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high court clears way for surrender of cork man to northern ireland the rejected objections based on family life, disability and prison conditions, said it could order prosecution under a uk european arrest warrant. [2018] iehc 29 has ruled that there is no legal reason prohibit noel patrick corcora
court of appeal overturns labour ruling in school disability case the allowed nano nagle school’s and set aside court’s determination, finding it had misapplied law on reasonable accommodation to undisputed facts. [2018] ieca 11 has against a determination favour marie daly, former special needs ass
court of appeal sets aside €40,000 award in nano nagle disability case the ruled that school was not required to consider removing main duties from a special needs assistant’s role so she could return work, and vacated labour court’s compensation award. [2018] ieca 11 has allowed school’s discrimina
high court remits tax appeal for fresh hearing on disputed settlement the ruled that bodies can consider whether a prior was reached, but made no finding revenue had settled taxpayer’s liabilities. [2018] iehc 46 has sent back to circuit after ruling and taxpayer reached covering liabilities under a
court of appeal allows cross-examination in dunne bankruptcy dispute the set aside a high decision on forum conveniens and sent matter back for fresh determination after allowing examination us lawyer his evidence law. [2018] ieca 7 has allowed gayle to cross-examine about law, her application decis
high court grants bank of ireland mortgage €117,918.59 summary judgment the rejected two proposed defences by gerard and emma butterly, including an alleged agreement to vary their loan a dispute over receiver’s sale secured property. [2018] iehc 49 granted for against butterly after finding that ad
supreme court judge would refuse late appeal application after six-year delay in a judgment delivered on 30 january 2018, o’donnell j said he not extend time for michael rowan’s leave to and exercise the court’s jurisdiction. agreed with orders proposed separate judgment. appeal, citing entitlement
court of appeal dismisses appeals over athlone murder convictions the rejected challenges to cctv identification evidence and from a witness, held that both trials were fair verdicts safe. has dismissed by leszek sychulec andrzej gruchacz against their for false imprisonment patryk krupa in june 201
supreme court refuses leave in 2012 kerry planning costs case the held that an uncertified appeal did not keep concluded high proceedings pending after a final order march 2012. rowan v. county council [2018] iesc (citation stated source) of ireland has refused michael rowan’s application for to ove
high court dismisses pakistani man’s detention challenge and judicial review the rejected both an article 40 application a challenging immigration decisions, finding marriage relied on for eu residence rights was one of convenience. [2018] iehc 95 has dismissed to his including revocation permission
high court refuses pwc bid for security in €900m quinn insurance claim the judge found that had shown a prima facie defence and might be unable to pay its costs if won. he refused security, citing alleged wrongdoing’s connection insurer’s insolvency case’s exceptional public importance. [2018] iehc
high court dismisses challenge to zimbabwean man’s deportation order the found minister’s assessment of applicant’s humanitarian, health and family circumstances was lawful on evidence presented. judgment dismissed judicial review proceedings. [2018] iehc 56 has a order, finding that minister for ju
high court orders child’s return to hungary after wrongful retention in ireland the rejected father’s grave-risk defence and declined refuse based on objections, while making clear it was not deciding long-term custody or access. [2018] iehc 15 court, family law has ordered a child be returned findi
court of appeal upholds three-year sentence in cannabis cultivation case the dismissed an against sentence, finding offending belonged towards upper end lower range and that sentencing judge acted within his discretion. has by andrejs trifonovs a prison for cultivating cannabis, leaving place. mr ha
dublin court refuses mother’s bid to recover seized breitling watch the district found applicant had not shown that she owned or possessed €3,500 watch, and ordered its disposal under police property act. court, metropolitan refused noleen coakley’s application a valued at act 1897. in judgment deli
high court allows hse to conclude temporary continence-products contract the lifted an automatic suspension on hse’s bridging with freightspeed, citing need maintain supply patients while separate procurement challenges remain unresolved. [2018] iehc 55 has permitted health service executive (hse) a
court of appeal dismisses b.v.’s against sexual offence convictions the rejected challenges to admission confrontation evidence, trial judge’s decision not give a corroboration warning, and his directions on jury foreman’s role. has dismissed for rape, rape under section 4 criminal law (rape) amendm
court of appeal says trial judge used wrong test in waste-site acquittals the held that had focused too narrowly on whether t.n. could direct whole company. it reserved question what further orders should follow. a circuit legal when directing for prosecution arising from waste activities at kerdiff
high court refuses challenge to cavan sewage-sludge composting permission the rejected judicial review grounds over planning board’s reasons, environmental assessment, habitat screening and use of conditions, while noting an error in how appropriate-assessment decision was recorded. [2018] iehc 40 h
court of appeal cuts rape sentences and suspends final year the reduced appellant’s concurrent from 10 years to nine, suspended 12 months each, said original 15-year headline sentence was excessive because offending began when he 15. imposed on an anonymised appellant for seven counts, finding that
court of appeal dismisses brothers’ challenge to aib cross-security claims the held that mortgages securing an earlier loan also covered liabilities under a later loan, based on express terms security documents. [2018] ieca 6 appeal, civil has dismissed by laurence and james o’toole, upholding high
high court overturns award in dublin bus capability dismissal case the held that claire mckevitt had adequate notice and an opportunity to present medical reports before her ill-health retirement, set aside circuit order. [2018] iehc 78 has allowed bus’s appeal vacated a order mckevitt’s unfair-dism
high court finds children were wrongfully removed from poland the rejected mother’s arguments that return would expose to grave risk, but deferred finalising a order while seeking information about pending polish custody proceedings. [2018] iehc 45 found two poland, which it held was their country o
high court grants ulster bank relief over roscommon lands the ruled that had established its registered security and was entitled to it sought. judgment does not specify final terms of a sale order. [2018] iehc 43 has is in county after finding an equitable mortgage as lien. says satisfied claimed,
court of appeal dismisses n.r.’s against conviction the rejected three challenges to joint trial and how jury was dealt with evidence prosecution submissions. separate sentence not decided in this judgment. has dismissed his on 63 counts indecent assault, rejecting conduct trial. judgment, delivered
high court refuses aviva’s bid for security costs from uk-resident appellants the said application failed because both were ordinarily resident in united kingdom, and declined to adjourn over uncertainty about future uk-eu relations. [2018] iehc 48 has refused aviva insurance limited’s two provide i
court of appeal reduces sentence for offences committed when appellant was a minor the quashed an eight-year and substituted six years’ imprisonment, with final two years suspended on conditions. reduced man’s sexual against his sister, finding that sentencing judge had not adequately reflected prog
court of appeal refers visa-delay dispute to eu the raised concerns that waits more than a year for family-member visa applications may breach law, but referred draft questions justice before deciding issue. has european union about delays in processing visas family members citizens exercising free
high court refuses judicial review leave after €1,824 welfare refund the found applicant’s challenge moot department reversed penalty and suspension decisions returned deducted money. it did not decide merits of his wider complaints. [2018] iehc 27 refused damien fagan to bring a social protection t
dublin court makes 18-month care orders for two children the district ordered into child and family agency’s until 25 july 2019, with directions reviews, assessments support. it did not decide whether younger should move to a relative’s care. [2018] iedc 06 {'name': 'dublin metropolitan court', 'div
high court strikes out most claims in case over 2015 arrest, stays malicious prosecution claim the struck for defamation and negligent misstatement, while staying pending plaintiff’s efforts to overturn his conviction. [2018] iehc 838 christopher griffin’s misstatement arising from arrest prosecutio
high court dismisses most claims over irish pension and uk bankruptcy the dismissed that would interfere with proceedings but allowed a narrowly framed claim about whether scheme should have sought tax approval to remain for now. [2018] iehc 28 of ireland john healy’s against life staff benefits ass
high court refuses appeal leave in deportation revocation case the declined permission to its earlier refusal quash a decision not revoke an unchallenged order, finding proposed points were already addressed by supreme authority or did arise on facts presented. [2018] iehc 36 has refused applicant o
high court refuses judgment-mortgage claim over registered kerry land the held that beneficiary had no personal interest in without a formal assent, and against her as representative was statute-barred. [2018] iehc 47 refused by trentdale limited seeking to enforce judgment mortgage kerry, ruling co
court of appeal dismisses protester’s challenge to conviction over embassy car obstruction the held that district judge applied correct legal principles a sit-down protest outside israeli embassy, while recognising peaceful protests may in other circumstances have reasonable excuse. [2018] ieca 9 ha
court of appeal allows bon secours over limitation ruling in mrsa claim the held that oliver o’sullivan had relevant knowledge by july 17, 2006, at latest, and ruled high no basis to postpone date until he received an expert report. [2018] ieca 8 has allowed hospital a negligence brought o’sullivan,
high court refuses extension for challenge to mayo cabling exemption the ruled that a romanian company had not met either statutory test extending deadline county council’s 2017 declaration. underlying judicial review was decided. [2018] iehc 20 court, commercial list has refused company’s applicati
irish courts have primary jurisdiction over e.’s welfare, court of appeal rules the allowed mother’s in part, holding that must determine child’s welfare. it left recognition and enforcement rhode island orders for a full welfare hearing. [2018] ieca 4 has ruled e., child habitually resident ireland
plaintiff ordered to pay defendants’ costs after damages fell below court lodgement the high awarded her up 27 september 2016, then defendants their from next day she recovered less than either of lodgements. [2018] iehc 24 ruled that margaret browne must 28 award €260,111.25 €280,000 they had lodge
court of appeal rejects hospital’s bid to strike out mrsa claim as time-barred the upheld high court’s refusal dismiss oliver o’sullivan’s claim, finding he lacked required knowledge linking his infection alleged acts or omissions before relevant limitation period. [2018] ieca 8 has dismissed bon se
court of appeal judge would have dismissed hospital’s limitation in a dissenting judgment, mr justice edwards said the patient’s knowledge possible claim arose only after medical advice, and that should be dismissed. [2018] ieca 8 he dismiss an by state, health authorities bon secours hospital again
court of appeal dismisses challenge to €453,000 award for quarry injury the upheld high court’s decision not dismiss david mclaughlin’s claim over a false original account, finding that doing so would have caused injustice in circumstances. [2018] ieca 5 has dismissed an by michael mcdaid, charles m
court of appeal rules against new criteria in leader funding process the allowed a farmer’s part, declaring that development partnership acted outside its authority when it used to defer his application. declined quash later grant allocation or award damages. [2018] ieca 10 has ruled south kerry ltd
high court dismisses challenge to rejection of zimbabwean applicant’s protection appeal the found that tribunal had considered medical report and was entitled weigh it against its unchallenged credibility findings. [2018] iehc 35 dismissed a judicial review application challenging international appe
high court refuses to strike out €200,000 undue-influence claim over donation the rejected defendant’s bid dismiss proceedings alleged delay, finding prejudice shown did not justify ending case before trial. it made no on underlying allegations. [2018] iehc 26 has refused a alleging that priest acti
high court orders €246,000 released to fund defence of proceedings ms justice baker directed a partial payment from money lodged in john barrett, who had shown he lacked sufficient means meet the anticipated legal costs two cases brought by maurice leahy and his wife. [2018] iehc 19 has ordered be p
high court rejects parents’ challenge to care proceedings after most requested relief became moot the declined remaining relief, including a broad injunction and damages, in judicial review concerning interim orders for couple’s child. [2018] iehc 23 all sought by two applicants challenging child-ca
supreme court dismisses state appeal over quarry consent challenge the ruled that peter sweetman’s to an bord pleanála’s 2014 decision could proceed; it did not decide underlying environmental law issues. has dismissed by ireland and attorney general against a allowing grant of substituted for in co
court of appeal allows late hepatitis c compensation claim to proceed the held that appellant’s reasons for not knowing about scheme could amount exceptional circumstances, allowing him apply tribunal. [2018] ieca 81 has allowed an appellant with application tribunal after finding circumstances expl
high court quashes part of deportation decision over nigeria return-risk assessment the ordered minister to reconsider a addressing an applicant’s claim harm in because reasoning on refoulement was unclear. [2018] iehc 34 has quashed refusing revoke order and sent that back for reconsideration. chal
high court refuses to set aside leave enforce uk employment award the found no binding settlement that would prevent execution of 2006 judgment, while noting original ex parte application did not disclose a later payment £9,737. [2018] iehc 42 ireland has refused an by peter melling order allowing v
high court refuses last-minute injunction to stop proposed deportation pakistan the dismissed an ex parte application made without affidavit or supporting papers, citing its timing and circumstances of applicant’s readmission request. [2018] iehc 33 prevent anonymised applicant from dublin on 22 jan
high court declines to award costs after late housing judicial review the case settled on its first hearing day, leaving judge decide applicant’s claim for costs. he refused it, citing an alternative route and delay in bringing proceedings. [2018] iehc 73 has applicant who challenged dublin city cou
court of appeal dismisses challenge to sentence for serious dundalk assault the found four-and-a-half-year sentence, with its final 12 months suspended, was severe but within available range. [180 2016] has dismissed oisín o’byrne’s against severity his a in dundalk, finding no error principle impos
court of appeal dismisses appeals over eight-year sentences for serious assault the upheld imposed on damien fitzgerald and bill o’driscoll causing harm, finding no sentencing error grounds raised. has dismissed o’driscoll’s against severity their prison harm to karol o’keeffe. in a judgment deliver
court of appeal reduces dublin sentence in historic abuse case from seven years to four the found global for offences disproportionate when considered alongside appellant’s separate sligo case. reduced r. mc.c.’s sexual against two brothers an aggregate years’ imprisonment, finding original excessiv
high court refuses challenge to halted naturalisation application the held that minister had not refused but could process it further without requested evidence. also directed parties address whether a wasted costs order was appropriate. [2018] iehc 25 mohamed samir salem omara’s for judicial review
high court awards defendants post-february 2016 costs after repair offer was rejected the ruling followed an earlier order for specific performance of a building agreement. plaintiffs kept incurred before 18 february and their alternative-rent claim; received most later costs. [2018] iehc 228 ordere
high court dismisses solicitor negligence claim over prolonged delay ms justice baker dismissed niamh o’leary’s action after finding that years of unexplained were not excused and had caused concrete prejudice to the defendants. she did decide their separate challenge renewal summons. [2018] iehc 7
high court sets aside default judgment in defamation case over dutch notice the found multiple procedural irregularities and concluded defendant had a good prospect of defending claim, but ordered him to pay specified costs set conditions for continue. [2018] iehc 22 ireland against hendrik jan jans
high court orders limited discovery in clonmelsh quarry dispute the ordered production of specified agreements, accounts, invoices and stock records, while refusing several broader or irrelevant requests. [2018] iehc 9 has a over whether defendants were entitled to extract limestone from under 1985
high court refuses father’s bid to return children poland the was not satisfied that children’s habitual residence had changed from ireland before their in february 2017. it also said objections supported exercising discretion against if removal been wrongful. [2018] iehc 10 has refused a applicatio
high court refuses leave to appeal over proposed changes polish arrest warrant the said european had not been amended and legal question raised did arise on facts. [2018] iehc 11 refused an application by a man sought for prosecution in poland certificate allowing against his surrender. it held that
high court dismisses patient’s claim over fall on wet hospital pantry floor the found that a cleaner warned lorraine walker and she moved wet-floor sign before entering restricted pantry. it dismissed her negligence against its cleaning contractor. [2018] iehc 21 walker’s personal injuries contracto
high court dismisses challenge to deportation order against nigerian father the rejected a judicial review of minister’s decision and discharged an injunction that had restrained deportation, citing merits case discretionary grounds. [2018] iehc 98 dismissed man’s been restraining his while noting h
high court refuses to set aside renewal of solicitor negligence summons the found there was good reason renew and that balance justice supported keeping in place. underlying claim not decided. [2018] iehc 8 has refused an application by five defendants trading as sweeney mcgann solicitors a professi
court of appeal dismisses bid to increase suspended portion burglary sentence the found that a three-year sentence, with final two years suspended, was lenient but not unduly in light sentencing judge’s assessment rehabilitation. has dismissed prosecution application review as imposed on martin o’br
high court rejects doctor’s claims over ulster bank set-off but awards promontoria judgment the accepted that a manager assured dr healy he was “in clear”, found assurance did not release him from his liabilities. promontoria’s counterclaim succeeded in part; costs remained to be decided. [2018] ieh
court of appeal dismisses against eight-year drug sentence the found no sentencing error in term imposed for a cannabis enterprise involving drugs valued at €122,000. has dismissed christopher sexton’s severity an sentence, with final 12 months suspended, serious offence was by cork circuit criminal
high court orders access measures over copyright infringement on isps’ networks mr justice mcgovern granted the plaintiffs’ requested order under and related rights act 2000, in terms of their draft protocol. [2018] iehc 54 has an sought by eight film television companies against internet service pr
high court awards €530,860 after road crash left plaintiff with ongoing pain liability had been conceded, leaving the to assess damages for a coccyx injury, continuing and loss of work. [2018] iehc 14 awarded in woman who continued suffer traffic accident, already conceded by defendants. case procee
high court finds sweedon oil owes €55,000 under share sale agreement the rejected company’s claim that balance had been calculated by mistake and found sellers entitled to outstanding amount. [2018] iehc 17 has limited liable pay liam eithne mccawley an for of entire issued capital l&e limited. mr j
high court dismisses brazilian family’s challenge to deportation orders the found no demonstrated illegality in minister’s consideration of representations, including their children’s relationships with relatives living ireland. [2018] iehc 31 dismissed a judicial review made against them, finding c
high court sentences eugene costello to seven days for contempt in farm sale dispute the found breached a 2017 order and 2014 undertaking by putting cattle on obstructing its sale. carlisle mortgages may apply further committal if breaches continue. [2018] iehc 5 court, chancery sentenced prison pun
high court rules arbitrator’s appointment invalid in achill housing dispute the found contract’s conciliation steps had not been followed for sent to arbitration and that request appoint an arbitrator came almost four a half years later. [2018] iehc 6 ruled appointed construction involving sheltered
high court dismisses challenge to deportation order for philippine national the judicial review concerned a 2017 order. rejected arguments about proposed appeal, criteria, employment prospects and rights of applicant’s children. [2018] iehc 13 dismissed application by lilibeth bertan challenging mad
high court dismisses two families’ judicial reviews over deportation decisions the rejected ferreira family’s challenge to a decision affirming orders and applied its ruling, with qualification, fernandes order. it also discharged injunctions. [2018] iehc 32 dismissed review proceedings brought by f
high court refuses appeal certificate in north-south interconnector planning case the rejected applicants’ request to certify points of law for from its earlier judgment, finding that none met statutory test and an was not desirable public interest. [2018] iehc 3 has refused application by north eas
court of appeal suspends final six months lisa lynch’s sentence the allowed an against severity, resentencing lynch to 18 months’ imprisonment and suspending after considering mitigation. has severity 18-month prison sentence, her. had pleaded guilty issuing 93 false invoices while a director agl lo
high court lifts suspension on €12-month interpretation services contract the allowed minister to proceed with a award while word perfect translation services’ challenge remains unresolved, finding that damages would be an adequate remedy for company. [2018] iehc 1 has lifted automatic preventing pu
high court refuses leave to challenge north-south interconnector approval the rejected a farmer and environmental campaigner’s application for judicial review of an bord pleanála’s 2016 planning approval, finding that his grounds did not justify leave. [2018] iehc 4 has refused val martin seek propo
high court grants aib judgment on €126,195 guarantee claim against retired farmer the rejected james doran’s arguments that was misrepresented, unfair or insufficiently particularised, and declined to send case a plenary hearing. [2018] iehc 2 granted allied irish banks plc doran for €126,195, plus
high court refuses fishermen’s bid to reopen nephrops grounds pending judicial review the applicants challenged authorities’ use of an estimate that catch in functional unit 16 had reached 1,991 tonnes. found their legal arguments arguable but not strong enough for interim mandatory relief, and refu
high court refuses to widen quarry judicial review and strikes out most of applicant’s affidavit the case remained confined a 2016 environmental audit. refused proposed amendments struck third except for specified paragraphs. [2018] iehc 50 has an request expand concerning audit into broader challen