Irish local news and public records
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appeal court replaces rank reduction and discharge penalties in military case the of resentenced a former corporal on two counts after finding judge could not reduce his or him he had left defence forces. set aside imposed forces corporal, then counts. it found that lacked power to impose those alre
court of appeal dismisses challenge to bail evidence law the upheld constitutionality provisions allowing a chief superintendent’s belief in proceedings and dismissed an concerning man charged with murder. [2017] ieca 81 has by c mcd challenging used refuse him while he awaits trial on murder charge
court of appeal shifts most liability to garage in cyclist’s injury case the replaced an 85–15 apportionment against patricia moore with a finding that company was 60% liable. it left her €60,000 general damages award unchanged. [2017] ieca 10 has changed moore’s personal injuries case, advanced tyr
high court orders three-year-old’s return to england and wales under hague convention the found that father had custody rights was exercising them when child taken ireland. it not satisfied any consent move full, free informed. [2017] iehc 67 has ordered of a three-year-old boy after finding his rem
high court rejects kerins’ challenge over pac hearings, citing parliamentary privilege the dismissed claims in a preliminary module, ruling that it could not review committee members’ statements or award damages arising from them. issue was determined. [2017] iehc 34 court, divisional has rejected a
court of appeal dismisses darren wynne’s against murder conviction the rejected his argument that jury should have been discharged after two co-accused pleaded guilty to manslaughter during trial. has dismissed conviction, finding no reason conclude failed follow trial judge’s directions manslaughte
high court quashes citizenship refusal after finding uk asylum grounds factually unsustainable the set aside minister’s 2015 of naturalisation, two uk-related reasons inaccurate and impossible to separate from overall decision. [2017] iehc 41 has quashed a decision refusing an applicant irish that c
high court quashes refusal of pakistani applicant’s refugee claim over religious-risk analysis the found that ambiguity whether appeals tribunal accepted applicant was shia muslim required further consideration risk if returned to pakistan. [2017] iehc 40 has quashed a decision refusing status appli
court of appeal dismisses conviction and refuses sentence review the upheld a former teacher’s convictions for 30 indecent assaults ruled that his 40-month sentence, with final 20 months suspended, was not unduly lenient. has dismissed man’s against assault refused director public prosecutions’ appl
high court awards garda €50,000 for injuries from patrol car collision the assessed compensation soft tissue and psychological arising a 2002 road traffic accident, adding agreed expenses of €2,556.59. [2017] iehc 39 awarded serving in general caused by involving his car. it also ordered payment €2,
court of appeal dismisses aurimas andruska’s against double murder convictions the rejected challenges to taking fingerprints and dna samples a fingerprint expert’s trial evidence, upholding convictions. 218/14 has dismissed two upheld andruska was convicted on 6 november 2014 in central criminal co
court of appeal dismisses tax conviction by thomas murphy the upheld special criminal court’s convictions for failing to file income returns 1996 2004. concerned only; sentence remained in abeyance. 2016 ccaot0084; 2008 sc 0001 has dismissed murphy’s against his years finding that was a chargeable p
high court dismisses sisters’ defamation appeals over cork shop incident the preferred evidence of a river island security guard and affirmed circuit decisions dismissing claims against hennes mauritz (ireland) limited noonan services group. [2017] iehc 824 dismissed two related by sisters stacey ca
high court refuses mandamus over delayed residence-card decision the minister made a after six-month period, but declined to order one, citing applicant’s conduct and circumstances of delay. [2017] iehc 42 refused an compelling for justice equality decide nigerian man’s application, despite acceptin
high court refuses challenge to childcare costs decision the held that judicial review concerned lawfulness of circuit court’s decision, not whether it was correct on merits. [2017] iehc 61 has refused an application by a mother quash arising from proceedings. mr justice noonan ruled did establish u
high court quashes refugee appeal decisions for nigerian mother and child the found that tribunal had not properly assessed state protection internal relocation, given adequate reasons rejecting part of child’s claim. both cases must be reconsidered by a different member. [2017] iehc 32 has quashed
high court awards €91,881 after finding road crash caused lumbar disc injury the accepted that a 2013 collision lower back led to surgery, while plaintiff continued have daily and neck pain. [2017 iehc 45] awarded michael doyle in damages traffic accident surgery. award comprised €45,000 for pain su
high court quashes one committal warrant but rejects remaining challenges by two applicants the ruled that against napoleon silaghi was defective on its face. it rejected applicants’ arguments sentencing judge had to record consideration of community service or another non-custodial option. [2017] i
high court rejects challenge to refugee appeals decision by albanian family the refused judicial review after finding tribunal had properly considered whether family’s past persecution provided compelling reasons for protection. [2017] iehc 36 has an application of a affirming that they should not b
supreme court appoints dublin solicitor as notary after considering public availability the said karl o’connor’s flexible working arrangements would allow him to provide notarial services during business hours, evenings and weekends. appointed o’connor a for city, dun laoghaire-rathdown, south dubli
high court declares delay in criminal injury compensation claim breached constitutional justice the granted a declaration over delays assessing woman’s claim, but declined damages and did not set scheme’s scope. [2017] iehc 28 declared that progressing respondents’ duty to determine it way vindicate
high court stays sterimed dispute pending arbitration in north carolina the found that september 2014 reseller agreement was valid and contained an clause. it held separate clause a terminated manufacturing did not survive termination. [2017] iehc 35 has stayed proceedings brought by technologies in
high court quashes subsidiary protection refusal over family circumstances the ordered a fresh appeal hearing after finding that tribunal had not considered applicant’s and time in ireland when assessing relocation to lahore. [2017] iehc 33 has quashed refugee appeals decision refusing pakistani nat
court of appeal upholds provisional compensation for possible future earnings loss, raises evidence concerns the answered legal questions in favour allowing awards income but said high court’s award lacked a statutory time limit and identified about linking fatigue to past hepatitis c exposure. [201
high court quashes refugee appeal decisions over failure to assess children’s claims the found that appeals tribunal had declined decide two minors’ based on their mother’s sexuality and ordered a fresh assessment by different member. [2017] iehc 31 has quashed rejecting irish-born appeals, finding
court of appeal dismisses monica leech’s libel claim over delay the overturned a high refusal to dismiss case, finding that six years unexplained inactivity and resulting prejudice meant balance justice favoured dismissal. [2017] ieca 8 has dismissed against independent newspapers (ireland) limited,
court of appeal increases custodial term in heroin sentence review the found original sentences unduly lenient part, replacing them with a six-year sentence, two years suspended, and consecutive one-year term. has increased imposed on craig mcmanus after finding that for offences were part. quashed
high court dismisses challenge to expired emergency care order as moot the said eight-day had and a declaration about how it was made could offer no practical benefit. did not decide applicants’ complaint that they lacked an adequate opportunity be heard. [2017] iehc 58 dismissed judicial review aft
high court recognises libyan divorce and orders financial relief for irish-based family the recognised a between an couple, then ordered property pension transfers, maintenance €75,000 lump sum applicant. [2017] iehc 227 doctor her husband, under ireland’s post-foreign-divorce laws, including monthl
high court quashes nurses’ erasure from register and orders board to reconsider sanction the found had not shown adequate regard mitigating factors, but left professional misconduct findings undisturbed did choose a replacement sanction. [2017] iehc 62 has quashed nursing midwifery of ireland’s deci
high court refuses challenge to order for possession of applicant’s home the refused substantive judicial review relief, finding objections either unmade out or matters appeal on merits. it also struck county registrar as a respondent. [2017] iehc 22 has an circuit his family home, and rita considin
court of appeal dismisses challenge over which was first seised in separation case the held that english divorce proceedings were lodged before irish judicial under eu rules. it left open whether delivery an unopened envelope alone amounts to lodging a document. [2017] ieca 18 (ireland), civil dismi
court of appeal replaces lifetime driving ban with 40-year disqualification the upheld consecutive prison sentences totalling two years for dangerous and related offences, but ruled was unnecessarily severe. replaced blake tobin’s a ban, while upholding two-year term imposed offences. in an ex tempo
high court refuses former solicitor’s bid to return the roll found david walsh was not fit and proper practise, citing nondisclosure, misrepresentations repeated misconduct findings. his restoration application dismissed. [2017] iehc 25 has refused solicitor walsh’s have name restored of solicitors,
court of appeal reduces aggravated burglary sentence from 12 years to nine the found original headline too high and disparity with co-accused’s excessive. it suspended final two on usual terms. has reduced a man’s for nine, finding that was his excessive unwarranted by facts. concerned imposed after
high court consents to onward extradition from scotland albania the rejected objections based on prison treatment, fair trial, retrial, delay and family life, but its decision gives ireland’s consent; remained responsible for own decision. [2017] iehc 113 has consented united kingdom (scotland) extr
high court dismisses lanigan’s latest challenge to detention pending uk surrender the refused refer questions eu and dismissed article 40 application, while continuing bail briefly allow an appeal application. [2017] iehc 23 francis his uk, refusing request of justice european union (cjeu). continue
district court extends care order for child c until age 18 the found statutory threshold met on evidence and ordered a review in 12 months, with directions family support access. [2017] iedc 02 court; dublin metropolitan has made she reaches 18, after finding that her health, development welfare wer
court of appeal halves solicitor’s prison sentence to six months the upheld need for a custodial but found that shorter term was warranted, citing burden imprisonment on mother five young children. reduced jacqueline durcan’s 12-month after allowing her against severity sentence. it did not disturb
high court extends westmeath bankrupt’s discharge period by five years the found a serious failure to cooperate with official assignee and non-disclosure of assets, including an unexplained withdrawal €46,567.41. extension runs from date that would otherwise have occurred. [2017] iehc 27 court, bank
court of appeal varies sentence to keep teenager at oberstown longer the changed suspended portion a central criminal so appellant could remain and avoid transfer an adult prison, while sitting his leaving certificate exams. varied allow teenage detention centre until 27 may 2018, avoiding prison al
high court refuses late defamation claim over false toxic-waste conviction entry the refused neil rooney’s application to extend time limit for his proceedings, finding that delays in issuing and serving were not satisfactorily explained. [2017] iehc 63 has proceedings a shell database wrongly said
high court awards €96,403 after finding hospital negligent over delayed investigation the found that failure to image a patient’s small bowel on 14 december 2007 and operate by or 15 caused injury. it rejected separate allegation surgeon negligently failed detect tear during first operation. [2017]
high court finds arbour hill prisoner’s detention lawful the rejected three challenges to legal basis for a man’s pending surrender uk, including arguments about european arrest warrant and prison records. [2017] iehc 30 has found that man held at was in detention, rejecting complaints his custody u
high court sends 10% wage adjustment appeal back to tribunal the found employment appeals had not adequately explained its decision. it allowed statutory and remitted matter for further determination, without deciding whether breached payment of wages act. [2017] iehc 12 has sent a dispute over with
high court quashes handling conviction over district fairness failures the ordered a fresh hearing after finding that trial judge failed to properly consider key defence submissions and give reasons for rulings. [2017] iehc 84 has quashed ahmed ayadi’s stolen iphone sent case back hearing, several i
high court refuses appeals against revocation of refugee status for two appellants the concluded that information withheld during asylum process about tanzanian passports and uk visas could have changed original decisions. it refused relief sought. [2017] iehc 163 has joined minister justice equalit
court of appeal refuses noel long’s application for transcript the president said a was not required his leave to supreme court, where papers had already been lodged. [2017] ieca 5 has refused copy recording in connection with court. judgment delivered on 20 january 2017, transcript, known as dar, s
high court orders discovery of reports on alleged interest overcharging the order requires first defendant to disclose any qualifying within 12 weeks, while preserving its ability claim privilege. [2017] iehc 43 has ordered irish bank resolution corporation limited (in special liquidation) furnished
high court awards €145,700 after football pitch injury amputated player’s finger the found occupier liable for slack netting and hazardous fence projections, rejected contributory negligence, awarded damages its effects. [2017] iehc 21 a young man on his dominant right hand was in an accident at fiv
high court rejects bias challenge to circuit judge in family case a judicial review found no objective bias, but declared that an attachment and committal order could not be made unless the existing motion was re-entered with leave or new brought. [2017] iehc 10 rejected mother’s judge’s impartialit
high court rejects challenge to mandatory consecutive sentencing rule the dismissed a judicial review challenging constitutionality of governing prison terms after suspended sentence is reactivated. applicant was still awaiting for later offences. [2017] iehc 9 has law requiring offence begin an ear
high court refuses challenge to dublin council’s longfield house hostel approval the rejected five grounds in a judicial review over plans convert two protected georgian buildings into supported temporary accommodation, while finding council manager’s report defective one respect. [2017] iehc 19 has
supreme court dismisses barry doyle’s appeal against murder conviction the rejected challenges concerning solicitor access, a search warrant and alleged inducements, while recognising right to have lawyer present during interviews in future cases. has dismissed his for of shane geoghegan, rejecting
dunnes stores ordered to pay €65,246 after high court finds it liable for deli glass injury the awarded damages a worker injured when fell from hot counter, but rejected her claim compensation over end of engagement. [2017] iehc 11 has finding company injuries caused counter at its ongar village pre
supreme court dismisses appeal over solicitor’s presence during garda interview the held that barry doyle’s access to legal advice before and key met his constitutional rights; it did not decide appeal’s other issues in this judgment. dismissed appeal, ruling he was entitled, circumstances of case,
high court rules pia review application was out of time the decided a preliminary procedural issue about 14-day limit and held that michael hickey’s could not proceed. other objections were determined in this judgment. [2017] iehc 20 ruled hickey lodged his to rejected personal insolvency arrangemen
high court refuses challenge to derragh wind farm permission the held that planning board had carried out environmental assessments required after an earlier decision quashed permission. did not authorise a proposed cable link between and cleanrath farms. [2017] iehc 7 has refused judicial review fo
supreme court dismisses barry doyle’s appeal over murder admissions the upheld trial judge’s ruling that were voluntary, while leaving open whether a constitutional right to have solicitor present during questioning exists. dismissed against his conviction for of shane geoghegan, holding judge was e
supreme court judge would dismiss doyle appeal over solicitor’s absence during detention in a separate judgment, mr justice o’donnell said the constitution did not require solicitor to be present throughout questioning as condition of admitting voluntary statement. he appeal. [2015] i.e.c.a. 109 has
high court rejects bid to revive rejected insolvency arrangement over mortgage the ruled that five late payments and lender’s acceptance of them did not amount an alternative repayment under statutory test. [2017] iehc 18 on circuit, south eastern county tipperary dismissed sarah hill’s appeal again
high court awards €75,900 in damages after finding car park collision caused lasting nerve symptoms the assessed defendant admitted liability. it linked plaintiff’s ongoing right arm to collision, but did not accept that she had developed ptsd from it. [2017] iehc 24 awarded elaine shortall a 2014 i
supreme court finds no basis to overturn barry doyle’s murder conviction the rejected challenges admission of confession, his access a solicitor during questioning, and reliance on later ruling about search warrant. [2016] iesc (citation incomplete in source) found for 2008 shane geoghegan. judgment
high court rules asylum claim histories must be assessed on balance of probabilities the held that past facts in refugee and subsidiary protection claims are probabilities, with benefit doubt where appropriate. [2017] iehc 13 has ruled coupled appropriate, is standard for assessing events an applica
high court dismisses challenge to refusal of legal aid for access-order prosecution the held that a over an alleged breach access order was criminal, outside board’s civil legal-aid remit, and judicial-review claim had become moot. [2017] iehc 26 dismissed father’s provide child-access order. mr jus
high court rejects two families’ claims for backdated child benefit the refused relief sought in judicial review actions, finding that mothers were not qualified to claim before their right reside was regularised. [2017] iehc 6 has rejected periods had permission ireland, refusing all actions. a jud
high court quashes deportation decision after finding combined shortcomings in child-rights assessment the held that brief consideration of an irish citizen child’s rights and failure to refer a later tusla letter were insufficient when taken together. it did not find either shortcoming alone would
court of appeal sets aside interim orders over adult son’s custody and family home the ruled that high lacked jurisdiction to make a order for an 18-year-old or exclude his father from under general child-welfare power. [2017] ieca 1 has set two made in judicial separation case: one awarding mother
court of appeal imposes eight-month custodial term in €221,600 insurance fraud case the replaced suspended sentences for an claims official who pleaded guilty to ten offences, suspending all but final eight months concurrent two-and-a-half-year terms. imposed on naila zaffer after finding that origi
high court refuses challenge to uk transfer decision for nigerian mother and infant the rejected a judicial review of two asylum applications uk, finding april 2015 request was in time interview process did not breach fair procedure or eu law. [2017] iehc 16 has refused an application quash transfer
high court refuses mother’s challenge to costs decision in childcare case the said district court’s not award her would stand, though it interpreted governing supreme guidance differently. [2017] iehc 14 has refused a application overturn denying proceedings involving child and family agency (cfa).
court of appeal dismisses challenge to 10-year aggravated burglary sentence the found headline term was within sentencing judge’s discretion and held that suspending its final three years reasonably accounted for hardship appellant’s family. has dismissed eamon murphy’s against his burglary, leaving
high court adjudicates alison smyth bankrupt after rejecting request for further debt settlement adjournment the found that a creditor’s rejection of proposal did not make bankruptcy petition an abuse process, and no practical prospect new arrangement had been shown. [2017] iehc 5 adjudicated refusi
high court orders document discovery in waterford credit union bond dispute the directed both sides to disclose specified records a over four investments, while leaving underlying claims unresolved. [2017] iehc 8 has ordered and stockbroking firm j & e davy documents their €5.39 million invested ban
high court says it cannot extend deadline for solicitor discipline appeals the refused brian curran’s application more time to appeal tribunal findings that there was no prima facie case inquire into james binchy’s conduct. [2017] iehc 2 has ruled had power 21-day appealing a solicitors’ disciplinar
high court dismisses motocross injury claim after finding collision unavoidable the found that a flag marshal at accident point might have been sensible, but could not warned following rider in time to prevent collision. [2017] iehc 1 has dismissed stephen burke’s negligence over life-changing injur
high court rules ballina garda station detention lawful while drink-driving blood sample was taken the answered a district case stated about suspect’s placement in cell he waited for doctor. it found circumstances and said question of evidence admissibility did not arise. [2017] iehc 3 ruled that ma
court of appeal dismisses challenge to renewed surrender date for polish prisoner the upheld a high decision setting 5 january 2017 piotr pawel skiba’s after an earlier attempt failed at dublin airport. [2017] ieca 9 has dismissed order new his poland, following unsuccessful put him on flight from h
high court orders defendant to keep away from land in trespass appeal the held gerard stack was lawful owner, rejected stephen simpson’s defence and ordered him cease trespassing. it said did not need formally decide whether simpson had lied. [2017] iehc 88 has stop trespassing on it, after finding
high court strikes out child and family agency’s opposition in judicial review case the ordered agency to file a compliant statement of opposition, finding its account proposed fresh assessment insufficiently precise. [2017] iehc 50 struck brought by an anonymised applicant, replacement that complie
high court refuses renewed bid to halt castlebar disorderly conduct trial the said complaints should be pursued through criminal process, while leaving open possible judicial review later if a point of legality emerged. [2017] iehc 396 has refused stephen manning’s application for leave seek stop hi
high court allows revenue claim for €2.16m tax debt to proceed final judgment the ruled that disputes over assessment had be pursued through statutory appeal process or judicial review, not raised as defences in summary proceedings. [2017] iehc 100 has given liberty enter against antonio di murro €2
high court awards costs to family after homelessness judicial review became moot the resolved only question applicants’ proceedings were struck out when they secured private rented accommodation through hap. [2017] iehc 37 awarded applicants of their ex parte application for leave seek review, even