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high court allows report of further loan but blocks other confidential details in an interlocutory application, the permitted publication fact that a was extended to patrick mc killen, while restraining internal bank opinions and information about his commercial relationship with denis o'brien. [201
high court rejects most requests for details in ballina medical centre injury case the ordered plaintiff to answer questions about relevant prior or later injuries and claims, confirm basis of her occupiers’ liability act plea. it dismissed other particulars. [2013] iehc 148 has rejected sought by t
high court refuses bid to protect permanent tsb director’s seat pending trial the refused an interlocutory injunction preventing piotr skoczylas’s retirement by rotation, leaving him free seek re-election at company’s agm. it also declined refer eu law questions this stage. [2013] iehc 129 has appli
high court rules ni’s airport detention unlawful and orders his release the upheld refusal of leave to land but found that in dublin terminal 2 breached statutory requirements for a prescribed place detention. [2013] iehc 134 ruled chinese national chaoxia ni at was directed release, while upholding
bewley’s lease allowed rent to fall with the market, high court rules interpreted review terms as permitting increases or decreases, subject a floor at reserved in 1987. it did not set for 2012 review. [2013] iehc 293 ruled that under grafton street café could rise line open but drop below initial w
high court says it can order a share buy-out in winding-up petition the ruling addressed court’s powers at opening stage of just-and-equitable petition. dispute later settled after limited oral evidence. [2013] iehc 147 ruled that could or another appropriate remedy when hearing to wind up company o
district court refuses hse bid to withhold abuse allegation from mother the ordered investigate and review safety plans for three children who remained in care. [2013] iedc 9 an chúirt dúiche / refused health service executive’s application a part of social work file concerning that she sexually abu
high court finds psychiatric detention unlawful after doctor did not examine patient the ruled that absence of a required examination before an involuntary admission recommendation breached fundamental safeguard. it asked counsel to address next steps. [2013] iehc 132 found s.o.’s at adelaide and me
high court sends disputed solicitor’s bills for taxation the referred two from sandystream matter to and directed taxing master assess charges 2000 onwards under specified conditions. it did not decide whether solicitor had overcharged or improperly retained funds. [2013] iehc 292 has a land sale ex
high court lets residents’ group continue challenge to dublin sewage works the rejected city council and minister’s bid dismiss environmental judicial review, finding unincorporated association could under planning legislation. [2013] iehc 291 has dismissed an application by minister for arts, herit
high court finds crosbie holdings breached roscommon herald chief executive’s contract the ruled that brian nerney’s employment ran to june 2016 and company it by giving six months’ notice. capped compensation at two years’ lost remuneration, with final amount still be assessed. [2013] iehc 127 foun
high court declares receiver appointment over two dublin bars void the found that a 1981 debenture required bank to appoint under seal, and company’s delay in challenging did not prevent it from doing so. [2013] iehc 130 declared invalid of david o’connor as manager business assets belohn limited, w
high court refuses asylum applicants’ bid for supreme appeal the found no outstanding point of law meeting statutory test a certificate and ordered each side to bear its own costs. [2013] iehc 146 refused two application allowing an court, finding exceptional public importance. it made order as cost
high court strikes out claims against eight defendants in family law-related action [2013] iehc 135 the has struck sued by a man following prolonged law proceedings involving his former wife and their two children. j.o’n. nine people, including wife's barrister solicitor, county registrar, general p
high court rejects websters’ challenge to council possession process the refused relief sought in a judicial review over use of statutory procedure, finding that procedure was brought promptly but admitted rent arrears and circumstances did not support requested article 8 declaration. [2013] iehc 11
high court strikes out negligence claims over ear procedure but allows trespass claim to proceed the found and breach of duty were brought outside limitation period. it allowed continue in existing proceedings despite incorrect summons procedure. [2013] iehc 131 has struck by a man an at tullamore h
high court dismisses on the beach bid to contest irish jurisdiction in ryanair case found website terms’ clause applied under brussels i regulation. it did not decide underlying claims or whether a contract existed between companies. [2013] iehc 124 has dismissed limited’s application set aside proc
high court orders esb subsidiary to keep paying engineer pending wrongful-dismissal trial the found had a strong case at interlocutory stage, but refused order his return work before trial. [2013] iehc 126 has ordered international limited continue an engineer’s contractual remuneration while action
high court grants nama group company judgment for €29.1m against david cullen the rejected four proposed defences to summary judgment, finding no arguable issue requiring a plenary hearing, and ordered payment of full claim with continuing interest. [2013] iehc 121 court, commercial has entered nati
high court quashes cork farm extension permission over missing site notice the found that a was required at second entrance opposite neighbour’s house. it also material omissions in planning drawings. [2013] iehc 122 has quashed county council’s for an to building after finding not placed site. judi
high court rules businessman may access affidavits aired in open the ruling permits david agar to see containing allegations he denies, after found they had been effectively opened during earlier proceedings. [2013] iehc 242 a against him court, has ruled, finding that documents public mr justice ho
high court rejects des richardson challenge to mahon tribunal findings [2013] iehc 118 the has refused quash in report concerning and a bank account used connection with £5,000 draft that ultimately went bertie ahern. challenged parts of paragraphs 4.162 4.163 tribunal's final report, published marc
high court quashes asylum ruling over sudanese girl’s risk of fgm the found tribunal had not properly assessed whether family and social pressure could put girl at if returned to sudan, sent her appeal for a fresh decision. [2013] iehc 163 has quashed refugee appeals decision that would face female
high court rejects claimed right of way across donegal land the found that neither defendant had established a private over plaintiff’s and ordered permanent injunction against trespass. [2013] iehc 189 on circuit, northern county has rejected claims by two defendants to lane in donegal, dismissing
high court refuses leave to challenge refusal of refugee status the found proposed tribunal’s credibility and state-protection findings did not establish substantial grounds for judicial review. [2013] iehc 164 has refused a nigerian mother her twin daughters decision recommending that they should r
high court upholds child’s relocation to england but orders new access arrangements the affirmed permission for child live in with his mother, while saying fortnightly trips ireland were too frequent and leaving final a later date. [2013] iehc 634 has upheld circuit order allowing relocate left deci
high court struck out motion over italian child non-return order the said no further steps were needed in irish proceedings, citing father’s stated wish not to make submissions and child’s age. [2013] iehc 114 has a concerning an court’s 2010 for child, finding that central authority need take case.
high court awards €50,952.99 under guarantee for defects in boyle house the directed homebond to pay extensive damp-proofing repairs, while leaving buyer’s claims against builders unresolved pending further evidence. [2013] iehc 145 national building company limited, known as homebond, margaret bren
high court quashes refusal to take deposition from key witness in kennedy corruption case the sent application back circuit after finding that trial judge had applied too restrictive a test. it did not itself order witness’s deposition. [2013] iehc 115 has quashed ruling refusing an evidence advance
high court rules former bank executive was entitled to same early pension option as older staff the held that a severance agreement edward kingston offered employees aged 55 and over, with payment from age reduced lump sum. [2013] iehc 173 ruled acc other defined benefit scheme members over. under o
high court refers irish patient’s long-term treatment status to eu the stayed a judicial review over healthcare funding and referred question on whether seriously ill patient remained in germany only for under rules. [2013] iehc 192 has brought by peter flood against health service executive about h
high court changes separation order, awarding wife €300,000 and 80% pension share the appeal replaced key parts of a circuit financial directing that receive lump sum an 80/20 adjustment husband’s pension. it also left child access arrangements for later consideration. [2013] iehc 655 changed judici
high court refuses inspection of insurer’s reinsurance letters in €2m policy dispute the held that exchanged with two reinsurers during investigation into a life claim were protected by litigation privilege. [2013] iehc 139 refused an application three plaintiffs to inspect between eagle star assura
district court grants care order for child until age 18 the found statutory threshold met, approved hse plan and directed supervised, supported access between mother. [2013] iedc 7 an chúirt dúiche / court; name redacted in source granted health service executive a of 18, finding that child’s health
high court upholds refusal to vary divorce property order the said applicant had not met test for relief from an requiring a be sold after he missed lump-sum payment. [2013] iehc 635 has upheld circuit order, leaving in place provision sale of appeal concerned orders made as part parties’ 2010. unde
high court orders pledge rewritten after finding unilateral mistake in guarantee dispute the ordered a clause limiting recourse under personal to be deleted from share pledge, and awarded plaintiff €100,000 for improper disclosure of confidential information. [2013] iehc 136 friends first life assur
high court rules minister’s reps repayment claim was brought too late the held that six-year limitation period began no later than 31 august 2000, when farmer’s failure to meet scheme deadline gave rise claim. [2013] iehc 144 has ruled minister for agriculture and food’s €35,350.22 against thomas ju
high court rules ibrc stay on pending quinn proceedings can be lifted the held that statutory was temporary and could application. it granted plaintiffs’ motion, allowing their existing case to proceed. [2013] iehc 116 ruled a imposed against irish bank resolution corporation limited (ibrc) by court
supreme court says child asylum appeal can proceed without certificate the rejected state respondents’ bid to dismiss over a requirement. it did not decide underlying challenge recommendation. has ruled that an by anonymised in case from high court. dismissed motion strike out appeal, leaving substa
high court refuses leave to challenge ivory coast asylum decision a mother and daughter did not establish substantial grounds for judicial review of the refugee appeals tribunal’s refusal status. consider substantive remedies. [2013] iehc 108 has refused seek tribunal refusing status, finding that t
court refuses leave to appeal conviction in aggravated burglary case the of criminal rejected applicant’s challenges evidence and trial directions. it did not decide his against sentence, which said would be considered later. has dismissed brian mcginley’s application for burglary. grounds advanced
high court overturns €15,000 award in data protection appeal the held that compensation under section 7 required proof of damage caused by breach. it vacated circuit but reserved costs for further consideration. [2013] iehc 137 has overturned a to michael collins his claim against fbd insurance plc,
court refuses liam bolger leave to appeal murder conviction the of criminal found no trial error or fundamental injustice warranting intervention, including over a search warrant issue raised after trial. cca no. 292/09 has refused his for christopher barry, finding that warranted intervention. was
high court orders company to complete donegal land purchase the ruled that adt investments limited must third lot under a 2006 agreement. it did not order individual defendant it. [2013] iehc 109 has ordered of contract with landowner john gibbons. judgment does daniel doherty, first defendant, sale
high court quashes iraqi asylum appeal decision and orders fresh hearing the found that refugee appeals tribunal had not substantively assessed applicant’s central claim he faced persecution because of his father’s former ba’ath party position. [2013] iehc 117 quashed a rejecting an man’s directed b
supreme court dismisses zerko appeal over security for costs the upheld high court’s refusal to require mavior, an unlimited company, provide in its building-works claim against zerko. dismissed limited’s and affirmed order mavior costs. ruling concerns application only; it does not decide underlyin
supreme court rejects fishermen’s late appeal over lough swilly oyster licence the held that 2006 amendment brought renewal provision into force without a separate commencement order, but declined to extend time for and dismissed it. an by two fishermen who sought challenge injunction damages award
high court lifts stay in solicitor negligence case after plaintiff clarifies personal loss claim the vacated a on daniel mcateer’s action against three solicitors, finding that he had clarified was pursuing losses claimed personally. it did not decide whether allegations were proved or award damages
supreme court dismisses hotel fund investor’s appeal against bank the upheld high court’s dismissal of claims over an investment in two new york hotels, relying on trial findings about zoning disclosure and whether it would have changed decision. [2013] iesc 17 has dismissed businessman gerard mccau
supreme court refuses ryanair’s bid to identify unister’s service providers the allowed appeal against a disclosure order but dismissed its challenge ypsilon’s joinder. underlying jurisdiction dispute remains for high decide. unister gmbh’s an requiring it disclose identity and contact details of th
high court grants aib summary judgment in three loan cases, allowing one €800,000 defence the ruled on sets of proceedings over overdue loans, leaving george tracey liberty to defend only part concerning proceeds from an asian investment fund. [2013] iehc 227 granted allied irish banks (aib) proceed
high court orders tenant to pay €358,447 after holding over in northside shopping centre a supplemental judgment, the rejected landlord’s claim that new yearly tenancy had arisen, but ordered payment for occupation and six months’ notice. [2013] iehc 162 court, commercial edward lee co. (1974) limit
debt collector ordered to pay €22,500 over harassment of homeowner the high court awarded deirdre sullivan €15,000 in general damages and €7,500 exemplary for breaches her constitutional rights. award followed an earlier judgment injunction. [2013] iehc 104 after finding that patrick mccartan had br
high court quashes part of sudanese asylum appeal decision over future-risk assessment the found a substantial ground to challenge tribunal’s failure assess prospective persecution risk, while rejecting other grounds it considered. [2013] iehc 245 has quashed refugee appeals tribunal refusing status
high court refuses kinsella family injunction against bank of scotland receivers over bray properties [2013] iehc 112 the has refused to stop scotland-appointed from acting a portfolio owned by members and associated companies. dispute arose after appointed kpmg partners kieran wallace padraic monag
high court replaces mountview foods liquidator after creditor vote was mishandled the set aside three proxy decisions and declared eamonn leahy in place of anthony weldon, while leaving mr weldon’s remuneration for later submissions. [2013] iehc 125 has replaced limited finding that at a creditors’
high court allows appeal over registration of cork development charge the set aside refusal to register a land acquired after 2004 mortgage, while leaving costs for later submissions and identifying safeguards future applications. [2013] iehc 659 allowed anglo irish bank corporation limited’s on fol
supreme court backs acquittal where driver could not provide breath sample for medical reason the has ruled that a motorist who genuinely cannot because of condition must be told she needs to offer blood or urine specimen if is preserve defence. maresa cagney was prosecuted failing two samples after
high court awards €591,297 after finding negligent care led to symphysiotomy the found that hospital doctors failed investigate severe pain late in pregnancy and manage delivery risks. it awarded damages for resulting injury losses. [2013] iehc 152 tracey nelson at our lady of lourdes drogheda negli
high court cuts damages by 40% after finding passenger contributorily negligent the found that plaintiff should have recognised driver’s alcohol-impaired condition and was not wearing a seatbelt. it awarded her €114,300 reducing for contributory negligence. [2013] iehc 100 erin gallagher in she two
court refuses appeal against eight-year sentence for cocaine conspiracy the of criminal found no sentencing error, saying appellant’s role differed from two co-accused who had pleaded guilty and received shorter terms. c.c.a. no: 28/09 refused david timmons’s application to challenge his prison poss
high court refuses challenge to dissolution of loire valley limited justice dunne found no deficiency in the registrar companies’ process after company failed file annual returns. refused reliefs sought, while noting applicant could still apply restore by filing [2013] iehc 111 has arnaud d gaultier
high court allows comreg to pursue an post compliance case under repealed postal rules [2013] iehc 149 the has ruled that may enforcement proceedings against over alleged failure meet a 94% next-day delivery standard, despite repeal of regulations which process began. dispute arose from 2004 directi
high court rules bupa cannot recover damages over quashed health insurance scheme the held that 2003 risk equalisation was void from outset after supreme found it ultra vires, but said bupa’s claim failed because required legal conditions were not met. [2013] iehc 103 has ruled ireland limited and s
high court refuses leave to challenge togo national’s deportation order the declined permission seek judicial review, finding no substantial grounds on arguments advanced. it did not determine a full review challenge. [2013] iehc 105 has refused an applicant of made against her, she had established
district court makes care orders for four children after finding statutory threshold met the approved plans and incorporated guardian ad litem’s recommendations into its order. it also directed that remain in place two weeks be reappointed before a later review. [2013] iedc 8 an chúirt dúiche, made
appeal court restores charges after summary dismissal over search warrant the of criminal held that and evidence issues required a fuller inquiry at trial. it did not decide whether was valid or from should be excluded. has allowed director public prosecutions’ against nine vitoldas jagutis, restori
high court refuses nigerian asylum seeker’s judicial review challenge the rejected all grounds challenging refugee appeals tribunal’s decision to affirm refusal of status. [2013] iehc 106 has refused a man’s application for affirming recommendation that he not be declared refugee. found no substanti
high court orders performance of settlement in glenair manor dispute the found had not been breached by defendants and ordered its specific after an architect certified practical completion house. [2013] iehc 107 a 2009 over construction sale house at no. 6 manor, delgany, co wicklow. it was satisfi
high court refuses surrender after italian trial was not disclosed the said it could order because respondent had been tried and sentenced in absentia without notice required by law, appeal. directed that its reasons be sent to issuing authority eurojust. [2013] iehc 96 refused arben kosterri italy
high court reinstates order striking out acc bank’s possession proceedings the held that letters of demand sent to wrong address and never received did not establish a before relevant statutory deadline. ruling extinguish debt. [2013] iehc 138 reinstated an bank plc’s seeking two properties charged
district court makes care order until child turns 18 the found statutory threshold for a was met and rejected mother’s request one-year order. access left to hse’s discretion within limits. [2013] iedc 6 an chúirt dúiche / court; location not specified in readable source made reaches 18, finding tha
high court refers permanent-residence questions in postal worker’s damages case the adjourned claim while of justice considers whether ewaen fred ogieriakhi acquired permanent residence and any breach eu law was sufficiently serious to support damages. [2013] iehc 133 has referred three european uni
high court refuses appeal certificate in quarry planning case the declined to certify a point of law for supreme after rejecting operator’s application challenge decision. [2013] iehc 92 {'value': 'high court', 'citation': '[2013] 92', 'judge': 'mr justice hedigan'} refused dispute over permission c
high court recognises genetic mother in irish surrogacy case a 2013 judgment, the held that birth presumption could be rebutted this and declared was entitled to registered as twins’ mother. further submissions on order costs remained outstanding. [2013] iehc 91 ruled of twins born through arrangeme
high court orders mi-zone wound up after rejecting cross-claim dispute the found company had not shown good-faith, substantial grounds for its claim against lucid group. winding-up order was conditional on corrected petition documents and proper proof of advertising. [2013] iehc 97 ordered technolog
high court refuses further leave and post-judgment amendment in pakistani applicant’s case a supplementary judgment, the rejected remaining challenges to subsidiary protection decision refused permission add new ground after its earlier ruling had effectively disposed of case. [2013] iehc 95 has app
high court quashes asylum refusal over reasoning on alleged tbilisi attack the found flaws in tribunal’s treatment of applicant’s account an and ordered a rehearing before different member. it rejected other grounds addressed judgment. [2013] iehc 99 has quashed refugee appeals tribunal decision ref
high court refuses challenge to defence forces discharge the rejected a former servicewoman’s request quash her discharge, finding that decision-maker had relevant material and she knew fitness grounds for process. [2013] iehc 98 has refused cheryl mellett’s application an order discharging from for
high court refuses bid to halt sexual-offence prosecution over delay the found no real or serious risk of an unfair trial from missing records, unavailable witness passage time, and declined prohibit prosecution. [2013] iehc 183 has refused a doctor’s application stop his on four counts indecent sex
high court rules catherine nevin’s murder conviction can be evidence in civil case the is admissible as prima facie only. did not decide family’s wider claims, and nevin may contest her guilt at their trial. [2013] iehc 80 has ruled that admitted proceedings brought by patrick margaret lavelle over