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high court refuses renewed bid to stay irish company proceedings the rejected an application by two respondents pause a case concerning new age consultants limited, and said it would proceed hear underlying application. [2014] iehc 693 refused richard adler maria teresa maraver cortezo limited. ruli
high court corrects driver’s name in claim over van crash the found john o’reilly was driving when plaintiff ejected from a van, and amended case title. it left plaintiff’s damages to be assessed. [2014] iehc 514 has ruled that overturned on cul-de-sac february 2007, ejecting causing serious injurie
district court makes one-year care orders for three children the found that children’s development and welfare had been avoidably impaired or neglected, but said evidence did not establish a real substantial risk of future harm. [2014] iedc 16 court; made one year after finding their neglected. find
high court sends rent supplement decision back for review of father’s support four children the found that officials used an overly narrow test when treating kevin mccormack as a single person without qualified children. it remitted reconsideration, which could still reach same result. [2014] iehc 4
boliden tara mines wins more time to pursue pension trust claim the high court allowed a further short period serve statement of after finding delay inexcusable following related supreme proceedings, but no sufficient evidence prejudice prevent fair trial. [2014] iehc 488 limited has been in its dam
high court disqualifies aventine resources directors for six and seven years the found persistent company-law defaults continuing breaches of two orders, disqualified under companies act 1990. [2014] iehc 611 plc from acting as company years, respectively, after finding in filings earlier orders. di
criminal appeal court upholds carol hawkins’s 181 cheque theft convictions the of rejected challenges to her convictions, finding sufficient evidence for jury’s verdicts. concerned convictions; judgment does not set out a separate decision on sentence. [2014] iecca 36 has dismissed against counts st
court refuses to add new probation condition g.k.'s ten-year post-release supervision order of criminal appeal the has refused a imposed on g.k., while clarifying that he must remain under and welfare officer throughout period. g.k. had pleaded guilty aggravated sexual assault before his trial relat
appeal court sends athy cocaine case back for trial after quashing dismissal the of criminal held that disputed evidence and consequences an unlawful package search could not be resolved on a summary motion. it quashed circuit order discharging ibrahim lawel directed proceed to trial. has sent prose
court refuses further appeal bid over alibi and recognition evidence the of criminal declined to certify three proposed legal questions for supreme court, finding they did not meet statutory test exceptional public importance interest. has refused an application by fergal mcnulty a certificate allow
high court puts €31.5m due on morrissey’s bank facilities the set amount as of 3 june 2014 after finding had applied wrong annual day-count method to interest. it did not decide whether plaintiff or proposed purchaser was entitled judgment. [2014] iehc 470 court, commercial determined that €31,542,1
high court sets €134,406 security for catharsis technologies counterclaim the ordered full defendants’ estimated costs, calculated from date was first requested. [2014] iehc 575 has limited to provide as costs of defending its counterclaim, after an earlier ruling that should be furnished. mr justic
high court accepts fingerprint evidence to identify man at european arrest warrant hearing the ruled that hearsay could establish provenance of fingerprints for this urgent identity hearing, while leaving open reconsideration a later surrender hearing. [2014] iehc 576 be admitted an under act after
high court quashes asylum decisions after tribunal failed to decide applicant’s sexual orientation the granted leave for judicial review, extended filing time and sent case back a new hearing before different member. it made no finding on refugee claim. [2014] iehc 491 quashed refusing nigerian nati
high court dismisses barrister’s negligence claim over two property purchases the found she knew were structured as sub-sales, rejected allegations that was misled, and made no order on defendants’ abuse-of-process counterclaim. [2014] iehc 472 dismissed a professional against solicitor his former p
high court rejects challenge to northern ireland mussel fishing in irish waters the held that a long-standing reciprocal arrangement, recognised by 2006 act, authorised fishing. plaintiffs’ constitutional and statutory challenges failed. [2014] iehc 471 has rejected judicial review industry particip
high court refuses central bank bid to strike out third-party claim in inbs case the held that several claims against were stateable at this early stage, while ruling a director’s separate for damages could not be pursued within proceedings. [2014] iehc 525 court, commercial has refused of ireland’s
high court rules piab authorisation sent by tracked dx was not validly served the rejected piab’s mootness and delay arguments granted relief sought helen power, finding that did meet statutory service requirements. [2014] iehc 480 ruled personal injuries assessment board (piab) serve a mail, power
high court continues injunction protecting infant’s privacy in parentage dispute the interlocutory ruling restrains identification of child or his mother coverage linking to speculation about conception parentage. said it was not preventing publication broader prison-regulations story. [2014] iehc 6
high court grants interim protection to wexford dairy distributor in glanbia dispute the found that glanbia’s proposed gorey route changes risked collapse of shay hayden’s business before trial, but left injunction’s exact wording be settled. [2014] iehc 482 has granted an interlocutory injunction p
high court declines director restrictions over disputed pension arrears the found credible concerns about labour process and basis for a €192,437.32 contribution order. it also extended time liquidator’s application. [2014] iehc 481 declined to restrict two former directors of dlok electrical servic
high court upholds refusal of most aircoach vat refund claim the answered all three questions in a case stated affirmative, leaving place appeals commissioner’s determination on bus running costs and overheads. [2014] iehc 685 upheld last passive limited’s to recover connected with its business. law
high court pauses enforcement of us$683,922 judgment until january the stay gives respondents time to pursue a share sale and meet settlement obligations, but judge refused allow an extension application. [2014] iehc 468 court, commercial granted 1 2015 on execution registration us$683,922.31 agains
high court refuses challenge to an bord pleanála decision on sligo store the found errors in inspector’s report but held that they did not affect board’s store’s use was development and exempted development. [2014] iehc 487 has refused a judicial review by ogalas limited, which trades as homestore m
high court refuses to set aside renewal of delayed medical negligence summons the defendant challenged a 2013 order renewing personal injuries issued in 2008. found good reason for and refused challenge; it did not decide underlying claim. [2014] iehc 477 has an application by julian dockery brought
high court quashes refusal of refugee’s naturalisation application the found that information about circumstances a 2007 road traffic conviction was not put before minister. it quashed but did decide whether should be granted. [2014] iehc 478 has minister for justice and equality’s decision to refus
high court lifts injunction in ulster bank dispute over property loan agreement a judge discharged an interim order after finding that material information had not been disclosed the ex parte application. he also said balance of convenience favoured leaving receivers place. [2014] iehc 476 obtained
high court refuses challenge to detention after attempted robbery sentence the found no fundamental constitutional breach in sentencing hearing and said conviction order was valid on its face. it noted that applicant could appeal separately cash lodgement required for appeal. [2014] iehc 461 has ref
high court defers child interview in unusual california return proceedings the accepted principle that should have an opportunity to be heard, but left question of until trial judge had considered some legal issues. [2014] iehc 466 deferred a decision on whether interviewed seeking his from ireland
high court refuses extradition to ukraine over risk of prison treatment breaching human rights the found substantial grounds believe man’s article 3 would face a real breach if he were extradited serve nine-year sentence. it discharged him and declined make committal order. [2014] iehc 540 has man w
high court refuses to compel witnesses at social welfare allowance appeal the declined require medical assessors or original deciding officer attend an oral hearing over a refused domiciliary care claim. [2014] iehc 485 has three and mother’s application for her young son. judicial review concerned
high court allows appeal over late notice in cash forfeiture case the held that a motion on had to be served all necessary parties before detention order expired. one respondent was after deadline. [2014] iehc 539 allowed an against circuit decision refusing dismiss application. it application not m
high court quashes ombudsman decision over €350,000 fund complaint the found significant errors in process, including lack of an oral hearing and absence investigation into against irish life. [2014] iehc 462 has quashed a financial services rejecting val o’driscoll’s about investment broad street g
high court rules machinery claim was brought within time a preliminary ruling held that the six-year limitation period for farmer’s contract began when machine delivered. found his separate negligent misrepresentation out of time. [2014] iehc 486 has ruled over an agricultural period, because delive
high court says unchallenged evidence must be weighed, not automatically accepted in a consultative case stated arising from district trial, the said trial judge could weigh untested against as whole. it did decide whether either accused was guilty. [2014] iehc 483 has ruled that criminal is decisiv
high court rejects garda groups’ challenge to public service sick leave rules the dismissed a judicial review application seeking delay rules’ gardaí, while expressing concern about late discovery of relevant emails. [2014] iehc 457 has rejected by representative association and amy bourke regulatio
high court restricts former director after finding he failed to act responsibly the found that liquidator’s evidence about financial disclosures, related-company transactions and company-card spending meant it could not be satisfied declan o’reilly had acted in company’s final years. [2014] iehc 463
district court grants care order for child c until age 18 the found statutory threshold met and ordered by family agency april 2031, with reasonable parental access review directions. [2014] iedc 15 court; children granted (cfa), also identified in judgment as tusla, a when is due to reach of majori
supreme court upholds ban on prosecution after 23-year delay the dismissed dpp’s appeal, finding that unexplained and applicant’s age when alleged offences occurred made circumstances wholly exceptional. has upheld an order prohibiting of a woman for two connected to 1988 assault her father, dismiss
high court rejects festival injury claim over 2007 oxygen fall the found that a festival-goer was pushed down and trampled by other attendees, organiser had taken reasonable care muddy ground conditions. it dismissed claim; damages were assessed only on assumption liability been established. [2014]
high court rejects challenge over late subsidiary protection application the refused judicial review of minister’s decision not to consider e.d.’s application, made about two and a half years after stated deadline. [2014] iehc 456 has for her protection. mr justice mac eochaidh held that allowing si
high court quashes warrant for third sentence, orders unconditional release the found unclear about when sentence began, given earlier sentences that included suspended terms. it quashed and ordered applicant’s immediate, release. [2014] iehc 484 a directing michael cash to serve prison his release,
high court grants €156,888 summary judgment over arklow retail lease guarantee the held that a kept in escrow became binding equity when compliance certificate was supplied, despite not being formally delivered. [2014] iehc 444 granted north quay developments ltd for against niall carty, holding he
high court allows final judgment on loan debt but stays enforcement stapleford finance may enter against peter courtney, execution is stayed while he diligently pursues any claims the bank. [2014] iehc 668 has given limited liberty to courtney for a balance, staying conditions tied proceedings mr ju
high court orders two defendants to repay €111,320 after fictitious lodge fit-out invoice the found bank paid for goods that were never ordered or supplied, and knew why cheque had been issued when they transferred its proceeds. [2014] iehc 465 paul browne bairbre wall jointly severally vanguard aut
high court refuses injunction sought by byrne applicants against receiver the declined to stop a acting over two mortgaged properties while complaint bank was pending, and stressed that it had not decided underlying claims. [2014] iehc 475 refused an interlocutory geraldine gerard restrain simon coy
high court refuses to dismiss costellos’ claim over delay but vacates injunction the found inordinate and at times inexcusable delay, yet allowed action continue, while ending 2005 entry plaintiffs’ home. [2014] iehc 681 has refused stephen karen costello’s against commissioner of an garda síochána
high court orders security for costs in limerick fc purchase dispute the granted an application by five defendants, finding they had a prima facie defence and that plaintiff no assets his own name ireland. it said arrangement involving dublin property could be considered instead of cash. [2014] iehc
high court dismisses appeal over tralee shop worker’s redundancy the found no identifiable error of law or unsustainable factual finding in employment appeals tribunal’s decision. [2014] iehc 682 dismissed cornelius mccarthy’s against an tribunal decision that bridie o’mahony’s his retail tv and rep
high court sets aside renewal of summons in bakery property dispute the found plaintiff had not shown a good reason for delaying service and dismissed his separate summary judgment motion. [2014] iehc 683 set plenary over payments from resale cork property, plaintiff’s related motion against one def
high court quashes refusal of independent immigration permission the found minister’s december 2013 did not explain why applicant failed to meet domestic violence policy criteria. [2014] iehc 445 has quashed a decision refusing pakistani woman permission, ruling that minister for justice and equalit
high court refuses to quash two convictions over wording errors in vehicle charges the found that and related documents omitted words required by statute, but said omission caused no prejudice declined grant relief. [2014] iehc 448 has refused judicial review applications seeking under road traffic
high court awards costs over environmental costs-protection motion the ordered applicant’s to be taxed if parties could not agree, after finding respondents’ submissions and affidavits had unnecessarily lengthened hearing. [2014] iehc 512 applicant receive of a concerning statutory cost protection i
supreme court rules balance of payments order invalid in dunnes stores appeal the held that 2005 gave cso too broad a choice reporting frequencies, beyond power parliament had granted. allowed stores’ and declared an central statistics office (cso) used to require information. it also prohibited pro
high court rejects prisoner’s article 40 challenge over cloverhill conditions the found no ill-treatment or other basis to make oliver burke’s continuing detention unlawful, while prison authorities kept him under close watch suspected contraband. [2014] iehc 449 rejected application of constitution
supreme court rules statistics order exceeded delegated power the allowed dunnes stores’ appeal and declared 2005 ultra vires because it offered several reporting frequencies for director general to choose from. an by stores (balance of payments financial accounts) conferred act 1993. held that coul
supreme court dismisses golfer’s appeal over defamation and conspiracy claims the upheld high judgment dismissing thomas talbot’s against hermitage golf club, golfing union of ireland eddie murphy. has dismissed rejection his arising from a dispute handicap conduct at club. in delivered on 9 october
supreme court calls for stronger case management after appeal consumed 83 days chief justice denham said the spent on claim underscored need to make better use of scarce resources. her judgment agreed with reasons and proposed order in a separate by charleton. used an involving thomas talbot three r
high court rejects father’s bid to set aside family law orders over alleged bias the found no reasonable apprehension of and rejected claim that father lacked a fair hearing. it declined rule on an breach in camera did not consider his requested judgment amendments. [2014] iehc 450 has application o
district court rejects long-term care order for child, makes one-year supervision the found that evidence did not establish likely avoidable harm on balance of probabilities, but ordered one year to protect child. [2014] iedc 14 (an chúirt dúiche) rejected tusla’s application a until child reached 1
high court says it had no jurisdiction to hear appeal over discontinued foi reviews the dismissed patrick kelly’s against information commissioner’s decision discontinue seven as vexatious. said challenges decisions refuse or a review should be brought by judicial review. [2014] iehc 479 of freedom
high court refuses polish surrender request because prosecution decision was not established the found man sought for investigation, under a demonstrated to charge and try him. it separately rejected his family-life objection. [2014] iehc 584 refused poland after finding that evidence showed he want
court reduces €662,500 injury claim by 45% for passenger’s contributory negligence the high rejected insurer bureau’s arguments that passenger could not recover, but found he was partly at fault travelling with a driver who had consumed alcohol and wearing seatbelt. [2014] iehc 436 awarded michael t
high court rejects bid to set aside service order but strikes claims tied five english-law loan agreements the kept in place permission serve sixth defendant outside ireland, struck references facility subject english jurisdiction, and refused defendants’ requests for further particulars. [2014] ieh
high court rules rqb floating charge unenforceable after 2008 facilities lapsed the found secured new that were never advanced, and when a condition precedent was not met. ruling followed liquidator’s application for directions. [2014] iehc 441 has ruled granted by limited in danske bank, finding it
high court refuses challenge to refugee appeal decision the extended time for judicial review claim but found no error in tribunal’s assessment of a language analysis report and other evidence. [2014] iehc 492 refused somali asylum applicant’s appeals upholding refusal his application. mr justice ba
high court quashes asylum appeal decision over unaddressed guinea prison escape reports the found that two articles supporting a key part of applicant’s account required individual assessment by refugee appeals tribunal, and sent matter back for reconsideration different member. [2014] iehc 496 has
high court refuses challenge to refugee recommendation for somali minor the extended time bring judicial review and allowed case proceed despite a non-oral appeal route, but refused quash against status. [2014] iehc 499 has applicant’s request that he not be declared refugee, finding grounds advance
high court refuses challenge to pakistan asylum decision the upheld refugee appeals tribunal’s findings on internal relocation and state protection, despite identifying an error in its treatment of applicant’s route ireland. [2014] iehc 498 has refused application quash a tribunal rejecting pakistan
high court quashes asylum appeal decision over albanian interpretation problems the found that refusal to adjourn for an interpreter who spoke applicant’s dialect contributed a significant error in refugee appeals tribunal’s credibility assessment. it ordered reconsideration by different tribunal me
high court rejects challenge to nigerian asylum decision despite overturning credibility findings the extended time for judicial review and found several refugee appeals tribunal could not stand. it nevertheless upheld tribunal’s finding that state protection was available refused quash its decision
high court quashes asylum appeal refusal after errors in credibility assessment the found over timing of a threatening letter and applicant’s failure to claim transit countries. it sent back different tribunal member for reconsideration. [2014] iehc 497 quashed refugee appeals decision refusing an f
high court allows judicial review application but leaves refusal of refugee status in place two four credibility findings were unsupported, the upheld tribunal’s conclusions on state protection and exclusion clause. [2014] iehc 494 permitted h. o. to seek appeals 2010 decision, refused requested rel
high court quashes refugee appeal decision over credibility assessment the found deficiencies in several parts of appeals tribunal’s reasoning and sent matter back to a different tribunal member. [2014] iehc 495 quashed rejecting pakistani man’s for status, finding documents, his account events coun
high court quashes refusals to revoke family’s deportation orders the ruled that medical evidence of fgm one child had be considered on its own in reassessing applications. [2014] iehc 506 has quashed decisions refusing against a nigerian mother and her children, directing minister for justice recon
high court rejects challenge to deportation procedure by chinese national the held that applicant had an opportunity make representations before a order, and absence of gap order did not breach his rights. [2014] iehc 507 refused q. l.’s application challenging used against him, holding immigration
high court rejects challenge to deportation procedure over lack of a voluntary-departure gap the held that statutory process gave applicant an adequate opportunity make representations before order was made. [2014] iehc 503 refused woman’s judicial review used made, finding absence further leave ire
high court quashes asylum appeal decisions over ignored country information the sent case back to refugee appeals tribunal for a fresh determination, finding it had not considered most of submitted. did decide whether applicants qualified as refugees. [2014] iehc 500 has quashed 2009 decision refusi
high court quashes nigerian asylum appeal refusal over flawed reasoning the found errors in refugee appeals tribunal’s treatment of internal relocation, applicant’s journey to ireland, past persecution and applicable human-rights test. it sent case back for a fresh decision by different tribunal mem
high court quashes refugee appeal decision over treatment of medical and supporting evidence the found tribunal had not properly considered a report letter submitted in support applicant’s account. it sent case back to different member. [2014] iehc 505 has quashed appeals refusing an after finding t
high court refuses to quash decision affirming albanian woman’s deportation order the held that minister could rely on medical reports available when file was considered; a later report had arrived too late for consideration. [2014] iehc 502 has refused against an woman who challenged her removal fr
high court refuses challenge to sierra leone asylum decision for infant mr justice barr held that the refugee appeals tribunal was entitled find child would not face fgm given her mother’s opposition practice, and refused an order quashing tribunal’s decision. [2014] iehc 501 has infant’s applicatio
high court rejects challenge to deportation procedure brought by pakistani grandmother the held that statutory process gave applicant an opportunity make representations before a order decision, and no further voluntary-departure option was required if those failed. [2014] iehc 508 has rejected judi