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high court refuses preliminary hearing on shareholder’s standing the directed a full unitary of petition concerning former employee’s shares in jurras limited, finding that disputed facts and prior delay made separate trial inappropriate. [2017] iehc 205 has refused an application to try separately
high court refuses to dismiss land-sale claim over delay the found plaintiff’s four years and months of was inordinate but excusable, dismissed defendants’ motion end proceedings. [2017] iehc 204 has refused peter burns’s arising from a 2005 land sale, finding that although in progressing case inord
high court declines challenge to refusal of enhanced remission the rejected a prisoner’s judicial review challenge, finding that his application for one-third had been individually considered and refused proper reasons. [2017] iehc 199 has declined grant relief prisoner who challenged minister justi
minister ordered to recoup barry white’s costs payable bar council the high court ruled that it was reasonable for white have joined in his judicial review and justice reimburse him council’s costs, subject taxation if parties cannot agree. [2017] iehc 200 has equality he is liable pay of ireland pr
high court refuses to halt wexford theft prosecution over delay the found prosecutorial between february 2015 and january 2016, but said it was not significant culpable refused prohibit trial. [2017] iehc 234 has an application a alleging that joseph cash entered home in ballypreacus, co wexford, as
court of appeal dismisses dpp bid to increase suspended arson sentence the described three-year as “very lenient” but ruled it was not unduly lenient in unusual circumstances case. [2017] ieca 110 has dismissed a director public prosecutions application review fully for arson, finding that lenient.
high court refuses challenge to trade mark search warrants the held that references both civil and criminal provisions did not invalidate used a home business in claremorris. no charge had been brought at time of judgment. [2017] iehc 203 has refused an application quash two investigation into suspe
high court gives plaintiff three months to produce evidence in delayed birth injury case the adjourned hospital and hse defendants’ dismissal motion, allowing time obtain expert reports provide detailed particulars. motion was not finally decided judgment. [2017] iehc 212 has a by letterkenny genera
supreme court dismisses challenge to legal aid scheme in european arrest warrant case the held that state-funded representation under administrative was available as a right and differences from statutory did not establish unconstitutional unequal treatment. has dismissed thomas o’connor’s appeal ov
court of appeal increases sentence for assault involving boiling water the dismissed michael lynch’s conviction and found his original two-and-a-half-year unduly lenient, replacing it with five years’ imprisonment, final 12 months suspended on stated conditions. [2017] ieca 109 against causing harm
court of appeal quashes false imprisonment convictions after jury heard prior prison terms the found disclosure created a significant risk prejudice and ruled that should have been discharged. it left open whether there would be retrial. [2017] ieca 108 has quashed zachary coughlan ryan’s for two co
court of appeal rejects bid to stop sexual assault prosecution over deleted video the found footage had only peripheral relevance defence and dismissed appellant’s against high court’s refusal prohibit prosecution. [2017] ieca 105 (civil) has an by j. s. seeking a prosecution, ruling that phone did
high court found delay over independent voting arrangements for visually impaired voters the said minister had not given sufficient or reasonable recognition to duty facilitate without assistance where reasonably practicable. it proposed declarations but did require adoption of a particular method.
high court dismisses claim over 1991 shopping centre advice, allows cardiff meats to continue ms justice baker found delay and prejudice justified striking out the part concerning purchases, while advice conduct in litigation could proceed. she left form of order for further submissions. [2017] iehc
court of appeal dismisses bakery receivers’ challenge to salary order the upheld an interlocutory requiring irish pride bakeries keep paying its business development director while his employment remained in place. [2017] ieca 107 has dismissed bakeries’ against it continue and benefits restraining
court refuses interim care order for child to remain with sibling the district found was adequately cared by an adult and declined place in family agency’s pending a full application. agency withdrew that separate application immediately after decision. [2017] iedc 20 chúirt dúiche, court, dublin me
court of appeal allows culkin’s against strike-out personal-injury claim the held that an earlier equality tribunal complaint did not automatically bar a later common-law claim, while leaving open whether some or all could fail as collateral attack on decision. [2017] ieca 104 allowed ciarán high de
court of appeal allows over service in mortgage possession case the set aside high refusal to reopen a order, citing concern that one defendant may not have been properly served. original order remains effect against his wife. [2017] ieca 103 appeal; proceedings and decisions also discussed allowed
appeal court sets aside €72,615 default judgment over errors in service address the of found it could not be satisfied that notice an intention to proceed had been properly served. underlying fuel oil claim remains for parties pursue and defend. [2017] ieca 102 set a against martin murray after find
high court refuses to set aside aib judgment against oliver rooney the found no possible defence with a reasonable prospect of success entered after failed appear in proceedings over company guarantee. [2017] iehc 196 has refused rooney’s application for allied irish banks plc he enter an appearance
high court prohibits trial on two historic indecent assault counts the found that an accused man’s serious cognitive impairment, age and circumstances of case, effect his ability to instruct lawyers made a unfair. he had already pleaded guilty third count. [2017] iehc 213 has proposed order prohibit
court of appeal raises robbery sentence to seven years, suspending half the found original four-year headline failed reflect violence attack, then resentenced respondent with three and a years suspended supervision after release. increased for 2015 at citywest luas stop, finding that did not adequat
high court allows bank affidavits for summary judgment application, signals case may need plenary hearing the ruling let aib rely on listed without producing two witnesses cross-examination at upcoming application. it did not decide bank’s claim or bind judge who would hear that [2017] iehc 197 gran
high court rejects stubbs gazette bid for access to district and circuit judgment records the extended time challenge but refused relief sought, finding no general public right inspect cause books at issue. [2017] iehc 209 has bpsg limited, trading as gazette, an order requiring of unregistered judg
court of appeal resentences man over violent hotel room assaults the replaced two prison terms with concurrent sentences three and a half years, suspending final 18 months each subject to conditions. has resentenced sean o’dea for in dublin room, finding that sentencing judge gave undue weight aggra
supreme court proposes eu referral in ryanair vat deduction appeal the said european law questions about on fees for a failed aer lingus takeover bid were not clear enough to resolve without guidance from cjeu. has proposed referring of union justice (cjeu) ryanair’s over claimed professional connec
museum’s costs award cut by 25% after failed res judicata argument the high court awarded national museum of ireland its an appeal over a worker’s employment status, but reduced them because substantial part hearing concerned unsuccessful argument. notice party was her costs. [2017] iehc 198 spent o
supreme court dismisses postmaster’s appeal over an post inquiry the said it was not clear that process had gone irretrievably wrong when high asked to stop it. earlier findings, apart from prematurity, would bind a judge reviewing completed process. dismissed thomas rowland’s post’s into his work a
high court refuses security for costs in cliffs of moher car park case the found respondents had shown a prima facie defence and that applicant company was unlikely to meet their costs, but declined order security. underlying planning enforcement remains unresolved. [2017] iehc 191 has refused an ap
high court makes a.m. a ward of and continues detention at central mental hospital the found wardship appropriate after concluding that health act route was not feasible in circumstances, ordered pending further order. [2017] iehc 184 has made continued his hospital, ruling to protect welfare becaus
high court refuses asylum applicant’s bid to certify appeal questions the declined three proposed for appeal, finding none met legal threshold a certificate. [2017] iehc 187 has refused an request of concluding that points did not meet required exceptional public importance and interest. application
court of appeal leaves 60% costs award in place music piracy injunction case the dismissed both sides’ challenges to high court’s order and awarded companies ordinary party-and-party appeal. [2017] ieca 96 has an cross-appeal over a copyright brought by sony entertainment (ireland) ltd, universal ir
high court refuses leave to challenge refusal of father’s residence application the found applicants had not shown arguable grounds minister’s decision, including their claim that eu fundamental rights required a derivative right reside. [2017] iehc 374 refused bring judicial review renew nigerian t
high court refuses appeal certificate in refugee-status judicial review case the found no point of law exceptional public importance applicant’s challenges to affidavit rules or application imafu principles. [2017] iehc 188 refused an by e.k.k., identified judgment as being from democratic republic
high court quashes removal decision after minister failed to assess residence rights the found remove latvian national robert grackovs fundamentally flawed because it did not first determine whether he had acquired a permanent right of residence. rejected his challenge transposition eu directive. [2
high court rules cascade mortgage ranks ahead of larianov judgment the found cascade’s 2004 deed valid and gave it priority over foundation’s later-registered mortgage. judge left consequential orders to be addressed at a further hearing. [2017] iehc 192 has ruled that held by estates limited lands
high court dismisses cycling injury claim after 12-and-a-half years of inactivity the ruled that a fair trial could not be held nearly 19 accident, citing lost witness evidence and plaintiff’s unexplained delay. [2017] iehc 189 has dismissed personal arising from accident on package holiday in lanza
high court refuses appeal leave in deportation case and ends stay the found that none of 15 proposed legal questions met statutory test said an would not serve public interest. a reporting restriction on applicant’s country origin remains force under terms order. [2017] iehc 185 has refused y.y. to
high court refuses all discovery sought in morrissey loan dispute the ruling concerned two applications for documents a wider challenge involving nama-managed loans and property. did not decide underlying claims. [2017] iehc 193 refused both of carol john morrissey’s their with national asset manage
appeal court refuses to increase wholly suspended sentence for galway assault the of held that special and exceptional circumstances justified suspending full five-year an caused permanent facial injury. has refused a director public prosecutions application imposed on woman who pleaded guilty causi
supreme court allows limited departure from public hearing in witness protection defamation case the upheld order allowing trial to be heard otherwise than public, while requiring judge consider whether narrower measures could protect interests at stake. dismissed a newspaper group’s appeal over pro
court of appeal dismisses conviction in sexual offences case the rejected challenges to a joint trial, decision not discharge jury, and jury’s verdicts. separate against sentence was decided this judgment. has dismissed all grounds d. mcg’s his convictions for involving two anonymised complainants,
supreme court sends cafolla and fusco claims to full hearing the allowed three appeals, ruling that prior settlements could not dispose of at this preliminary stage without further evidence argument. has appeals by mario cafolla, marie ciara against a decision their were barred made in northern irel
appeal court upholds two-week sentence for contempt in waterford courtroom the of allowed state appellants’ appeal, finding circuit judge’s decision to imprison david walsh reasonable, proportionate and lawful. [2017] ieca 106 (civil) has an against a high order that directed walsh’s release from pr
court of appeal dismisses sabrina cummins’s against murder conviction the rejected principal grounds argued on appeal, including challenges concerning her continued evidence and co-accused’s late guilty plea. it also dismissed subsidiary to safety verdict. has for thomas horan, rejecting substantial
high court grants stay on surrender while supreme leave application proceeds the found proposed appeal arguable and granted a despite late applications arrangements. it deferred stay’s terms for further submissions. [2017] iehc 244 of vytautas poteliunas his to proceeded. that raised fair question b
high court finds judicial review has no live controversy after planning appeal decision the declined to let applicants add an bord pleanála keep their challenge alive, but left consent orders and costs for further submissions. [2017] iehc 337 found there was longer a issue it decide about kerry coun
court of appeal narrows particulars in quinn insurance audit case the allowed parts insurance’s and pwc’s cross-appeal over what information each side must provide before trial. underlying negligence claim remains unresolved. [2017] ieca 94 has partly appeals by limited (in administration) pricewate
court of appeal refuses bid to revisit life sentence for manslaughter the ruled that findings from a later inquiry did not qualify as new or newly discovered facts because their underlying evidence was available, could have been obtained, at original proceedings. has refused stephen egan’s applicati
court of appeal replaces suspended firearm sentence with five years’ imprisonment the found original unduly lenient because sentencing judge had not identified exceptional circumstances permitting a below statutory presumptive minimum. quashed warren nolan’s for possessing in suspicious and resenten
high court dismisses second challenge to road traffic conviction the held that michael o’brien could not use a fresh judicial review reopen effect of an earlier appeal order setting aside his 40-year driving disqualification. [2017] iehc 182 has dismissed o’brien’s application for concerning convict
high court refuses appeal leave over deportation notice dispute the held that applicant had not shown an exceptionally important point of law or would serve public interest. ruling concerned to a prior refusal judicial review leave. [2017] iehc 335 has refused permission seek whether minister for ju
court of appeal dismisses challenge to conviction over stolen caravan the held that search warrant was valid and rejected appellant’s remaining complaints about trial judge’s comments. has dismissed samuel power’s against his for possessing a caravan, holding used it valid. judgment addresses only;
court of appeal orders eight months’ custody in vat fraud sentence review the found that suspending original three-year sentences full gave excessive credit for mitigation. it resentenced both men to three years, with all but final months suspended. has jonathan slattery and william years’ imprisonm
high court rejects objections to surrender of lithuanian man sought for german murder trial the rejected challenges concerning whether a decision had been made charge and try respondent, delay, independence prosecutor who issued european arrest warrant. it said statutory requirements were otherwise
court of appeal dismisses challenge to conviction in serious harm case the found a jury warning about accomplice evidence inadequate but held that no miscarriage justice occurred. it also rejected direction and dismissed appeal. has stephen o’reilly’s against his for causing harm, finding trial judg
court of appeal cuts cork pursuit sentence to six years and nine months the allowed an after finding that a disputed question about whether driver deliberately struck garda had not been resolved at sentencing. it imposed fresh suspended its final year subject conditions. has replaced 12-year on john
court of appeal dismisses challenge to injunction over wexford property the upheld, for interlocutory application, an order restraining paul collins from entering or interfering with blackhall house stud while a receiver sought possession sale. [2017] ieca 93 has dismissed collins’s against concerni
court of appeal halts 1970 rape trial over risk unfairness the allowed an by anonymised man charged alleged abuse a seven-year-old, citing long delay, unavailable witnesses and concerns about his garda interview. [2019] ieca 6 has barred events in 1970, finding that delay other circumstances created
court of appeal upholds minister’s power to create turf-cutting offence by regulation the dismissed an challenging legal basis indictable charge over alleged turf cutting at moanveanlagh bog. criminal prosecution remains pending. [2017] ieca 101 has christopher mccarthy, leaving in place high court’
court of appeal dismisses bid to stop 1970 rape prosecution the upheld refusal halt a prosecution, finding that claimed effect three deceased witnesses did not establish an unavoidable risk unfair trial. [2019] ieca 6 has dismissed by b.s. against injunction over alleged in 1970. concerned order mad
high court quashes refugee appeal decision over flawed credibility assessment the found shortcomings in how tribunal assessed applicant’s inheritance claim and her explanation about a police report. it sent case back for fresh hearing before different member. [2017] iehc 373 has quashed appeals reje
high court grants summary judgment to start mortgages the ruled that defendant had disclosed no arguable defence, but deferred deciding whether stay order pending a hearing on complaints he made. [2017] iehc 170 granted limited against jeremiah o’regan, finding his evidence defence lender’s claim. d
high court questions estimated tax claims against father and son an interim judgment raised concerns about granting summary on assessments that had not been tested, invited revenue to consider further steps. no final order the was made in this judgment. [2017] iehc 169 has whether it should grant fo
high court refers wind farm grid connection dispute to eu the will ask whether mitigation measures can be considered when screening a project for an appropriate assessment, and give final judgment after receiving answer. [2017] iehc 171 has referred legal question of justice european union (cjeu) in
high court refuses interim block on deportation order the found an arguable case in a challenge to refusal revoke order, but said evidence did not justify injunction while judicial review continued. [2017] iehc 174 refused application temporarily restrain of man from ireland his proceedings continue
high court bars deportation while subsidiary protection application is determined the granted an interlocutory injunction after finding minister could not require applicant to justify delay under a time limit that had been suspended. [2017] iehc 175 has restrained of anonymised until his lawfully de
supreme court dismisses burkes’ appeal against possession order the rejected challenges to loan assignment, regulation of its servicer, fees and family home order, while declining consider a late property-description argument. has dismissed frank lorna burke’s an requiring them give launceston prope
high court allows slaney foods to set legal costs against land purchase price the directed that €332,372 in taxed be deducted from on completion, while leaving unresolved whether sale can proceed with bank’s charge over lands. [2017] iehc 180 has international limited may its it must pay complete a
high court dismisses tenant’s challenge to receiver appointment the found claim had no reasonable prospect of success and sought relitigate an issue it said already been decided. did not make isaac wunder order. [2017] iehc 183 court, chancery has dismissed proceedings brought by a tenant challengin
high court refuses surrender over prior dangerous-driving conviction the held that irish law barred to uk under a european arrest warrant because prosecution sought revisit acts already covered in part by final judgment. [2017] iehc 245 refused mohammed imran united kingdom warrant, holding section
court of appeal replaces fully suspended sentences after finding them unduly lenient the said seriousness a robbery and assault warranted immediate custody, but imposed terms in light respondent’s rehabilitation nearly four years without further offending. found that on dean moore for causing harm w
high court rejects challenge to deportation decisions, keeps removal stay in place the dismissed a judicial review of order and its later affirmation, finding minister could assess risk independently refugee appeals tribunal. on continues while any application for leave appeal is determined. [2017]
high court rejects objections to spanish surrender request in drug trafficking case the dismissed all patrick joseph mangan’s for prosecution, finding that warrant was sufficiently clear and no bar had been established. [2017] iehc 233 rejected spain’s mangan prosecution over an alleged offence. it
high court sends till-roll debt dispute to plenary hearing the declined decide kempis rolls limited’s €239,636.49 summary judgment claim at this stage, finding defendant had raised issues that required a hearing. [2017] iehc 167 has grant in over claimed by supplier limited from sole trader maura ho
high court orders child’s return to new york after finding wrongful retention in ireland the found father had agreed a temporary stay while mother considered marriage, but not child remaining indefinitely. order was stayed pending undertakings and arrangements for family’s return. [2017] iehc 489 ha
high court dismisses appeal in kbc mortgage possession case the held that statutory provisions transferred charge to without requiring registration and allowed bank exercise its power of sale under mortgage. [2017] iehc 164 dismissed kevin woods’s against a roscommon circuit order ireland plc could
high court rejects challenge to landlord’s appeal over unregistered tenancy the refused leave tribunal’s handling of an appeal, holding that statutory right was not qualified by tenancy’s non-registration. [2017] iehc 165 application for on a point law concerning tribunal decision in dispute dublin
high court refuses to dismiss aib claim after finding delay on both sides the found aib’s in prosecuting its was inordinate and inexcusable, but ruled that balance of justice did not justify dismissing proceedings. [2017] iehc 166 has refused james guerin’s application allied irish banks plc’s for w
high court refuses leave in challenge to deportation orders justice o’regan held that the applicants had not shown reasonable, arguable and weighty grounds revisit a 2001 supreme decision on departure dates paperwork. [2017] iehc 168 has refused four bring judicial review proceedings challenging ord
high court orders surrender to poland on three european arrest warrants the rejected objections warrants, including challenges over corrected documents, offence correspondence, sentence be served and human rights. it ordered all warrants. 2016 iehc 796 has of a man rejecting his each warrant. judgme
high court rejects challenge to refusal of spouse visa the found minister’s review decision proportionate, rejecting a couple’s arguments that their constitutional rights and updated financial evidence were not properly considered. [2017] iehc 372 has rejected judicial by an irish citizen her nigeri
high court upholds security staff transfer ruling, overturns separate consultation breach finding the refused top security’s appeal against employment appeals tribunal’s that services contract involved a of undertakings, but held tribunal was wrong to find regulation 8. [2017] iehc 134 has limited’s
high court grants leave to challenge refusal re-enter asylum process the found substantial arguable grounds concerning review of a congolese man’s application, but did not decide judicial itself or quash refusal. [2017] iehc 370 has granted man seek decision refusing his application ireland’s proces
high court refuses inspection of intelligence reports in citizenship cases the found that disclosure, including redacted form, would harm state’s information gathering. it decided only motions, not applicants’ underlying judicial reviews. [2017] iehc 371 refused two requests to inspect confidential
high court strikes solicitor off roll over false stamp duty returns the imposed ultimate sanction after a disciplinary tribunal found multiple instances of professional misconduct, including knowingly returns. it accepted that admitted conduct and clients suffered no monetary loss. [2017] iehc 122 d
high court bars retrial of man’s drunk-in-charge appeal the found a breach fundamental fair procedures after circuit judge obtained prosecution statements that had not been given in evidence. [2017] iehc 369 has prohibited rehearing against conviction for being drunk charge car, directing may deal w
high court finds garda vetting disclosure breached student nurse’s rights the declared that disclosing two struck-out charges without giving applicant a chance to respond fair procedures, his right earn livelihood and private life. it declined quash because placement dispute had since been resolved.
court of appeal refuses late bid in defamation case against bank ireland the found no adequate explanation for delay and arguable ground high court’s decision to withdraw from a jury. [2017] ieca 75 has refused cornelius m cagney’s application more time dismissal his claim governor company ireland.
high court refuses injunction to property owners and grants receiver possession orders in an interlocutory ruling, the found evidence supported receiver’s appointment for present purposes, ordered relief his favour directed that two lis pendens be vacated. it made no final determination of underlyin
supreme court dismisses appeals over bankruptcy summonses the held that debtors had not raised a real and substantial issue requiring to be dismissed. it did decide petition or make order. has dismissed by richard wood michael wymes against high refusal dismiss brought legal costs owed minister for
court of appeal dismisses commandant donohoe’s against court-martial convictions the refused to admit proposed fresh evidence and found no basis overturn for assault insulting a superior officer. director’s sentence review was outside scope this judgment. has dismissed nile his using language office
high court refuses pharmacist’s bid to stop disciplinary hearing the found that letter, read as a whole, provided an opportunity respond and did not show decision had already been made. [2017] iehc 123 court, chancery refused application for interlocutory injunction her employer proceeding with over
high court reduces damages in dunnes stores defamation appeal the found that a security guard’s public accusation and inspection of shopper’s bag defamed her, but rejected her claims assault, battery false imprisonment. [2017] iehc 172 awarded mary mcnamara €10,000 after finding guard by accusing ta
court of appeal affirms acquittal in blackmail case despite ruling on recorded call the held that gardaí had not intercepted phone call, but said excluded evidence could be treated as compelling when prosecution called no witnesses before jury. no. 252/2015 has affirmed r. mcc. a charge blackmail, e
high court rejects challenge to kerry wind farm permission the found that an bord pleanála carried out and recorded appropriate environmental assessments, gave reasons for granting despite a development-plan conflict. [2017] iehc 126 court, commercial rejected judicial review by north turbine awaren
high court refuses challenge to withdrawal of subsidiary protection appeal the held that was deemed withdrawn under applicable regulations after applicant missed an oral hearing without reasonable cause or a timely explanation. [2017] iehc 162 has refused application by p.c. quash decision deeming h
court of appeal allows breccia’s in dispute over blackrock hospital shares the set aside several high declarations and an injunction, upheld demands receiver appointment, awarded it €8,744,853 plus interest against benray john flynn. [2017] ieca 74 has allowed a loans secured on benray’s limited, se
court of appeal rejects good faith argument in shareholders’ agreement dispute the agreed that no implied term prevented breccia from enforcing a sale benray’s shareholding, while leaving open whether irish contract law recognises general duty faith. [2017] ieca 74 rejected plaintiffs’ principle res
court of appeal upholds admission murder conviction as prima facie evidence in estate dispute the dismissed two appeals, confirming that a following trial and exhausted appeals could be admitted evidence. it left open how relevant succession act provision should interpreted at full hearing. [2017] i
court of appeal rules murder conviction admissible as prima facie evidence in civil case the dismissed two appeals, holding that certificate catherine nevin’s could be admitted proceedings over inheritance and wrongful death. it did not decide whether was conclusive proof or met burden under success
high court refuses late challenge to refugee recommendation the said applicant’s fair-procedures complaint was arguable but refused extend time limit for seeking judicial review. [2017] iehc 127 an request seek leave review of a that he should not be declared refugee. his about handling information
court grants 21 days to appeal 15-year driving disqualification the of allowed timothy walsh a short extension ban imposed with his 2014 sentence. it did not decide appeal’s merits. has given lodge an against as part sentence in 2014. granted time; rule on whether length should change. was sentenced
court of appeal increases sentences for serious assault on van driver the found original substantially departed from appropriate range and resentenced two men, while taking account burden increasing their terms after they had begun serving them. has increased prison imposed eddie murphy james o’brie
high court orders mccabes to answer insurance interrogatories the plaintiffs must questions about a life assurance claim within 21 days after order is perfected. did not decide underlying dispute over policy. [2017] iehc 124 has ordered joseph and clara mccabe in their with irish plc danske bank a/s
high court upholds dismissal of traffic obstruction charges but sends protest case back on section 8 the stated a from district court, leaving 9 dismissals in place while directing that remaining be dealt with there. [2017] iehc 125 upheld alleging during an irish water dún laoghaire, ruled was wron
court of appeal dismisses michael murray’s conviction the rejected five grounds challenging his convictions, finding trial was not shown to be unsatisfactory or verdict unsafe. a separate sentence review decided in this judgment. has dismissed against convictions for rape, section 4 sexual assault a
high court certifies appeal on standing for free-standing challenge to planning law the certificate covers one question about whether peter sweetman has sufficient interest section 5 under eu law. refused certification other proposed questions and left substantive judicial review in place. [2017] ie
court refuses late conviction appeal but allows 21 days to sentence the of dismissed an application extend time a conviction, granted sentence. judgment records prosecution’s lack objection appeal. has refused by p.c. his for sexually assaulting and raping daughter, while granting him in delivered o
court of appeal quashes independent surety requirement that impeded criminal the allowed philip croake’s judicial review appeal, finding a €500 was unreasonable in his particular circumstances and quashing requirement. [2017] ieca 65 has quashed district croake provide an for recognisance, condition
court of appeal dismisses challenge to three-year sentence for cork delivery robbery the said sentencing judge’s failure identify a headline did not make an obvious error principle, and found aggregate term four half years was excessive. has dismissed shane dineen’s prison robbing pizza driver at kn
court of appeal dismisses solicitor-negligence claim after repeated delays the rejected charles carroll’s against high court’s dismissal his solicitor michael crawford, finding that further delay an earlier warning was not excused. [2017] ieca 66 has dismissed decision to strike out crawford because
high court refuses bid to stop garda disciplinary inquiry after assault acquittal the held that could continue into alleged conduct it considered separate from issues in criminal case, while leaving open a later challenge if fair procedures are not followed. [2017] iehc 141 has refused two gardaí’s
high court rejects romanian woman’s challenge to refusals of three welfare payments the held that eu law did not prevent ireland from requiring lawful residence for jobseekers’ allowance, supplementary allowance and child benefit in this case, refused judicial review relief. [2017] iehc 161 has a ap
court of appeal dismisses murder conviction the ruled that jury charge was satisfactory in circumstances, despite trial judge not defining manslaughter. 63/2016 has dismissed christopher mcnamara’s against his for 2011 james boyce, finding judge’s directions to were circumstances. mcnamara convicted
court of appeal reduces rape sentence to 10 years, suspending final three the found original sentencing judge gave excessive attention appellant’s lies and substituted a 10-year sentence, with years suspended post-release supervision. no. 229/15 reduced martin stokes’s for related offences against 1
appeal court quashes two assault convictions in case involving fatal dublin street incident the of found possible jury confusion over self-defence on one count and ruled that defence should have been left to another. it will hear submissions whether order a retrial. has quashed paul brannigan’s for
court of appeal cuts tesco injury award after supermarket fall the upheld most a €1.44 million high to patricia walsh but ordered several reductions, including for overlapping earnings claims and future treatment costs. reduced damages awarded she suffered serious, lasting injuries in at kilrush, co
court of appeal declares guerin report findings breached shatter’s rights, refuses to quash them the granted an agreed declaration and costs after earlier judgments, but declined order sean amend his or its conclusions in government’s absence. [2017] ieca 48 declared that guerin’s on alan shatter we
high court set to quash council letter allowing harry’s awnings under street licence the said remained unauthorised development and their use breached a condition. it was minded dublin city council’s 2016 letter, while finding separate declaration unnecessary. [2017] iehc 148 decision tell taculla l
court of appeal increases sentences after finding burglary and car chase penalties too lenient the quashed original re-sentenced a young man convicted unlawful use vehicle, making two terms consecutive increasing suspended portions. imposed on kean doherty for mechanically propelled that sentencing
court of appeal dismisses over four-year sexual assault sentence the found no error in sentencing judge’s treatment mitigation, headline term or respondent’s previous convictions. has dismissed an against severity a imposed on man convicted sexually assaulting woman while she slept. was confined to
court of appeal rejects director’s bid to represent company in bank dispute the dismissed adrian flynn’s appeal, finding no exceptional circumstances let him act as advocate for aqua fresh fish limited. [2017] ieca 77 has an by flynn, a director and shareholder limited, who sought permission himself
supreme court dismisses minister’s appeal over proposed surrender to hungary the upheld high court’s refusal ferenc horvath without a written retrial undertaking, applying pre-2012 version of law and leaving applicable undecided. has dismissed minister for justice equality’s against order refusing h
court of appeal declares fair procedures were breached in report conclusions about alan shatter the granted a declaration and costs, but refused to quash or amend made no order against government other third parties. [2017] ieca 48 declared that 2014 critical shatter, when he was minister for justic
court of appeal upholds arrest in sligo drink-in-charge case the answered a circuit stated affirmative, finding evidence that arresting garda was entitled to make valid under road traffic law. [2017] ieca 55 has ruled an after motorist told gardaí he had pulled over for rest while travelling home. a
court of appeal allows declaration and costs in shatter relief dispute, but refuses report amendment orders against guerin a second judgment on relief, the allowed two proposed after finding that criticism alan had been made breach natural justice. it declined to order sean amend or deliver report,
court of appeal says secular schools group’s application for carrigtwohill patronage was not invalid the allowed ireland’s appeal, finding department wrongly excluded its from evaluation. it did disturb school’s appointment. [2017] ieca 57 has ruled that an by ireland ltd. to become patron a new pri
high court clears way for the square redevelopment in dunnes parking dispute held that leases allowed development of northern car park area, rejected dunnes’ claims to broader rights, and set out declarations it would grant. [2017] iehc 146 has ruled owners tallaght may proceed with a planned affect
court of appeal upholds noel kinsella’s nine-year sentence for aggravated burglary the rejected against his a 2015 night-time at an occupied longford home, leaving two years suspended. has upheld family home in edgeworthstown, co longford, october 2015. it dismissed and left place prison term, with
court of appeal dismisses spv’s challenge to ruling that hsbc claims were champertous the upheld high court’s decision an assigned right sue was unenforceable bare cause action under irish law. it dismissed spv optimal sus limited’s appeal. [2017] ieca 56 has against a its assignment two companies c
district court refuses agency bid to override parents’ objections child’s holiday abroad the refused directions sought under section 47, citing uncertainty over care status and rights be consulted. [2017] iedc 05 an chúirt dúiche, court, dublin metropolitan child family agency’s application two thei
high court appoints examiner to two companies despite material non-disclosure the found that a dispute over hotel booking equipment should have been disclosed, but declined dismiss examinership petition and confirmed neil hughes’s appointment. [2017] iehc 156 hughes as of regan development limited m
court of appeal dismisses superwood’s in insurance dispute the upheld dismissal a later fraud-based claim and affirmed an order requiring superwood companies to obtain leave before bringing related proceedings. [2017] ieca 76 (civil) has dismissed by six against their 2014 insurers, affirming that p
district court unable to determine child’s habitual residence in care proceedings a judge found that f had not established ireland, but could establish elsewhere. the decision concerned jurisdiction under an eu regulation, pending order application. [2017] iedc 10 was of child identified as f, leavi
high court refuses release bid by man detained pending deportation the held that a note expressing an intention to seek subsidiary protection did not establish formal application had been made, and found detention lawful on evidence before it. [2017] iehc 121 has refused his removal from ireland, fi
court of appeal rejects patrick o’connor’s motion in bank scotland case the said could remain a respondent to an over 2015 judgment, while leaving unresolved who may now enforce that judgment. [2017] ieca 54 dismissed concerning two appeals involving plc (bos). it held bos had standing against high
tesco liable for warehouse worker’s ankle injury, high court finds the found employer chiefly responsible an unsafe work system after a worker collided with stationary order-picking truck, while assigning him 20% responsibility not looking forward more. [2017] iehc 173 ireland limited was injury he
high court allows fastwell to amend claim in kiosk lease dispute, subject conditions the permitted new claims about plans and basement areas be added before trial resumes, while reserving questions remedies, costs evidence. [2017] iehc 144 has allowed limited its against ocl capital plc a dispute ov
high court awards €84,688.52 after rejecting builder’s future earnings claim the found that a road crash caused soft tissue injuries and activated pre-existing spinal changes, but rejected claims plaintiff could not work in any capacity. [2017] iehc 149 awarded construction engineer damages finding