Irish local news and public records
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court of criminal appeal sets aside cork robbery convictions over insufficient evidence the said dna did not distinguish michael o’callaghan from other people whose was found on a discarded balaclava. cca 30/11 set o’callaghan’s for and possession firearm or imitation with intent to commit an indict
high court awards €100,000 over unnecessary cervical surgery the found a neurosurgeon liable after deciding clinical signs did not support nerve-root compression diagnosis used to offer surgery. it assessed general compensatory damages at €100,000. [2013] iehc 461 has held for offering patient disc
high court grants receiver access orders over charlemont street property the granted interlocutory relief against a company occupying under lease made without bank’s written consent, finding it had no arguable defence to receiver’s claim. [2013] iehc 380 application for allowing him take possession
high court grants summary judgment in dispute over 770 laptops the ruled that montara had not shown a fair or reasonable probability of defence to bt business direct’s claim, relying on order and messages between parties. [2013] iehc 376 granted direct limited, trading as dabs4work.ie, its claim aga
high court rejects challenge to albanian man’s deportation order but grants eight-week injunction the refused quash minister’s decision, while temporarily preventing allow a more detailed application addressing effects on irish-citizen child. [2013] iehc 480 has rejected judicial review minister for
high court grants divorce and reduces one lump-sum instalment by €67,500 the varied two payment dates under earlier judicial-separation orders, while leaving other instalments remaining financial provisions substantially in place. [2014] iehc 640 granted a decree of mutual orders section 18(10), var
court of criminal appeal changes which sentence smith’s drug term follows the allowed an on a statutory sentencing point, directing that three-year for 2007 cocaine offence run after earlier theft rather than later-committed offence. has ruled prison imposed christopher smith committed while he was
court refuses leave to appeal conviction in 1991 sexual offences case the of criminal rejected challenges concerning a juror’s internet research, directions on delay and fairness trial. application was for conviction; separate prosecution about sentence dealt with separately. has refused patrick heg
supreme court refuses injunction to halt proposed irish life sale the dismissed shareholders’ appeal against refusal temporarily restrain minister for finance from completing sale, finding that balance of justice favoured allowing it proceed. an by eight shareholders seeking stop group ltd canada wh
appeal court doubles immediate prison term for rape convictions the of criminal found trial sentence unduly lenient, replaced it with seven years’ imprisonment three years suspended on counts, and postponed added custody until 3 september 2013. ruled that imposed patrick hegarty sexual assault was i
high court refuses to dismiss luas construction claims over delay the found inordinate and inexcusable delay, but said defendants had not shown that it prevented a fair trial. [2013] iehc 470 has refused an application by mvmbni jv limited railway procurement agency (rpa) three joined proceedings al
high court rejects children’s claims over killiney property and bank securities the found vico limited held full legal beneficial title to gorse hill, while plaintiffs’ interest was in company’s shares. it refused all relief reserved costs for further argument. [2013] iehc 375 has rejected by four c
supreme court dismisses appeal over request for english courts to hear child care case the ruling upholds a of england and wales assume jurisdiction further proceedings concerning child’s placement in public care. it does not decide custody, contact or eventual outcome. ireland has dismissed an by m
high court quashes education appeal decision in school drugs case the found that an committee had not properly explained its to uphold a student’s against exclusion, and sent back newly constituted committee. [2013] iehc 358 has quashed overturned board’s exclusion of student following investigation
high court rejects kerry county registrar’s challenge to courts service control of staff the held that service’s chief executive controls disposition general in circuit offices, and made no orders or declarations on claims. [2013] iehc 377 has rejected a by registrar padraig burke over offices. it r
high court grants bank €167,843.87 judgment, sends remaining claims to plenary hearing the found no arguable defence several parts of irish resolution corporation’s claims, but allowed a on bank’s handling share security and referred disputed interest for full hearing. [2013] iehc 378 granted corpor
criminal appeal court dismisses mcconnell’s bid to supreme the said proposed legal question could not meet threshold for certification because procedure complained of had been used at his trial. dismissed terry application a certificate allowing an court, finding that ground did statutory test under
high court strikes out costs taxation after eight-year delay the found in pursuing was inordinate and inexcusable, that missing files faded memories made it unfair to proceed. rejected defendant’s arguments claim time-barred or subject a six-year execution rule. [2013] iehc 410 has struck an applica
high court finds no liability over apprentice’s fall from ladder at monaghan premises the rejected claims of negligence against an electrical contractor and a co-operative, finding apprentice fell after untying without it being secured bottom. [2013] iehc 471 found on part or co-operative electricia
high court orders surrender to scotland over seven alleged hoaxes and threats the rejected objections based on territoriality, abuse of process respondent’s health, ordered for trial. judgment did not determine guilt. [2013] iehc 455 has adam stuart busby surrendered face trial offences involving ho
court of criminal appeal refuses leave to challenge murder conviction the rejected an application introduce further expert evidence and dismissed remaining grounds, leaving jury’s verdict in place. cca no. 92/09 has refused keith cunningham his for stabbing death desmond kimmins drogheda 2007. a jud
high court grants limited leave to challenge deportation orders over child’s best interests the allowed a judicial review proceed on four grounds concerning minor applicant’s welfare and minister’s consideration of his family’s rights. it did not decide whether were lawful. [2013] iehc 381 has grant
supreme court dismisses appeal over €900,000 in alleged gifts from ward of the upheld high court’s findings undue influence and affirmed orders setting aside declaring money property bought with it remained ward’s property. has dismissed an by f.c. two other defendants against concerning more than t
court of criminal appeal dismisses challenge to six-year sentence for sexual assaults the rejected arguments that was disproportionate or a greater part should have been suspended, while noting appellant’s age at time, rehabilitation and delay before prosecution. has dismissed ian cullen’s against t
high court refuses rté access to garda documents over witness protection concerns the rejected rté’s motion inspect four categories of documents, finding disclosure could undermine programme and put people at risk. [2013] iehc 393 refused held by an síochána, upholding commissioner’s claim public in
high court refuses former solicitor’s challenge to disciplinary inquiry the found no evidence that disputed correspondence or contact with a potential witness caused material prejudice, and refused relief sought. [2013] iehc 374 has application stop alter into client’s complaint, finding prejudice.
court may award appeal costs despite legal aid for original trial the of criminal ruled that an unused certificate did not, by itself, bar a state successful and any retrial. [2013] iecca 62 has it jurisdiction to possible retrial even though appellant had received his trial. ruling resolved prelimi
high court rejects challenge to surrender of rhinoceros-horn theft suspect austria the dismissed john quilligan’s objection under section 21a, finding evidence did not rebut presumption that a decision had been made charge and try him. judgment records was required refuse on ground; it does record o
high court refuses father’s bid for unsupervised access to his children the declined vary a 2012 supervised-access order, finding father had not shown that change would be in either child’s best interests. [2013] iehc 379 has refused application replace supervised with contact and comprehensive prog
high court refuses application to return infant belgium the found was child’s habitual residence before retention in ireland, but refused after finding a grave risk of psychological harm at this stage development. [2013] iehc 549 court, family law an under hague convention on civil aspects internati
hse liable for 75% of worker’s damages after shower fall the high court found that a long-standing practice propping open doors with mop handles breached employer’s safety duties. it apportioned 25% liability to worker and awarded her €60,000. [2013] iehc 360 held health service executive household
high court finds borrowers and guarantors liable to nama over loans the accepted lender’s evidence on liability balances as of 25 june 2013, but said it would hear counsel amounts due at judgment date. [2013] iehc 369 court, commercial has found kevin mcnulty, conal byrne, ashburton construction p.a
high court strikes down two vague public-conduct offences in 1935 law the declared of causing scandal and injuring community morals unconstitutional, while leaving separate offence offending modesty outside challenge. [2013] iehc 343 has unconstitutional under criminal (amendment) act 1935, finding
high court refuses aer lingus leave to challenge takeover moratorium ruling the held that panel correctly counted 12-month restriction from ryanair’s august 2012 bid lapse, and refused for judicial review. [2013] iehc 428 has a on further ryanair offer ran 29 2012. in judgment delivered 26 july 2013
high court refuses leave to challenge refusal of pakistani man’s refugee claim the found no substantial ground permit judicial review appeals tribunal decision, including its assessment credibility and internal relocation. [2013] iehc 368 refused an application for seek a decision affirming recommen
high court orders child’s return to germany after custody appeal the allowed mother’s and ordered child live in with her, while setting out joint custody, access medical-treatment arrangements. [2013] iehc 650 of ireland a case her son germany, where he was attend his former school. kept both parent
high court finds jurisdiction to consider asset protection in english divorce proceedings the ruled that it could rely on its inherent grant an injunction over assets ireland, but deferred any decision relief until heard further submissions. [2013] iehc 639 had application restrain a respondent from
high court quashes garda disciplinary appeal decision over limits of appeals board’s powers the found board had no power to affirm one part a determination while quashing another. it left open whether send matter back for further consideration. [2013] iehc 408 quashed concerning patrick walsh, rulin
high court refuses most proposed amendments in refugee tribunal challenge the rejected an application to add ten new grounds because applicant had not explained a delay seeking permission, but allowed ground 15 on rationality be reintroduced. [2013] iehc 416 refused by r. judicial review challenging
high court rejects claim over warfarin warnings and later haemorrhage mr justice ryan preferred the treating doctors’ evidence that were given, found insufficient leo took difene close enough to his contribute it. [2013] iehc 429 has rejected phillip leo’s negligence against health service executive
irish high court finds contractor liable for deceit over buccament bay deadline assurances the held that padraig o’halloran knowingly or recklessly misrepresented phase 1 of resort would be completed by july 2010, inducing further payments. damages were assessed at us$1.918 million plus €120,000, wi
high court dismisses bid to make receiver refurbish cahir property the refused an interlocutory mandatory injunction, finding plaintiff had not met required criteria. it did decide underlying claims about receiver’s duties or appointment. [2013] iehc 361 dismissed a plaintiff’s application for inter
high court upholds refusal to release child-care report under foi the dismissed an appeal on a point of law, holding that information commissioner had refuse disclosure because was subject in-camera rule and district order. [2013] iehc 373 upheld social worker’s about proceedings freedom act, findin
high court refuses challenge to refusal of georgian woman’s asylum claim the found that tribunal’s failure mention documents about applicant’s brother did not justify quashing its decision, which turned on lack evidence ordinary justice party members faced arrest. [2013] iehc 349 has refused a judic
high court refuses acc bank possession of fagan family home the held that had not established a pre-december 2009 right to seek under repealed statutory provision. its registered charge remained in place. [2013] iehc 346 court, commercial has refused an order for temple house and about 14.5 adjoinin
high court dismisses bisi adigun’s claim against solicitors over arambe dispute the found had acted for productions limited, not adigun personally, and ruled he no standing to sue them. [2013] iehc 342 dismissed linda mcevoy patrick moran after deciding that they limited in a money owed company. mr
high court dismisses appeal over ibts pension calculation the left in place pensions ombudsman’s direction to restore dr emer lawlor’s her pre-cut salary and pay resulting arrears. [2013] iehc 352 has dismissed an by trustees of irish blood transfusion service (ibts) fund, leaving a ombudsman determ
high court grants motion to strike out irish medical negligence proceedings over surgery in poland president kearns ruled that the defendants’ activities had not been shown target market and granted their challenging court’s jurisdiction. [2013] iehc 351 a by three defendants brought ireland mary-ro
high court orders surrender on two polish warrants, refuses third the rejected k.l.’s proportionality objection but held it could not her under a warrant because she had been tried in absentia and poland offered no retrial undertaking. [2013] iehc 465 ordered to european arrest refused concerned con
high court orders davis joinery wound up over unpaid €53,080 debt the order followed a petition by creditor and appoints an official liquidator. judgment does not decide whether may claim against state or receive payment from insolvency fund. [2013] iehc 353 has ordered winding of limited appointed
high court quashes refusal of iraqi refugee’s family reunification application the found that minister’s decision lacked adequate reasons, relied on an irrational assessment dependency and contained a material error about applicant’s sister’s salary. [2013] iehc 356 has quashed minister for justice
high court refuses leave to appeal over macroom bypass approval the said proposed environmental assessment and costs questions either had not been raised at trial or concerned matters decided in judgment. [2013] iehc 348 refused eileen stack shanahan gerard sheehan its earlier judgment upholding an
plaintiff awarded 65% of costs after succeeding on one clinical negligence claim the high court treated as overall winner but reduced her because unsuccessful allegations had lengthened 21-day trial. [2013] iehc 363 a who succeeded part will recover costs, found that significantly extended proceedin
high court refuses request to interview five-year-old in hague return proceedings the application concerned whether child should be heard about issues seeking her france. refused and did not decide application. [2013] iehc 637 court, family law an have a girl interviewed france under convention on i
high court proposes injunction giving receiver access to kildare farmland the found a strong prima facie case that company’s lease was not binding on bank or its receiver, but reserved final orders pending submissions about crop due be harvested. [2013] iehc 354 said it would make interlocutory allo
supreme court rules noel callan is serving a prison sentence eligible for remission the allowed declaration that 40-year term imposed after commutation of callan’s death imprisonment purposes rule 59. [2013] iesc 35 ruled and eligible, by good conduct, to earn under 59 2007. it also declared provisi
high court quashes protection and deportation decisions after nationality evidence was not weighed the found that officials failed to consider language reports submitted during decision process, but rejected applicant’s claim he had been denied an opportunity respond tanzania allegation. [2013] iehc
supreme court rules noel callan eligible to earn prison remission the allowed callan’s appeal, finding that his 40-year term after presidential commutation falls within rules. remains conditional on good conduct, with any greater reduction requiring ministerial approval. has appeal and declared him
high court quashes asylum credibility decision over georgian family’s claims the found that refugee appeals tribunal’s reasons for rejecting parents’ accounts relied on an unsupported assessment of husband’s evidence and speculation about police conduct in georgia. it remitted matter reconsideration
high court awards €46,950 after finding bus passenger injured in rear-end collision the rejected defence allegation that passenger’s claim was fraudulent or knowingly exaggerated, but declined to award aggravated exemplary damages. [2013] iehc 341 awarded a woman damages she suffered soft-tissue inj
criminal appeal court dismisses challenge to rape and sexual assault convictions the found no misdirection or unfairness in trial judge’s directions jury, including warning about potentially corroborative lies. of has dismissed j.s.’s against his conviction for 14 counts niece, finding error jury. c
high court quashes refusal to revoke eritrean man’s deportation order the ruled that minister had not rigorously assessed new evidence about risks on return eritrea. it quashed and sent revocation application back for reconsideration. [2013] iehc 324 has justice equality’s a against an anonymised ma
high court dismisses fresenius challenge to hse dialysis-unit tender the found no manifest error or breach of equal-treatment and transparency principles in hse’s scoring company’s bid. [2013] iehc 414 has dismissed medical care (ireland) limited’s its bids a competition for satellite haemodialysis
high court refuses release bid by prisoner held in 23-hour lock-up the found that conditions did not presently breach constitutional protection of person, while warning prolonged detention under restricted regime could raise concerns. [2013] iehc 334 refused an application to samuel connolly, findin
high court allows ulster bank appeal over possession claim the concerned whether a mortgage default made full debt due before statutory changes took effect. defendants did not appear, and stressed its ruling was based on an undefended case. [2013] iehc 347 allowed ireland limited’s against circuit r
high court rejects baxter challenge to hse dialysis contract award the dismissed healthcare’s judicial review of two dublin service lots, finding its complaints either out time or not established on evidence. [2013] iehc 413 has healthcare limited’s hse’s renal contracts, refusing all reliefs sought
high court dismisses appeal over solicitor-client relationship in cape verde property dispute the found appellant had not established that solicitor acted as his apartment purchase, and dismissed against four tribunal findings of no professional misconduct. [2013] iehc 469 has patrick o’riordan’s a
high court sets issues for oral evidence in dispute over companies’ appeal justice laffoy directed that a authority to bring an two companies liquidation be heard with related questions about the liquidator and any replacement. [2013] iehc 332 has set out determined whether was authorised on behalf
high court dismisses discovery bid for deceased man’s adult daughters’ records a daughter’s application provision from her father’s estate remains unresolved. the rejected of documents about two stepsisters and adjourned request concerning their widow mother. [2013] iehc 333 dismissed daughters man,
high court dismisses appeal over solicitor misconduct finding the upheld solicitors disciplinary tribunal’s conclusion that there was no case of against robert ashe and made order as to costs. [2013] iehc 329 has dismissed sean cawley’s a tribunal ashe. concerned decision 1 may 2013. cawley alleged
high court gave 12-year-old a say in custody appeal and upheld circuit arrangements the declined to reinstate earlier order sought by father, giving weight child’s wishes while setting out schooling access arrangements. it adjourned matter for mention possible consideration of guardian ad litem appo
high court refuses injunction in snap printing franchise dispute, orders royalties paid into a fair issue remains to be tried over alleged diversion of business and misuse confidential information, but the declined halt rival operation refused security for costs. [2013] iehc 331 has an application b
high court strikes out roscommon land claim against lender and director the found an abuse of process after earlier possession security orders had been affirmed on appeal. case a third defendant remains pending. [2013] iehc 337 struck timothy joseph daire’s wise finance company limited ronald weisz,
high court orders tee pigs to pay £192,014 debt patton plaintiffs the found that had not discharged owed david ltd. and granted decree they sought. it rejected company’s defences based on settlement, waiver, estoppel mistake. [2013] iehc 345 has ordered limited a of robert patton, after finding amou
high court refuses judicial review of refugee refusal the found no substantial grounds to set aside tribunal’s credibility-based rejection, while noting an erroneous statutory reference did not invalidate its decision. [2013] iehc 325 has refused applicant’s request for a appeals tribunal decision r
high court orders further disclosure after finding quinn defendants’ affidavits incomplete the granted most of plaintiffs’ specified requests following five days cross-examination, but declined two categories and left alleged asset transfers for trial. [2013] iehc 388 court, commercial has ordered f
high court refuses lecturer’s challenge to added pension years decision the declined quash education minister’s decision, finding judicial review was an inappropriate route because a broader pensions ombudsman appeal available. [2013] iehc 313 has refused retired cork vec law application limiting hi
high court awards €50,000 after unlawful garda entry into couple’s home the found officer’s intended arrest of son lacked reasonable grounds, so and search their were not lawful. [2013] iehc 317 awarded a married couple in compensatory damages finding that gardaí entered without consent lawful autho
high court refuses solicitor’s bid to restrain transfer of company funds the judge found a strong arguable case for unpaid fees but said evidence did not establish an intention put assets beyond reach. he also refused interim charging declaration while amount due remained disputed. [2013] iehc 316 d
high court dismisses former solicitor’s claim over diverted fiddown sale proceeds the rejected padraig butler’s that mckennas misled him about acc bank allowing to be diverted. it found counterclaimants had established a client-account shortfall, but deferred assessing its amount. [2013] iehc 315 di
high court refuses to quash private prosecution summonses against two bank employees the held that prosecutions for indictable offences survived 1999 reforms, but said case could proceed beyond its initial stage only with director of public prosecutions’ express consent. [2013] iehc 321 refused issu
high court refuses provisional arrest warrant for edward snowden the found that us request did not identify where alleged offences took place, including theft of government property. [2013] iehc 308 refused a j. snowden, finding say place. in an ex tempore judgment delivered on 6 july 2013, mr justi
high court refuses ryanair bid to move air travel tax case competition list the ruled that pleaded claims and defences did not concern application of eu state aid rules, while leaving open possibility coordinated management. [2013] iehc 327 refused limited’s have its admitted list, ruling issues in
high court rules voluntary patient could be admitted involuntarily while already in hospital the refused an article 40 inquiry release order, finding that mental health act did not bar a section 14 admission because was at approved centre. [2013] iehc 310 has ruled person staying voluntarily centre
high court refuses judicial review over taxi licence decision the found no basis to set aside refusal of a small public service vehicle and said applicant’s district appeal was more appropriate route. [2013] iehc 320 has refused an application overturn not grant driver new (psv) licence, holding tha
high court rejects family life objection to surrender germany the declined block of an anonymised respondent wanted for trial on attempted manslaughter charge, finding that evidence did not show a disproportionate interference with life. [2013] iehc 330 has rejected man germany, his family’s circums
high court refuses release after finding detention safeguards were protected the held that a doctor’s failure to tick required box on an admission form did not invalidate man’s detention, given examination and clinical information recorded. [2013] iehc 309 refused order of man detained at tallaght h
high court refuses esso bid to remove 911 retail from 32 service stations the interlocutory ruling lets food-service operator remain pending a full trial, provided it continues meet its contractual obligations. [2013] iehc 389 court, commercial has refused ireland limited and roc limited’s applicati
high court refuses interim order to keep volkswagen dealer contracts in place the judge found a bona fide question for trial but said had not shown strong case required mandatory relief sought. separate issue about contacting customers remained be heard. [2013] iehc 318 has refused an that would hav
high court lifts proceeds order over company account after finding cab failed in disclosure duty the said original application against anonymised was based on alleged fuel laundering, while bureau’s later response relied money laundering. [2013] iehc 302 has lifted a of crime bank held by an that cr
supreme court upholds quashing of eircom data protection enforcement notice the has upheld a high decision commissioner that ordered to stop operating system aimed at responding alleged online copyright infringement. emi records ireland, sony music entertainment universal ireland and warner had prev
high court rules bloxham membership decision cannot be challenged by judicial review the decided only a preliminary question about route of challenge, finding that irish stock exchange’s to revoke bloxham’s under its was not amenable review. [2013] iehc 301 has ruled ruling legal issue; it did deter
high court refuses bid to halt sale of irish life group the dismissed shareholders’ application stop minister for finance completing a canada while related legal proceedings continue. [2013] iehc 299 has refused an by eight permanent tsb holdings shareholders prevent limited life. ruling concerned i