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high court dismisses challenge to kildare council walkway decision the rejected goodwill housing co-operative society’s county council’s extinguish a public right of way, finding that none grounds for judicial review had been established. [2015] iehc 270 has dismissed brought by society limited agai
court of appeal restores teacher’s right to jury trial in defamation case the held that case-management concerns could not override statutory entitlement a his high proceedings. [2015] ieca 92 has ruled teacher is entitled action against health service executive, even though related judicial review
court of appeal revises privilege descriptions and upholds wider document review the replaced an order requiring subject headings attachment names with a requirement for meaningful solicitor’s affidavit. it dismissed separate over who could inspect documents classified as non-relevant. [2015] ieca 8
court of appeal dismisses three appeals over ulster bank debts the defendants admitted amounts claimed. rejected their challenge to employee’s affidavits and found no basis send claims a plenary hearing. [2015] ieca 85 has dismissed by con egan theresa against summary judgments for ireland limited,
high court refuses extradition after finding real risk of flagrant denial justice the upheld an objection based on unfair trial in russia and discharged respondent from proceedings bail. [2015] iehc 349 refused to commit anonymised for substantial grounds believing he faced a amounting justice. mr e
high court quashes refugee appeal decision over relocation and past harm the upheld finding that nigerian state protection was available, but ruled tribunal had not properly assessed applicants’ personal circumstances for or considered whether persecution alone could justify protection. [2015] iehc
appeal court vacates order authorising child’s transfer to scotland the of upheld finding that k was habitually resident in but ruled high lacked jurisdiction his there. by time appeal, already scotland. [2015] ieca 86 has partly allowed a mother’s against orders concerning her child, k, authorise f
supreme court says taxing master should have given reasons for costs decision the allowed an appeal on fair procedures, while leaving form of final order later submissions. has ruled that a after party liable asked them. ground and said matter return submissions order. arose from taxation payable by
high court refuses judge recusal application in nursing home dispute mr justice david keane rejected a plaintiff’s request to halt the trial, finding none of her three bias arguments had merit. underlying claim remains be decided. [2015] iehc 276 has refused an by woman have removed from trial over
high court orders disclosure in garda appeal but refuses to halt process the found that an investigating officer had wrongly commented on evidence at stage, said fairness could still be achieved hearing. [2015] iehc 297 has ordered of full correspondence between a disciplinary board and officer, aft
supreme court orders further discovery in volkswagen dealership dispute the allowed an appeal on two issues, directing disclosure about blackwater motors’ earlier cork dealings and a 2009 dealer meeting. it upheld claim of privilege over accidentally disclosed email. has ordered group ireland limite
high court dismisses passenger’s claim over fall on dublin bus the found moved suddenly as it pulled away, but not violently, and no negligence by operator. [2015] iehc 277 has dismissed margaret mcgarr’s personal injuries action against a double-decker in 2008, finding that operator was negligent.
supreme court dismisses two appeals in judicial review dispute over social welfare process the upheld an order allowing time for opposition papers and rejected appeal injunction. underlying remains before high on a narrow ground concerning oral hearing. has dismissed brought by david kavanagh procee
high court makes final orders for receiver over eight properties the dismissed a former partner’s counterclaims and granted receiver’s requested against both defendants after hearing. [2015] iehc 366 has made in favour of appointed properties, dismissing domestic partner borrower granting defendants
high court sets aside renewal of summons in solicitor negligence case the ruled that reasons given for renewing did not establish “other good reason” under rules. [2015] iehc 263 set an order a plenary claim against two solicitors, finding plaintiff had shown reason failing to serve it within 12 mon
court of appeal dismisses against 60 sexual assault convictions the found shortcomings in trial judge’s corroboration warning but concluded that they operated appellant’s favour and did not justify overturning convictions. has dismissed m. l.’s for involving six sisters. it was inadequate, said defe
high court rejects three prisoners’ release bids after drug-law ruling the applicants argued that a of appeal invalidating legal basis for drug classifications made their detention unlawful. held none qualified an exception to rule on final convictions. [2015] iehc 251 has refused applications by pr
high court dismisses worker’s injury claim under civil liability act the found that a steel company employee knowingly withheld material information about later road crash and misled medical examiner. it also said would fail on causation, but left form of final orders for discussion with counsel. [2
court of appeal rejects dpp bid to increase sentence for helping impede prosecution the refused an undue-leniency review, finding did not substantially or grossly depart from appropriate sentence. [2015] ieca 121 has a director public prosecutions application review as unduly lenient imposed on alan
supreme court dismissed joanna jordan’s referendum appeals in a concurring judgment, justice clarke agreed that the evidence did not show realistic basis for believing unconstitutional government spending changed 2012 result. over on thirty-first amendment of constitution (children) bill, according
supreme court dismisses appeals over children referendum result the confirmed provisional certificate after finding it had not been established that government campaign breach could reasonably have undermined trust in outcome. dismissed joanna jordan’s concerning 2012 on thirty-first amendment, whic
high court declines further discovery orders in ibrc investment funds case the was satisfied that both sides had complied with its 2014 order, including defendants’ redactions and privilege claims. [2015] iehc 266 court, commercial has declined to order a dispute between investor seán o’driscoll iri
supreme court rejects challenge to children referendum result the dismissed joanna jordan’s appeal, finding that evidence did not show a reasonable possibility government’s unconstitutional information campaign affected outcome. has appeal over 2012 referendum, leaving its provisional final. held ma
supreme court dismisses challenges to 2012 children referendum result the upheld high court’s conclusion that petitioner had not proved government’s unlawful campaign materially affected vote, while rejecting a constitutional challenge petition rules. dismissed joanna jordan’s and related plenary pr
high court finds independent news and media two journalists in contempt over prejudicial publication [2015] iehc 336 the has found plc, claire grady stephen rae of material published about a person awaiting trial by jury. ms justice iseult o'malley said she was satisfied beyond reasonable doubt that
high court finds newspaper publishers in contempt over anglo tapes coverage the found beyond reasonable doubt that post-charge articles and videos associated an accused executive with behaviour relevant to pending dishonesty conspiracy charges. it did not make requested attachment, committal or sequ
high court awards garda €85,444 after violent assault during arrest the awarded damages under síochána compensation legislation, finding caused lasting effects on officer’s personality. judgment does not identify assailant. [2015] iehc 265 a €85,444.13 in that sexual an attempted had left mark her d
high court dismisses mcandrew’s claims against wests and solicitors the held that his trespass claim could not succeed because property had been transferred to before alleged entry, defamation was defeated by qualified privilege. [2015] iehc 257 dismissed sean peter shireen west their solicitors, fi
high court refuses to quash refugee appeal decision the found tribunal had considered applicant’s disputed nationality and reasonably assessed his credibility. it refused judicial review relief. [2015] iehc 255 an application a 2010 appeals rejecting b.n.’s claim for status. held that dispute over i
high court dismisses challenge to summer-use condition on wexford mobile home noel and gary ross challenged limits attached retention permission for a replacement at ballinoulart. the dismissed their judicial review application. [2015] iehc 256 application by challenging conditions retain ballinoula
appeal court allows late claim to judgment mortgage in property sale the of overturned high court’s refusal admit emberton finance’s claim, finding no demonstrated prejudice other creditors from delay. [2015] ieca 91 allowed finance limited’s over its proceeds a sale, overturning order that had refu
supreme court quashes garda dismissal and orders new disciplinary inquiry the set aside appeal board’s decision commissioner’s order after finding reasons inadequate its treatment of sanction unlawful. it directed commissioner to establish a board. quashed member arising from proceedings over an inc
court of appeal allows aib after master struck out contested summons kelly j said the high lacked jurisdiction to decide a pleading point. was allowed, but this judgment does not state that final entered for bank. [2015] ieca 87 allowed allied irish banks plc’s its summary against eileen pierce over
court of appeal reinstates woman’s historical abuse claim after excusing delay the allowed an against high court’s dismissal proceedings for want prosecution, finding that plaintiff’s son’s serious medical needs explained a four-year delay. allegations remain disputed and judgment directs case proce
court of appeal allows bank’s over cullinanes’ summons the ruled that allied irish banks’ special endorsement claim met rules, but concerned only striking out summons. [2015] ieca 88 has allowed banks plc’s against an order its raymond cullinane and joan cullinane, ruling complied with rules court.
court of appeal restores bank’s summary summons and sends case back to high the found aib’s claim particulars adequate for this pleading challenge ruled that master lacked jurisdiction strike out a contested case. merits application remain undecided. [2015] ieca 87 appeal; (remittal destination) has
high court dismisses motorcyclist’s claim after finding he crossed road’s centre line the accepted evidence from two van occupants that motorcycle slightly onto oncoming car’s side before colliding with it. plaintiff’s action was dismissed. [2015] iehc 252 dismissed adrian o’sullivan’s against louis
high court orders possession of 13 properties mortgaged to aib mortgage bank the granted bank’s application facilitate sale properties, while leaving amount its judgment debt a pending appeal. [2015] iehc 233 has ordered residential investment bank, allow exercise power sale. mr justice keane made o
high court dismisses appeal over solicitor misconduct complaint the upheld solicitors disciplinary tribunal’s decision that did not disclose a prima facie case of misconduct, including trial documents, costs and meeting with co-director. [2015] iehc 232 has dismissed an by timothy maverley against t
court of appeal dismisses conviction by former clare teacher the rejected challenges to disclosure, indictment, delay and jury directions. judgment dealt only with against conviction. has dismissed p.b.’s his on 59 counts indecent or sexual assault involving 11 complainants. judgment, delivered 20 a
oliver kierans sentenced to prison terms for manslaughter and firearms offences the central criminal court imposed a nine-year sentence gross-negligence of patricia sentences eight 12 years two offences. [2015] ieccc 1 was nine in his wife, kierans, separate arising later same day. delivered its sen
court of appeal allows dpp over fully suspended five-year sentence the found for assault causing harm unduly lenient, citing insufficient regard offence’s gravity and its impact on victim. judgment does not state a replacement sentence. [2015] ieca 186 has allowed director public prosecutions agains
appeal allows limited discovery from surgeon in knee surgery case the court of dismissed subject to varying high order: must disclose any additional documents three categories, while a broad request for prior complaints was refused. [2015] ieca 148 helen ring’s against order striking out her motion,
high court dismisses appeal over solicitor’s alleged failure to answer emails the upheld a disciplinary tribunal’s finding that michael fitzpatrick was not guilty of misconduct, after accepting he had responded correspondence at issue. [2015] iehc 231 has dismissed an by joan malone against solicito
court of appeal orders new sentencing hearing after finding suspended terms unduly lenient the said trial judge lacked an adequate basis for suspending most sentences imposed on a man who pleaded guilty to four offences against 13-year-old child. has ordered that lengthy portions prison mark anderso
high court refuses borrowers’ bid to dismiss bank of ireland claims over delay the found had taken reasonable steps and that defendants not shown prejudice warranting dismissal. [2015] iehc 330 has refused vincent kelly claire collins’ application ireland’s alleged in progressing proceedings concern
high court refuses challenge to child’s asylum refusal over alleged kosovo blood feud the found refugee appeals tribunal had assessed claim on its own merits and reasonably concluded evidence did not establish a risk warranting status. [2015] iehc 244 has refused judicial review application brought
high court quashes asylum appeal decision over credibility and relocation assessment the found that refugee appeals tribunal had not adequately considered applicant’s age, questioned documents or practical ability to relocate within nigeria. [2015] iehc 253 has quashed a refusing an claim by anonymi
high court quashes master’s strike-out of banks’ solicitor undertaking case the ruled that master lacked power to assess affidavit evidence or strike out special summons, and declared he could not take file send it prosecutors. [2015] iehc 247 has quashed court’s decision a summons brought by allied
high court orders demolition of wicklow chalet built without planning permission the found development was deliberate and created a serious traffic hazard, ordered its removal. it deferred setting timetable for pending further submissions. [2015] iehc 229 has ruled that timber on land in county must
court of appeal dismisses axa bid for security costs in taxi association dispute the upheld refusal to require national private hire and provide while its contract claim against proceeds. whether alleged existed was breached remains trial. [2015] ieca 75 has dismissed insurance limited’s a high deci
high court orders bank of ireland to reinstate employee after unfair dismissal the found bank’s response an employee’s email use unreasonable and disproportionate, ordered reinstatement. it did not decide that conduct warranted no sanction. [2015] iehc 241 james reilly finding his for sending inappr
high court allows defamation claim to proceed despite long delays the refused defendant’s application dismiss for want of prosecution, citing by both sides and no demonstrated actual prejudice defendant. [2015] iehc 242 has an a allowing case what judge described as significant sides. concerns alleg
high court declines to extend time for challenge protection refusal and deportation order the found no substantial grounds judicial review refused an extension of time. it left execution minister. [2015] iehc 245 a cameroonian applicant seek subsidiary order. mr justice mcdermott concluded that did
high court refuses asylum seekers’ challenge to work ban the rejected two judicial review applications seeking permission while applicants’ protection claims were being determined, and dismissed their constitutional human-rights challenges. [2015] iehc 246 has refused for over inability determined.
high court refuses review of solicitor-client costs certificate the judge held that allegations about solicitors’ conduct fell outside limited scope a taxing master’s taxation. [2015] iehc 262 has refused daughter’s motion to assessing her former solicitors, leaving in place. said she relied on were
high court directs €25,000 each for three grandchildren under disputed will the ruled that a bequest to deceased’s son’s “issue” covered children conceived or born by date of death, but excluded later and other descendants. [2015] iehc 311 court, probate directed administrators an estate pay son leo
high court quashes asylum appeal decision over flaws in age and credibility assessments the set aside a refugee appeals tribunal refusing nigerian applicant status ordered fresh hearing before different member. [2015] iehc 238 has quashed to an anonymised applicant, finding serious its assessment of
high court says circumstantial evidence can prove bicycle was stolen in a consultative case stated, the answered two district questions on needed to prosecute possession of property. [2015] iehc 239 has ruled that prosecution for possessing property does not require “irrefutable” theft or directly f
court of appeal dismisses historic abuse claim over delay and trial prejudice the allowed defendant’s from a high refusal to dismiss proceedings, finding plaintiff’s inexcusable fair no longer possible. [2015] ieca 74 has dismissed personal injuries action alleging between 1977 1980, overturning dec
high court quashes wind turbine consent and remits case for a fresh environmental assessment the held that turbines their grid connection formed one project, requiring cumulative assessment. it remitted decision to an bord pleanála after further [2015] iehc 248 quashed planning development finding n
high court says no owner complaint or damage valuation is required in criminal prosecution a consultative case stated, the answered four questions about act 1991, but did not decide whether defendant had to answer. [2015] iehc 240 has ruled that for does require from property owner, evidence identif
high court refuses o’donnells’ applications to annul bankruptcy adjudications the found no compelling basis reopen adjudications, rejecting claims of concealment and refusing related for discovery interrogatories. it did not decide underlying dispute over which bank ireland entity made loans. [2015]
high court refuses leave to challenge nigerian asylum decision the found refugee appeals tribunal had given a reasoned credibility assessment and rationally concluded that internal relocation within nigeria was viable option. [2015] iehc 249 has refused j.o. seek judicial review of rejected her appl
court of appeal upholds injunction requiring o’donnells to leave gorse hill the dismissed couple’s against orders granting receiver access property, while stressing that underlying disputes remained for full hearing. [2015] ieca 73 has upheld interlocutory brian and mary patricia o’donnell vacate gi
high court finds asylum delay finding incorrect and directs oral appeal the said refugee applications commissioner had not properly analysed a vietnamese applicant’s explanation for waiting to seek asylum. it directed that his proceed orally before different tribunal member. [2015] iehc 234 found in
high court orders extensive discovery in irish nationwide damages actions a judge granted or refused specific document requests two related claims over the failed building society, leaving some limits and timing questions for further submissions. [2015] iehc 296 court, commercial has ordered bank re
high court orders €200,000 security for costs in luxembourg company’s case the found that first defendant met threshold and rejected its bid to strike out conspiracy allegations. underlying claim remains unresolved. [2015] iehc 236 has ordered luxembourg-registered carlo tassara assets management s.
macmenamin j would allow dpp appeal and reformulate evidence exclusion rule in a separate supreme court judgment, john agreed with the proposed change to on obtained through constitutional rights breaches, but reserved his position whether retrial could be ordered. concerning excluded after an unlaw
high court finds trafficking identification mechanism inadequate in case involving vietnamese woman the held that ireland’s arrangements did not adequately address cases where a person seeking recognition as victim is also suspected of crime. it deferred deciding appropriate remedy. [2015] iehc 222
high court orders woman’s release after state concedes delay made detention unlawful the rejected time-limit challenges to circuit warrants but ruled, respondent conceded point, that in executing them was unreasonable and unlawful. [2015] iehc 243 ordered immediate of a woman detained at dóchas cent
supreme court finds excluded evidence compelling in dpp appeal, defers retrial decision the held that trial judge’s exclusion of was erroneous under section 23 and set out a revised approach to obtained breach constitutional rights. whether quash acquittal order remains undecided. has found erroneou
high court dismisses challenge to employment permit criteria mr justice noonan rejected nisar ali’s the minister’s use of published guidance, finding statutory framework allowed minister consider categories and pay levels without first making regulations. [2015] iehc 219 has dismissed a judicial rev
supreme court judge would have dismissed dpp appeal against acquittal in a dissenting judgment, john murray said the trial had applied law as it stood and that could not proceed under statutory exception allowing appeals acquittals. director of public prosecutions’ j.c.’s acquittal, finding correctl
high court orders surrender of jason teelin to serve uk sentence the rejected objections based on family life, health, licence revocation process and alleged defects in european arrest warrant, while urging speedy consideration any request ireland. [2015] iehc 310 has ordered teelin’s united kingdom
high court refuses challenge to refusal of asylum status for zimbabwean child the found no legal error in refugee appeals tribunal’s credibility assessment and accept that child’s nationality had been established. [2015] iehc 278 has refused a application judicial review tribunal decision refusing h
high court rejects challenge to refusal revoke deportation order the found that minister had lawfully weighed couple’s family life rights against state’s immigration interests, and refused relief sought. [2015] iehc 226 has a married application for judicial review of decision not husband, finding c
high court refuses bid to add trafficking claims judicial review the said garda investigation was ongoing and refused permission amend proceedings challenge it or immigration unit as a respondent. [2015] iehc 225 an application by mother her infant daughter their national bureau (gnib) respondent in
court of appeal refuses hanrahan motion over insurance proceeds and settlement the said it lacked jurisdiction to order explanations or repayment €24,825.01 paid by standard life aib. existing remained in force unless set aside. [2015] ieca 77 refused john hanrahan’s seeking from allied irish banks
district court makes full care orders for two children and sets agency directions the ordered until each child turns 18, left contact with their mother to flexible arrangements, required follow-up plans reviews. [2015] iedc 10 an chúirt dúiche / made full-duration siblings aged 16 15, finding health