application too general meet fair-procedure requirements and sent back reconsideration. [2007] iehc 232 has quashed a decision foley his he was acquitted by direction at close of pro