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appeal court allows prosecution to proceed but bars six added counts without consent the of refused stop pending over historical indecent assault allegations, while declaring that additional complaints could be prosecuted only with accused’s or in a separate case. has prohibit m.s. ruled charges can
court of appeal halves sentence for former anglo irish bank assistant manager the quashed an 18-month term imposed over a conspiracy to conceal accounts from revenue and substituted nine months, suspending any part still unserved. prison on aoife maguire nine-month sentence, that remained unserved d
high court grants asylum applicant leave to appeal on country information question the certified a point of exceptional public importance about whether decisions must discuss origin information, and awarded full costs subject conditions. [2015] iehc 830 has granted an anonymised legal how decision-m
high court refuses company director’s request to represent firm in copyright case the held that director had no right of audience for company’s judicial review application, then struck out application non-attendance after lawyers failed appear. [2015] iehc 828 refused pablo star media limited managi
high court quashes refugee appeal decision over unaddressed residency documents the found tribunal had to assess offered support applicant’s claimed residence in darfur. it ordered a fresh hearing before different member. [2015] iehc 834 has quashed appeals rejecting sudanese man’s and sent case bac
high court dismisses hse claim for contribution against sho in birth injury case the found that dr nirmala kondavetti was not at fault her involvement labour and actions did contribute to child’s injuries. [2015] iehc 848 dismissed health service executive’s application from a medical negligence con
high court refuses g.i. permission to appeal and eu reference the declined both requests following its earlier refusal of judicial review relief, awarded costs respondents. [2015] iehc 823 has refused g.i.’s applications for a certificate justice european union, relief. it also in judgment delivered
court of appeal dismisses appeals over security for costs in pyrite claims the upheld refusal to require newlyn and marchbury provide security, finding special circumstances newlyn’s case no sufficient prima facie defence shown marchbury’s. dismissed two by murphy concrete (manufacturing) limited ag
high court refuses o’brien’s request to identify consulting firm’s client the found it had jurisdiction order disclosure at an interlocutory stage, but ruled evidence did not establish alleged torts level of certainty required. [2015] iehc 867 refused denis application for requiring red flag limited
high court refuses tenant’s late appeal bid in galway tenancy dispute the found no good and sufficient reason to extend deadline a residential tenancies tribunal determination, citing unarguable grounds prejudice landlord. [2015] iehc 812 refused john keon’s application time determination over an ap
court of appeal dismisses challenge to transfers land wife the held that a person may qualify as future creditor under conveyancing act (ireland) 1634 where facts existing at time transfer could give rise later damages claim. has dismissed an against ruling setting aside two voluntary from michael q
high court refuses substantive relief in challenge to asylum decision for child the set aside tribunal’s internal relocation finding but held it could be severed from rejection of child’s claim. extended time by consent, granted leave and refused relief. [2015] iehc 831 a judicial review brought an
supreme court allows kathleen lynn’s appeal against land sale order the set aside high court’s sale-in-lieu-of-partition order, finding it lacked jurisdiction to of jointly owned registered enforce a mortgage over one co-owner’s interest. ireland has allowed for in lieu partition, holding that make
high court grants b.w. leave to appeal on refugee tribunal decisions the certified a question about when decision may stand despite one or more unsustainable reasons, and awarded full costs subject conditions. [2015] iehc 833 granted its earlier refusing relief in her judicial review challenge appea
court of appeal upholds seven-year sentence for breifne o'brien over €9m investment fraud the has upheld a prison imposed on prolonged that caused losses more than €9 million to five men. pleaded guilty at dublin circuit criminal in june 2014 seven counts deception and theft. they were sample from 4
court of appeal dismisses third bid to overturn aggravated sexual assault conviction the said latest application under criminal procedure act 1993 produced no new or newly discovered fact and amounted vexatious re-litigation an abuse process. has dismissed philippe cauneze’s have his set aside, find
high court refuses leave after applicant is allowed to represent himself the declined let joseph lavery proceed with a judicial review challenging appointment of solicitor in his criminal case, saying central issue had been resolved and further consideration was moot. [2016] iehc 866 refused pursue
court of appeal dismisses appeals by men convicted limerick double murder the rejected challenges to voice-recognition, witness-statement, cctv and firearms evidence. convictions concurrent life sentences remain in place. has dismissed patrick o’brien thomas stewart’s against their for murders desmo
nama to pay middleview’s 2010 and 2011 audit costs; later years split equally the high court ruled on who should fund outstanding accounts after middleview ltd was restored register, ordering nama/nalm cover two share costs of next with company’s director. [2016] iehc 860 has that nama/national asse
court of appeal suspends three years sentence for galway sexual assault the allowed tommy hughes’s against severity, replacing a six-year term with suspended after placing offence in mid to upper-mid range gravity. has severity his assault, suspending prison term. judgment delivered by birmingham j.
high court grants bank of ireland €1m summary judgment on guarantee the found maureen curran had not raised a credible or arguable defence to her personal xl fuels group’s liabilities. [2015] iehc 819 court, commercial granted governor and company for €1 million against over she signed in 2008 liabi
high court grants limited leave to challenge quarry levies, with part of payments stayed the allowed a judicial review on specified grounds concerning wastewater treatment, possible road contribution reduction and assessment operational land. it refused other set interim payment terms. [2015] iehc 8
court of appeal dismisses murder conviction the rejected all grounds raised by jonathan douglas, leaving his 2012 jury and life sentence in place. has dismissed douglas’s against for murdering aidan byrne, judgment, delivered mr justice mahon on 21 december 2015, concerned a returned at central crim
high court allows asylum applicant to add eu and constitutional challenges the permitted an amendment judicial review grounds over a papers-only appeal, while postponing any arguments until other issues are decided. [2015] iehc 821 has allowed anonymised amend her case challenge legislation governin
high court refuses to halt limerick public drunkenness prosecution over constitutional challenge [2015] iehc 824 the has refused an application by michael casey a district while he challenges constitutionality of offence being drunk in place. was charged under section 12 licensing act 1872 alleged i
high court accepts treatment plan for anonymised man with schizophrenia the made orders sought by hse after considering medical evidence and a joint clinical oversight. it said would revisit concerns about man’s placement in locked ward late january. [2015] iehc 796 accepted oversight of an complex
high court dismisses bid for separate subsidiary protection application the found no right to remain in state based on proceedings and released minister from a non-deportation undertaking tied them. it said applicant’s revoke his deportation order remained outstanding. [2015] iehc 829 dismissed s.h.
high court refuses challenge to donegal county council possession order the declined quash a circuit decision affirming an for of dwelling in ballintra, finding that article 8 rights were not engaged and certiorari was appropriate. [2015] iehc 825 has refused application by eamon mccauley anne calla
supreme court orders retrial in dispute over €993,983 bank set-off the allowed neil healy’s appeal after finding that high had not addressed material evidence from his mother about an alleged assurance by ulster bank. has set aside dismissal of a doctor’s claim against and sent case back to for rehe
court of appeal dismisses challenge to drug convictions after test purchase the upheld trial judge’s decision admit undercover garda evidence, while criticising lack a formal code for operations. has dismissed robert mills’s against two convictions, ruling that evidence from purchases was admissible
court of appeal allows bank to be joined in borrower’s claims the allowed aidan mcguinness’s and granted leave pursue his claim against ibrc, while deciding only application join bank—not underlying allegations. has mcguinness irish resolution corporation limited (ibrc), special liquidation, as a de
court of appeal upholds life sentence for jimmy o’neill over rapes two young girls the has upheld concurrent sentences imposed on rape and sexual assault following an incident 28 september 2013. had pleaded guilty in district to one count four counts section 4 before being sent forward central crimi
court of appeal dismisses challenge to convictions in child abuse case the upheld trial judge’s decisions admit appellant’s statements and leave three charges jury. against conviction was dismissed; sentence not addressed. has dismissed p.m.’s involving his young daughter, finding no basis overturn
high court refuses leave to challenge kerry planning enforcement notices the found applicants had not shown substantial grounds quash concerning commercial use and stored materials at an unfinished housing development. it listed matter further so they could consider seeking appeal. [2015] iehc 827 r
court of appeal dismisses murder conviction the rejected challenges to jury directions on diminished responsibility and admission two text messages. stands. has dismissed joseph heffernan’s against his for eoin ryan, rejecting trial judge’s messages sent from deceased’s phone. judgment, delivered 21
high court lets limited negligence and contract claim against aib proceed the struck out several parts of john philip quearney’s claim, including allegations deceit breach statutory duty, but allowed claims concerning aib’s dealings with money corp a 2006 loan statement to continue. [2015] iehc 858
high court refuses bid to set aside arbitration award over vehicle sale dispute the rejected challenges based on discovery, prior refunds and settlement offers, an allegedly unaddressed counterclaim. [2015] iehc 820 has refused application by patrick o’leary, trading as o’leary lissarda, arbitral in
high court affirms order keeping husband away from dublin family home the dismissed husband’s appeal against a circuit under domestic violence act 1996, finding that his wife remained in fear. [2015] iehc 836 has affirmed restraining attending at or near entering it, until further order. mr justice
court of appeal reduces concurrent sentences for assault and sexual in controlling relationship the has reduced prison imposed on m.c. assaulting sexually his former partner during a marked by intimidating behaviour. had pleaded guilty to causing harm assault. harassment false imprisonment charges w
high court awards €51,244.56 over child’s psychological injuries after dishwasher fire the accepted that a at plaintiff’s home caused injuries, including obsessive compulsive disorder had improved with therapy but left residual symptoms. [2015] iehc 808 awarded in damages to minor who developed his
court of appeal orders retrial after quashing convictions in deerpark avenue stabbing case the found jury may have been confused about self-defence test and should told to take particular care with evidence from witnesses who said they might face prosecution. has allowed brian quinn’s against convic
court of appeal refuses new evidence in school transport procurement the ruled that two documents could have been obtained before high hearing and declined to relax fresh-evidence test for eu cases. has refused student scheme limited permission introduce as fresh its over scheme, ruling both with re
court of appeal upholds alexsander nadwodny murder conviction over fatal galway stabbing the has upheld nadwodny's for kieran cunningham in city june 2009. had pleaded not guilty at his central criminal trial. he was unanimously convicted on 27 january 2011 and sentenced to life imprisonment. sole g
supreme court dismisses appeal over costs in kerry planning case the held that a costs-only judicial review still required high certificate for leave to appeal. dismissed michael rowan’s order case, holding he could not decision without from court. concerned €— [no amount stated] requiring rowan pay
high court orders €1.6m estate debt payment and extra €500,000 for son the found deceased had failed in his moral duty to first plaintiff son, but rejected a second son’s section 117 claim. it also said family home should be transferred as part of existing share. [2015] iehc 851 that father make pro
high court quashes refugee appeal decision over flawed credibility findings the found errors in three that supported rejection of a nigerian applicant’s and ordered different tribunal member to reconsider it. [2015] iehc 815 has quashed appeals rejecting appeal, finding adverse could not stand. it b
high court orders possession of kildare property after rejecting claimed purchase defence the granted plaintiffs’ application on a prima facie basis, directing delivery to receivers and staying execution for three months. [2015] iehc 801 has ordered ballyburn house adjoining lands in county be deliv
supreme court appeal dismissed, but judge says ira membership belief evidence needs independent support in a separate judgment, mr justice hardiman said the statutory provision could be read constitutionally only if chief superintendent’s was supported by credible, implicating accused. dismissed tho
supreme court upholds law allowing senior garda belief evidence in ira membership cases the dismissed thomas redmond’s constitutional challenge, holding that is compatible with a fair trial when supported by other relevant to charge. has challenge officer’s someone member of an unlawful organisation
court of appeal cuts thomas mooney sentence after maximum penalty error in dublin abuse case the has reduced imposed on for indecent assaults committed against a child at his gardiner street flat during 1980s. was convicted circuit criminal july 2014 eight counts assault. three had originally attrac
supreme court backs fresh count in close listowel election appeal the held that ballot papers marked with a sequence starting above 1 did not clearly indicate first preference. o’donnell j. concluded evidence was enough to warrant counting votes afresh. has of numbers such as 3, 4, 5 on paper does p
high court quashes asylum refusal over undisclosed country reports on forged documents the rejected a separate challenge excluding an academic from hearing, finding no demonstrated harm, but ruled that used to question polling card should have been shared with applicant. [2015] iehc 852 quashed refu
high court finds two former directors acted irresponsibly; one faces restriction, the other offered an undertaking granted extension for liquidator’s late application and found john o’brien’s conduct warranted restriction. it said ray cosgrave could avoid a restriction declaration by giving five-yea
high court quashes zimbabwe asylum appeal decision over country reports and political activity the extended time for judicial review sent back to a different tribunal member fresh decision. [2015] iehc 813 has quashed refugee appeals rejecting zimbabwean man’s appeal, finding that did not adequately
high court refuses appeal certificate in refugee judicial review case the rejected respondents’ application to its earlier decision quashing a appeals tribunal ruling, finding proposed grounds did not meet statutory test. [2015] iehc 843 has refused for allowing an of over ruling concerning pakistan
supreme court orders fresh count of listowel local election votes the found that a disputed ballot-counting practice was outside returning officer’s authority and ordered counted afresh under circuit supervision. it did not decide election’s final result. has all cast in electoral area 2014, after f
high court refuses leave in nigerian woman’s asylum challenge the dismissed a judicial review application concerning refugee appeals tribunal’s decision to affirm refusal of status. [2015] iehc 842 has refused bring affirming status an anonymised woman. because case was heard as “telescoped hearing”
supreme court dismisses appeal over galway land transfer as out of time the held that gerard mchugh’s challenge to a 1990 family could not proceed under applicable limitation period. it did decide whether was valid. has dismissed against dismissal his claim recover lands in county mother transferred
supreme court finds errors in listowel election count; directs fresh count the held that ballots numbered without a first preference could not clearly establish one and their inclusion may have affected close result. judgment new count, but supplied text does state court’s final formal order. found
high court says circuit can assess state aid defence in rates dispute the appeal concerned jurisdiction only. judge said could consider whether amounted to aid, but not rule on compatibility or hear damages counterclaim. [2015] iehc 800 has ruled that a business defending commercial claim may argue
high court quashes refugee appeal decision over credibility findings the found several irrational or inadequately reasoned and sent applicants’ case back for a rehearing by different tribunal member. [2015] iehc 816 has quashed appeals refusing status to nigerian woman her infant son, finding that a
high court quashes refugee appeal decision in case involving child with serious bowel condition the found that tribunal member had made her own medical judgment after observing child, and ordered to be reconsidered by a different member. [2015] iehc 853 has quashed appeals refusing status minor born
high court quashes niger asylum appeal decision over treatment of medical report the found that refugee appeals tribunal had not explained what weight it gave a supporting an applicant’s account past persecution. [2015] iehc 826 has quashed refusing by i.m., applicant from niger, after finding did e
high court refuses summary judgment over €183,732 guarantee the judge found no arguable undue influence defence but held that guarantor had an concerning legal advice he received. [2015] iehc 818 refused acc loan management limited’s application for against gerard sheehan a company loan. sought libe
charleton dissents in listowel election appeal over proof of disputed ballots the supreme court judgment records a majority view that admitting 57 was likely to have affected 2014 result. dissent, mr justice said petitioner had not established error changed outcome. (an chúirt uachtarach) dissent an
supreme court dismisses ulster bank summary judgment appeal over unpaid facilities the has dismissed an by rory o’brien, danny o’brien and michael mcdermott against in favour of ireland ltd. ruling concerned evidence needed when a creditor seeks judgment, procedure that allows to decide debt claim w
high court rejects objections and orders surrender to sweden in rape prosecution the found no ground under european arrest warrant act prohibit surrender, including on arguments about swedish pre-trial detention family life. [2015] iehc 805 has ordered of an anonymised irish respondent sweden, where
high court refuses surrender to slovakia over trial-in-absence safeguards the found there was no evidence that mário tulis knew a lawyer would be appointed represent him if he missed trial, so conditions for were not met. [2015] iehc 806 has refused under european arrest warrant, finding legal after
high court orders grzegorz wlodarczyk surrender to poland over 12-year murder sentence [2015] iehc 804 the has ordered be surrendered serve remainder of a prison for murder. polish authorities said was convicted after man battered, kicked and strangled during an attack on night april 25 26, 2003. eu
supreme court judge rejects o'briens' hearsay challenge to ulster bank's €888,920 judgment a has rejected rory and danny o'brien's argument that bank ireland limited lacked admissible evidence obtain against them for €888,920.89. the high had entered on 3 march 2014. o'briens appealed, arguing affid
supreme court upholds €888,920 ulster bank judgment after borrowers left debt claim unanswered the has upheld bank’s €888,920.89 against rory o’brien and danny in a case examining how banks can prove unpaid loans where do not dispute debt. issued summary proceedings august 2013 arising from two loan
high court awards €500,063 to partner of man who died after hospital care breach the assessed damages mercy university admitted that a duty in post-operative caused christopher sayer’s death. it awarded for psychiatric injury and dependency, with deduction an early inheritance. [2015] iehc 791 geral
high court halts school principal’s disciplinary investigation pending trial the found a strong case that board had discussed report before giving it to principal, and contained prejudicial conclusions. restrained until full trial. [2015] iehc 809 has of management coláiste iognáid from continuing i
high court grants kbc summary judgment against gorey business park borrower the found that james osborne had no arguable defence to kbc’s claim for repayment of commercial loans and declined send case a full hearing. [2015] iehc 795 granted bank ireland plc recovery money owed under loan facilities
supreme court upholds damages over ros a’ mhíl ferry charges and rejects inis mór challenge the affirmed high court’s rulings on two harbour-charge disputes: minister’s were invalid, while galway county council’s cill rónáin charge was lawful did not abuse market dominance. of ireland has orders in
high court quashes asylum appeal decision over passport fairness issue the found tribunal failed to address applicant’s solicitors’ complaint that they had not seen a central nationality decision. it ordered new hearing before different member. [2015] iehc 839 has quashed refugee appeals rejecting a
court of appeal allows michael o’shea conviction over careless-driving jury direction [2016] iehc 33 the has allowed o’shea’s against his for careless driving causing death roadworks traffic controller kevin o’sullivan in co kildare. had been convicted by a majority at naas circuit criminal on 12 no
court of appeal allows darren murphy murder conviction over provocation direction the has allowed murphy’s against his for killing olivia dunlea at her home in passage west, county cork. was convicted central criminal on may 29, 2014 and sentenced to life imprisonment. start trial he had pleaded not
court of appeal reduces effective prison term for teenager convicted serious navan glass assault the has reduced imposed on a young woman an that left another with severe and permanent damage to her eye after eighteenth birthday party in navan. s.w. pleaded guilty causing harm arising from incident
court suspends final year of larry connors sentence over burglary tools case appeal the has suspended a imposed on after finding that original sentencing structure gave insufficient weight to rehabilitation. had pleaded guilty possessing articles intended for use in gardaí stopped black subaru legac
court of appeal cuts suspended term to two years after quashing sentence order the ordered david ahearne serve a for breaching its conditions, with final 12 months remaining suspended. it quashed original because sentencing judge lacked information needed decide when should be served. an requiring f
district court makes care order for child until age 18, with review in two years the ordered continued after finding child’s bond her mother was not yet secure, while leaving a route to seek family reunification if circumstances allow. [2015] iedc 5 (an chúirt dúiche) made b 29 september 2029, date
high court quashes refugee appeal decision over unanswered credibility explanations a paper-only must be considered with extreme care, the said, quashing tribunal and sending case back to different member. [2015] iehc 788 quashed appeals refusing status an anonymised togolese applicant, finding that
high court dismisses woman’s claim over nightclub fall the found venue adequately supervised and said evidence did not establish that man involved should have been refused entry. [2015] iehc 784 dismissed a negligence against operator of barcode nightclub, finding was admission. plaintiff alleged sh
high court dismisses hotel guest’s injury claim after finding deliberate exaggeration the found operator liable for an unsafe bedroom window and attributed 60% of responsibility to it, but dismissed personal action under section 26 plaintiff knowingly made materially misleading claims about his disa
high court says circuit can consider counsel aid on appeal, but rejects driver’s challenge the said a judge may grant legal for where it is essential in interests of justice, found martin ward had not shown he could qualify. [2015] iehc 783 has ruled that certificate an appeal from district counsel’
high court refuses leave to challenge refugee appeal decision the found appeals tribunal had assessed afghan applicant’s evidence fairly and independently. it also upheld tribunal’s alternative finding that he could relocate within afghanistan kabul. [2015] iehc 787 has refused for an applicant reje
high court grants estate leave to plead alleged loan mistake in nama case the allowed second defendant’s pursue a plea and related estoppel plea, while refusing for claims against based on aib’s breach of contract or misrepresentation. [2015] iehc 865 has granted administratrix philip de vere hunt’s
court of appeal overturns ruling that 20-minute garda breath-test delay made detention unlawful the has overturned a high which upheld dismissal an intoxicated-driving charge against ronald dardis over additional observation period at terenure station. was arrested on 8 march 2014 and brought to jus
court of appeal rejects anthony buck’s application to overturn murder conviction the dismissed under section 2 criminal procedure act 1993, finding that a later supreme judgment and arguments about solicitor access did not amount new or newly discovered facts. has quash his for 1996 david nugent, ru
court of appeal orders further jail time over glass attack at cork’s catwalk bar the has ordered colin o’callaghan to serve in prison for an unprovoked which left a 22-year-old man needing about 100 stitches. had pleaded guilty cork circuit criminal assault causing harm and production article capabl
high court brings forward sale of family home in judicial separation appeal the affirmed and varied financial orders, setting a deadline 1 february 2021 for house making pension provision wife. [2015] iehc 837 order arrangements between couple, including requiring their to be sold by adjusting favou
high court dismisses school’s appeal over €40,000 award to former sna the upheld labour court’s finding that nano nagle school had failed properly consider workplace adjustments for marie daly. it did not decide accommodate her in a particular way. [2015] iehc 785 has dismissed against determination
high court refuses preliminary hearing in wind farm design dispute the declined to split case into or liability and damages trials, finding no clear saving time cost. [2015] iehc 786 court, commercial has refused a request by aecom limited hear three legal issues before full trial of over alleged de
high court says district cannot suspend prison sentences outside statutory scheme in a consultative case stated, the held that section 99 of criminal justice act 2006 provides framework for suspended sentences, leaving no parallel common law jurisdiction. [2015] iehc 782 has ruled court’s power to d
high court orders early boston holiday and revised access arrangements in family appeal the original six-month restriction had expired, but made temporary protective while outstanding custody issues awaited a circuit hearing. [2015] iehc 864 treated father’s over suspension of to his young son as mo
court of appeal cuts d. o’d sentence over sexual offences against mentally impaired cousin the has reduced prison imposed on an anonymised man, o’d, for eight involving his cousin. was convicted at dublin circuit criminal in april 2012 counts intercourse with a person contrary to section 5 law (sexu
high court orders release of father after contempt committal found unlawful [2015] iehc 781 the has ordered immediate an anonymised from midlands prison finding that order under which he was detained not lawful. mr b had been committed to by circuit on december 3, 2015 for three months, with provisi
high court awards €453,000 to quarry worker injured by excavator the found that defendants allowed a 17-year-old operate machinery without adequate training or supervision and rejected their bid dismiss his claim over an earlier false account of accident. [2015] iehc 810 awarded david mclaughlin aft
court of appeal adjourns rehab discovery applications until jurisdiction issues are decided the set aside directions made during angela kerins’s judicial review and sent back to high be considered after first module. 2015 no. 254 has a order requiring in former group chief executive case, directing
high court refuses release of man remanded after conviction for sexual offences against granddaughter [2015] iehc 780 the has refused to order an anonymised who was in custody being convicted involving his young granddaughter. mr a had remained on bail throughout four-day jury trial. returned guilty
court of appeal restores €34,000 redress award to j.g.h. the allowed review committee’s appeal, holding that abuse suffered at an unscheduled hospital could not qualify for compensation under residential institutions act. and discharged high court’s orders concerning j.g.h.’s claim. effect was leave
ryanair ordered to disclose airport briefings in defamation case the high court granted discovery of pilot and aviation safety material for a three-year period, but refused requests near-miss reports documents about pilots’ survey. [2015] iehc 776 ltd brought against ray quigley, while refusing two
high court confirms examiner for claremorris hotel operator and related company the found a reasonable prospect of survival tourism ltd mopb developments ltd, while noting deficiencies in financial reports allowing to return if no longer qualified protection. [2015] iehc 796 confirmed ciarán wallace
supreme court dismisses frank agrama’s appeal over italian evidence request the held that did not establish minister had unlawfully fettered discretion under mutual assistance law. it earlier refused application to raise fresh grounds concerning developments in italy. has dismissed against for justi
supreme court cuts canestar award by €150,000 in fermoy fish appeal the found a fiduciary duty had been breached but could no damages on evidence before it. it also ruled missed sales target required for equipment payment. reduced €420,682 due to limited dispute with limited, after ruling that not m
appeal allowed after court finds st gabriel’s was outside redress scheme the of said it had to allow an because hospital not a scheduled institution under residential institutions board act 2002, despite applicant’s account abuse there. over claim for compensation arising from treatment child at hos
court of appeal allows school board’s in workplace bullying damages case the rejected finding that a special needs assistant had been subjected to repeated inappropriate conduct amounting bullying. it said her disciplinary process was seriously flawed, but did not establish claim for damages. allowe
supreme court refuses stay in o’donnell appeal, citing bankrupt appellants’ lack of standing the dismissed a motion to pause high case-management order, finding brian and mary patricia lacked because they were declining for blake bruce o’donnell. has refused order litigation involving bank ireland f
high court upholds tallaght trespass convictions without evidence from homeowners [2015] iehc 774 the has upheld legal basis for arising an incident outside two houses on mount merrion avenue, blackrock, finding that prosecutors did not have to call prove permission enter had been given. jimmy conno
court of appeal reduces damages in school workplace bullying case the upheld finding that a special needs assistant was subjected to repeated inappropriate treatment, but removed €47,000 awarded for future earnings because no such claim had been made. has reduced award former by €47,000, while dismi
court of appeal allows late on limited receiver appointment grounds the extended y.w.’s time to a high decision, allowing three narrowly defined proceed while excluding her privacy and trespass claims from appeal. has for y.w. decision in dispute over properties subject ebs mortgages receiver’s appo
court of appeal overturns €255,276 bullying award against school the allowed school’s appeal, finding that a flawed and unfair disciplinary process did not meet legal definition workplace bullying. it also removed €47,000 awarded for future earnings because claim was pleaded lacked an evidential bas
supreme court dismisses bankrupts’ bid to extend appeal time over €71.6m judgment the held that right pursue proposed belonged official assignee, who had decided not proceed. it did determine appellants’ allegations of bias or fraud. has dismissed brian o’donnell and mary patricia o’donnell’s applic
supreme court dismisses appeal over equality tribunal’s jurisdiction in abbey theatre dispute the upheld decision that an employment discrimination complaint could not proceed because appellant was employee and no open to him. has dismissed bisi adigun’s against a high ruling it had hear his theatre
high court refuses separate hearing on irish or dutch law in wind-turbine magnet dispute the declined defendant’s request to determine governing before trial, finding factual disputes and no clear saving of time cost. it did not decide which applies. [2015] iehc 773 court, commercial has refused a s
court of appeal cuts michael prendergast sentence over football match assault in mayo the has reduced prison imposed on for an during a which left another player with catastrophic damage to his eye. pleaded guilty at castlebar circuit causing harm jonathan clarke september 14, 2013. he was originall
court of appeal varies discovery orders in €138m imagine–motorola dispute the ruled on appeals and cross-appeals over document disclosure an unresolved about a wimax network. it left underlying claims for trial. has varied parts high €138 million between three imagine companies motorola supply roll-
court replaces fully suspended sentence with three years in prison over dublin burglary spree of appeal the has imposed years’ imprisonment on dean kelly after finding that sentences for a series burglaries and related offences at occupied homes were unduly lenient. director public prosecutions soug
supreme court sets aside costs order against district judge and remits issue to high the allowed cormac dunne’s appeal, ruling that had made without giving him notice it might be sought. left any further question of costs, including judicial immunity, for determine. has set a dunne, he not been give
court of appeal upholds refusal to invite mediation in oyster fishery case the said claims against state defendants raised legal issues unsuitable for and that proposed process would conflict with an agreed split trial. has dismissed by atlantic shellfish limited its director, david hugh-jones, afte
court of appeal sets revised concurrent sentences in leniency review the imposed three and four years’ imprisonment, from 7 december 2015, with credit for time already served ireland these offences. a under section 2 criminal justice act 1993, replacing suspended portions previously by waterford cir
court of appeal allows challenge to delayed third-party notice the said defendants had not applied join limerick v.e.c. as soon reasonably possible, given history personal-injury proceedings. allowed an over a application third party in case. it concluded that did comply with requirement act and hig
court cuts gary byrne’s effective sentence to seven-and-a-half years over €2.5m cannabis haul of appeal the has reduced prison term for his role in two seizures worth almost €2.5 million at rosemount business park ballycoolin, dublin 15. byrne had pleaded guilty circuit criminal counts possessing co
appeal court cuts arson sentence to five years, suspending final two the of set aside davin flynn’s six-year after finding that sentencing judge had not sufficiently addressed his rehabilitation. it imposed a seven-year headline sentence, with years suspended. prison for and resentenced him in custo
high court grants danske bank summary judgment on €3.47m guarantee claim the found that defendant had not shown a credible or arguable defence to bank’s under personal guarantee. concerns stage of proceedings. [2015] iehc 770 granted a/s for €3,474,972.77 against niall tinney, finding he fair reason
high court refuses appeal certificates and eu reference in planning case the rejected two proposed questions for appeal, finding no legal uncertainty that required certification. it also declined to refer a question of justice after judgment had already been given. [2015] iehc 870 refused applicants
high court approved adoption placement despite unknown father’s identity the authorised under act 2010 after finding there was no further practical way to identify father, while acknowledging that child’s and interests were not fully met. [2015] iehc 772 of a child for without notifying her whose mo
high court widens father’s access to children and stays new arrangements until january the ordered additional weekend holiday contact after finding existing had worked satisfactorily, but paused order end of christmas school holidays. [2015] iehc 775 expanded for a father his three children, includi
high court awards €415,000 to worker injured at meat factory the found moyvalley meats liable for failing train mohammed ali saleh in safe lifting and turning a work station, but rejected his claim aggravated or exemplary damages. [2015] iehc 762 awarded compensatory damages after finding that (irel
high court says it cannot alter supreme costs order against eileen goold [2015] iehc 766 the has ruled that a goold, despite her claim solicitor had assured she would face no from judicial review proceedings commenced in name. ms said was approached by 2002 and encouraged to bring state. according a
court cuts lucan child defilement sentence and suspends remainder after appeal of the has substantially reduced prison imposed on michael farrelly for two offences a under 17 arising from sexual intercourse with 16-year-old girl in clondalkin. farrelly, who was 27 at time, pleaded guilty to both cou
court of appeal cuts pension transfer to €300,000 and orders husband pay half wife’s high costs the dismissed husband’s eu-law challenge cross-appeal for a house-buying lump sum, while leaving €5,000 monthly maintenance order in place. [2015] ieca 363 {'name': 'the appeal', 'chamber': none, 'locatio
court upholds seven-year sentence for paul norton over coolock security van robbery of appeal the has upheld a imposed on his part in targeting cash delivery at northside shopping centre coolock, dublin 5. pleaded guilty to after acting as driver motorbike intended getaway vehicle during incident 21
high court awards costs to algerian man stranded in ireland after acquittal [205] iehc 767 the has awarded legal an who became being acquitted of charges for which he had been surrendered from france under a european arrest warrant. nacer benloulou lived since 1984 and held valid french residence pe
high court strikes out copyright claim against savoy nightclub director the found that phonographic performance (ireland) ltd had not made a prima facie case jonathan bourke by close of its evidence. remaining trial was determined this ruling. [2015] iehc 778 struck ltd’s after company finished pres
district court grants care orders for two young children until age 18 the found statutory threshold met, ruling that children’s welfare needs could not be met by a less interventionist order. it also set access arrangements and conditions case to return court. [2015] iedc 05 made each reaches 18, fi
irish high court stays judicial separation case after finding english divorce petition was received first the treated receipt of on 7 september 2015 as relevant time for determining which seised under brussels ii bis. it stayed proceedings and reserved any further directions. [2015] iehc 771 ireland
high court grants aib summary judgment against surviving hotel loan guarantors the rejected guarantors’ arguments that had to exhaust remedies borrower group and a 2014 debt restructuring ended their guarantee. concerns only still in case. [2015] iehc 763 granted allied irish banks plc who remained
high court gives jailed former solicitor more time for discovery in sunday world defamation case [2015] iehc 764 the has given thomas byrne additional to comply with obligations his action against world, rather than dismissing claim at this stage. byrne, who judgment records was serving a prison sen
esb liable for fire damage, but nolan couple’s award cut by half the high court found ageing electrical wiring was more likely cause of a 2013 house fire, while plaintiffs’ failure to consult and work that increased risk serious consequences amounted contributory negligence. [2015] iehc 765 electric
high court lifts suspension on grangegorman campus contract, subject to damages undertaking the allowed state agencies proceed with disputed contract while bam’s challenge acceptance of a late tender remained unresolved, but made order conditional an as damages. [2015] iehc 756 has ordered lifting p
high court dismisses investors’ claim over irish life’s austin friars property fund the found life did not breach its duties by structuring with a five-year loan or selling london in 2013. it also concluded investors would have invested knowing had no express right to extension. [2015] iehc 789 has
high court refuses liam brien habeas corpus challenge over bail and juries act claims [2015] iehc 753 the has refused to order release of from midlands prison after rejecting challenges based on an alleged delayed appeal constitutionality 1976. was convicted sexual offences by a jury in galway circu
high court refuses brian doolan habeas corpus bid over bail delay and jury law challenge [2015] iehc 754 the has refused doolan’s application for release from midlands prison, rejecting arguments based on both an alleged in a appeal to constitutionality of juries act 1976. was convicted sexual offen
high court grants aib summary judgment for €1.51m against barry aughey the held that defendant had not provided credible evidence of a defence to bank’s claim under four loan facilities. [2015] iehc 751 court, commercial granted allied irish banks plc €1,514,158.44 aughey, finding he established rea