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high court declines to recognise northern ireland bankruptcy order in emo oil petition the found that eamon mulligan’s centre of main interests was when he adjudicated bankrupt ireland, but made no final on oil’s irish petition. [2010] iehc 543 has declined a against mulligan, finding his july 2010.
high court orders surrender to poland on two european arrest warrants the rejected objections that lacked sufficient detail, finding they gave respondent enough information about allegations for purposes of irish legislation. [2010] iehc 472 ordered albert jarzebak’s warrants, ruling both contained
high court dismisses challenge to 25% cut in defence forces rdf allowance the held that government could implement across-the-board reduction without first referring it conciliation scheme, given urgent national interest. dismissed both applications and reserved costs for later submissions. [2010] i
supreme court would revisit refusal to disqualify auditor in kentford case the found errors high court’s approach a disqualification application over securities, but judgment ends with proposal reconsider matter, not final order. said used wrong legal when it refused accountant patrick mccann his wo
high court reserves costs in judicial review case until full hearing the declined to award at leave stage, leaving question judge who hears substantive review. [2010] iehc 518 has reserved of a application is heard, declining applicant’s request for an stage. judgment delivered on 30 november 2010,
high court awards contractor €178,996.17 over unfinished cleggan house the gave summary judgment to michael feeney contractors and civil engineering limited, while leaving part of a disputed third payment for plenary hearing. [2010] iehc 429 awarded limited in dispute work on at cleggan, co. galway,
high court finds eviction warrant invalid but refuses to restore tenants home the held that a possession issued more than six months after district order, without required application, gave no lawful authority for eviction. it refused applicants’ requested relief because was spent and tenancy had en
minister ordered to pay €304,320 over sale of 223 cattle the high court assessed damages after an earlier ruling found had breached agreement return a kerry farmer. it awarded compensation for animals and associated losses, while rejecting several claims. [2010] iehc 442 has john hanrahan in finding
supreme court rules judgment mortgages did not sever joint tenancy the dismissed an appeal over two dublin folios, holding that surviving tenant took land free of registered against deceased co-owner’s interest. has by a planning inquiry tribunal, affirming high order left folios liam lawlor’s conce
high court quashes permission for monaghan quarry over pre-1964 use errors the found that an bord pleanála had wrongly treated registration and evidence of 19th-century mining as establishing lawful use. [2010] iehc 415 has quashed pleanála’s john mcquade quarries limited to continue operating a at
high court quashes refusal of refugee family reunification application the found legal errors in minister’s reasons for refusing permission a refugee’s wife to join him, but did not itself grant her permission. [2010] iehc 427 has quashed an reunite recognised with his wife, finding that minister ju
high court grants leave on challenge to refugee decision over updated sudan information the allowed one ground of a judicial review application proceed, concerning tribunal’s use country that predated later report. it refused two other grounds. [2010] iehc 435 granted a.a. aspect appeals tribunal re
high court quashes refusal of somali family reunification application the found that minister applied an incorrect legal approach to claimed religious marriage and test for a subsisting marital relationship. it ordered be reconsidered, without deciding whether or relationship was proved. [2010] iehc
high court refuses surrender after finding man did not flee poland to avoid justice the rejected application under a european arrest warrant, accepting that respondent left for economic reasons and departed again before he knew his suspended sentence had been activated. [2010] iehc 471 refused an fl
high court refuses challenge to quarry retention decision in mayo the upheld an bord pleanála’s refusal of permission for replacement plant at a quarry, finding there was material support its view that began operating after 1964. [2010] iehc 428 has refused frank harrington limited’s judicial review
high court dismisses challenge to executed bench warrants the found were within district court’s jurisdiction and, in any event, spent before judicial review began. [2010] iehc 451 dismissed a farmer’s two warrants, finding and that no practical relief could be granted after they had been executed.
high court dismisses challenge to convictions and one-month sentence the rejected three grounds for judicial review but declared that a district judge cannot order psychiatric treatment without first directing an examination. [2010] iehc 449 has dismissed john burke’s application of sentences impose
supreme court says school enrolment appeals can be heard in full the ruled on a preliminary issue that an committee under section 29 rehear refusal its merits. it did not decide underlying dispute about places. has hearing challenge to school’s enrol student consider case and replace decision. judgm
high court upheld one-year suspension of gynaecologist, changing return-to-practice condition the found medical council’s sanction proportionate after reviewing misconduct findings involving three patients, but replaced a recognised training post requirement with years’ supervised work. [2010] iehc
high court sets aside leave and stay in burke judicial review case the found that material information about earlier proceedings had not been disclosed when was granted without notice, set order full struck out burke’s contempt motion. [2010] iehc 450 its entirety an john to seek stayed outstanding
high court allows limited amendment in solicitor negligence case the judge struck out claims challenging criminal trial and conviction, but allowed martin murray to pursue a narrower claim about stress he says suffered before trial. whether that is time-barred remains for judge. [2010] iehc 542 has
high court refuses to strike out delayed motorcycle injury claim the found inordinate and inexcusable delay by both sides but concluded a fair hearing remained possible. it dismissed first defendant’s application made no order for costs. [2010] iehc 396 refused an declan doyle vincent kelly’s person
high court dismisses animal welfare conviction challenge and restricts future proceedings the refused to quash a farmer’s convictions imposed an order requiring him obtain president of court’s leave before bringing specified proceedings. [2010] iehc 448 has dismissed john burke’s application arising
high court dismisses challenge to district animal-mistreatment proceedings the rejected claims of double jeopardy and unfair procedure, finding judge could defer legal rulings until after evidence. judicial review concerned an ongoing trial, not its verdict. [2010] iehc 452 dismissed a application b
high court upholds refusal to investigate azeri couple’s irish asylum claims the applicants alleged they feared azerbaijani agents in poland, where already had refugee status. said not shown that poland could provide reasonable protection. [2010] iehc 421 upheld applications commissioner’s an for st
high court refuses challenge to decision not revoke deportation order the held that minister’s refusal was irrational in light of limited question before him: whether new material showed a change creating risk on return. [2010] iehc 422 has refused hanna irfan’s application for judicial review minis
court dismisses catherine nevin’s application to quash convictions over newly discovered evidence the of criminal appeal rejected her claim that undisclosed material about prosecution witnesses showed were unsafe. it found did not raise a reasonable possibility miscarriage justice. dismissed for mur
court of criminal appeal quashes martin conmey’s 1972 manslaughter conviction the ruled that newly disclosed statements from three witnesses showed there might have been a miscarriage justice. it quashed conviction; judgment does not order retrial. has conviction, ruling previously undisclosed witne
high court says parties are bound by arbitrator’s ruling on subcontract payment terms the decided a preliminary issue about whether specific question of contract interpretation had been referred to arbitration. it did not decide separate applications set aside or remit award. [2010] iehc 393 court;
supreme court restores claim over missed abnormal smear tests the held there was enough evidence for claims against a gp and western health board to proceed, allowed an appeal their dismissal from case. julia schuit’s of her negligence gp, john winters, board. that sufficient require those defendant
high court quashes hse report after finding audiologist was denied fair procedures the set aside hse’s undated final on allegations of inappropriate contact with a child, but refused to quash its decision notify an garda síochána. [2010] iehc 503 quashed health service executive concerning against a
high court refuses to remove galway family home from consent possession order the dismissed defendants’ application vary a 2009 order, finding it could not investigate whether their former solicitors had authority of disputed premises. [2010] iehc 419 has an by tom (otherwise thomas) mannion and cor
supreme court dismisses appeal over bovine tb herd restrictions and compensation scheme the upheld high court’s dismissal of a farmer’s claims, finding no basis to disturb its factual findings or conclusion that hearing was fair. has dismissed john rooney’s against rejection his claims concerning st
high court dismisses injured worker’s claim over knowingly misleading affidavit the found that a personal injury was materially false and misleading, statutory exception to dismissal did not apply. [2010] iehc 527 dismissed patrick higgins’s after finding he swore an containing information about his
high court orders surrender over less than a month left on uk sentences the rejected proportionality objection, finding short remaining custody period did not prohibit under european arrest warrant arrangements. [2010] iehc 470 ordered of aiden hooper to united kingdom serve balance imposed for robb
high court refuses garda’s challenge over compensation authorisation the held that minister had evidence to classify mark looby’s finger injury as minor and sustained during a duty without special risk, so was required refuse apply for compensation. [2010] iehc 411 refused judicial review justice’s
supreme court rejects bid to stop dublin shop assault trial over missing cctv the ruled lost footage did not establish a real risk of an unfair trial, while leaving district assess evidence and fairness at trial. has rejected paul byrne’s prohibit his alleged criminal damage centra store on talbot s
supreme court judge would allow dunnes stores appeal in security-negligence case a judgment delivered on 16 november 2010, fennelly j said the evidence did not justify finding of negligence. he and dismiss plaintiff’s claim. there was no evidential basis for negligent after customer who came to secu
supreme court dismisses dunnes stores appeal over injuries to man who helped security guard the upheld finding that store’s failure provide an effective way for its lone contact managers contributed a foreseeable need seek help from member of public. dismissed stores’ against it was liable suffered
high court refuses appeal certificate over asylum decision’s congo references the rejected an application to certify two proposed points of law for appeal, finding neither met statutory test exceptional public importance and interest. [2010] iehc 408 has by anonymised applicant a allowing supreme co
high court strikes out costs challenge against solicitor and law firm the said it had no jurisdiction to reopen a final circuit order or review an unappealed taxation certificate. case was struck only who applied. [2010] iehc 502 self-represented plaintiff’s proceedings firm, finding that summons di
high court quashes refusal to revoke nigerian man’s deportation order the found minister had not considered whether requiring applicant conceal his sexual orientation remain safe could be reconciled with human rights protections. it did decide protection claim. [2010] iehc 519 has quashed minister’s
high court quashes refusal to revoke deportation order for reconsideration the found that a signed 1999 statement admitting use of an assumed name could have affected minister’s assessment finely balanced request. [2010] iehc 508 has quashed minister justice’s against anonymised indian national, sen
high court refuses to send barnmore’s claim arbitration the found that an clause in unfinalised subcontract draft had not been accepted by barnmore. [2010] iehc 544 refused application alandale logistics limited and pynest refer barnmore demolition civil engineering limited’s against them stay proce
high court refuses bid to make dpp remove online material before retrial the found cited publicity did not suggest niall byrne was guilty and posed no risk of an unfair trial. it said jury warnings were for judge. [2010] iehc 382 has refused byrne’s application orders requiring director public prose
high court refuses to disturb drunken-driving conviction over breath-test inspection request the held that an accused seeking access a breath-testing machine or its records must provide case-specific basis for request. it found no fair-procedures breach in district court’s refusal grant facilities.
high court quashes ministerial directions over carrickmines development plan the found minister applied wrong test under planning law and said interested parties should have been heard on measures ordered. it remitted to dún laoghaire rathdown council for reconsideration. [2010] iehc 397 quashed two
high court refuses release applications over delayed detention records the held that custody log entries were not written required by law, but found separate made as soon practicable in circumstances. [2010] iehc 469 refused two for men detained during a garda investigation into alleged drug traffic
district court refuses request to bring deported mother back for reunification the said it lacked power under section 47 direct mother’s return, but could minister revoke child’s deportation order. [2010] iedc 7 refused an application permit a return ireland reunite with her four-year-old child, who
high court refuses injunction against deportation order before eu residence application the refused interim protection while first applicant’s challenge was awaiting a leave hearing, finding no arguable case on material submitted. it said fully documented could change position. [2010] iehc 406 an to
high court refuses injunction to halt deportation orders against nigerian father and two sons the refused an interim before a judicial review leave hearing, finding no adequate basis conclude that would cause inevitable or probable irreparable harm. [2010] iehc 392 interlocutory sought prevent minis
high court awards €102,780 to mountbellew shop owner after excavation damage the assessed reinstatement damages and part of one plaintiff’s consequential losses defendants admitted liability for linked works at market square. [2010] iehc 483 awarded patrick geraghty gabriel gilmore €75,055 an enviro
high court certifies nama fair procedures appeal, rejects state aid certificate the said question was of exceptional public importance and should be clarified by supreme court. it declined to certify issues. [2010] iehc 375 granted patrick mckillen a appeal court, but refused his request issues conc
high court refuses lecturer’s discovery application in ucc judicial review mr justice hogan declined to order production of two categories university documents, finding they were not shown be relevant and necessary on the grounds as pleaded. [2010] iehc 420 refused an by college cork lecturer dylan
high court sanctions millstream creditors’ scheme with conditions the required a late claim by staunton foods to be included for distribution and undertakings from three creditors before permanently staying covered claims against recycling. [2010] iehc 538 sanctioned recycling ltd.’s of arrangement,
district court makes care orders until two children turn 18 the found statutory threshold met, ordered long-term for and directed reviews, including a review of reunification prospects in 2014. [2010] iedc 6 an chúirt dúiche / made reach after finding that their health, development welfare had suffe
high court limits discovery in dispute over property retained by gardaí the set aside an order requiring investigative records to be disclosed but upheld of counsel’s note about alleged agreement return some seized items. [2010] iehc 441 partly allowed defendants’ motion a civil claim gardaí. it rem
high court grants somali asylum seeker leave to challenge tribunal decision the extended time and allowed judicial review grounds concerning fair procedures assessment of country information, but rejected a separate gender-based ground did not direct which member must rehear appeal. [2010] iehc 504
high court restrains implementation of college executive’s disputed termination an interlocutory order blocks steps to implement a letter and treating the plaintiff as on garden leave, while allowing employer apply lift either restriction if it meets specified conditions. [2010] iehc 412 has tempora
high court orders surrender to france despite family rights objection the ruled that serve a french sentence was not disproportionate, while noting respondent could seek retrial after surrender. [2010] iehc 403 ordered of kieran daly doran four-year prison sentence, rejecting his argument would disp
high court refuses leave to challenge refugee-status decision the found no substantial ground review tribunal’s concerning a nigerian mother and her minor daughter. [2010] iehc 517 refused applicants bring judicial proceedings challenging that upheld recommendation against granting them refugee stat
high court refuses interim order in former examiner employee’s redundancy dispute the declined to require defendants keep michael o’mahony employed and paid while his contract claim proceeds, finding he had not shown a strong case for relief sought. [2010] iehc 413 has refused o’mahony’s application
high court refuses declaration recognising lebanese marriage under irish law the accepted that 1975 was valid law, but held it could not grant sought ireland’s family act. [2010] iehc 497 refused an application to declare a celebrated in lebanon at its inception law. ms justice dunne delivered judgm
high court orders surrender of polish respondent after finding arrest procedures were followed the held that was brought before it “as soon as may be” his arrest. left open whether a breach requirement could require to be refused in another case. [2010] iehc 400 ordered man poland serve remaining ni
circuit court grants declaration over irish daily star article about prisoner judge j. mathews found the capable of conveying defamatory imputations and granted declaratory relief. he also said parties should agree wording a correction apology. barry watters order under defamation act 2009 an publis
high court dismisses privacy claim over reports of sex offence conviction a judge found the did not breach complainant’s statutory anonymity or constitutional rights, while noting that could restrict identifying details in an appropriate case. [2010] iehc 500 dismissed minor’s for damages against th
high court rejects bid to make bus defendants contribute road injury settlement the found no negligence by driver or transport company in a contribution claim arising from 2004 collision involving 14-year-old girl. [2010] iehc 409 has rejected against and gallogly limited over that left girl with ve
high court cuts administrator and legal fees in two insurance administrations the reduced sought for esg reinsurance ireland accent europe limited future payments without further approval to rates set until 30 september 2011. [2010] iehc 365 cut by his solicitors companies under administration, sett
high court leaves insurance-demand warning issue to trial judge in freeman case the answered questions referred by district about what a driver must be told when asked produce insurance documents. it left assessment of evidence and complaints court. [2010] iehc 379 has ruled that garda making road t
high court refuses cork prisoner's habeas corpus application the said detention rested on a circuit warrant and that any challenge to conviction or trial procedure belonged appeal. [2010] iehc 380 refused prison prisoner’s personal for corpus, finding no basis in papers inquire into lawfulness of hi
high court refuses leave to challenge nigerian father’s deportation order the found no substantial ground argue that minister’s decision was disproportionate, while ruling only on whether judicial review could proceed. [2010] iehc 386 has refused five applicants seek of a made against fifth applican
high court rejects article 3 challenge by detained patient awaiting specialist hospital bed the found maria’s detention and current care did not breach her rights, declined to order a transfer ahead of other patients on waiting list. [2010] iehc 378 has rejected woman identified in judgment as maria
high court rejects challenge to move of new ross district sittings the found that judge had power transfer all business temporarily ardcavan, and four local solicitors standing bring challenge. [2010] iehc 499 has rejected a judicial review by from temporary venue in town near wexford. mr justice he
district court declines to join two teenagers as parties in care proceedings the judge found 16- and 15-year-olds could instruct a solicitor, but decided that direct participation at this stage posed greater risks than refusing joinder. [2010] iedc 5 has declined ongoing proceedings, despite finding
high court sends work absence benefit complaint back for review the upheld ombudsman’s findings on critical illness cover and claim delay, but set aside its decision from benefits reconsideration. [2010] iehc 407 has sent grzegorz koczan’s about to financial services ombudsman review, finding that h