Irish local news and public records
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high court orders oral evidence before deciding €57,431 solicitor fees dispute [2010] iehc 26 the has ruled that will be required whether a former client must pay €57,431.80 claimed by who had acted for him on “no win, no fee” basis. david synnott, practising as d. j. synnott solicitors, represented
supreme court dismisses appeal to halt trial over health concerns the ruled that medical evidence did not require prohibition of district prosecution, which may proceed subject judge’s duty ensure a fair hearing. has dismissed dermot sparrow’s seeking stop his trial, rejecting argument heart conditi
high court refuses to dismiss long-running disability insurance claim over delay [2010] iehc 27 the has refused an attempt by two insurers have fergus duffy’s benefit dismissed for delay. mr duffy worked fás from 1978 and was covered a group permanent health policy. he claimed unable work between ma
supreme court says waste-plan challenge could not be raised as defence to council debt claim the answered a stated question on procedure in dublin city council’s for household waste charges. it did decide whether fixed charges complied with polluter pays principle. [2010] iesc 7 has ruled that waste
supreme court dismisses appeal over sending assault and criminal damage charges to trial the held that district could send appellant forward for on indictment after director of public prosecutions directed course, despite an earlier mistaken report consent summary trial. dismissed jonathan gormley’s
court dismisses adrian boyle’s appeal against cocaine convictions the of criminal held there was enough circumstantial evidence for jury to consider whether boyle had aided or abetted possession supply. his sentence not before at this hearing. dismissed possessing sale supply, including an offence i
supreme court finds unfair process in sheep-dip authorisation dispute the allowed hygeia chemicals’ appeal, declaring that irish medicines board’s did not ensure fair procedures and it misapplied precautionary principle. declined to quash decision sent damages claim back high court. s.c. 226 of 2005
high court orders wicklow property investor to repay €663,059 mortgage shortfall [2010] iehc 17 by clara finn the has entered judgment against david grant for €663,059.62 after sale of a mortgaged house and land near newtownmountkennedy in county failed clear his borrowings from ics building society
high court orders hsbc trust firm to clarify madoff funds defence the directed institutional services (ireland) explain how its characterised transfers entities, including whether significant sums were paid as sub-custodian or broker/dealer. [2010] iehc 19 court, commercial has in two cases brought
high court orders return of two children to england under hague convention the found were wrongfully removed from england, rejected parents’ defences and said it would hear parties before setting arrangements. [2010] iehc 9 ireland has ordered who taken by their parents in november 2008, finding tha
high court refuses relief after reviewing bar code planning decisions west wood club challenged an bord pleanála’s 2008 on retention permission for a and other works at its dublin leisure centre. the granted leave three grounds but refused sought examining them. [2010] iehc 16 to quash pleanála that
high court consents to uk prosecution of man for 1982 rape allegation the held that a 1983 acquittal did not prevent consent after considering process quash it and order retrial. [2010] iehc 196 has consented in united kingdom an alleged 1982, despite his at trial 1983. judgment delivered on 25 janu
high court refuses release bid over bail ruling and remand warrant the found detention lawful, holding that warrant’s wording was a minor technical defect district judge’s corrected remarks did not establish objective bias. [2010] iehc 199 refused an application to man from custody, finding his lawf
high court dismisses challenge to retail park use rulings the upheld an bord pleanála’s determinations that proposed mothercare and tk maxx uses at butlerstown amounted changes of use. judicial review application was dismissed. [2010] iehc 13 dismissed james treacy’s on in waterford. a judgment date
high court orders sale of dublin family home if €663,239 trinity college debt is not paid within a year [2010] iehc 20 the has ruled that dartry james and patricia kenny may be sold debts secured by against mr kenny's share are one year. miss justice laffoy found €663,239.34 was due to provost, fell
high court refuses injunction sought by suspended iarnród éireann hr director the found had crossed threshold for a strong case at trial, but dismissed his application because balance of convenience weighed against requiring return while serious allegations remained unresolved. [2010] iehc 15 john k
high court refuses bid to stop retrial over alleged cancer-treatment claims the found no excessive prosecution delay and said applicant had not shown a real risk of an unfair trial linked death former patient. [2010] iehc 7 has refused doctor’s application prohibit on 11 criminal counts, finding tha
supreme court grants limited leave to challenge deportation decision over fgm risk the found substantial grounds review whether minister addressed woman’s refoulement complaint, but did not decide she faced that or order should be quashed. granted a nigerian woman seek judicial of decision, for just
supreme court sets broader reasonableness test for rights-based reviews the said proportionality must inform judicial review where administrative decisions affect constitutional rights, and granted limited leave to challenge one deportation decision. has ruled that courts reviewing affecting rights
supreme court appeal over deportation review succeeds, but judge dissents the considered test for judicial of a order after failed asylum claim. justice hardiman dissented, saying should be dismissed and leave refused. {'name': 'the court', 'level': 'supreme court'} heard an concerning refusal to se
supreme court allows challenge to deportation decision on refoulement grounds the found minister’s explanation for concluding that a nigerian woman faced no bar was too vague reveal its rationale. it granted leave judicial review issue only; did not decide merits. {'name': 'the court'} has allowed s
high court sets aside renewal of house-defects summons against architects the found no good reason for long delay in serving and said faced a real risk prejudice if case continued. [2010] iehc 8 set an order renewing dispute over alleged defects house at tara hill, gorey, county wexford. mr justice
high court orders extradition to the us after rejecting four objections found correspondence for charges and rejected challenges based on florida prison conditions, sentencing possible civil commitment under jimmy ryce act. [2010] iehc 212 ordered of rory p. doyle, also known as david west, united s
supreme court judge would dismiss appeal over minister’s deportation decision in a separate judgment, kearns p. said the humanitarian-stage should not be reviewed on its merits and refuse leave any ground. ground an concerning ministerial representations against deportation, according to judgment de
high court refuses nigerian woman leave to challenge rejection of hiv-based asylum claim [2010] iehc 138 by niamh ellis the has refused a permission her based principally on fears discrimination and inadequate treatment because she is hiv positive. applicant, identified as b.s., said was born in nig
high court refuses examinership for residence members club company the dismissed missford limited’s petition, finding that a proper investigation of directors’ conduct could not be completed within an examinership. it withdrew protection and directed judgment papers sent to director corporate enforc
high court orders discovery in medinol patent dispute with abbott companies the allowed specified document categories on both sides’ motions, rejected broader requests and left timing affidavit deponents for further submissions. [2010] iehc 6 court, commercial has ordered limited to produce of docum
high court grants leave in asylum test cases on nigerian claim prioritisation the allowed judicial review claims to proceed two questions about procedures and eu standards, while refusing extend time challenge one applicant’s initial report. [2010] iehc 172 granted for proceedings selected whether a
high court allows somali asylum seeker to challenge tribunal assessment of minority-clan risk [2010] iehc 144 the has allowed a pursue judicial review over whether refugee appeals properly assessed particular risks facing him as member minority clan. a.m.s.j. claimed have been born in 1950 and belon
supreme court rejects challenge to fingerprint basis for burglary arrest the dismissed an appeal over whether prosecutors had prove that records used support suspicion were lawfully obtained. case remained before district court. [2010] iesc 1 of ireland has by john cash use his on burglary, ruling d
supreme court quashes garda complaints decision after fax arrived 49 minutes late the has quashed a síochána board finding that complaint against seven members was received statutory deadline expired. concerned alleged conduct on 5 march 2004 involving timothy walsh, conlaith mulhall, mary gilmartin
supreme court remits fingerprint evidence case to district the declined answer questions about because stated lacked how a 2002 set of prints had been taken and retained. [2010] iesc 1 has sent back court, saying before it was not sufficient legal referred by judge. john cash, who below age majority
high court bars part of mamba’s personal injury claim over missing prior authorisation the ruling applies only to claims within employee negligence or breach duty category; left unresolved which pleaded fall into that category. 2010 [iehc] 532 ruled augustin mamba could not prosecute in his proceedi
high court orders limited disclosure in hartside-heineken supply terms dispute [2010] iehc 3 court, commercial the has ordered of heineken ireland's dealings with musgrave group cork a over on which beer products were supplied under 1996 joint venture agreement. hartside alleges that ireland breache
high court refuses leave to challenge negative asylum recommendation the held that applicant’s complaints about refugee applications commissioner’s report could be addressed through statutory appeal process. [2010] iehc 150 refused an application for seek judicial review of a recommendation, finding
high court rejects uzbek man’s challenge to visa refusal join family in ireland the held that evidence before minister did not establish article 8 life between adult applicant and his ireland, refused relief sought. [2010] iehc 91 has an application for judicial review of justice’s decision grant hi
high court rejects challenge to refusal of nigerian man’s subsidiary protection application the found that minister’s use “conclusively prove” was ill-chosen but did not amount a material error or change basis for refusing protection. [2010] iehc 93 has rejected protection, finding decision apply an
high court refuses appeals against foi certificates in lithuania surrender cases two applicants challenged ministerial withholding records under the freedom of information act. dismissed both appeals, which were limited to points law. [2010] iehc 197 has refused liam campbell’s and brendan mcguigan’
high court says gardaí lacked sufficient grounds for warrantless entry in horse-cruelty case the answered a district judge’s case-stated on powers under control of horses act. it found anonymous complaint, as communicated to gardaí, enough detail ground reasonable suspicion. [2010] iehc 2 has ruled
high court refuses judicial review over welfare allowance decisions the declined all relief after finding that michael sheehan had not exhausted available appeal routes or shown an error of law breach fair procedures. [2010] iehc 4 has refused sheehan’s application for concerning jobseeker’s and sup
high court refuses leave to challenge father’s deportation order the found no stateable legal defect in minister’s assessment of family’s circumstances and refused seek judicial review. [2010] iehc 89 a father his irish citizen daughter made against him, finding circumstances. judgment, delivered by
high court grants leave to challenge nigerian asylum seeker’s proposed transfer uk the ruling allows judicial review proceedings go ahead over whether a 2005 order had lapsed and minister properly considered later medical representations. it does not decide either issue. [2010] iehc 90 granted amin
high court finds hospital liable for failure to detect childbirth injury the found that a significant anal sphincter tear caused during forceps delivery should have been detected and treated promptly. it rejected plaintiff’s other negligence grounds said would assess damages. [2010] iehc 25 has nati
high court orders surrender to poland serve one-year sentence the rejected three objections surrender, including delay and whether a 2009 amendment law applied case. [2010] iehc 201 ordered grzegorz jastrzebski’s prison imposed there in 2002. mr justice michael peart ruled january 2010 that european
high court finds dundalk properties were funded by proceeds of crime and orders receiver [2010] iehc 12 the has ordered a to take possession two after finding on balance probabilities that they purchased using crime. criminal assets bureau brought proceedings against barry o’brien majella concerning
high court orders abbey trinity retail wound up over €59,576 service-charge debt the found company had not disputed on substantial grounds and made a winding-up order under companies acts. [2010] iehc 5 has ordered limited to be after rejecting its challenge claimed by management services for superm
high court dismisses repeated misconduct appeal against dublin solicitor and restrains further complaints [2010] iehc 1 the has dismissed a renewed disciplinary ann o’neill restrained complainant from bringing her arising same family law proceedings. edward stevenson appealed solicitors tribunal dec