Irish local news and public records
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court of criminal appeal dismisses ilori’s over immigrant trafficking convictions the rejected a challenge to evidence gathered after customs search at dublin airport and upheld appeal’s dismissal on all grounds. dismissed olaitan against his conviction 12 counts illegally immigrants into ireland, f
high court widens discovery order in accountants’ dispute the allowed client company’s appeal against a narrower order, but replaced its nine proposed categories with two defined groups of records. [2008] iehc 340 has ordered broader document between oppermann associates limited and former accountan
appeal court says €111,370 cocaine haul was a critical sentencing factor the of criminal found that circuit had erred in treating haul’s value as immaterial, but deferred setting replacement sentence. [c.c.a. no. 95cja 2008] has ruled quantity and drugs seized are factors assessing seriousness an of
high court refuses bid to sell family home after separation the refused a husband’s application for sale and larger share, but postponed making its formal order allow parties complete existing transfer arrangement. [2008] iehc 341 former divide proceeds, holding that doing so would not serve interes
appeal court increased derek long’s sentence to six years, suspended final three the of criminal said value drugs seized warranted a substantial sentence, while citing exceptional circumstances and evidence progress in prison. 95 cja/08 years what it described as significant circumstances. an ex tem
high court: mental health renewal orders must specify detention period the court held that a order stating only “not exceeding 12 months” was void for uncertainty. it stayed its release four weeks to allow relevant authorities take steps required by law. [2008] iehc 441 state definite period. ruled
high court dismisses cooley sheep farmers’ claims over foot-and-mouth cull compensation the found farmers suffered losses beyond value of their flocks, but held that scheme was not unjust or unlawful and rejected constitutional challenge. [2008] iehc 344 dismissed by two peninsula who said state for
supreme court restrains rape prosecution after charge change the allowed an appeal state replaced attempted unlawful carnal knowledge with rape, finding disproportionate on same evidence. has restrained further of anonymised applicant a charge, ruling that replacing earlier one carrying much greater
high court refuses leave to challenge rejection of congolese asylum appeal the found an error in tribunal’s statement that no objective evidence supported applicant’s fear, but held did not establish substantial grounds quash its decision. [2008] irhc 339 refused applicant seek judicial review a ref
high court refuses leave to challenge dismissal of nigerian asylum appeal the found refugee appeals tribunal’s decision rational and lawful, rejecting applicant’s argument that it had overlooked evidence about his claimed fear persecution. [2008] iehc 345 has refused an applicant seek judicial revie
high court upholds legal basis for two convictions in case stated the advised that district could rely on evidence and reasonable inferences public order charge, its own arrest warrant bail offence. [2008] iehc 322 has there was sufficient which a judge convict paul clifford of offences, found nothi
high court rejects time-bar challenge to grove turkeys’ claim against contractor the held contribution action was within statutory limitation period, but left open a separate application based on delay in joining earlier proceedings. [2008] iehc 337 has refused p. clarke & sons limited’s dismiss bro
high court says garda-directed move did not prevent a drunken-driving prosecution allowing the dpp’s case-stated appeal, held that driver could be treated as driving voluntarily after being directed to safe place. ruling addressed dismissal based on charge sheet’s stated location. [2008] iehc 335 al
high court finds conviction for refusing to give name and address was in error the said a person must be told that garda is using statutory power demand their details refusal an offence. judgment concludes district error. [2008] iehc 334 has concluded jason mulligan’s his error, after finding when b
high court refuses leave to challenge rejection of nigerian applicant’s asylum appeal the accepted that refugee appeals tribunal misstated source some information, but found no substantial grounds quash its decision. [2008] iehc 336 refused an applicant seek judicial review tribunal’s decision uphol
supreme court clears way for dundalk man’s extradition to england after decade-long case the has cleared robert lloyd heywood be extradited from ireland face allegations of heroin trafficking and violent assaults dating mid-1990s. mr heywood, who had been living in dundalk, challenged his on basis l
supreme court refuses to halt dangerous-driving trial over destroyed car the dismissed brian perry’s appeal, finding he had not shown a real risk that loss of access wreck would make his pending unfair. remains free raise steering problem as defence. has appeal against refusal prohibit on charge dan
supreme court dismisses ucc appeal over discipline of pre-1997 professor the held that ucc’s disciplinary procedures could not be used to suspend or demote connell m. fanning, whose tenure rights remained protected. it upheld high declaration procedures, as applied him, were unlawful and ultra vires
high court grants iranian asylum seeker leave to challenge tribunal decision the found that refugee appeals tribunal’s credibility assessment relied on material errors and omitted evidence, extended time for late application. [2008] iehc 346 granted an seek judicial review of a upheld refusal his cl
high court orders surrender after rejecting objections to polish warrant the found that adequately described offence and conduct corresponded assault causing harm under irish law. [2008] iehc 326 ordered of a man poland serve prison sentence his european arrest warrant. in judgment delivered on 23 o
high court refuses leave to challenge nigerian woman’s deportation order the found no substantial grounds quash order, rejecting arguments about handling of trafficking claims and a change in circumstances. [2008] iehc 328 {'name': 'high court'} refused woman seek judicial review finding that she ha
high court refuses leave to challenge decision upholding grandmother’s deportation order the found no substantial grounds review minister’s refusal revoke and discharged an interim injunction. [2008] iehc 325 refused applicants seek judicial of minister for justice’s not a against e.j., nigerian nat
high court rules house defect claims were statute barred the decided a preliminary limitation issue, finding no basis to conclude that damage occurred within six years before proceedings began. [2008] iehc 323 ruled by michael murphy and mary m. over alleged defects in waterford barred. ms justice d
high court discharges interim injunction in freney family dispute the gave reasons for ending an ex parte order restraining two defendants from contacting or intimidating plaintiffs. separate application interlocutory remained adjourned. [2008] iehc 330 discharged against myles and paul a over claim
high court dismisses former sales manager’s claims against royal liver assurance the rejected over a workplace disciplinary process, district transfer and stress-related injury, finding process fair alleged financial loss unproven. [2008] iehc 332 has dismissed warning, between dublin districts work
high court refuses galway city council bid to challenge construction arbitration award the declined set aside or remit liability over eyre square redevelopment, but judgment does not record a decision on separate request remove arbitrator. [2008] iehc 429 refused council’s application an concerning
kenny given chance to revise bid challenge trinity college costs orders the high court did not grant leave pursue proposed claim. it allowed james file a draft revised summons and statement of claim for further assessment. [2008] iehc 320 has an opportunity his against college, after finding that ex
high court held litter offence carried absolute liability the ruled that of failing to keep certain land free from visible did not allow a defence based on reasonable care. it refused address constitutional challenge because applicant could rely facts his case. [2008] iehc 446 an under pollution act
high court dismisses negligence claim over finger surgery the found that in 1997 operation was not established. it also rejected defendants’ limitation defence, but dismissed action against all defendants. [2008] iehc 315 peter dunne’s medical on his left middle finger, finding he had proved neglige
high court refuses leave to challenge rejection of nigerian woman’s asylum appeal the extended time for judicial review proceedings but found no substantial grounds quash refugee appeals tribunal decision. [2008] iehc 313 refused k. o. a decision upholding recommendation that she should not be decla
high court refuses late challenge to refugee decisions for nigerian mother and son the said child’s position had been specifically considered in asylum found no good sufficient reason extend filing deadline. [2008] iehc 314 refused time a her irish-born seek judicial review of rejecting their claims
supreme court rules breath-test certificate inadmissible after third test attempt the answered two questions in a consultative case stated negative, finding that section 17 based on could not stand where an earlier incomplete had recorded one breath specimen. ruled was admissible circumstances of dr
supreme court rules breath-test certificate could not support prosecution the answered both questions in a case stated from circuit negative, finding that prescribed related to wrong breath specimens. ruled ground against frank mcdonagh because it recorded results specimens were two relevant under r
supreme court allows delayed defamation action to proceed the dismissed mgn limited’s appeal, finding delay in dermot desmond’s inordinate and inexcusable but concluding that balance of justice favoured letting it continue. desmond v. limited appeal against a decision allowing proceed, despite bring
high court refuses leave to challenge rejection of angolan man’s asylum appeal the found no substantial grounds quash refugee appeals tribunal’s decision, while extending time for judicial review application. [2008] iehc 310 has refused an man his appeal, finding that he had not established review.
supreme court lets dermot desmond’s defamation claim against irish mirror publisher proceed the rejected mgn limited’s appeal to strike out proceedings for delay, finding delay inordinate and inexcusable but balance of justice favoured allowing continue. has over two articles published in january 19
high court refuses leave to challenge rejection of nigerian asylum appeal the found no substantial grounds review refugee appeals tribunal’s decision, which had turned on whether state protection might reasonably have been available. [2008] iehc 311 has refused an applicant seek judicial decision af
high court orders surrender to germany after rejecting objections the ordered anthony abimbola’s under a european arrest warrant so he can serve german sentence. it rejected five objections, including arguments about delay and time spent in irish custody. [2008] iehc 312 has five-and-a-half-year pri
supreme court dismisses dermot desmond defamation case over delay the allowed an appeal by m.g.n. limited, ruling that roughly seven-year in advancing was inordinate and inexcusable balance of justice favoured dismissal. has dismissed desmond’s proceedings against publisher irish mirror, after allow
high court upholds cao’s designation under official languages act the rejected central applications office’s challenge to its as a public body for purposes of act, finding fell within minister’s statutory power. [2008] iehc 309 dismissed office ltd.’s application challenging 2003. mr justice john ma
high court refuses leave to challenge asylum recommendation after finding appeal could address complaints the extended time for bringing case but found no substantial grounds judicial review of negative by refugee applications commissioner. [2008] iehc 308 refused b. n. seek a recommendation, that s
high court refuses challenge to deportation order affecting nigerian woman who supported irish children the held that minister’s file showed sufficient awareness of children’s circumstances and rejected grounds advanced in judicial review. [2008] iehc 307 has refused a review concerning lived with a
high court quashes docklands development certificate over fair procedures and apparent bias the set aside a for proposed office at north wall quay, finding adjoining applicants should have had an opportunity to make submissions that agreement linked benefit authority. [2008] iehc 305 quashed dublin
high court orders surrender in third uk attempt to prosecute irish respondent the rejected objections a european arrest warrant, including challenges based on delay, earlier proceedings and closure of bow street magistrates’ court. [2008] iehc 302 has ordered united kingdom face prosecution for alle
high court says hsa notice to cork county council was invalid the answered legal questions arising from council’s appeal, finding improvement insufficiently precise and beyond act’s purpose in circumstances described. [2008] iehc 304 found that a health safety authority (hsa) served on did not compl
high court rejects challenge to legal aid board’s refusal of dublin tenant the upheld interpretation rules on dependent allowances and financial eligibility. other parts judicial review remained be addressed. [2008] iehc 300 has dismissed marie monahan’s claims against board over its grant her civil
high court dismisses boundary dispute over dalkey cliff properties the found 1910 deed and physical features supported defendants’ claim; it made no finding on an earlier overnight parking incident. [2008] iehc 301 dismissed patrick terri mccoy’s claim a disputed strip of land beside redan house in
high court dismisses hse appeal over disclosure of child welfare records the found no error law in information commissioner’s decision to release additional records, while allowing mobile phone numbers remain withheld. [2008] iehc 298 dismissed health service executive’s against an commissioner dire