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high court upheld prisoner’s refusal of food and medical care during hunger strike the found that p mcd had capacity to refuse treatment, including if he later became unable decide. on third day hearing, agreed go hospital accept intravenous medication liquid nutrition while separate proceedings abo
court of appeal dismisses challenge to mountjoy prisoner’s detention the upheld a high decision that was lawful on limited question before it, leaving other challenges be pursued separately. [2015] ieca 101 has dismissed paul o’shea’s against his in prison lawful. it held documents supporting custod
supreme court dismisses appeal over subsidiary protection application the held that minister’s 2009 refusal to consider a standalone was lawful. it dismissed and said would hear parties on costs. haq nawaz’s his for without prior refugee-status application. lawful grounds raised in proceedings. rese
high court refuses appeal certificate and eu reference in asylum case the rejected an application to its earlier refusal of judicial review, finding no exceptional public law issue need for eu-law clarification. [2015] iehc 210 refused applicant’s request a declined refer question justice european u
high court quashes refusal of nigerian mother’s refugee appeal the found that tribunal’s credibility assessment did not properly account for evidence political violence in nigeria and sent back a fresh hearing. [2015] iehc 211 has quashed decision affirming protection to mother her two sons, ordered
high court rejects constitutional challenge over appeal rights after acquittal the dismissed anthony kelly’s to a law allowing prosecution certain costs orders, deciding case on threshold issue about his circumstances. [2015] iehc 218 has rejected by kelly governing appeals against orders an acquitt
court of appeal refuses security for costs in cork medical centre the allowed cmc operations limited’s appeal, with hogan j. warning that a order should not stifle genuine claim. [2015] ieca 68 an by limited (in liquidation), trading as centre, and refused application voluntary health insurance boar
court of appeal dismisses over delay in sexual assault trial the found no basis to conclude that judge was wrong let case proceed, despite appellant’s claims prejudice from missing evidence. [2015] ieca 140 has dismissed an by w.t. against his conviction on 56 counts assault, rejecting argument had
court of appeal sets aside security for costs order against failed cork hospital company the found a sufficient prima facie basis to link vhi’s refusal approve with its financial collapse limited purpose resisting costs. it did not decide underlying competition claim. [2015] ieca 68 has allowed an b
court of appeal dismisses john walsh’s against murder conviction the upheld trial judge’s decision to admit statements walsh made while in garda custody. it then turned a separate challenge his sentence; supplied judgment extract does not include court’s on that issue. dismissed for murdering mcmanu
high court refuses company director permission to represent aqua fresh fish the refused adrian flynn’s application act as an unqualified advocate for in bank’s mortgage possession proceedings. it did not decide claim possession. [2015] iehc 184 has a director’s limited its defence of mortgaged lands
court of appeal dismisses against rape conviction the rejected challenges to evidence, access medical records and trial judge’s directions jury. 12-year sentence remain in place. has dismissed c o’r’s his conviction, finding no legal basis overturn it. said was safe satisfactory. concerned convictio
court of appeal dismisses man’s against rape conviction the held that trial judge acted within his discretion in leaving case to jury, which had been given a strong corroboration warning. has dismissed an by man identified as m. for rape, finding no basis conclude was unfair or unsafe. court’s judgm
high court orders targeted discovery in teva patent and certificate challenges mr justice cregan ruled on applications two irish proceedings concerning patents a supplementary protection linked to spiriva. he allowed some document categories, refused others left several proposed time limits exact wo
court of appeal overturns cannabis convictions over jury directions the found that confusing and contradictory instructions on statutory defence made unsafe ordered a retrial all three counts. has quashed remigijus tuma’s for offences after finding received incorrect burden proof. it tuma had been c
high court dismisses appeal over critical illness insurance claim the found no serious and significant error in ombudsman’s decision to reject a complaint about insurer’s refusal pay cardiomyopathy claim. it could not consider separate allegation that policy had been mis-sold. [2015] iehc 217 has di
court reduces cunningham’s theft sentence and quashes 10-year driving disqualification the of criminal appeal cut prison term from seven years to five, upheld a separate conviction for unauthorised vehicle use set aside ban. reduced francis years’ imprisonment, with two suspended, five years, suspen
high court adjudicates kinsale debtor bankrupt after failed personal insolvency arrangement the said it could not assess whether ulster bank acted unreasonably in rejecting proposed arrangement. adjudicated petitioner on his own petition. [2015] iehc 185 a man petition (pia) was rejected by bank, se
high court grants aib summary judgment against second borrower over €4.6m loan the rejected defendant’s arguments terms, consumer protection code and fair procedures, finding no arguable defence to bank’s claim. [2015] iehc 260 has granted allied irish bank michael fingleton a joint facility of €4.6
court of appeal dismisses dpp over donegal convictions the upheld high court’s decision to quash three entered in letterkenny, finding there was no lawful basis for deal with charges properly before dublin courts. [2015] ieca 67 {'name': 'court appeal', 'context': 'appeal from orders 7 november and
high court refuses leave to challenge refugee appeal decision the extended time for h.j.e. [nigeria] bring judicial review proceedings, but found no basis interfere with tribunal’s credibility findings and refused leave. [2015] iehc 189 a 2010 appeals tribunal that upheld refusal declare refugee. fi
high court refuses challenge to subsidiary protection decisions the found minister’s reliance on evidence that a mother was not somali rational. separate challenges leave-to-remain and deportation orders remain adjourned. [2015] iehc 237 has refused daughter’s application quash denying them protecti
high court quashes refugee appeal decision after finding some credibility assessments irrational the ordered to be reconsidered by a different appeals tribunal member, without deciding applicant’s protection claim. [2015] iehc 209 quashed that had affirmed recommendation against recognising pakistan
high court allows limited expansion of bank’s claim over solicitor’s mortgage undertaking the permitted kbc bank to add allegations about advice given a borrower, but struck out an unparticularised allegation undue influence. it did not decide liability or compensation. [2015] iehc 202 has allowed i
high court asks england and wales to take jurisdiction in infant care case the requested a transfer under eu rules, finding that was more appropriate forum. it also lifted in-camera rule for relevant material be shared there. [2015] iehc 213 has asked courts of accept proceedings concerning baby ide
court of appeal restores fitzpatrick as liquidator eden further education the held that 190 students’ unliquidated claims could not be assigned an objective value for creditors’ vote, while dublin city council’s full rates claim should have been counted. [2015] ieca 70 set aside a high order replaci
high court dismisses challenge to ballymun school planning permission the rejected a neighbour’s judicial review of an bord pleanála’s decision permit permanent building, finding no basis quash on grounds advanced. [2015] iehc 193 has dismissed brought by martin mooney against grant for building at
high court orders discharge of disputed aircraft registry entry the held that cape town convention did not apply to registration and could stand as a non-consensual interest. it ordered relief sought, while leaving underlying contractual dispute jurisdiction issues undecided. [2015] iehc 569 ireland
court of appeal enters judgment for bank in €171,699.92 mortgage claim the allowed ireland bank’s after finding borrowers had not shown an arguable defence to its summary application. [2015] ieca 66 and entered against colm heron orla proceedings over unpaid loan. judgment, delivered on 26 march 201
court of appeal orders change liquidator after revenue vote dispute the held that could on at least €75,375 company’s debt and ordered its nominee appointed from 1 april 2015. it did not decide whether larger claimed debt. [2015] ieca 62 has barry donohue replace anthony fitzpatrick as ladaney limit
high court finds england and wales better placed to hear care proceedings for infant r the granted child family agency’s application under article 15 of brussels ii bis, finding that had a particular connection with uk determining his status there was in best interests. [2015] iehc 214 has have furt
supreme court dismisses appeal over ira membership conviction the said could not rely on a later constitutional challenge to search warrant that had been argued before lower courts. of ireland has dismissed sean connolly’s against his for an unlawful organisation, ruling he introduce at trial or cri
high court dismisses appeal over kbc’s use of london property sale proceeds the found no error law in ombudsman’s decision that kbc could apply surplus from two sales to a joint loan secured on sligo. [2015] iehc 298 has dismissed timothy lynch’s statutory against financial services ombudsman concer
high court rules detention remains lawful after murder count is dropped the held that a 2012 committal order continued to cover an assault charge remained before criminal courts, and dismissed article 40 inquiry application. [2015] iehc 190 has ruled anonymised applicant’s at central mental hospital
high court orders surrender to romania on two warrants, refuses third the found first european arrest warrants met statutory requirements. it refused under a warrant because sentence for one offence was unclear. [2015] iehc 224 ordered vasile plecanciuc’s but application did not establish whether mi
court of appeal replaces suspended sentence with three years’ imprisonment the allowed director public prosecutions’ undue-leniency application after finding sentencing judge wrongly treated convicted man’s conduct as rehabilitation. replaced a wholly allowing to review unduly lenient. respondent ha
high court dismisses bid to stop kildare stolen-property trial over redress information the held that applicant was not barred from giving evidence about his own award, subject restrictions protecting other people and institutions identification. [2015] iehc 220 has dismissed g. m.’s application pro
high court quashes removal review over lack of independence the held that officials involved in making original order also contributed to its review, creating a reasonable apprehension bias. it rejected applicants’ other grounds. [2015] iehc 201 has quashed decision affirming 10-year and exclusion a
high court orders patrick lee committed pending us extradition order the rejected objections to united states’ request for lee’s surrender trial on 51 charges, while preserving his right appeal and seek bail during an appeal. [2015] iehc 340 has ordered prison await from minister justice states, whe
high court awards €391,143 to garda for injuries after armed confrontation the assessed general damages a who developed severe post-traumatic stress disorder encountering an apparently person during patrol in 2005. [2015] iehc 191 awarded sean walzer €391,143.36 compensation linked incident septembe
court of appeal affirms €71,890 summary judgment in lighting contract dispute the held that o’kane engineering’s proposed defence over invoices and equipment quantities could not realistically be regarded as credible, light uncontradicted correspondence about agreed final account completed work. [20
high court varies divorce orders, sets €72,000 payment and shared custody the granted a decree on appeal replaced parts of circuit court’s 2011 including child maintenance, access property arrangements. [2015] iehc 540 v.m. j.p. varied several financial provisions made by in 2011. judgment was deliv
court of appeal to hear challenge over warrant in prison detention case the said it would governor mountjoy prison’s against a high release order, even if was moot. did not decide appeal’s merits. [2015] ieca 71 has decided an by order that released patrick joseph mcdonagh from detention. whether de
high court strikes out challenge to ireland’s food accreditation system the held that noel long lacked standing bring a broad and struck his proceedings as bound fail in their current form. [2015] iehc 206 has brought by against bord bía three other public bodies, finding he claim was brought. judgm
high court refuses early challenge to refugee recommendation, leaving appeal proceed the upheld commissioner’s decision that claim showed no convention link, while stressing appeals tribunal must consider submissions carefully. [2015] iehc 182 has refused an application quash a recommendation bolivi
high court dismisses minority shareholder’s bid to wind up vantage resources the found that company’s majority shareholder had not acted oppressively or disregarded petitioner’s interests, and refused requested relief. [2015] iehc 195 dismissed paul hamill’s proceedings against limited its sharehold
high court stops assault prosecution after cctv footage was lost the found that allowing witnesses to describe unavailable would leave accused unable test their accounts, creating an unavoidable risk of unfair trial. [2015] iehc 204 has prohibited valeriu sirbu for assault, finding loss created unfa
high court orders daily social interaction for prisoner held in solitary confinement the found an ongoing breach of daniel mcdonnell’s rights and ordered wheatfield prison to provide family visits, while leaving arrangements authorities. [2015] iehc 362 has mcdonnell with about two hours a day on av
high court refuses appeal certificate over planning inspector errors the said proposed raised no uncertain point of law and was, in substance, a challenge to its factual assessment board’s decision. [2015] iehc 205 refused ógalas limited’s application for leave judgment concerning an bord pleanála’s
high court quashes refusal of mauritian mother’s immigration application the ordered fresh consideration after finding that minister had to consider any engaged constitutional or convention rights and publish criteria for applications by timed-out students. [2015] iehc 227 quashed justice equality’s
court of appeal dismisses cannabis conviction the held that circumstantial evidence was sufficient for case to go jury, while deciding only challenge trial judge’s refusal withdraw it. [2015] ieca 112 has dismissed gary hanley’s against his possessing resin and it sale or supply. ruled judge let jur
high court refuses stay of irish property transfer orders in divorce appeal the declined to pause enforcement circuit requiring a dublin be transferred and vacated, upheld refusal costs order. [2015] iehc 187 ireland has refused an by s. b. her co. give up vacant possession. it also order against he
high court says suspended sentence must be considered before triggering-offence appeal a district may not defer the revocation decision until after an from conviction that triggered process. answered consultative case stated on statutory sequence, leaving to suspending court. [2015] iehc 165 has rul
high court sets aside father’s guardianship order over unfair procedure the found mother had not received a fair opportunity to be heard when circuit judge appointed father as joint guardian. it refused quash separate district access order, which made no finding of breach. [2015] iehc 207 set appoin
high court rules hip implant claim against manufacturer required piab authorisation the held that arose from alleged manufacture and supply of a defective implant, outside medical-care exclusions in act. [2015] iehc 153 ruled randa murphy’s personal injury depuy international limited injuries assess
supreme court upheld receiver’s appointment but said charge registration may be needed for sale the ruled that bank of scotland could appoint a receiver under mortgage contract despite not being registered as owner charge. broader view on statutory enforcement was obiter and did decide whether proce
court of appeal dismisses borrowers’ challenge to €1.74m bank ireland judgment the ruled that borrowers had not raised an arguable defence requiring a full hearing and upheld summary for bank, plus accruing interest. [2015] ieca 56 has dismissed john flanagan gerard lillis’s against governor company
supreme court rejects appeal over minister’s reconsideration of grandmother’s deportation order the held that was not moot because could affect esmé j’s ability to return ireland, but found no basis grant leave for judicial review. has dismissed an by a nigerian grandmother and members her family mi
high court dismisses appeal over ombudsman’s pension ruling the said minister was not entitled to determination, while also concluding that ombudsman had exceeded his jurisdiction. [2015] iehc 183 dismissed for public expenditure and reform’s against a pensions determination concerning jim farrell’s
high court refuses leave to challenge asylum tribunal decision the extended time for judicial review application but refused leave, finding no basis intervene in tribunal’s assessment of nigerian applicant’s claim. [2015] iehc 179 an applicant bring a challenge, after refugee appeals not recommend s
supreme court judge would allow challenge over deportation decision’s effect on children in a divided appeal, clarke j. said leave should be granted to seek judicial review one limited ground; the judgment records different view from charleton appeal concerned whether family could of minister for ju
court of appeal dismisses challenge to €53,576 bank overdraft judgment the found account holder had no credible defence bank’s claim and upheld high court’s summary judgment. [2015] ieca 55 has dismissed an holder’s against a ordering him pay ireland €53,576.20, plus costs, over on his current accou
supreme court dismisses mclaughlins’ appeal over bank loans and receiver appointment the upheld high outcome, finding that loan security transferred to of scotland plc in a cross-border merger. it also rejected borrowers’ arguments about repayment terms receiver’s appointment. ireland dismissed patr
court not satisfied sexual abuse allegations were proved; father later withdrew access application the circuit found against de established on balance of probabilities. after a report advised resuming at that time, his and made no further order. [2015] iecc 5 court, dublin was probabilities by child
court cuts rory gahan sentence to six years over graiguenamanagh aggravated burglary of appeal the has reduced gahan’s for an at home a 65-year-old man in graiguenamanagh, co kilkenny, from eight years. had pleaded guilty on 3 october 2012 arising offence committed mr hayden night 9 january 2011. wa
high court refuses to halt deportation pending judicial review the found applicant had not shown an arguable basis for a real risk of significant harm in bangladesh, and refused interlocutory injunction. challenge refusal revoke his order remained before court. [2015] iehc 178 application prevent ba
court of appeal dismisses assault conviction the rejected two challenges over trial judge’s questions to witnesses and a remark about injured party’s jacket, finding neither ground justified overturning conviction. has dismissed andrew heaphy’s against his for causing harm fran o’dwyer, leaving sent
high court orders disclosure of records in garda complaint admissibility challenge the discovery ruling concerned a garda’s to ombudsman commission’s decision admit second complaint. did not decide whether was admissible or allegations were true. [2015] iehc 203 has ordered síochána commission disco
high court awards €319,460 after ballykisteen partnership failed to provide replacement home the found had not met its contractual obligations. award was made michael heffernan alone; his co-plaintiff could recover damages in this action because she a member. [2015] iehc 196 awarded finding that dev
supreme court finds council breached duty to disabled teenager in overcrowded accommodation the dismissed family’s broader claims but ruled that south dublin county failed take practicable steps for ellen o’donnell after learning of her living conditions. damages claim was sent back high court. its
high court dismisses agency driver’s appeal over pay conditions the found that driver had not established a higher rate or other employment terms applied generally to comparable workers at hirer. [2015] iehc 151 has dismissed an truck against labour decision rejecting his complaint about and greenst
high court grants wife judicial separation and orders €18,000 monthly maintenance the rejected husband’s grounds for ordered transfers of several properties. it left final form some further relief to submissions. [2015] iehc 174 court, family granted a on her admitted adultery his behaviour, him pay
court of appeal dismisses karen tracey’s over €3.36m judgment the upheld summary for aib mortgage bank, finding that affidavit evidence did not disclose an arguable defence requiring a plenary hearing. [2015] ieca 49 has dismissed against high her and former husband, george tracey, to pay bank €3,36
high court sets aside late third-party claims in medical negligence case the found defendants had not acted as soon reasonably possible seeking to bring an oncologist into proceedings, and that delay prejudiced him. [2015] iehc 150 set proceedings brought by two general practitioners against oncolog
high court refuses late bid to stay €320,000 judgment the ruled it had no jurisdiction alter a final 2012 order after defendants failed seek when was made. [2015] iehc 192 has refused an application by tom o’driscoll and seamus dunne pause enforcement of judgment, ruling that change been larry mcdon
high court orders release of prisoner over defective contempt warrant the found committal failed to show that could be purged, as well omitting key details. it directed applicant’s immediate after an article 40 inquiry. [2015] iehc 166 ordered derek byrne’s from wheatfield prison finding for his was
high court awards asylum applicant costs after quashing orac decision the allowed for judicial review, with reductions reflecting way successful argument emerged and applicant’s earlier submissions. [2015] iehc 162 awarded to an anonymised ruling on of a review in which by refugee applications commi
high court refuses cross-examination request in gorse hill injunction proceedings the said disputes raised affidavits could be dealt with at a later plenary trial and were not necessary to decide interlocutory application. [2015] iehc 149 court, commercial has refused by brian mary patricia o’donnel
high court grants bank of ireland interlocutory injunction over gorse hill the ordered brian and mary patricia o’donnell to leave property restrained interference with receiver, while reserving disputed issues for a later hearing. [2015] iehc 148 court, commercial granted receiver tom kavanagh an co
high court orders immediate release of water charges protester over defective committal warrant the found for paul moore’s 56-day contempt sentence omitted required information and did not say he could seek early by purging his contempt. [2015] iehc 147 ordered moore from wheatfield prison after rul
high court orders k.w.’s return to ireland over three months under psychiatric care the found young adult lacked capacity make material decisions about her treatment, ordered a managed transition from northampton hospital and upheld limits on disclosure of medical information parents. [2015] iehc 21
high court orders release after finding contempt warrant invalid the ruled that committal did not show how damien o’neill could purge his and lacked material details. it ordered immediate under an article 40 inquiry. [2015] iehc 168 of from wheatfield prison used to commit him for was invalid. in a
court of appeal allows roofing contractor’s case to proceed after delay dismissal the set aside high court’s dismissal, finding inexcusable but deciding that balance justice favoured allowing claim continue, subject a warning promptly. [2015] ieca 58 has allowed against his mercury engineering, conc
high court orders immediate release after finding committal warrant invalid an article 40 inquiry found that the committing bernie hughes to prison omitted option purge contempt and key details about basis for her detention. [2015] iehc 167 ordered hughes’s from dóchas centre on 12 march 2015 used d
high court refuses injunction blocking deportation the rejected an application to halt while applicant challenged amended order, finding no arguable procedural illegality or exceptional circumstances. [2015] iehc 163 has refused interlocutory sought prevent of kristian woke, also named in proceeding
high court strikes out morrissey’s claims against ibrc and stone as abuse of process the dismissed bank, its special liquidators investments, while reserving a possible constitutional challenge if later obtains judgment in related debt case. [2015] iehc 200 court, commercial has struck john new proc
high court refuses nigerian woman’s challenge to asylum appeal decision the declined quash a rejecting her refugee-status claim, finding no basis for certiorari. [2015] iehc 155 has refused an application by woman refugee appeals tribunal status. in judgment delivered on 11 march 2015, mr justice ea
high court quashes drink-driving conviction after finding objective bias the found district judge’s comments established bias, but did not decide whether summonses had been properly served. it refused an order prohibiting further proceedings. [2015] iehc 223 quashed a that by judge and accused oppor
high court refuses to quash child protection conference decisions the found that parents were entitled fair procedures before a decision continue their sons’ cpns listing, but refused certiorari and prohibition. it left declaratory relief for later hearing. [2015] iehc 172 made at conferences concer
court of appeal dismisses against sexual assault convictions the upheld convictions, rejecting challenges to psychiatric evidence, absence a corroboration warning and trial judge’s remark. it also refused an application admit evidence later family confrontation. has dismissed by p.k. for two assault
high court dismisses motorist’s claim after finding insurance fraud the found that thomas berry’s jeep was stationary when it struck, contradicting his account he driving through a junction. dismissed against quinn limited. [2015] iehc 173 has limited made false statement about collision involving i
solicitors’ statutory charge takes priority over galway city council’s garnishee claim the high court granted qdm capital’s solicitors a costs from separate case, finding that council could not under its earlier conditional order. [2015] iehc 171 has to for capital limited awarded company in proceed
high court orders surrender over seven offences under european arrest warrant the directed to an authorised uk recipient for offences, but made no order on five that carried fines and driving disqualifications. [2015] iehc 212 has ordered johnathan james ayton’s a person by united kingdom receive hi
supreme court rules it can hear solicitors’ application over awarded costs the decided had jurisdiction to consider matheson’s statutory charging-order application, but did not decide whether firm was entitled a charge. also said could firm’s common-law lien claim. has ruled that an by solicitors ma
supreme court sends solicitors’ costs application to high the held that it had jurisdiction consider statutory charge application, but declined hear and remitted matter so could determine disputed issues. has a over from commercial case court, finding both courts was appropriate forum in circumstanc
high court refuses to defer injured child’s damages assessment the rejected a hospital’s proposal for staged and periodic payments, allowing case proceed under existing lump-sum framework. it did not determine disputed damages. [2015] iehc 160 has refused request assess over two stages, finding no a
high court quashes asylum appeal decision over treatment of medical report the found refugee appeals tribunal had not adequately considered a when assessing applicant’s explanation for earlier nondisclosure alleged sexual abuse. matter was remitted reconsideration by different member. [2015] iehc 15
court of appeal invalidates drug-control power in misuse drugs act the allowed stanislav bederev’s constitutional appeal, ruling that government’s broad to add controlled lacked sufficient statutory guidance. it also held 2011 order invalid. [2015] ieca 38 and declared section 2(2) 1977 invalid as r
high court refuses to dismiss delayed abuse claim the found delay in bringing was inordinate and inexcusable, but ruled defendant had not shown that a fair trial at substantial risk. [2015] iehc 154 has refused woman’s civil for damages over alleged childhood sexual abuse, despite finding her procee
supreme court refuses to stop trial on 251 indecent assault charges the dismissed j.(s).t.’s appeal over refusal prohibit his limerick trial, while condemning apparent unauthorised garda leaks media. has an by j.(s).t. seeking counts of relating alleged offences against pupils at a national school b
high court orders grzegorz polak’s surrender to poland the rejected objections over warrant, delay and family rights, ordered under european arrest warrant act. [2015] iehc 156 has act 2003, after rejecting his concerning impact on family. in a judgment delivered 9 march 2015, ms justice margaret he
court of appeal finds suspended sentence for savage assault unduly lenient the upheld director public prosecutions’ review application, but reserved imposing a replacement until it heard further submissions. 2013 no. 270 cja has found that wholly three-year serious was lenient, not yet imposed sente
court of appeal upholds alan boggans conviction over €2m rathcoole cannabis seizure the has upheld boggans’ for possessing approximately €2 million worth resin supply following a garda surveillance operation in rathcoole, dublin. was convicted after six-day dublin circuit criminal trial section 15a
court of appeal dismisses challenge to judge’s refusal recuse himself the ruled that alleged links involving a former bank and plaintiff did not establish objective bias in an application implement earlier orders. [2015] ieca 48 has dismissed william butler’s over high himself, finding allegations b
court of appeal dismisses martin morgan’s against murder conviction the rejected three grounds and refused permission to add further grounds. it left life sentence undisturbed. has dismissed his for lukasz rzeszutko, finding no basis overturn trial judge’s decisions on a search warrant, evidence abo
appeal court rules flannerys not personally liable for house-defect damages the of answered a preliminary question on appeal, finding no basis to hold thomas and catherine flannery costs awarded by high court. [2015] ieca 78 has ruled that are in margaret brennan’s case, because building agreement w
appeal court suspends final 21 months of sexual assault sentences the found an error principle in original sentencing process, but left eight-year concurrent terms and €24,000 compensation order place, with varied to include post-release conditions. appeal; dublin circuit criminal (sentencing court)
court of appeal sets aside 12-year sentence in manslaughter case the upheld two grounds edward byrne’s appeal, finding errors how sentencing judge assessed witness credibility and mitigation. it invited updated material before deciding what to substitute. has set for after that wrongly relied on an
high court upholds refusal to release information behind search warrant the ruled that district rules did not give a judge jurisdiction order disclosure for contemplated civil proceedings. other arguments remained undecided. [2015] iehc 143 upheld judge’s of sworn used obtain alan lenaghan’s home, r
supreme court leaves fingerprint evidence dispute unresolved in kearns judicial review appeal the said conflicting affidavits about residue on a camera box could not be resolved without cross-examination. conflict weighed against appellant, who carried burden of proof. dismissed luke kearns’s procee
supreme court rejects bid to stop tallaght burglary trial over missing camera box the held that accused had not shown an unavoidable risk of unfair trial. judge will decide whether fingerprint evidence is admissible after hearing evidence. has dismissed luke kearns’s appeal against refusal prohibit
high court quashes refusal of iranian kurdish man’s refugee appeal the found appeals tribunal had not adequately assessed country information or made inquiries about a document submitted in support claim. it ordered fresh reconsideration by different member. [2015] iehc 268 has quashed decision refu
high court quashes paper-only asylum appeal decision over fairness concerns the found refugee appeals tribunal had not exercised extreme care required in a papers-only and ordered different member to reconsider it. [2015] iehc 176 has quashed rejecting pakistani mother daughter’s appeal, finding tha
high court refuses appeal over certificate shielding requested phone records the held that minister was not required to give further reasons for certifying as exempt under freedom of information act. it also rejected argument limited access older transcripts had waived protection sought. [2015] iehc
high court rejects challenge to subsidiary protection process and orac delegation the dismissed a bangladeshi applicant’s judicial review, finding no legal bar same decision-making authority considering asylum in sequence upholding commissioner’s power delegate specified functions staff. [2015] iehc
high court finds asylum judicial review moot after appeal decision the ruled that refugee appeals tribunal’s unchallenged had superseded commissioner’s decision, leaving no effective relief available in review. [2015] iehc 145 found a challenging an become tribunal determined applicant’s and went un
supreme court backs dismissal of dpp appeal in carter case and addresses suspended-sentence remands a separate stated involving seán kenny, the agreed with answers proposed by justice o’donnell on when person must be remanded to next sitting circuit court. dismissed director public prosecutions’ jef
high court finds j.b. lacks capacity to decide treatment, but leaves return-to-ireland plan open the continued its inherent-jurisdiction oversight of j.b.’s care and called for a medical committee safe transition. it did not set discharge date or make final order on form arrangements. [2015] iehc 21
high court refuses leave in sudanese man’s challenge to asylum decision the found tribunal’s adverse credibility findings were substantial and definitive, that it had considered medical reports. [2015] iehc 144 refused for a man pursue judicial review of 2010 refugee appeals tribunal rejecting his a
high court rules england and wales better placed to hear infant’s care case the found a particular connection with uk granted child family agency’s motion transfer care-status proceedings. it left form of order for later submissions. [2015] iehc 181 has ruled that courts in are determine future stat
supreme court upholds kenny remand and dismisses carter appeal over suspended sentences the ruled that “next sitting” means next reasonably practicable, formally scheduled sitting. a defective deprived suspending of power to reactivate carter’s sentence, while kenny’s was valid. dismissed director p
supreme court allows wheatfield prisoner to expand injury claim over steel cutter accident the has allowed a his personal an involving steel-cutting machine at prison. felix moorehouse claims left hand became caught in blade of guillotine while he was working prison, causing serious amputation injur
supreme court upholds 60/40 liability split over petrol leak at limerick service station the upheld a high ruling that lessee bore 60% of responsibility and lessor 40%, finding sufficient evidence to support apportionment. ireland has judgment assigning 40% after leaked from underground equipment si
supreme court allows two amendments in prison injury claim the held that usual discretion to amend pleadings also applies personal injuries summonses, and allowed contested amendments, which must be verified by affidavit. felix moorehouse his summons a over sustained while using metal cutter during
supreme court allows dublin bus appeal over driver’s injuries the held that workplace safety regulations did not make strictly liable after a suspension failed, where trial judge had found proper inspection and maintenance regime. allowed bus’s in case brought by driver vincent thompson, who was inj
high court quashes deportation order for child born in ireland the found minister had not adequately examined youngest applicant’s position separately from his mother’s. it refused to quash orders mother and two older siblings. [2015] iehc 139 quashed a after finding that justice as an individual. f
court of appeal quashes barry ring assault conviction over cross-examination on previous convictions the has quashed ring's for assaulting a garda patrick street in tullamore after finding that prosecutors should not have been permitted to question him about his convictions. had convicted 11 decembe
high court refuses challenge to sierra leone asylum appeal decision the upheld tribunal’s credibility findings as sufficient sustain its decision, while expressing reservations about state-protection analysis. [2015] iehc 138 has refused an application quash a refugee appeals tribunal rejecting leon
high court orders return of infant to france after finding wrongful retention the found child remained habitually resident in and that mother had not established a grave-risk defence. it ordered child’s return, with terms protective undertakings be settled hearing counsel. [2015] iehc 180 has an her
court of appeal quashes stephen cahoon murder conviction and orders retrial over provocation direction the has quashed cahoon's for jean quigley in derry ordered that he be retried after finding a critical error trial judge's directions on provocation. was convicted may 2012 murdering ms at her home
hse liable for failures in care of child with hydrocephalus, high court rules the found that a public health nurse’s handling nine-month check materially contributed to child’s neurological damage. it also negligence at later visit, but rejected claim concerning three-month examination. [2015] iehc
high court dismisses challenge to refusal of enhanced remission the held that minister had given reasons for refusing one-third and was entitled keep garda information confidential in public interest. [2015] iehc 137 has dismissed darren doody’s judicial review remission, finding he not shown decisi
high court dismisses crowley’s claim against zurich after unappealed ombudsman ruling the held that financial services ombudsman’s final decision barred mr crowley from relitigating his insurance claim, finding no special circumstances to reopen it. [2015] iehc 197 dismissed florence proceedings lif
high court quashes refusal of child’s refugee appeal over ahmadi risk assessment the set aside appeals tribunal decision and directed a different member to determine appeal. it did not decide whether she qualifies for protection. [2015] iehc 208 has quashed refusing pakistani protection, finding tha
high court quashes refugee tribunal decision over moldovan protection assessment the found that had not answered whether moldova’s ombudsman could reasonably protect applicant from police corruption, and sent question back to a different member. [2015] iehc 131 has quashed appeals refusing status an
court of appeal upholds dismissal assault claim after prolonged delay the found in pursuing action was inordinate and inexcusable agreed that balance justice favoured dismissal. it did not decide whether alleged occurred. [2015] ieca 41 has dismissed an against high court’s decision to strike out a
high court awards €154,520.94 after maynooth road crash the assessed damages for a woman’s neck, shoulder and arm injuries liability had been agreed at 65% in her favour. [2015] iehc 132 awarded maria flood net assessing she sustained traffic collision december 2011. already favour; case before was
appeal court sets aside €140,000 security order in snap printing dispute the of ruled that o.c.e. ireland had not established a prima facie defence and its earlier €50,000 open lodgement was special circumstance against requiring for costs. [2015] ieca 40 has allowed pagnell ltd.’s set an it to prov
high court quashes sexual assault conviction over unfairness in district hearing the rejected claims that judge had predetermined case or applied a fixed sentencing policy, but found could not be seen as meeting requirements of constitutional justice. it left any decision on retrial for later submis
high court approves predictive coding for ibrc discovery, subject to protocol changes the ruled that technology assisted review can meet discovery obligations where its process is transparent, and approved plaintiffs’ proposed with amendments defendants’ access process. [2015] iehc 175 has use of (t
high court upholds evidential provision in offensive weapons law the rejected a constitutional and human-rights challenge to allowing possession of an article be treated as evidence intent some circumstances, dismissed judicial review application. [2015] iehc 125 has shane donnelly’s application cha
high court quashes orders and sends child’s sentencing back to circuit the ruled that children act’s remand time limits did not prevent from proceeding in exceptional circumstances of case. [2015] iehc 116 quashed two concerning a minor who had pleaded guilty robbery offences, remitted case for sent
court of appeal dismisses challenge to convictions for historic sexual offences the held that trial judge would have been unfairly misleading jury by saying there was no explanation complainant’s delayed report when a potential had raised in evidence but not explored. [2013 149] dismissed niall coun
court of appeal dismisses solicitor’s over €188,412 tax judgment the found disputed revenue agreement did not provide a defence to claim or justify stay high judgment. [2015] ieca 42 appeal; earlier decision by cross j. has dismissed finian brannigan’s against requiring him pay in arrears collector
court rejects aaron mccarthy appeal over dublin taxi robbery conviction of the has dismissed mccarthy’s against convictions arising from a driver and theft his vehicle in dublin. was convicted after four-day trial at circuit july 2014 taking without authority. he also pleaded guilty to stealing bicy