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high court rejects challenge to suspension of state pension during imprisonment the dismissed an imprisoned man’s rule withholding his (contributory), finding was not punishment or unlawful discrimination. [2016] iehc 315 has a by man (contributory) while he is in prison. judgment delivered on 29 ap
district court orders care for child until 18, finding circumstantial neglect but not avoidable impairment the found statutory threshold met under sections 18(1)(a) and (c), section 18(1)(b), set out directions on placement reviews, support family contact. [2016] iedc 07 an chúirt dúiche / made a or
high court grants leave on fairness ground in asylum appeal the allowed applicant to seek judicial review over a fresh credibility finding made papers-only appeal, but refused other grounds. [2016] iehc 218 granted an claim that refugee appeals tribunal adverse without giving him opportunity respond
high court refuses review of costs taxation in child’s injury case the first defendant challenged process because he had no legal representation, but did not contest any specific item or amount. [2016] iehc 219 has refused an application by to awarded plaintiff a personal case, finding that amount a
high court orders disclosure of five documents in defamation case against aviation authority the upheld privilege claims over other disputed documents, but directed irish to provide plaintiff’s solicitor within 48 hours. [2016] iehc 221 has ordered disclose paul mcmahon his action, after finding tha
supreme court justice agrees to refer data protection questions eu in a concurring judgment, mr clarke agreed with the proposed order and referral while reserving view on appeal test. by o’donnell peter nowak’s concerning whether an examination paper was personal under acts 1988 2003. included refer
supreme court refers exam-script data protection questions to eu the held that peter nowak could appeal commissioner’s decision and set standard, but referred question of whether an examination script can be personal european justice. has ruled a commissioner concerning access his accountancy script
supreme court refuses surrender after finding second warrant proceedings abusive the upheld a of unjust harassment and abuse process, then allowed j.a.t.’s appeal against high court’s order. has refused to j.a.t. united kingdom under european arrest warrant, that cumulatively amounted an process. in
supreme court agrees to refuse surrender in exceptional european arrest warrant case the treated delay, a repeat warrant, appellant’s health and effect on his son as powerful when weighed together, while stressing that was close margin. agreed of j.a.t. no. 2 united kingdom, describing rare exceptio
high court dismisses osborne’s claim against kbc over fire safety certificate the ruled that borrower’s about lending without a disclosed no reasonable cause of action, was an abuse process and time barred. [2016] iehc 220 court, commercial has dismissed james bank ireland plc loans advanced for pre
high court proposes farm sale and €1m payment in judicial separation case the granted a decree of set out proposed financial orders, including farmlands. it left final form orders for further hearing. [2016] iehc 330 court, family law to h.n. b.n. after finding that their marriage had broken down no
high court rejects challenge to bail law and rules detention lawful the declined refer questions about section 2a of act appeal, finding applicant’s constitutional complaints theoretical on record before it. [2016] iehc 292 has rejected a constitutionality 1997 declared that mcdonald was in custody.
high court quashes refusal of exam reader for student with dyslexia the found appeals committee had not explained why it rejected a qualifying reading score or given chance to address its concerns. [2016] iehc 213 has quashed decision refusing access his leaving certificate exams, finding that did g
high court judge agrees to recuse himself from ganley defamation proceedings mr justice colm mac eochaidh said a reasonable person could consider his pre-appointment article about libertas and declan inimical the plaintiff’s case on whether he makes false claims. [2016] iehc 217 has agreed hearing a
high court refuses leave to challenge refusal of prison transfer a man serving an indeterminate sentence in the uk failed show arguable case against minister’s him ireland. also continued permanent restriction on reporting non-professional identities. [2016] iehc 208 dismissed application for minist
high court seeks more detail on one count in scottish surrender warrant the rejected objections based delay and abuse of process, but requested further information about allegations grouped four before deciding whether could proceed. [2016] iehc 297 has asked authorities for all five a european arre
high court refuses appeal certificate in asylum judicial review case the also declined to refer questions eu court, finding no proposed answer was needed decide whether an should be granted. [2016] iehc 222 has refused sought by infant applicant and his mother after their challenge dismissed. it of
high court refuses employer’s bid to stop worker’s claim being reheard the dismissed an application for leave seek judicial review, finding challenge a rights commissioner’s decision relist was not arguable and that other remedies remained available. [2016] iehc 665 has refused employer review of un
supreme court keeps contract case on non-jury track, removes costs order the rejected an attempt to treat claim as a defamation action, but set aside made when plaintiff was absent from high hearing. of ireland has left long-running dispute be heard by judge alone, ruling that pleadings did not esta
high court declines director restriction orders after delay impaired fair hearing the refused declarations sought under section 819 of companies act 2014, finding that had unfairly affected first respondent’s ability to receive a and weighing concern against public interest. [2016] iehc 227 has decl
high court dismisses leave bid to halt prosecution over alleged delay a young man charged cannabis and knife possession when he was 17 refused seek judicial review, but the made permanent an order protecting his identity. [2016] iehc 2010 dismissed application for challenge of offences committed 17,
court of appeal dismisses state’s bid to strike out sweetman’s challenge over quarry consent the upheld a high ruling that proceedings were not time-barred collateral donegal county council’s 2012 decision. has dismissed an by ireland and attorney general against decision refusing part peter judicia
high court restricts solicitor’s practice after disciplinary misconduct findings the adopted sanctions recommended by solicitors tribunal, including supervised practice, €10,000 to law society compensation fund, restitution and costs. [2016] iehc 207 has barred solicitor michael o’sullivan from prac
high court restrains protest leader from obstructing sale of cattle an interlocutory injunction protects the cork sheriff’s efforts to sell remaining and collect proceeds while case trial. [2016] iehc 306 has restrained jerry beades people with notice its order a former dairy farm in nohoval, co cor
high court grants divorce and orders family home sold for at least €1.3m the preserved a €300,000 payment to third party adjusted former spouses’ shares, including possible €75,000 addition applicant’s share if sale closed by 1 december 2016. [2016] iehc 486 granted decree of ordered no less than €1
court of appeal dismisses toal after he declines to pursue it the dismissed alan p. toal’s against high court’s dismissal his action, counsel said would not engage with or respondents’ motions. did decide underlying bias allegations. declined it. ordered him pay and motion costs, along any reserved
supreme court refers vat dispute over cork holiday homes to eu the asked of justice european union rule on whether an abuse-of-rights principle could support assessments despite application irish law. it made no final decision appeal. has referred eight questions in a €85,746 sale 15 baltimore, coun
court of appeal reduces sentence for cork shop robbery to four years the allowed anthony o’sullivan’s after finding errors in original sentencing process, then imposed a fresh with its final year suspended on conditions. 49/15 reduced and attempted at city shop, replacing five-year term years’ impri
court of appeal dismisses five-year sentence in domestic violence case the found no error principle sentences imposed, while acknowledging appellant’s rehabilitation prison. has dismissed eamon maughan’s against an effective prison for offences including assaulting his wife, threatening to kill her
appeal court adds €10,000 compensation condition to suspended sentence in staged supermarket robbery the of found original combined sentences unduly lenient for failing provide sufficient general deterrence, but left 240 hours community service unchanged and varied conditions attached two-year term.
high court refuses injunction to halt ucc professorial appointments process the rejected an application by a academic who was not shortlisted, finding no real prospect of success on material then before it. it also said balance convenience favoured letting recruitment continue. [2016] iehc 270 refus
high court refuses solicitor’s challenge to taxation of costs the refused judicial review a taxing master’s rulings, finding that other routes remained available solicitor john j. buckley. [2016] iehc 201 has buckley’s application rulings on through review. held belonged in proceedings had ordered a
high court refuses irish companies’ bid to approve third-party litigation funding the found that funder had no independent interest in case and refused request for a declaration their arrangement was lawful. [2016] iehc 187 has an application by persona digital telephony ltd. sigma wireless networks
court of appeal dismisses patrick lee’s extradition the held that irish law’s venue-related deeming provision did not trigger a statutory bar on for alleged offences committed in united states. dismissed against high order an case, holding rule treating certain as ireland some purposes engage releva
court of appeal overturns ruling on domiciliary care allowance decisions the allowed minister’s appeal, finding that statistics about deciding officers’ usual reliance medical assessors did not alone establish an unlawful fixed policy. [2014] iehc 186 (high decision referenced); citation stated mini
court of appeal dismisses patrick lee’s against extradition order the held that territoriality bar in original act did not prevent surrender over alleged us offences committed there. has dismissed an committing him to prison pending a ministerial decision on his united states. concerned whether sect
court of appeal bars murder retrial after prosecution evidence collapsed the dismissed director public prosecutions’ appeal, ruling that a would be unfair first trial ended when could no longer rely on key pathology evidence. has against an order barring michael furlong for murder, finding new in ci
court of appeal dismisses challenge to seven-year drug sentence and departure condition the upheld a with three years suspended on that appellant leave ireland release remain outside country for seven years. has dismissed an against severity imposed man who pleaded guilty possessing cannabis worth a
high court rejects clinic’s challenge to refusal of cpd accreditation the held that royal college surgeons in ireland could require a specialist-registered medical professional be involved proposed live-surgery event. [2016] iehc 198 has rejected private continuing development (cpd) for cosmetic sur
high court adjourns decision on injured child’s future care costs the will assess and therapy during an adjournment to allow behaviour management take place, while proceeding with other heads of claim. [2016] iehc 196 has adjourned its assessment a in medical negligence action, so that recommended c
high court finds parts of suspended-sentence law unconstitutional in six joined cases the held that reviewed subsections section 99 were context applicants’ cases. it dismissed irish human rights and equality commission from dean cormack’s proceedings, with no order, invited counsel to address other
high court dismisses challenge to meath property valuations the held that pre-2001 remained in force until a new list was published, and found application could not proceed as constituted. [2016] iehc 200 dismissed an by neal sweeney mcelhinney fashions limited challenging rateable for two propertie
high court leaves 2% tax mark-up in place after ruling on appeal questions the answered four legal against publican frank watkins and declined to remit year-on-year issue circuit court. it limited revenue’s costs award two-thirds. [2016] iehc 246 has left a used assessing watkins’s liabilities, decl
high court refuses stowes’ appeal over ebs mortgage complaint time limit the found no serious and significant error in financial services ombudsman’s decision not to examine an alleged 2006 representation, which it treated as conduct complained of. [2016] iehc 199 has refused edward stowe lisa milla
high court dismisses bankrupts’ bid to revive appeal application the held that supreme had already dismissed extend time appeal, so a new motion would serve no purpose and amount an abuse of process. [2016] iehc 205 has by brian o’donnell mary patricia seeking permission pursue fresh €71.6 million j
high court restricts director of insolvent company under 2014 act the made a restriction declaration against william o’flynn after he did not contest liquidator’s application, while refusing deirdre o’flynn. [2016] iehc 197 section 819 companies 2014, finding had shown that acted responsibly in affa
court of appeal refuses dpp bid to increase sentence for cork glass assault the found lenient but ruled had not shown it was unduly lenient. original remains in place. has refused a director public prosecutions application review as imposed on jordan o’donovan an that caused serious harm city centre
court of appeal dismisses against five-year assault sentence the upheld sentence, including one-year suspended portion, after finding no error in sentencing judge’s approach. has dismissed paul coady’s a for assault, leaving place with its final year three years. coady pleaded guilty to contrary sec
court of appeal refuses meehan’s application to set aside murder conviction the ruled that evidence cited in brian was disclosed and known his legal team by time appeal, so it did not qualify as new or newly discovered facts. has refused for 1996 journalist veronica guerin, finding material relied o
high court approves gorey debtor’s insolvency arrangement despite creditor vote the approved thomas o’connor’s personal after finding it would let him remain in his principal private residence and offer creditors a better return than bankruptcy. [2016] iehc 317 for o’connor of gorey, county wexford,
high court upholds conviction over refusal to provide forensic swab the said alone was not obstruction, but upheld because appellant also kept his head down and arms folded, making harder take. [2016] iehc 272 kenneth finn’s district for obstructing taking of a sample, finding that deliberate refusa
high court awards costs to plaintiffs after contract damages ruling in a across three linked proceedings, the declined reduce plaintiffs’ for issues on which they did not succeed. [2016] iehc 195 has awarded proceedings against companies trading as rac contractors and/or eire partnership, previously
national parks and wildlife service liable for injuries after hill walker fell on wicklow way boardwalk the circuit court found was a structure provided recreational users that it had not been kept in safe condition. awarded €40,000 general damages. [2016] iecc 1 teresa wall deteriorated while walki
court of appeal dismisses cauneze’s fourth miscarriage-of-justice application the said raised nothing new and amounted to a flagrant abuse process. dismissed philippe under section 2 criminal procedure act 1993, describing it as process entirely vexatious. in an ex tempore judgment delivered on 15 a
court of appeal bars kelleher counterclaim from nama guarantee case the dismissed garrett kelleher’s and held that high could limit issues at plenary hearing to his arguable estoppel defence. has against an order preventing him pursuing a damages in national asset loan management limited’s claim und
high court refuses challenge to naturalisation refusal the held that applicant could infer from letter and accompanying papers minister’s concern was his good character in light of offences on record. [2016] iehc 173 has refused an application quash minister for justice equality’s decision not grant
court of appeal keeps nama guarantee case limited to estoppel issue the dismissed garrett kelleher’s appeal, leaving him free pursue his separate chicago spire claim in proceedings. it did not decide whether that is barred by res judicata. civil has against a decision limiting national asset managem
high court orders broad discovery in $415m fund administration dispute the ordered liquidated to disclose documents across 20 categories sought by its former administrator. it only part of fund’s separate request and adjourned rest. [2016] iehc 351 court, commercial has dd growth premium master (in
high court makes no order in claim over alleged workplace back injury the found plaintiff had not established, on balance of probabilities, that her and neck difficulties related stress depression were caused by incident. [2016] iehc 189 made against dunnes stores a former employee who she injured u
court of appeal upholds grandson’s entitlement to land for house site the dismissed an executor’s over a bequest up half acre, while varying wording high declaration. his nephew, grandson testatrix, but varied declaration describing entitlement. judgment, delivered by ms justice finlay geoghegan on
court of appeal raises galway rally organisers’ share liability to 75% the increased damages for a young spectator injured at 2005 international motor and reduced his contributory negligence from two thirds 25%. has payable blaine murphy after he was struck by car in loughrea 2005, shifted most resp
appeal court awards defendant costs after damages offers rejected the of ordered two successful appeals to be set off against plaintiffs’ high awards. awarded debbie o’sullivan personal injuries and directed that they anthony rita shannon in court. delivered its ruling on 13 april 2016. had €131,463
high court grants danske bank summary judgment on €6.39m guarantee claim the found there was no arguable defence to bank’s against seán mcelvaney, who had guaranteed connotes limited’s liabilities. [2016] iehc 183 has granted a/s mcelvaney for €6,397,301.64 a relating debts owed by limited. mr justi
court of appeal rejects murder conviction the dismissed all grounds challenging jury directions and upheld conviction, finding trial judge’s instructions adequate overall. {'name': 'the appeal', 'division': none} has rejected by waldemar solowiow his for killing mary ryan. in a judgment delivered on
high court grants aib summary judgment for €2.77m against faheys the found defendants had not raised an arguable defence to bank’s claim over two commercial loan facilities. [2016] iehc 182 granted allied irish banks plc €2,771,745.27 liam fahey and finola facilities, finding that or credible defenc
court of appeal dismisses against sentence for burglary and arson the found no error principle in sentence, which included seven years arson, consecutive to a reactivated three-year robbery sentence. 167/15 has dismissed martin doyle’s overall imposed finding concluding that was not excessive. doyle
high court refuses challenge to cinema refusal in navan the held that an bord pleanála had interpreted development plan correctly when it refused permission for proposed complex. [2016] iehc 181 has co-ownership’s application quash pleanála’s of planning a complex navan, county meath. judgment deliv
high court awards bank of ireland €135,980.91 and dismisses brendan flynn’s claims the found that had established its claim under two loan agreements rejected duress, fraud wrongdoing against officials. [2016] iehc 179 has awarded businessman flynn over agreements, dismissed his counterclaim a separ
high court consents to five polish requests prosecute surrendered man the rejected objections based on prison conditions and rule of specialty, while leaving two other for further consideration. [2016] iehc 185 has consented a who had previously been poland, rejecting his over specialty. in judgment
high court bars surrender on one czech warrant, permits three others the prohibited a warrant seeking execution of 6½-year sentence, citing unresolved uncertainty over sentence now sought. it found no bar to two other warrants and prosecution warrant. [2016] iehc 184 robert lesko’s republic four eur
high court refuses partition of finglas family home over judgment mortgage the declined a creditor’s request to jointly owned home, citing lack prior engagement and evidence justifying order. [2016] iehc 190 refused an application held by walter pauline cosgrave, finding that creditor had given no r
court of appeal dismisses challenge to lender’s substitution in loan proceedings the upheld high court’s power substitute stapleford finance limited as sole plaintiff after loans were transferred it. dismissed peter lavelle’s against an order substituting summary over from irish bank resolution corp
high court dismisses appeal for access to land registry instrument the found no special circumstances requiring property registration authority provide former company directors with a copy, while leaving them able seek document in separate proceedings. [2016] iehc 212 dismissed michael and brigid qu
court of appeal dismisses dpp bid to increase five-year sentence for threat kill the said was lenient but remained within sentencing judge’s margin discretion, so review application dismissed. dismissed director public prosecutions’ as unduly a prison imposed on c.g. making his daughter, k. lenient,
high court dismisses objection to registration of enduring power attorney the found that donor’s daughter was suitable act as attorney, despite her decision sell vacant dublin home help fund nursing care. dismissed an registering made by elderly woman in 2012 and directed be registered. sole pursued
high court dismisses appeal over €9,418 bank withdrawal the held that financial services ombudsman acted within its discretion in deciding an oral hearing was unlikely to resolve dispute about whether a retired customer withdrew money. [2016] iehc 169 has dismissed by jeremiah and mary coleman again
high court dismisses corbetts’ challenge to loan enforcement and orders lis pendens vacated the held that plenary action repeated issues decided in earlier summary proceedings. it dismissed case as an abuse of process because claims against receivers were bound fail, while appeal judgment remained p
high court refuses residence orders but awards costs of eu reference three applicants lost their main challenges to decisions affecting irish rights. the awarded them justice, no for domestic proceedings. [2016] iehc 202 ireland refused substantive in two rights and made positive order a third. it a
high court rejects challenge to dismissal of maintenance enforcement motion the held that any error in circuit judge’s interpretation parties’ separation agreement was made within jurisdiction and should have been challenged by appeal. [2016] iehc 170 has refused an application karen nyhan quash a o
high court restricts two directors after finding prolonged misuse of tax funds the ordered five-year restrictions on both gingersnap and scappa, they had acted irresponsibly while companies traded insolvent. [2016] iehc 177 has made restriction declarations against declan doyle breda doyle, limited
high court dismisses challenge to convictions for driving without insurance the held that a policy which gave driver no right indemnity was not an approved purposes of road traffic act. [2016] iehc 505 has dismissed judicial review application by russell ighovojah challenging his and failing produce
high court rules haulage lorry was exempt from driving-time during roadworks the answered a district judge’s case-stated question in affirmative, finding that vehicle qualified for road-maintenance exemption on agreed facts. [2016] iehc 167 ruled delivering asphalt to site covered by eu and break re
court of appeal reduces sentences for naas knife attack the quashed two concurrent four-year after finding original sentencing did not give sufficient weight to mitigation, then suspended final years and six months each sentence. imposed on brian hynes assault causing harm producing a bayonet, re-se
high court awards shannon tunnel worker €158,655 after saw injury the found both defendants negligent for failing to provide a safe place of work, while reducing worker’s damages by 25% contributory negligence. [2016] iehc 188 awarded in finding that he was injured an electric working on project. aw
high court says 20-minute evidenzer observation periods were justified in two cases answering a consultative case stated from macroom district court, the held that garda training and evidence supplied reasonable, objective grounds for of detention before breath tests. [2016] iehc 159 has answered “n
high court rejects purchaser’s rescission bid but orders sale contract performed the found vendor could not meet completion notice deadline, purchaser lost right to rescind by continuing negotiate a later closing date without clearly reserving that right. [2016] iehc 223 rejected commissioners of pu
high court bars competition watchdog from reviewing material outside cement raid warrant the found that some copied an executive’s email account was probably and restrained commission or using it unless parties agree impartial sifting process. [2016] iehc 162 of ireland has consumer protection durin
high court refuses security for costs in euro safety case against fás the declined fás’s application security, finding that serious allegations of misfeasance public office raised a significant interest being heard. remain denied and undecided. [2016] iehc 161 has refused an by brought training serv
aib summary judgment bid over €113,000 loan declined after title documents lost the high court found that anthony mcnamara had an arguable equitable set-off based on aib’s loss of relating to land provided as security, and sent debt claim a plenary hearing. [2016] iehc 160 allied irish banks plc’s a
court of appeal refuses bail to two prisoners challenging jury law the dismissed appeals from a high refusal while men pursued separate plenary proceedings juries act 1976. it also treated applications as including requests extend time appeal. appeal; referenced by brian doolan and liam brien agains
high court allows tenant’s appeal over notice to end tenancy for sale the ruled that a relying on an intended must state landlord intends enter binding agreement within three months after ends. [2016] iehc 174 allowed against tribunal decision had upheld ending his ground sell property. ended. tenan
limitation issue sends aib’s €1.65m loan claim to plenary hearing the high court declined grant summary judgment against samuel and zelda van eeden, finding their defence arguable on material before it. other objections discussed in were not basis for referral. [2016] iehc 163 has referred aib mortg
high court refuses leave for third bid to stay animal welfare prosecution the applicant sought halt a district pending earlier judicial review proceedings or an appeal. refused leave, citing procedural problems, delay and lack of arguable grounds. [2016] iehc 165 has dona sfar bring third, stand-alo
high court orders solicitor struck off after ten forgery convictions the adopted disciplinary tribunal’s recommendation, finding that striking was necessary to maintain public confidence in profession, despite his completed prison sentence and lengthy record of later practice without complaint. has