Irish local news and public records
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high court orders broker to account for missing cna insurance cover slip the required an affidavit about whether a dated, endorsed had been in broker’s possession, but refused widen agreed discovery period. [2017] iehc 427 court, commercial has ordered ben mcardle limited swear addressing it ever da
high court quashes appeal decision upholding teenager’s expulsion the found that committee had not clearly made its own independent findings about where a cannabis-smoking incident took place. it ordered fresh hearing before differently constituted committee. [2017] iehc 847 has quashed an of 14-yea
high court rejects challenge to deportation decision involving pakistani man the found no basis quash 2012 decision, rejecting challenges minister’s assessment of forced-marriage risk and internal relocation. [2017] iehc 621 has refused an application a concerning who had already been deported pakis
high court orders galway factory area reinstated for fresh engineering inspection the found that delayed and inadequate photographs had significantly prejudiced a worker’s preparation of his personal injury case. it ordered new with safeguards confidential manufacturing processes. [2017] iehc 431 ha
court of appeal dismisses challenge to conviction over stolen holdall the held that district judge’s rejection two weak submissions without detailed reasons did not breach fair procedures. [2017] ieca 196 has dismissed christopher connors’s against refusal quash his for handling a bag, holding judge
court of appeal dismisses challenge to 18-month drug sentences the found no error principle in sentencing judge’s decision impose concurrent terms for cannabis and cocaine offences. has dismissed simon woods panzaru’s against severity two prison possessing sale or supply. panzaru pleaded guilty offe
high court rules bankruptcy sale application was served in time and may proceed the rejected challenges to timing scope of an official assignee’s sell a jointly owned family home, but did not decide whether property should be sold. [2017] iehc 426 has ruled that bankrupt man’s home prevent his inter
high court dismisses claim over crash on fethard to killenaule road the found plaintiff was travelling at an unsafe speed and concluded that warning signs were in place before bend. [2017] iehc 434 dismissed jason flynn’s personal injury against south tipperary county council a 2013 road. found, bal
high court orders three former custom house capital directors to pay €181,461.50 in costs the order followed an earlier disqualification decision. measured liquidator’s legal, investigation and evidence-collection made respondents jointly severally liable. has ordered of limited for legal investigat
high court dismisses dunnes stores worker’s slip and fall claim the found that a viscous liquid was probably spilled shortly before kieran fagan fell, but concluded he had not proved store’s alleged breaches caused accident. [2017] iehc 430 dismissed employee’s personal injury after finding proved,
high court grants bank of ireland judgment for €93,008.52, stays execution nine months the allowed to enter against james and sharon miller over a 2006 loan, while temporarily staying enforcement as defendants pursued separate proceedings. [2017] iehc 622 granted mortgage leave residual balance clai
high court refuses request to share confidential divorce settlement terms with other legal team the respondent sought permission discuss three clauses solicitors acting in separate equity and banking proceedings. refused requested relief, finding no sufficient interest of justice or crucial public j
high court orders €200,000 interim costs payment in artificial hip case the is on account only and does not determine which legal fees will ultimately be recoverable. [2017] iehc 355 has directed first defendant an to pay towards plaintiff’s within 21 days of receiving a formal or final bill costs.
supreme court restores jury findings in mcdonagh defamation appeal the set aside of appeal’s on drug dealing and moneylending, but left damages question unresolved after failed to answer a required question. has restored jury’s for martin two disputed allegations his case against sunday newspapers l
high court directs €150,000 interim payment towards costs in depuy hip case the is on account only; taxing master will determine ultimately recoverable. [2017] iehc 413 directed international limited to pay of michael brennan’s legal costs, within 21 days after receiving a formal or final bill from
supreme court reverses of appeal ruling in mcdonagh defamation case the held that jury’s findings could not be displaced on evidence considered by appeal. it reversed court’s order and proposed hearing submissions what should happen next. [2017] iesc 046 has appeal’s martin mcdonagh’s against sunday
high court sends aib’s €728,388.84 claim against marino motor works to plenary hearing the declined grant summary judgment, citing unresolved questions about interest calculation and factual disputes relevant a proposed negligence counterclaim. [2017] iehc 522 has remitted allied irish banks plc’s l
high court refuses fourth habeas corpus inquiry by stephen manning the accepted that temporary release could count as detention for article 40 purposes, but refused an because application repeated grounds already rejected and alleged trial defects better pursued through other routes. [2017] iehc 411
court of appeal dismisses garrett o’brien’s against murder conviction the rejected all four grounds appeal, upholding his convictions for and possession a firearm with intent to endanger life. has dismissed seamus o’byrne left sentences undisturbed. o’brien was convicted by jury at central criminal
high court rejects principal’s challenge to disciplinary investigations the found investigation procedures fair at their preliminary stage, but said a report submitted while second was suspended not proper basis for hearing. [2017] iehc 588 has rejected school application stop two by limerick and cl
court of appeal reduces driving ban for woman convicted over fatal collision from 10 years to five the allowed an against length disqualification, citing absence aggravating factors and hardship caused appellant her family. suspended prison sentence was not appealed. reduced sharon healy’s disqualif
court of appeal dismisses challenge to 13-year sentence for rape and assault the found appropriate within available range, dismissed against severity. has an severity a prison imposed after man was convicted rape, anal causing harm. delivered its judgment on 27 june 2017. appellant had been sentence
high court rules article 17 dublin discretion was not given to asylum decision bodies the held that examine an claim in ireland remained with minister for justice and found no requirement publish a policy governing its use. [2017] iehc 490 has ruled under of iii regulation application had been refug
high court refuses stay on deportation pending proposed supreme appeal the dismissed an application to pause enforcement of a order after refusing leave for judicial review and appeal. [2017] iehc 409 has refused child intended court. ruling, delivered by mr justice richard humphreys 26 june 2017, c
high court refuses further renewal of medical negligence summons the rejected a second application, finding stated reasons did not amount to good reason under rules. it decide whether master had jurisdiction grant an earlier renewal. [2017] iehc 410 has refused application by saverio bellante renew
court of appeal replaces fully suspended sentence for armed shop robbery the found that suspending original in full gave insufficient weight to violence and its impact on victim. it resentenced respondent four years, with final two years six months suspended. has replaced a imposed patrick whelan as
high court refuses surrender to greece over prison conditions and medical risks after requesting further assurances, the found they did not address its concerns about detention healthcare for respondent. [2017] iehc 519 refused an application a man under european arrest warrant, finding real risk th
high court finds portlaoise prisoner lawfully detained after rejecting article 40 challenge the held that a later extension of time to appeal his district convictions did not make detention unlawful, and found warrants showed jurisdiction on their face. [2017] iehc 402 has mark kennedy was in lawful
high court quashes tax appeal ruling over sarlingford patent relief the held that commissioner decided on a time-limit issue was not part of decision under appeal. question radical innovation remains for rehearing or [2017] iehc 416 has quashed an commissioner’s 2015 determination in dispute claimed
high court confirms conditions for anaesthetist after serious care failures the confirmed medical council’s censure and registration conditions, finding no basis under its limited statutory review to refuse order. [2017] iehc 401 has a council decision an attach her following inquiry into of patient
court of appeal dismisses against convictions for 25 sexual offences the rejected challenges to admission recorded interviews and jury’s assessment complainant’s evidence. judgment dealt only with conviction appeal. has dismissed tv’s his offences, rejecting all grounds raised trial process. concern
high court authorises limits on escalation of treatment for ward the allowed doctors, if clinically indicated, to withhold increased ventilation and specified emergency interventions j.m., while current supports infection were continue. authorised doctors treating a court, ventilator support his con
high court rejects claim over fall in londis car park the found that miriam cronin had not proved, on balance of probabilities, her heel caught uneven tarmac where she said fell. it also made observations about limits an occupier’s duty to maintain surfaces. [2017] iehc 406 dismissed cronin’s person
high court apportions blame in ballinrobe mart cattle injury case the found failed to assign staff supervise or assist with loading cattle, but held injured farmer 75% responsible. it assessed his damages at €24,000 before proceedings were struck out by consent. [2017] iehc 852 that a employees spec
high court rejects prisoner’s challenge over access to education and gym facilities the found no breach of prison rules in arrangements made for stephen dolan, a protection prisoner at mountjoy, denied relief sought his judicial review. [2017] iehc 405 has dolan’s application review periods when he
court of appeal orders seven-and-a-half months’ custody in sexual assault sentence review the left marek krol’s two-year place but changed order so that only all final months are suspended, retaining circuit court’s suspension terms. has ordered krol to serve prison after finding a fully suspended f
appeal court rules june 16 articles could not bear pleaded meanings of guilt the allowed newspaper defendants’ appeals, ruling under section 14 defamation act 2009 that 16, 2013 article was reasonably capable bearing meanings. it excluded 9 from assessment. appeal, civil appeals by sunday newspapers
court of appeal rejects bid to strike out two defamation claims the ruled that irish courts cannot dismiss a claim solely because its likely benefit may be disproportionate costs and use resources. has dismissed appeals by sunday newspapers limited, colm macginty nicola tallant seeking patrick bened
high court quashes three subsidiary protection refusals over credibility findings the found applicants had not been given a fair opportunity to address adverse relied on in refusing their claims. it rejected other grounds. [2017] iehc 570 has quashed decisions anonymised applicants, finding that the
court of appeal rejects fintan fox’s bid to revive property dispute the upheld dismissal a second action against danske bank, receiver and auctioneers, left in place restriction on further property-related proceedings without approval. has dismissed striking out over properties held as security for
high court grants receiver injunction over malahide property the granted interim relief allowing to secure possession of unit 4, after finding defendants had not shown that mortgage security was excluded or charges prevented loan sale. [2017] iehc 400 an ken tyrell concerning 4 at diamond, malahide,
high court awards €33,201 over land boundary error in mayo property sale the found that vendor breached contract by conveying a site smaller than one agreed, and awarded damages for lost transaction costs. [2017] iehc 395 building contractor after finding developer selling him included owned office
high court refuses challenge to decision over irish visa applications the held that minister’s april 2015 was sufficiently clear and fell within range of rational administrative decision-making. [2017] iehc 403 has refused a pakistani family’s application for judicial review concerning their applica
court of appeal dismisses bid to establish right way across former oatfield factory site the upheld a high decision that access used by ruth mckinney and visitors bungalow was permissive, not prescriptive right. dismissed. has dismissed an seeking sweet in letterkenny bungalow. brought harold jacob,
high court rejects late challenge to refusal of enhanced remission the refused extend time for shane mcloughlin’s judicial review and dismissed relief sought. it also said that, even if claim had been in time, would not succeed on arguments before it. [2017] iehc 414 has application a decision denyi
high court orders limited vaccine records in eye-injury discovery dispute a personal injuries case over alleged harm after celvaplan vaccination, the granted of two categories, refused several others and left confidentiality for later submissions. [2017] iehc 394 has ordered baxter to disclose certa
court of appeal increases sentences for leighlinbridge post office robbery the set new concurrent terms after finding original unduly lenient, and ordered them to follow a sentence respondent was already serving. quashed imposed on keith chrystal 2016 armed at related offences, that discounts mitiga
high court rules polish document-hiding convictions meet irish theft test for surrender the rejected objections to a request, including claims of double jeopardy and abuse process, said two document offences would correspond if committed in ireland. [2017] iehc 420 has ruled that man sought by polan
court of appeal reduces sentence for serious sexual offences to five years the allowed an against eight-and-a-half-year sentence, citing offender’s age and poor health while describing offending as very serious. reduced a 78-year-old man’s assault from eight half years, backdated directed by sentenc
high court rejects challenge to activation of suspended sentence the refused judicial review a 2015 circuit order activating sentence, while noting that appeals against and separate remained pending. [2017] iehc 391 has application challenging finding applicant was not entitled benefit from declarat
high court awards €65,000 for motorcycle crash injuries liability had been conceded, leaving the to assess general damages. award was €45,000 past pain and suffering €20,000 future suffering, with agreed special damages be added. [2017] iehc 415 assessed at a plumbing contractor injured in on achill
high court refuses actuary’s challenge to misconduct referral the held that society of actuaries’ investigation followed fair procedures at preliminary stage. it stressed no final finding or sanction had been made. [2017] iehc 392 has refused an associate member’s a actuaries in ireland decision the
supreme court recognises first lebanese marriage under irish law the allowed an appeal and declared valid from its inception, while stating that a later entered into during could not be recognised as law. has by h.a.h. his 1975 to s.a.a. was date it began. judgment said foreign is monogamous in prac
supreme court orders fresh assessment of solicitor’s costs in birth injury case the rejected appeal’s proposed methodology but sent instructions fee back to taxing master for reassessment, including disputed 2011 work and attendance. [2017] i.e.s.c. (citation not stated supplied judgment text) irela
supreme court justice says careless-driving sentences must reflect culpability in a concurring judgment dpp appeal, clarke agreed with o’malley’s proposed resolution and reasoning, while offering observations on criminal liability sentencing. the has said sentence for careless driving causing death
high court rules bank bought company’s debts under 2007 agreement the held that was a sale of book debts, not an unregistered charge, and directed liquidator to pay over collected proceeds provide related records. [2017] iehc 393 has ruled between ireland eteams (international) limited purchase loan
supreme court says careless-driving death charge does not require proof of intent or recklessness the allowed director public prosecutions’ appeal over legal test for careless driving causing death. it held that prosecution must prove a failure to meet objective standard reasonably competent driver,
court of appeal dismisses challenge to sentence imposed in defendant’s absence the held that a district judge could proceed after repeated adjournments, warnings and efforts secure appellant’s attendance. [2017] ieca 192 has dismissed mervin white’s against refusal his judicial review two-month pris
court of appeal says complainant should have been allowed to give full account in sexual assault trial a dpp under section 34 the criminal justice act 1967, ruled that evidence alleged acts at same time and place as charged offence not excluded. judge was wrong prevent from giving about formed part
solicitor ordered to retrieve title deeds and pay 90% of ebs costs the high court set a 21-day deadline for gerald kean seek return two properties’ from ptsb. it stayed order pending his appeal but refused stay retrieval order. [2017] iehc 385 court, chancery has notify permanent tsb (ptsb) that he
supreme court refers garda recruitment age jurisdiction question to eu the said equality tribunal could not proceed under irish law if a successful complaint required disapplying regulations, but referred cjeu whether nevertheless hear cases. has of justice european union (cjeu) in an appeal over di
high court rejects objections to surrender under two polish arrest warrants the ruled that robert pawel ptak could be surrendered poland for prosecution on one warrant and serve sentences another, after rejecting all his objections. [2017] iehc 418 has rejected ptak’s european issued by poland, find
clarke says public policy should limit recognition of foreign marriages only as needed in a concurring supreme court judgment, j. agreed with o’malley j.’s proposed resolution and urged legislation to clarify whether not recognised ireland can affect particular rights here. the use refuse marriage f
high court dismisses review challenge to taxation of costs in limerick fall case a plaintiff sought reductions claimed for two motions personal injuries action. the found no error or resulting injustice taxing master’s decision. [2017] iehc 386 has dismissed plaintiff’s application action arising fr
supreme court allows appeal over shell’s breach of rossport commonage order the held that acquiring a share in did not end prohibition on shell carrying out site investigations. it allowed monica muller’s from high court’s answer to case stated. has dispute e&p (ireland) limited’s entry onto north c
high court rules all parties must sign deed before blackrock hospital registers family share transfer the rejected an objection to hospital’s application and ruled that shareholders’ agreement requires execute a of adherence for valid transfer. it did not decide whether proposed xroon was valid. [20
high court refuses murtagh’s bid for further disclosure in judicial review the set out public authorities’ duty of candour but found no evidence that respondents had breached it. underlying remains a future hearing. [2017] iehc 384 refused joseph application his proceedings, finding he not produced
supreme court adjourns solicitor’s appeal motions to substantive hearing the deferred decisions on daniel coleman’s requests add grounds and introduce new evidence, set directions for appeals be prepared managed. adjourned two by solicitor coleman of his appeals, leaving undecided whether he may or
supreme court dismisses appeal without deciding bhutanese applicant’s nationality the said conflicting evidence about d.t.’s identity and travel history meant it could not decide certified legal question on statelessness. dismissed because that might be hypothetical. of ireland an by d.t. in a refug
court of appeal dismisses challenge to government’s planned aib share sale the held that claim raised a non-justiciable political controversy and disclosed no cause action against state defendants or aib. it also upheld refusal restrain sale. [2017] ieca 177 dismissed vincent o’donoghue’s appeals st
hogan j would have referred asylum data-sharing questions to eu court in a separate judgment the of appeal, mr justice gerard said it should not resolve applicants’ challenge without guidance on dublin iii’s information-sharing rules. his colleagues’ decision is included this source. [2017] ieca 179
court of appeal dismisses asylum applicants’ challenge to uk transfer the upheld refusal quash decisions under dublin iii regulation, finding no individual right information request’s completion and successful claim based on delay. [2017] ieca 179 has dismissed an by two anonymised applicants agains
high court refuses leave and stay in challenge to amended deportation order the found no substantial grounds minister’s amendment of a refused an injunction against removal. [2017] iehc 404 application for seek judicial review on case involving order. ruling was delivered by mr justice richard humph
high court quashes refusals of two magdalen scheme applications over unfair procedures the found applicants had not been given a chance to respond evidence used in deciding their eligibility. it sent both matters back department for reconsideration, but did decide whether either applicant qualified.
court of appeal sets aside damages in dundalk stadium bookmakers dispute the upheld findings that breached pitch rules by demanding an €8,000 contribution, but ruled failed to mitigate their losses. it also removed boycott declarations against three plaintiffs. [2017] ieca 172 racing (1999) limited
high court quashes minister’s decision to revoke bantry bay salmon-farm licence the found that minister had not given sufficiently specific statutory notice of grounds for considering revocation or properly engaged with company’s representations. [2017] iehc 353 quashed agriculture, food and marine’
supreme court dismisses appeal over inaccurate property brochure measurements the upheld a €350,000 high award to purchaser, finding that brochure’s disclaimer did not release jones lang lasalle from liability for negligent misstatement. has dismissed limited’s against judgment awarded david walsh f
high court dismisses bid for interim payment of legal costs the plaintiffs sought before their were taxed, but judge held that a final order left without jurisdiction to grant application. [2017] iehc 365 dismissed an application by ten towards costs, ruling it could not make after had been entered
high court refuses stay in dispute over payment pending arbitration the held that parties’ agreement made question of a conciliator’s recommendation discrete issue, while continued on underlying dispute. [2017] iehc 357 has refused an application by bowen construction limited and somague engenharia
court of appeal awards costs after quashing conviction the ordered director public prosecutions to pay t. o’d’s setting aside his and refusing a retrial. has appealing conviction, which quashed on 22 may 2017. order concerns only; no application was made for trial. in judgment delivered 1 june 2017,
high court awards €855,793.40 over complications during laparoscopy the found that admitted negligence a 2002 operation caused ongoing abdominal pain and constipation, as well psychological harm loss of earnings. [2017] iehc 412 awarded gina van amersfoorth after finding injuries from negligently pe
supreme court allows estate agent’s appeal over property brochure disclaimer the set aside a high award of €350,000 after finding meant agent had not assumed responsibility for brochure’s floor-area measurements. allowed an by jones lang lasalle limited (jll) and discharged order that awarded david
high court grants aib judgment for €751,890.71 against borrower the rejected proposed consumer-credit and economic-interference defences at summary stage, finding no bona fide defence to bank’s loan claims. [2017] iehc 364 granted allied irish banks plc michael doyle after he had disclosed claims on
high court dismisses howth planning challenge and refuses site clean-up injunction mr justice max barrett found the judicial review application was out of time refused interlocutory mandatory relief, while addressing objections standing issues. [2017] iehc 354 has dismissed christian morris’s to per
high court clarifies stay of italian judgment enforcement and awards costs to mares in a supplemental ruling, ms justice baker said proceedings should remain stayed pending further order from the or irish appeal, while award would not be appeal. [2017] iehc 356 clarified terms on an awarded associat
supreme court allows estate agent’s appeal over inaccurate property measurements the held that sales brochure’s disclaimer meant agent had not assumed responsibility to buyer for accuracy of its measurements. €350,000 high award was appealed on quantum. [2007] i.e.h.c. 28 (high judgment referenced);
supreme court rules no statutory appeal lies from foi review discontinuance the held that high route under 1997 and 2014 freedom of information acts does not cover a commissioner’s decision to discontinue review. judicial remains available. has ruled person cannot against as frivolous or vexatious.
court of appeal dismisses challenge to crèche assault conviction the rejected all nine grounds argued on and refused appellant’s motion introduce new evidence. his separate against sentence was not addressed in this judgment. has dismissed mw’s for causing harm, finding trial satisfactory safe. it a
high court orders inspection of emails and fee calculations in £5m dispute the ruled that defendant could inspect five internal draft performance calculations, finding privilege claims unsupported by admissible evidence. [2017] iehc 383 has ordered f&c reit property asset management plc to allow fri
supreme court dismisses appeal over access road to mayo home the upheld an bord pleanála’s approval of as built and allowed county council’s cross-appeal against a high finding that it was substandard. separate cpo compensation arbitration remained outstanding. has dismissed peter nancy mcnicholas’s
high court strikes out two further mannion cases against state defendants mr justice max barrett ruled that the proceedings could not continue, citing abuse of process, res judicata and henderson v. rule. [2017] iehc 358 has struck brought by dolores minister for justice, attorney general ireland, f
high court refuses challenge to glendalough food trading tender the refused all relief sought by james and margaret stakem, finding wicklow county council was not obliged halt its process when it received notice of their intended lease claim. [2017] iehc 388 has stakem in a judicial review council’s
court of appeal dismisses challenge to child’s return brunei the upheld high court’s order for a prompt under irish child-welfare law, while leaving date, access terms and disclosure be addressed in further hearing. [2017] ieca 174 dismissed mother’s against her young daughter brunei, where child ha