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high court grants appeal certificate on refugee nationality and statelessness the certified one point of law for supreme after refusing leave to challenge appeals tribunal’s decision. it did not decide that legal question. [2012] iehc 562 has a concerning how status should be assessed when state’s a
supreme court rules father’s residence began when minister granted permission the held that to remain was on 7 july 2005, despite later date his passport stamped. gave infant applicant’s father more than three years of reckonable required before son’s birth. dismissed for justice’s appeal in a citiz
high court refuses leave to challenge child’s refugee appeal decision the rejected two proposed grounds concerning mental health care in nigeria and treatment of children’s rights provisions. a separate eu law issue was adjourned pending justice ruling. [2012] iehc 576 refused seek judicial review a
high court quashes deportation order after officials misstated tribunal’s finding the found that wrongly told minister refugee appeals tribunal had disbelieved k a’s ahmadi faith membership. rejected his claim to be a preacher, not he was ahmadi. [2012] iehc 577 quashed represented decision about ap
high court dismisses mazda’s late bid for security costs the found mazda had not shown a prima facie defence purpose of its application and that timing weighed against ordering security. it did decide underlying contract dispute. [2012] iehc 560 dismissed motor logistics europe nv’s mike o’dwyer mot
supreme court dismisses appeal over irish nationality certificate for dublin-born child the upheld high order quashing refusal, finding father’s first permission to remain took effect on 7 july 2005. [2012] iesc 63 dismissed minister justice’s and affirmed refusal issue a of child. held that child’s
high court refuses challenge to harbour master’s dismissal the rejected a judicial review application over disciplinary process that ended with patrick j. kelly’s from killybegs master post. [2012] iehc 558 has refused overturn his as at fishery centre, finding he had not established grounds for rel
high court orders cousins to pay 75% of costs in monaghan estate dispute [2012] iehc 559 the has ordered eric and mary rennick applicants’ taxed proceedings concerning thomas henry reburn dernascrobe, carrickmacross, county monaghan. mr died intestate march 2005. his first michael marie barrett late
high court assigns full liability to council over temporary crossing where boy was struck the found south dublin county negligent in its management of roadworks at a tallaght junction and apportioned 100% it. it assessed damages €826,818.86; judgment does not state final order entering that sum. [20
high court refuses challenge to refugee appeal decision over credibility reasons the held that appeals tribunal had given adequate for rejecting mother’s in her daughter’s claim. it refused relief sought judicial review. [2012] iehc 573 has an infant applicant’s a refusing status, finding gave credi
nokia granted summary judgment for most of €2.5m counterclaim against b.p.i. telecom the high court left a defence over disputed 2010 credit €908,710, while allowing balance. companies’ wider contract claims remain unresolved. [2012] iehc 557 {'name': 'high court'} (ireland) limited its €2,498,291.1
high court refuses homebond’s request to halt defective-home proceedings the held homebond had forfeited its right invoke an arbitration clause after correspondence led homeowners believe it would defend case in court. [2012] iehc 561 refused stay brought by mike and margo mitchell over alleged defe
high court grants leave to challenge three asylum credibility findings the applicant may seek judicial review over concerning his friend’s role in escape, route ireland and reasons for not seeking earlier. did decide underlying claim. [2012] iehc 564 has granted a nigerian of made by refugee appeals
supreme court allows parents’ appeal over delayed third-party notice the allowed robert o’byrne senior and charis o’byrne’s appeal, finding that travel company gave no explanation for its considerable delay in seeking to join them their son’s personal injury proceedings. has an by against a decision
supreme court asks eu whether subsidiary protection requires a failed asylum claim the appeal concerns an applicant who says violence in pakistan puts him at risk of serious harm. referred question about ireland’s application rules to justice european union. has union ireland may require person appl
high court rejects claimed public right to fish non-tidal gweebarra stretch in a modular trial, the found inland fisheries ireland could manage access parts at issue, subject any equal or superior rights. it did not resolve management of whole river parties’ wider dispute. [2012] iehc 550 has ruled
district court makes care order for child 3 until age 18, with reviews and placement directions the found statutory threshold met ordered long-term care, while directing a six-month update full review after one year. [2012] iedc 27 (an chúirt dúiche) made she reaches finding that under section 18 of
supreme court allows permanent-residency ground in judicial review appeal the said a high judge had wrongly prevented applicant from arguing that his marriage to an eu citizen and more than five years’ residence entitled him permanent residency. judgment also criticised lengthy, repetitive grounds.
high court rejects bid to wind up irish investment company over disputed €499,500 loan [2012] iehc 553 the has dismissed an investor's attempt kasam investments ireland limited a linked syndicated property development in warsaw. mark foran presented petition october 2012 after serving statutory dema
high court grants leave to challenge asylum appeal decision over daughter’s rape claim the allowed family pursue judicial review on three grounds, but refused reopen earlier that their would be decided papers. [2012] iehc 554 has granted a south african mother and her two daughters parts of refugee
high court rejects bid to appoint liquidator lost weekend ltd the company was not in liquidation when application heard, judge found. did decide whether applicants were creditors or a proposed conflicted. [2012] iehc 552 rejected andrew and antoinette bergin’s invalidate purported appointment of jas
high court strikes out glanmire mills claims over lease, notice and limitation issues the dismissed noel j. looney’s against punch holdings four other defendants, finding possession claim lacked a required prior were time-barred. it made no order on his discovery motion. [2012] iehc 608 struck defen
high court rejects damages claim over delay in murder prosecution, awards one-third of costs the found that reasonable-time period began when mark nash was charged october 2009. it had previously refused to stop trial and made no finding his rights been breached. [2012] iehc 598 rejected nash’s for
high court refuses extension to challenge €108,000 arbitration award the applicants sought set aside awards in an insurance dispute, alleging inadequate reasons and bias. found no good arguable case dismissed application. [2012] iehc 551 has application by donald anna mcintyre their dispute with all
high court agrees to hear limited further access application in family appeal the re-entered consider specified relief, but said any fundamental change its orders should go back circuit court. [2012] iehc 588 has allowed a law be formally so applicant can pursue relief concerning custody and access,
high court allows landlords to add later rent and charges summary claim the set aside master’s decision limiting allowed enter final judgment for €89,312.92, including rent, service an insurance premium. [2012] iehc 546 ruled that could include certain other fell due after they issued a summons, all
district court grants care orders for two children until age 18 the parents consented to and admitted hse’s findings of fact. approved plans, left access hse discretion ordered further supports reviews. [2012] iedc 26 an chúirt dúiche / court; name redacted in source granted child 1, aged 12, 2, 8,
high court rules bank of scotland proceedings against o’meara estate administrators can continue the decided a preliminary issue about whether issued before received their formal grant were properly constituted. it did not decide bank’s claim for repayment. [2012] iehc 545 has ruled that plc’s john
high court awards €282,540 to scenic artist injured in road collision the found that plaintiff’s continuing neck and back problems, including pain became acute ten months after crash, were attributable accident. it awarded damages for suffering future loss of earnings. [2012] iehc 548 a who suffered
high court refuses bid to declare mental health detention rules incompatible with human rights the said applicant had capacity consent remaining in hospital and refused his application for declarations, finding he lacked standing seek relief. [2012] iehc 547 has an by anonymised man seeking declarat
high court refuses late bid to add brucellosis-test grounds judicial review the proposed relied on test results that had been given applicant’s solicitor in 2003, said, and would greatly enlarge a ready for hearing. [2012] iehc 543 has refused an application by john fleury new challenging 29 summons
supreme court rules government's children's referendum campaign breached impartiality requirements the allowed mark mccrystal's challenge to government-funded information for 2012 after finding that material was not fair, equal, impartial and neutral. government had allocated €1.1 million its own al
supreme court finds government referendum campaign breached neutrality rules the upheld its declaration that public money was spent on children’s material not fair, equal or impartial, while explaining legal test and limits of ruling. has acted wrongfully by spending arranging to spend a website, bo
supreme court rules government referendum campaign breached neutrality principles the allowed mark mccrystal’s appeal over publicly funded material for 2012 children’s referendum, finding that its cumulative effect favoured a yes vote. ruling did not grant an injunction. government’s information cle
high court orders six defendants to answer questions on asset disclosure affidavits the order allows focused cross-examination clarify made under earlier asset-freezing orders. a separate request for further was not pursued at this stage. [2012] iehc 510 has ordered in dispute involving irish bank r
supreme court rules referendum materials funded by state were one-sided the court’s reasons for its earlier ruling found that a government website, booklet and advertisements advocated yes vote, to detriment of those supporting no. has explained public money was spent on material in way “not fair, e
district court grants care order for child 2 until age 18 the found statutory threshold a was met, directed supervised access arrangements and reserved approval of an amended plan. [2012] iedc 25 (an chúirt dúiche) granted her 18th birthday after finding that under section act 1991 met. said health,
high court orders bankruptcy litigant to route papers through defendant’s solicitor the found that serving a defendant personally after her had entered an appearance amounted abuse of process, and directed future correspondence pleadings go while remains on record. [2012] iehc 509 michael o’reilly s
high court rejects midlands prison remand prisoner’s complaints mr justice charleton rejected a claims about affidavit costs, staff and trial delays, finding no basis for release or evidence of unfair treatment. [2012] iehc 511 the process challenging detention, adjournments to his trial, an order r
high court says ordinary drink-driving charge does not require proof of driver category in a consultative case stated, the said prosecutors need prove whether defendant charged under section 4(4)(a) was “specified person”. district had yet decided complaint. [2012] iehc 540 has prosecution have to p
high court orders release of €153,610.99 to ballincollig holdings the order grants law society’s motion funds from a former solicitor’s client account, while leaving separate disputes over fees and company directors unresolved. [2012] iehc 538 has ordered €153,610.99, plus interest, solicitor colm m
high court orders sale of c. apartment in divorce appeal the granted a and directed parties to sell their jointly held within six months, dividing net proceeds requiring steps remove wife from mortgage on house t. [2012] iehc 620 decree ordered an as part its financial provision for spouses. ruling
high court refuses fraser oil bid to stop €130,000 bank guarantee payment the dismissed an application for interlocutory injunction, finding evidence did not meet demanding test restraining under guarantee. interim injunction lapsed. [2012] iehc 523 has refused by john and liam fraser, trading as oi
high court transfers four properties in judicial separation case and reduces monthly maintenance the made its decision on a rehearing after finding that respondent had withheld material information about his finances failed to comply with orders. [2012] iehc 589 ordered transferred into sole name of
high court grants limited leave to challenge albanian man’s subsidiary protection decision the extended time and allowed a on specified procedural grounds, but refused challenges his deportation later refusal revoke it. [2012] iehc 542 has for an man refusing him protection, granted only argument ab
high court adjourns dispute over mayo land and tax judgment mortgages the proposed joining hill view farms ltd. as a co-defendant while ownership of folio 11401 effect earlier orders remained unresolved. [2012] iehc 524 has adjourned whether three can be enforced against in county mayo, saying issue
high court restrains winding-up petition over disputed construction debt the found a demand for €700,649 was premature because contract required parties’ termination sums to be determined first. injunction applies pending trial, with liberty apply if circumstances change. [2012] iehc 525 has restrai
high court awards €425,000 after finding negligence in hysterectomy the found that a misplaced suture probably caused bladder fistula and patient’s severe anxiety disorder. it awarded plus any agreed special damages. [2012] iehc 529 woman damages during injury lasting psychological harm. judgment de
irish appeal court quashes convictions in decades-old school assault case the of criminal ruled that errors jury directions and treatment evidence meant could not stand. it quashed them; judgment did decide allegations anew. has 35 for indecent against a former religious brother who taught at nation
supreme court dismisses minister’s appeal over surrender to poland the held that a polish had tried and convicted arkadiusz tokarski in his absence, despite pre-trial admissions agreement proposed sentence. dismissed minister for justice equality’s against high refusal under european arrest warrant.
supreme court quashes refusal of refugee’s naturalisation application the held that minister had to give reasons for refusing application, allowing appeal and ordering decision reconsidered. has quashed justice’s 2008 a syrian an irish certificate naturalisation, ruling should have been given. allow
high court refuses surrender to spain over irish law on overseas conspiracy the rejected objections about warrant’s detail and stage of spanish proceedings, but ruled that an condition for prosecuting was not met. [2012] iehc 575 has refused michael connolly under a european arrest warrant, finding
high court rejects quinns’ bid to remove court-appointed receivers and solicitors the found applicants had not shown specific evidence of improper conduct, bias or a relevant conflict interest. [2012] iehc 507 court, commercial dismissed an application by members quinn family other defendants receiv
high court orders release of young person detained without required probation report the held that a district lacked jurisdiction to impose detention on child first requesting report. it ordered under article 40.4.2. [2012] iehc 517 from st. patrick’s institution after finding had imposed by childre
high court upholds appointment of diorama limited receivers the found company was in arrears and rejected applicants’ challenge to receivers’ appointment. it refused their application discharge them. [2012] iehc 515 has upheld joint managers over assets undertaking limited, refusing an by directors
high court refuses leave to challenge wastewater plant consents the confined its review two 2012 planning decisions and found applicant had not shown substantial grounds for judicial review. [2012] iehc 520 has refused michael hoey seek of an bord pleanála’s may treatment projects at mountmellick po
high court dismisses claim over glass injury that cost woman her right eye the found occupiers had not failed to take reasonable care when a household repair used shattered after fall. [2012] iehc 528 dismissed elaine newman’s occupiers’ liability action finding she shown patrick and marie cogan car
high court says solicitor’s lien attaches to costs recovered in company debt cases the ordered company’s files returned its liquidator and ruled that former solicitors’ qualifying outlays rank ahead of secured creditors if from third parties. [2012] iehc 521 a over collection work carried out before
high court awards €85,000 over garda bullying and libel the found that prolonged restrictions on a detective’s duties, fraud investigation disputed overtime claim leaflet bearing his copied signature formed part of campaign caused psychiatric injury. [2012] iehc 526 awarded retired detective after f
high court rejects challenge to ballincollig tesco planning permission leefield ltd argued that an bord pleanála had not adequately explained why it approved the development despite its inspector recommending refusal. found board’s reasons sufficient and refused relief sought. [2012] iehc 539 has lt
supreme court sets aside modular trial order in weavering dispute the allowed weavering’s appeal, finding proposed first module insufficiently clear and precise. it sent back question of whether a separate hearing should address one limitation issue. ireland has set an directing macro fixed income f
high court strikes out injured worker’s claim against employer’s insurer the ruled that could not be pursued under section 62 until liability was established. no judgment or order had yet been made employer its directors. [2012] iehc 530 has struck an his former insurer, ruling a of civil act 1961 e
high court adds €47,264.38 judgment to 2002 arbitration enforcement order the amended its earlier after finding it was intended permit for full award, but barred plaintiff from recovering any interest on that sum. [2012] iehc 522 a enforcing an adding against tony dixon and tina dixon. plaintiff, si