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high court refuses leave to challenge refugee appeal decision the rejected an applicant’s argument that appeals tribunal had assess convention rights when deciding status, then refused seek judicial review. [2014] iehc 291 applicant review of a rejecting his for status. held was not required europea
high court orders repayment of €103,500 in mps global liquidation the found that company funds were indirectly used to repay personal loans and ordered paraic muldowney pay sum company’s liquidator under section 139 companies act 1990. [2014] iehc 318 has limited after finding money came from a frau
high court says mckennas may sue insurer over assigned policy claim the upheld kapada’s assignment of benefit to and found they could choose proceedings or join a still-live arbitration, subject conditions. it did not decide whether allianz must pay. [2014] iehc 301 has ruled that karl wendy mckenna
bank awarded costs after court rules environmental protection did not apply the high ordered clm properties ltd. to pay bank’s of a preliminary issue, including linked an unsuccessful request for cjeu reference. [2014] iehc 288 court, commercial has governor and company ireland’s issue in dispute co
high court keeps dublin airport contract suspension in place the refused authority’s interim request to lift while ocs’s challenge procurement award remains unresolved. [2014] iehc 306 court, commercial has a preventing it from entering site-services at with maybin support services (ireland) limited
high court quashes nigerian asylum decision over relocation assessment the found refugee appeals tribunal had not adequately assessed whether applicant could safely and reasonably relocate within nigeria. it also read tribunal’s equivocal credibility as accepting her core claim. [2014] iehc 290 has
high court quashes tribunal ruling that it lacked jurisdiction over brady dismissal claim the ordered a different division of employment appeals to hear anew, finding had and bohemian football club was estopped from relying on later date. [2014] iehc 302 quashed an decision alan brady’s unfair claim
high court finds irish couple’s pre-2010 adoption rights survived legal change the directed that a mexican be entered in ireland’s intercountry register, relying on acquired before 2010 act took effect. it rejected argument had issued valid hague convention certificate. [2014] iehc 580 ruled an proc
high court says peat extraction sites may be aggregated for 50-hectare threshold the answered agreed questions on how environmental licensing applies, but did not determine whether two companies’ actual operations required a licence. [2014] iehc 308 has ruled that separate can count together when de
high court rejects challenge to epa licence amendment for mayo gas refinery the dismissed martin harrington’s judicial review epa’s january 2014 amendments, finding it was out of time on licence-status arguments and rejecting his other grounds. [2014] iehc 307 rejected amendments made by environment
high court quashes asylum appeal decision after finding tribunal misunderstood applicant’s claim the found a fundamental error in refugee appeals tribunal’s and extended time for judicial review, granting leave quashing decision. [2014] iehc 292 has quashed refusing an wrongly treated as based on he
high court rejects civil servant’s challenge to recruitment complaint process the found appointments commission’s investigation was fair and declined quash its decisions or order a fresh review. [2014] iehc 303 has rejected michael grange’s how commission for public service handled his about competi
high court declines restriction orders against former access cleaning directors the found directors’ handling of company’s unpaid tax liabilities reproachable, but not dishonest or irresponsible under applicable test. it also rejected an argument that liquidator’s early application was invalid. [201
bacon slicer wins costs after rival gives winding-up undertaking the high court ordered weidemark fleischwaren gmbh & co to pay of irish slicers limited’s injunction motion defendant offered requested at hearing. [2014] iehc 293 an brought by limited against presenting a petition only when was calle
high court declines to restrict three former m.k. fuels directors the found evidence did not establish irresponsible conduct and also granted liquidator more time bring application. [2014] iehc 305 declined make restriction orders against of limited, finding that concerns raised about their they had
high court rejects challenge to government’s power classify drugs as controlled the refused a constitutional section 2(2) of misuse act 1977 and order placing methylethcathinone under act, leaving applicant’s district trial adjourned. [2014] iehc 490 has an application challenging declare substances
high court dismisses freemans’ challenge to receiver’s appointment and property sales the rejected claims concerning loan securitisation, central bank codes, registration of charges, interest overcharging handling investment properties. [2014] iehc 284 dismissed anthony miriam freeman’s claim agains
district court makes two-year care order for three children the found children’s welfare would likely be impaired if they returned to their parents at that time, but declined agency’s request orders lasting until age 18. [2014] iedc 06 an chúirt dúiche / made a after finding health, development and
high court clarifies stay in gantry planning dispute the kept a on dublin city council’s section 5 decision but said it did not prevent council from beginning separate enforcement steps. [2014] iehc 294 has clarified that declaration does starting process concerning extension at port facility ringse
high court orders surrender to uk after rejecting fair-trial objections the rejected constitutional and human-rights under a european arrest warrant, finding evidence did not establish real risk of flagrant denial justice. [2014] iehc 321 has ordered respondent surrendered united kingdom face prosec
high court refuses solicitors’ request to charge €106,640 award the found that a separate four-day costs order adequately protected interests and declined give them over against hse. [2014] iehc 280 has refused an application by john meagher’s solicitors for he was awarded health service executive (
high court rules ulster bank receiver appointment valid the held that statutory provisions allowed bank’s attorney-executed deed to satisfy mortgage’s sealing requirement. [2014] iehc 281 ruled of ireland limited validly appointed a over property connected €12 million loan, despite not being sealed
high court dismisses pattons’ claim after years of unexplained delay the dismissed to reinstate a 2002 judgment, finding inordinate and inexcusable. it did not decide underlying dispute on its merits. [2014] iehc 277 david robert patton’s judgment against andrew rudd, ruling that inexcusable made un
high court orders jerzy kiernowicz surrender to poland over poznan prostitution charges [2014] iehc 270 the has ordered polish national be surrendered for prosecution on three allegations that he financially profited from in 2004. european arrest warrant alleged acted with two other men and benefite
high court orders account to measure profits from brennan bakeries’ passing off the directed a further hearing determine which were attributable packaging that was found have unintentionally passed sliced brown bread as mccambridge’s. [2014] iehc 269 court, commercial has ordered an of use its set a
high court finds district trial unfair and tainted by objective bias the judicial review concerned convictions for criminal damage. allowed an amendment to applicant’s grounds concluded that prosecution’s inadvertent failure disclose its knowledge of his custody made unfair. [2014] iehc 276 ireland
high court sends flood-damage insurance complaint back for oral rehearing the allowed ciaran o’neill’s appeal against financial services ombudsman’s decision, finding that conflicting vehicle-assessor reports required an hearing. it did not decide whether van’s engine damage was caused by flooding.
high court awards creditor’s costs in company liquidation the ordered that seamus maye’s be paid by liquidator as liquidation, with no personal order against or creditor notice parties. [2014] iehc 274 has of proceedings concerning two companies voluntary treated liquidations. it declined to make a
high court restricts noxtad directors after finding revenue funds financed hotel trading the found it could not be satisfied that acted responsibly in ltd’s final year of trading, and made restriction declaration required by law. [2014] iehc 278 has declared james edward esmonde patrick o’toole are
high court orders €21,049 payment after citywest restaurant takings went to petrolo the found that €63,048.25 belonging hire was transferred petrolo’s account, but excluded payments it had gone employees and suppliers. did not determine separate misfeasance claim against jeffrey stokes. [2014] iehc
high court says district may suspend a sentence for longer than the prison term in consultative case stated, said section 99 of criminal justice act 2006 sets no maximum suspension period. it also judge could not revisit original on an application to revoke its suspension. [2014] iehc 265 has ruled
high court orders hilary hooton to give up possession of premises used for homeless accommodation the order followed an interlocutory application by a nama-appointed receiver. judge said receiver had very strong case, while stressing that he was not deciding final merits claim. [2014] iehc 266 has o
high court allows travel company’s appeal over tour director’s employment status the found claimant was an independent contractor, overturning circuit decision that she employee unfairly dismissed under legislation. [2014] iehc 337 allowed grand circle travel’s in a dispute whether sabina murphy wor
high court rejects appeal over €600 working-time compensation award the found no basis to interfere with labour court’s assessment of for breaches statutory rest-break and requirements. [2014] iehc 263 has rejected an employee’s against a rules, finding decision. mr justice birmingham delivered judg
high court dismisses challenge to expert-report funding scheme as premature the upheld respondents’ preliminary objections, finding insufficient evidence that had caused or was likely cause applicant actual prejudice. it did not decide substance of her challenge. [2014] iehc 258 dismissed olesja cer
high court dismisses appeal over €1,000 working-time compensation award the left in place labour awards for breaches involving rest between shifts, weekly hours and annual leave. [2014] iehc 262 dismissed arnoldas ruskys’s against a of rules by his employer, gem pack foods limited. mr justice birmin
high court directs plenary hearing in vodafone–o2 advertising dispute the found a substantial over material facts that could not properly be resolved on affidavits alone. it directed but did decide whether was misleading. [2014] iehc 283 has vodafone ireland limited’s case against telefónica limited
court refuses to certify mckevitt’s questions for supreme appeal the of criminal said proposed about a later ruling on search warrants did not meet statutory tests exceptional public importance and interests justice. has refused an application by michael mckevitt two determination court, finding tha
appeal court quashes convictions over jury directions in historic assault trial the of criminal ordered a retrial after finding deficiencies on uncorroborated evidence and delay. it rejected separate challenge to whether case should have gone jury. quashed an appellant’s for six counts indecent one
high court refuses leave to challenge possession execution order the held that a proposed based on six-year limit was bound fail because supreme court’s 2012 decision operative date. [2014] iehc 271 has refused timothy joseph daire permission start fresh proceedings challenging an for of lands in co
court refuses request to take sentence calculation issue supreme the of criminal appeal said proposed legal question was hypothetical and did not meet test for certification under section 29. has refused noel holland’s application certify a an court, finding that it raise point exceptional public im
high court strikes out borrower’s claims against kbc and former chief executive the held that pleadings were frivolous vexatious amounted to an abuse of process, struck proceedings under rules superior courts its inherent jurisdiction. [2014] iehc 260 brought by property investor thomas kearney k.b.
high court dismisses soldier’s challenge to removal from nco training course the found that acceptance onto did not create a legitimate expectation of completing it, because applicant meet age criteria. [2014] iehc 446 dismissed serving judicial review his non-commissioned officer (nco) after defenc
high court sends ulster bank’s €912,000 loan claim to plenary hearing the declined summary judgment on one because borrowers raised issues about repayment terms, demand and applicable default schedule. it found no arguable defence current account or a separate 2004 term loan. [2014] iehc 272 has dir
judge refuses costs application after jury acquittal the circuit court held that prosecution was warranted and declined to award defendant any of his trial costs. [2014] iecc 1 {'name': 'circuit court', 'circuit': 'south eastern circuit', 'location': 'clonmel', 'county': 'county tipperary'} a refuse
high court orders boy’s return to england after irish school year the accepted that boy objected returning, but ordered his by 4 june 2014 so english courts could decide longer-term living and schooling arrangements. [2014] iehc 261 of ireland has a at centre international child proceedings from 201
high court rejects former solicitor’s bid to represent plaintiff the refused an unrestricted right of audience for vincent t. o’donoghue in application concerning proceedings and a lis pendens. [2014] iehc 254 rejected by thomas tougher solicitor mr have court. concerned separate first defendant, to
high court refuses revenue penalty application over seven-year delay the found in bringing proceedings was inordinate and inexcusable that balance of justice favoured respondent. it refused relief sought without determining amount. [2014] iehc 686 a officer’s to determine whether businessman maurice
high court strikes out land claims but leaves contract damages case alive the ruled that thomas tougher could not claim direct ownership of company property through an alleged shareholding, and ordered lis pendens removed. his remain for trial. [2014] iehc 255 has struck tougher’s to held by oil dis
high court refuses surrender over northern ireland warrant seeking return to the upheld objections based on purpose of and its required information, finding that any re-sentencing was only a possibility after an alleged breach established. [2014] iehc 250 refused e.g.c. united kingdom under european
supreme court clears way for o’brien trial after rejecting fair-trial appeal the dismissed an seeking to prohibit a criminal over alleged theft and deception, finding no longer real risk of unfair from pre-trial publicity. it also dpp’s cross-appeal because high court’s temporary stay had already ru
high court adjudicates solicitor bankrupt after rejecting motion for further relief the said fcr media was entitled to pursue petition and found debt remained unpaid. it refused angela farrell’s applications made a fresh bankruptcy adjudication considering whether insolvency arrangements could apply
high court rules insurer may plead limitation defence on some claims, leaving key issues for trial the decided a preliminary question about periods in dispute over life insurance policy. it did not determine whether plaintiff’s claims succeed or are statute barred. [2014] iehc 437 has ruled between
high court rules circuit could not shorten mental health renewal order the quashed court’s six-week limit, leaving in place until its original expiry date of 4 june 2014. [2014] iehc 249 ruled that had no power to duration a order. it part decision and confirmed remained force judgment, delivered by
high court rejects challenge to mayo sports facility planning permission the found that applicant had not supported her claim development site was a priority habitat with credible evidence and dismissed grounds for judicial review. [2014] iehc 232 has rejected review community hall at inver, barnatr
high court appoints examiners to three kildare hotel companies, refuses faxhill the found reasonable prospects that craigfort, kilashee and marchford could survive as going concerns, but said faxhill’s property holding debts did not meet statutory test. [2014] iehc 275 court, commercial appointed cr
high court refuses bid to set aside ulster bank default judgment the defendant disputed service and challenged debt evidence, but ms justice baker found was not irregular refused reopen it. [2014] iehc 299 has an application by brid kavanagh, trading as barony b&b, a €97,195.96 obtained ireland limi
high court sets aside labour ruling on hse doctor’s employment status the upheld findings that service was continuous and a new implied contract followed named consultant’s retirement, but ruled not statutory of indefinite duration. [2014] iehc 298 set aside, by consent, determination doctor employe
high court refuses late amendment in printer procurement challenge neill j. ruled that an oversight did not provide good and sufficient reason to extend the strict time limit for adding a ground judicial review. [2014] iehc 234 has refused request by ten office equipment copier companies add their o
high court rules department did not hold drogheda review interview transcript for foi purposes the set aside information commissioner’s decision and substituted a finding that of health under 1997 act. [2014] iehc 231 ruled an connected to freedom act 1997. it its own record was held by department.
high court awards €255,276 to sna in workplace bullying case the found that a school principal and board persistently treated una ruffley unfairly after dispute over locking sensory room door, causing an identifiable psychiatric injury. [2014] iehc 235 awarded special needs assistant damages finding
high court finds liquidator authorised appeal by two companies the ruled that liquidator’s 1996 authority extended to a supreme appeal, while leaving any steps reinstate court. [2014] iehc 273 has found in voluntary liquidation dismissal of their competition proceedings ruling resolved dispute about
high court withdraws man’s claims against gardaí and state from jury the judge ruled there was no legal basis for a to decide arising an arrest under bench warrant issued after another person impersonated plaintiff. [2014] iehc 246 withdrew paul reid’s garda commissioner defendants jury, ruling on w
high court sends €384,484.85 loan claim to plenary hearing mrs coughlan raised an arguable consumer-protection defence a summary judgment application over facility b. the declined strike out proceedings and sent them full hearing. [2014] iehc 330 has national asset management limited’s against anne
high court refuses challenge to dublin council’s decision on tenancy succession the found that refusal let a man succeed his family home interfered with article 8 rights, but held proportionate and refused judicial review relief. [2014] iehc 233 has man’s application overturn city him of three-bedro
high court orders surrender to uk after finding second warrant proceedings abusive the found respondent had been unjustly harassed by handling of two proceedings, but concluded that abuse did not justify refusing surrender. [2014] iehc 320 has ordered an anonymised united kingdom for prosecution on
supreme court sends bail applications back to high after legal error the ruled that was not barred from setting a reasonable independent surety rejecting fixed formula. it remitted for fresh hearing. has sent two finding judge who granted erred in law by concluding he could set an surety. appeals co
high court refuses garda association’s bid to suspend new sick leave rules the refused an interim injunction sought by representative association, finding it lacked standing seek a general suspension of for its members. challenge remains unresolved. [2014] iehc 237 has application association (gra)
high court declares wicklow chalet an unauthorised development the declined to order demolition in earlier judgments but ruled it could separately declare unauthorised. [2014] iehc 267 declared a timber built by katie (otherwise catherine) fortune at carrigeenshinnagh, lough dan, roundwood, county w
high court dismisses bid to restrict abington garage doors directors the found no dishonest intent and concluded that acted responsibly overall, while identifying an error of judgment over a rent claim in winding-up statement. [2014] iehc 227 dismissed application con bridie o’callaghan from acting
high court rejects bank’s €94,602 surcharge interest claim in €1.3m loan case the found borrower took 2006 facility for business purposes, so consumer-credit protections did not apply. it ruled bank had shown that its 12% rate was a genuine estimate of loss. [2014] iehc 244 allied irish banks plc ca
high court dismisses appeal over possession order for howth investment property the found lender’s contact was not unreasonable and borrower had provided a complete, vouched account of his finances. it declined to use its limited discretion in favour. [2014] iehc 581 dismissed solicitor’s against ci
high court quashes decision denying woman redress review over her time at coole institution the held that committee misinterpreted statutory meaning of “resident” and sent matter back to committee. it did not decide applicant’s entitlement an award. [2014] iehc 220 quashed a found was resident in wi
high court sends insurer enforcement application back for full hearing the set aside an order requiring to meet a personal injury judgment, ruling that should have been allowed present and test oral evidence about alleged fraud. [2014] iehc 229 court; northern circuit county of donegal stated in hea
high court quashes naturalisation refusal after minister failed to explain decision the found should have told an applicant that was based on good-character condition, and justified withholding any further reasons. [2014] iehc 241 has quashed a refusing anonymised certificate of naturalisation, find
high court refuses finance company’s claims over porsche at this stage the found defects in a second hire-purchase agreement, refused relief sought for now and invited submissions on whether its terms should be modified. [2014] iehc 245 has refused, stage, friends first limited’s return of porsche,
high court refuses leave to challenge child’s asylum refusal the found no substantial grounds permit judicial review of refugee appeals tribunal’s decision on claim. [2014] iehc 240 refused an application for seek a tribunal rejecting status. mr justice mcdermott delivered judgment 2 may 2014, findi
high court quashes refugee appeal decision over unclear credibility findings the said tribunal had not analysed core parts of a nigerian applicant’s account and ordered fresh hearing before different member. [2014] iehc 239 has quashed appeals refusing status to an anonymised applicant, finding that
high court refuses challenge to two-year driving ban the rejected a bid quash 2012 conviction and sentence, citing applicant’s lack of candour, limits judicial review grounds available appeal route. [2014] iehc 228 has refused an application sentence imposed after patrick farrell pleaded guilty with
supreme court rejects minister’s appeal over spanish arrest warrant’s unclear offences the held that warrant did not clearly identify number and nature of for which michael martin connolly’s surrender was sought, declined to order his delivery spain. [2014] iesc 34 dismissed minister justice, equali
high court directs sale of buy and sell assets to midland web after final sealed bids the held web’s bid valid under its final-bidding order, despite a cash element arriving deadline clause that was later deleted. [2014] iehc 225 directed liquidator buzreel ltd. complete company’s printing finding m
high court finds insurer wrongly stopped income protection benefits the accepted that an insurance broker with fibromyalgia met his policy’s disability test and ordered future to be paid, after weighing conflicting medical functional assessment evidence. [2014] iehc 676 has ruled james holohan was e