Irish local news and public records
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high court varies divorce order, releasing former husband from lump-sum payments the cancelled two unpaid lump sums and obligation to clear mortgage by 2018, while setting end dates for maintenance requiring applicant discharge family home loan within years. [2018] iehc 411 court, law varied a 2011
high court authorised adoption of r. despite birth mother’s objection the authority to make an order in favour r.’s foster carers and dispensed with her consent. [2018] iehc 172 ireland for carers, t. w. m. w., decision followed a hearing on 23 26 march 2018 under section 54(2) act 2010. it authoris
appeal court orders limited disclosure of rival tender’s quality assurance plan word perfect may obtain the section to help pursue its procurement challenge; access other tender material was refused or deferred. ieca 87 appeal; high referenced for prior decision and substantive hearing has ordered m
high court refuses bid to replace clonkeen college playing-fields plaintiffs the ruled that seven individuals had not shown a genuine mistake in naming themselves instead of school’s board management. ruling concerned only proposed change parties case. [2017] iehc 163 court, chancery has refused an
district court orders delivery of porsche to second claimant after rival ownership claims judge brian o’shea found the had completed a valid purchase before first claimant’s attempted purchase. refused application and made no order on costs. court, dublin metropolitan ordered an garda síochána deliv
high court awards garda €220,000 after finding assault substantially worsened back injury the found caused lasting physical and psychological harm, but left final order amount of pecuniary losses to be settled counsel considered judgment. [2018] iehc 208 has awarded a for pain suffering diminished f
high court refuses summary judgment over disputed €700,000 guarantee the bank’s claim against guarantor tony cantwell will proceed to a plenary hearing after found an arguable defence based on alleged misrepresentation. [2018] iehc 825 has refused danske application for capped at €700,000, directing
high court lets byrne damages claims against nama proceed, strikes out other relief mr justice macgrath declined to dismiss the whole case at this preliminary stage, but struck for set in paragraphs 3, 4 and 5 of summons. [2018] iehc 526 has allowed two by vincent junior national asset management ag
high court refuses challenge to naturalisation denial after uninsured driving the rejected sulaimon kareem’s judicial review of minister’s refusal, finding decision be based on his admitted conduct and recent offence. it directed parties address whether a wasted costs order should considered. [2018]
high court grants bank of ireland judgment for €849,037 mortgage debt the rejected borrower’s argument that alleged failures under arrears code could defend bank’s monetary claim. it made clear ruling did not grant possession home. [2018] iehc 824 has granted liberty to enter €849,037.30 against ste
court of appeal dismisses dermot griffin’s against manslaughter conviction the rejected appeal, refused to admit post-conviction material about a man who later retracted an apparent confession, and upheld trial judge’s decision leave case jury. has dismissed his over fatal fire in makeshift den tall
high court vacates default judgment in disputed galway crash claim the held that axa could contest an interlocutory application after being joined as a co-defendant, and adjourned default-judgment motion to hearing of action. [2018] iehc 202 has vacated against driver road plaintiff’s for until acti
court of appeal refuses stay sought by man challenging possession order the held that ben gilroy could not rely on property owner’s potential rights to support his against an interlocutory for possession. [2018] ieca 90 has refused gilroy’s application pause a high requiring defendants give kbc bank
high court refuses fair trials europe role in urgent polish surrender case the said late application would delay proceedings and was unlikely to add assistance on proposed eu reference. [2018] iehc 154 has refused appoint as an amicus curiae concerning artur celmer’s poland under three european arre
high court restores careless-driving case after district judge struck it out the ruled that written complaint gave enough information to issue a summons and sent back for further hearing. [2019] iehc 826 has remitted hearing, ruling supporting was sufficient in law. did not decide whether accused gu
high court declines to continue injunction against deportation the refused an interlocutory while judicial review proceedings challenge rejection of a late subsidiary protection application. [2018] iehc 183 declined restraining anonymised applicant from china. decision addressed interim relief only;
high court awards €59,289 over unusable marina berths a judge found that assurances the access problem would be resolved induced michael begley to complete his purchase. rejected other claims and will hear further submissions about possible transfer of alternative berths. [2018] iehc 221 has propose
court of appeal raises sentence to 15 years in drogheda post office kidnapping case the granted dpp’s application review a nine-year as unduly lenient, quashed it and substituted 15-year term. has increased mark mccarthy’s from nine for his involvement an armed €661,125 robbery. director public pros
high court refuses challenge to refusal of minor’s naturalisation application the rejected five arguments against minister’s decision, holding that reasons given were sufficient and assessment was not irrational. [2018] iehc 152 has refused adriana borta’s for judicial review minister justice equali
high court quashes albanian woman’s deportation order over statutory errors the ruled that a reference to repealed protection provision should have been read as referring later law, and found decision failed address new evidence. [2018] iehc 184 quashed against an woman after finding minister for ju
court of appeal quashes robbery conviction over witness handling at trial the found may have been unfair after judge declined to follow an agreed plan call a key witness. it rejected separate challenge inconsistent jury verdicts and ordered no retrial in judgment’s stated outcome. has quashed brian
high court asks eu how poland rule-of-law concerns affect surrender case the irish referred questions on fair-trial risk after finding systemic breaches in poland. it did not make a final decision surrender. [2018] iehc 153 of ireland has asked justice european union to clarify about poland’s judici
high court dismisses challenge over appeal rights and deportation order the held that dublin iii did not apply to applicant’s earlier uk take-back request refused relief, including a post-dismissal injunction. [2018] iehc 224 dismissed judicial review proceedings by an anonymised applicant from guin
high court dismisses challenge to zimbabwean mother and daughter’s protection refusal the found tribunal was entitled reject mother’s credibility dismissed judicial review application, leaving decision in place. [2018] iehc 235 has a application challenging of subsidiary woman her younger daughter.
high court allows denis o’brien to add declan ganley and amend conspiracy claim the permitted be joined as a co-defendant allowed amendments pleadings. it did not decide underlying allegations or whether is time-barred. [2018] iehc 143 has in his case against red flag consulting ltd five other defen
high court orders security for costs in solicitor negligence case the found solicitors had a bona fide defence and declined to treat company’s alleged wider collapse as basis refuse security. amount remained be determined. [2018] iehc 800 has ruled that an insolvent property company must provide of
court of appeal dismisses challenge to convictions for rape and sexual assault the rejected two grounds appeal, finding that evidence about alleged admissions part a garda interview did not make trial unfair. has dismissed d. mcg’s against his on 17 counts assault, challenged render jury at central
high court orders €25,000 payment in divorce appeal while leaving inherited farm with husband the allowed husband’s against a circuit order, retained existing homes and arrangements, affirmed decree. [2018] iehc 146 proceedings ordered him to pay his former wife €25,000, citing her immediate need fo
high court finds no arguable defence to personal liability on €1.8m loan the ruled that promontoria was entitled summary judgment against michael shanahan, rejecting his claims limited property’s value or lender estopped from enforcing its terms. amount of remained be addressed. [2018] iehc 145 cour
high court dismisses challenge to ukrainian man’s deportation order the found no unlawfulness in minister’s decision and rejected a further argument raised after judgment. [2018] iehc 187 dismissed judicial review against man convicted of sexual assault while working as taxi driver. judgment, delive
court of appeal dismisses brothers’ appeals over €12.8m in aib judgments the upheld summary after finding defendants had not raised an arguable defence requiring a full hearing. [2018] ieca 93 has dismissed two by laurence o’toole, donal o’toole and james against for mortgage bank totalling more tha
high court affirms title to marino garden acquired through adverse possession the upheld circuit order after finding mary byrne had required factual and intention possess land behind her home. [2018] iehc 597 has affirmed a recognising byrne’s home at 33 brian road, marino, dublin 3, possession. mr
court of appeal makes no costs order against judge in kilty the held that dunne retained judicial quasi-immunity from for this appeal. high still had to decide original review proceedings. [2018] ieca 80 made cormac after brendan won an over court’s handling long-running said separate question case
court of appeal dismisses dunnes stores’ damages the held that high award was at upper range what appropriate, but not so disproportionate an appellate should interfere. [2018] ieca 111 has dismissed against awarded to pamela phoenix for injuries from a workplace accident, leaving in place. judgment
high court sends teacher’s unfair dismissal case back to labour the found it could not be satisfied that had applied correct legal principles a statutory exclusion in contract. remitted matter for reconsideration. [2018] iehc 144 has reconsideration, finding fixed-term concerned dawn-marie conaty an
court of appeal lifts stay on nuig bullying investigation the allowed university’s appeal, finding no serious issue to be tried over alleged bias by investigator. it discharged high order that had halted while case proceeded trial. [2018] ieca 79 has lifted a an into staff member’s complaints and ha
high court refuses challenge to withdrawal of wicklow retention application the found that applicants had not provided requested registration evidence planning department in required manner and within six months. [2018] iehc 147 has refused thomas murphy helen nolan’s for judicial review county coun
high court refuses to quash fine after district judge’s corrected conviction announcement mr omee sought judicial review over the sequence in which trial judge announced his decision and asked about previous convictions. declined all requested relief. [2018] iehc 148 has refused a imposed on chinedu
supreme court quashes doctor’s indecent assault conviction over jury’s access to interview notes the found a real possibility that jurors drew an impermissible inference from answers may have been exercise of right silence. has quashed medical doctor for assault, finding material placed before them
court of appeal rules irish courts lack jurisdiction over shipping dispute against uk company the allowed nmt shipping’s appeal, finding castlelyons had not established that either its contract or tort claims could be heard in ireland under brussels regulation. [2018] ieca 98 has ruled have no to he
high court quashes dangerous-driving convictions and orders further trial the ruled that district lacked jurisdiction to try indictable charges after not-guilty pleas. allegations remain be tried. [2018] iehc 149 has quashed martin feehan’s for dangerous driving causing serious harm remitted proceed
high court quashes asylum appeal decision over failure to assess risk from ‘ernest’ the found tribunal had not considered whether past persecution linked a man who paid bride price called for assessment under protection regulations. it quashed refusal and sent matter back tribunal. [2018] iehc 234 h
high court finds former tenant has no defence to havbell’s possession claim the held that 2014 tenancy and purchase option did not bind registered charge holder. it ordered said would hear submissions on terms of order. [2018] iehc 175 maria (otherwise mariah) isabel dias harvey) had arguable entitl
high court refuses to set aside renewed summonses in maltings defects cases the upheld orders renewing two against mythen construction limited, finding good reason for delay and no substantial injustice from allowing claims proceed. [2018] iehc 290 has refused limited’s applications proceedings over
high court adjudicates michael wymes and richard wood bankrupt the found statutory requirements met rejected wymes’s defences, many of which had already been considered in earlier proceedings. [2018] iehc 213 has adjudicated following petitions brought by minister for communications, energy natural
court of appeal dismisses against eight-year sentence for indecent assaults the found was within range reasonably available to sentencing judge and declined intervene. has dismissed an net custodial imposed on a man convicted six counts assault. ex tempore judgment delivered 20 march 2018 by mr just
court of appeal dismisses sentence over fraud targeting vulnerable woman michael o’brien’s concurrent three-year sentences for four deception offences remain in place after the found no error sentencing judge’s approach. has dismissed against severity his offences, leaving prison terms place. a judg
high court allows landlord’s appeal in tenants’ defamation case the found child safety allegations were defamatory but held they protected by qualified privilege and abuse reporting law. [2018] iehc 139 allowed a dismissed former action over concerns she reported to hse’s early intervention team. st
high court dismisses rail driver’s application over return to train duties the found iarnród éireann had followed an earlier order by processing stopping-short incident under its driver support scheme. it did not immediate driving. [2018] iehc 189 dismissed paul leblique’s have two managers committe
high court declines to discharge receiver over aib debtor’s accounts the rejected a challenge appointment on procedural grounds, while saying applications should generally include evidence of suitability and written consent. [2018] iehc 155 court, commercial has refused certain bank judgment debtor,
an post ordered to pay €161,133 in damages after court finds bullying caused injury the high assessed liability had already been decided, awarding compensation for ptsd, anxiety and depression through 2011, lost earnings other losses. it declined continuing pain suffering or that year. [2018] iehc 1
high court refuses to stop garda disciplinary investigation from continuing the held that an inspector’s report was not a final under 2007 regulations and rejected arguments could continue. [2018] iehc 129 has refused application by serving brian canavan prevent continuation of detective inspector p
high court refuses discovery of winning tender in procurement dispute the declined to order disclosure successful bidder’s or documents sought under two disputed categories, finding requests irrelevant too broad for application. [2018] iehc 158 has refused word perfect translation services limited’s
high court refuses to dismiss woman’s injury claim over delay the found in pursuing was inordinate and inexcusable, but said balance of justice allowed it proceed a preliminary trial on liability. [2018] iehc 135 has refused personal arising from 2004 collision with bus dublin, despite finding that
high court rules €239,867 tax surcharge is provable in discharged bankrupt’s estate the held that arose from an obligation incurred before bankruptcy, although it became payable later. bankrupt was not liable to pay it. [2018] iehc 176 court, bankruptcy has ruled a imposed on dermot o’rourke pre-ban
court of appeal dismisses challenges to receiver’s appointment and property sale powers the rejected borrowers’ appeal, leaving in place high court’s dismissal their claims injunctions against obstruction receiver. [2018] ieca 78 dismissed appeals by ben healy seamus spillane challenging robert mcgr
court of appeal rejects michael taylor’s challenge to murder conviction the dismissed appeal, finding trial judge was entitled leave circumstantial case jury and rejecting his challenges dna evidence other rulings. has against 2011 for paul kelly, decisions made during trial. taylor convicted by a m
court of appeal cuts mouldpro liquidator’s fees by 25% for three periods the left first-period remuneration unchanged, but reduced awards next after finding hours claimed in two and excessive increasing fourth-period reduction. [2018] ieca 88 approved pierce farrell, liquidator international limited
court of appeal upholds dismissal property dispute and filing restriction the rejected an by a man whose claims over cork had been dismissed as abusive, upheld order requiring him to obtain permission before bringing specified further proceedings. [2018] ieca 67 has patrick o’connor’s against procee
high court rejects challenge to proposed transfer of child care proceedings england and wales the upheld a district decision inviting an application for take jurisdiction, while making clear that would not be transferred as part decision. [2018] iehc 161 has rejected mother’s judicial review parties
court of appeal overturns lowry’s one-third costs award and orders reconsideration the upheld moriarty tribunal’s non-cooperation findings but ruled that lowry had not been given adequate notice how it would calculate reduction. [2018] ieca 66 has overturned decision to michael his legal sent questi
court of appeal withdraws order for retrial over alleged garda disclosure the reconsidered its earlier judgment before making a final and dismissed state defendants’ cross-appeal. [2018] ieca 63 has withdrawn direction ian bailey’s claim that gardaí unlawfully disclosed confidential information his
court of appeal dismisses challenge to appointment high president the upheld court’s decision strike out jerry beades’s proceedings, finding that relief he sought could not be granted by courts. [2018] ieca 64 appeal; from has dismissed against striking his peter kelly as court. concluded government
court of appeal rejects three appeals over injunction barring videos ward the found no basis to overturn orders restraining social media posts about a woman in wardship and holding her son contempt. it did not imprison him; separate complaints gardaí’s execution warrant could be pursued independentl
high court orders targeted discovery in €10.1m payment dispute the directed of documents concerning two alleged forfeiture events and defendants’ funds on date a €3m instalment fell due. it did not decide whether payments were owed. [2018] iehc 124 court, commercial has ordered over claimed under se
high court orders limited discovery in ashleaf shopping centre dispute the ordered disclosure of specified records cross applications between dunnes stores, almonte and a receiver, while refusing several broader requests. it did not decide underlying claims. [2018] iehc 123 court, commercial has ove
supreme court rejects challenge to deportation order’s wording the dismissed an appeal from a refusal grant leave for judicial review, holding that earlier ruling on form of orders should stand. ireland has by pakistani national who argued his order was unlawful because it did not itself state date
high court refuses lavery permission to bring motions reopening earlier orders the found no basis revisit three procedural or final decisions, and reasonable prospect of overturning an order restricting further proceedings. [2018] iehc 185 has refused joseph liberty issue four proposed seeking in ju
high court awards €52,122 after horse-riding fall caused lasting buttock scarring the assessed damages for pain, treatment and permanent soft-tissue changes a 2016 accident; liability was not in issue proceedings. [2018] iehc 125 awarded woman injuries sustained when she thrown from horse at castle
supreme court allows appeal over deportation notices placed on file the minister no longer opposed appellant’s service argument. allowed appeal, set aside high order and made agreed costs orders, without deciding separate challenge to order’s form. an concerning that had been a departmental rather t
high court refuses appeal leave and rules on costs in three judicial reviews the refused i.k.’s application for to after rejecting underlying review applications. it awarded respondents i.k. k.n., while making a different order m.a.m. [2018] iehc 132 made orders cases concerning minister justice equ
high court limits applicant’s costs after quashing workplace decision the declined to award for whole judicial review, ordering only up respondents’ 4 april 2017 concession. [2018] iehc 199 has limited tomasz zalewski’s in a review period ending 2017, when respondents conceded that relations commiss
high court quashes dismissal of accountant’s appeal over disciplinary process the found appeals tribunal had not shown it balanced request for more preparation time and dismissed entire without hearing submissions on that step. [2018] iehc 138 has quashed a decision by chartered accountants regulato
high court awards €40,160 after swab left in woman’s vagina following childbirth the accepted that retained caused pain, infection and distress, but found plaintiff had not suffered a psychiatric illness did link later suture breakdown to swab. [2018] iehc 127 awarded woman damages was her delivery
high court awards €62,015 after hospital grounds collision left engineer with knee pain the assessed €30,000 for and suffering to date, future general damages €2,015 in agreed special damages. liability was not issue. [2018] iehc 126 awarded michael wilders finding that a 2015 of st james’s him ongo
high court refuses prisoner’s request for garda report on temporary release refusal the rejected an interlocutory discovery application, finding that applicant had not laid evidential foundation to justify disclosure of confidential report. [2018] iehc 151 has refused nicholas kendall’s application
high court dismisses two challenges to detention pending deportation the held that state had shown both applicants’ was lawful at time of article 40 inquiries. it did not decide whether either applicant a victim trafficking. [2018] iehc 211 dismissed applications challenging ninh thu trang and thi p
court of appeal refuses bid to block receivers’ action over two dublin properties the dismissed clare gibb’s against refusal an interlocutory injunction, declining let her raise a new consumer credit act argument and also addressing its merits. [2018] ieca 95 has refused high decision stop receivers
court of appeal dismisses medical negligence over bladder surgery the upheld high court’s dismissal a patient’s claim his 2006 surgery, finding no basis to order retrial or disturb trial judge’s findings. [2018] ieca 94 has dismissed against at mercy university hospital in cork 2006. left place and
court of appeal rejects garda’s bid to stop disciplinary inquiry after assault acquittal the held that did not bar separate proceedings, though two charges concerned issues also raised in criminal case. [2018] ieca 69 has refused proceedings against garda thomas mckenna over an alleged incident at w
high court refuses challenge to panda waste licence for meath facility the held that epa’s covered environmental matters within its remit and did not grant planning consent entire project. peter sweetman’s requested relief was refused. [2018] iehc 156 has refused application quash a revised industri
court of appeal allows garda disciplinary investigation into vehicle security to proceed the held that remaining allegation raised different issues from road traffic charges dismissed in district court. it against high decision. [2018] ieca 68 has detective sergeant joseph higgins’s a decision refus
high court seeks eu ruling before deciding polish surrender case the found that rule of law and democracy had been breached in poland, but made no final decision on surrendering artur celmer. [2018] iehc 119 has asked justice european union (cjeu) to clarify legal test apply it makes a whether celme
court of appeal dismisses challenge to refusal injunction over two dublin properties the declined admit a new consumer-law ground and left in place high court’s restrain receivers while underlying claims remain unresolved. [2018] ieca 95 has dismissed clare gibb’s against an interlocutory that would
court of appeal dismisses father’s bid to return children pakistan the upheld refusal three pakistan, finding their welfare and wishes pointed remaining in ireland. it also found serious procedural unfairness high hearing but declined order a rehearing. [2018] ieca 97 has dismissed seeking his leavi
supreme court refers brexit questions on uk arrest warrant surrender to eu the referred four about effect of european surrenders and requested an expedited ruling. it did not decide whether thomas joseph o’connor should be surrendered. has justice union could affect a man united kingdom under warran
court of appeal dismisses father’s bid to return three children pakistan the upheld high court’s refusal order children’s return, finding that their welfare required them remain in ireland with mother. it criticised delays proceedings but said a rehearing was not interests. [2018] ieca 97 has dismis
high court quashes refusal to admit brazilian woman and awards €1,000 the found that two stated grounds for refusing luciana rosa leave land were irrational, quashed 2015 decision awarded damages her three-day detention. it refused an order delete record. [2018] iehc 287 a in ireland october 2015, f
court of appeal dismisses challenge to costs review in 1996 injury case the rejected an over taxation costs, holding that aarhus convention did not apply personal injuries proceedings. it also refused a request for mckenzie friend address court. [2018] ieca 57 has dismissed by sean ó conbhuí against
appeal court increases drug sentence to five years after finding it unduly lenient the of replaced patrick farrelly’s for a €66,700 drugs offence with years’ imprisonment, suspending final 18 months. remains concurrent an earlier sentence. increased possessing worth from three and half years, origin
high court dismisses challenge to refusal of escorted outings for john shaw the granted leave seek judicial review but dismissed substantive application, finding no basis overturn minister’s two a year. [2018] iehc 288 apply minister justice and equality’s support year, his challenge. in judgment de
high court refuses challenge to dismissal of peat extraction referral the found an bord pleanála was entitled dismiss a concerning three westmeath sites because owners and occupiers could not be identified with sufficient certainty for notice given. [2018] iehc 136 has refused friends irish environm
supreme court dismisses appeal over refusal to revoke child’s deportation order the found no substantial grounds challenge minister’s 2016 decision on evidence then submitted, while leaving open a fresh application based medical addressing later paposhvili criteria. has dismissed an by anonymised ch
supreme court justice says paposhvili clarified, but did not dramatically expand, article 3 test in a separate judgment agreeing with the chief justice, o’donnell discussed removal of seriously ill people and minister’s power to consider humanitarian factors. judge has described european human right
high court awards €66,180 after finding crash aggravated neck and shoulder symptoms until 2016 the awarded €40,000 in general damages compensation for past earnings expenses, but rejected future loss of pain-and-suffering claims. [2018] iehc 121 anne keane €66,180.35 costs that a 2012 collision temp
supreme court quashes burglary conviction over undisclosed alibi rebuttal evidence the held that defence was entitled to notice of prosecution intended use disprove an alibi. it ruled withholding deprived appellant a fair trial. appeal no: 80/2016 has quashed o’sullivan’s conviction, finding prosecu
supreme court allows unjust enrichment claim to remain if disputed pleading is cut the dismissed simon mangan’s appeal against an order permitting amendment danske bank’s summary summons, subject removal of parts statement concerning later payments. over allowing bank a/s, trading as national irish
high court dismisses judicial review over child’s citizenship claim and deportation orders the held that an application for a certificate of nationality under section 28 was more suitable route to resolve issue. it did not decide whether child is irish citizen. [2018] iehc 131 dismissed proceedings
high court dismisses challenge to rejection of mozambique asylum appeal the held that tribunal had considered medical reports and father’s death certificate, addressed claim imputed political opinion. [2018] iehc 133 dismissed a judicial review refugee appeals tribunal’s an by anonymised applicant f
court of appeal increases custodial term in review assault and false imprisonment sentences the found that suspending half each four-year sentence was unduly lenient, resentenced robert maguire to concurrent terms with final year suspended. has after finding part his for causing harm lenient. had pl
court of appeal upholds six-year sentence for galway salon robbery the found sentencing judge used too high a starting point, but held that imposed was ultimately correct and dismissed appeal. has an against robbing hair salon, ruling despite error in judge’s approach. appellant had pleaded guilty t
court of appeal quashes romanian man’s removal order over rehabilitation assessment the found minister had not properly assessed whether would prejudice and given no reasons for a five-year exclusion period. it sent matter back fresh consideration. [2018] ieca 76 has quashed review decisions concern
high court refuses challenge to cork property registration the held that acc loan management could transfer rory o’connor after bank’s re-registration and name change, refused appellant’s requested relief. [2018] iehc 109 has an application by steven hallihan undo o’connor’s as owner of a at church
high court dismisses insurance dispute over delay and risk to fair trial the found that unexplained delays age of a disputed phone call created substantial case could not be tried fairly. [2018] iehc 111 dismissed brian maxwell’s action against irish life assurance plc broker john fallon after findi
high court awards costs after defence forces discharge challenge the ruled that applicant was entitled to of his judicial review proceedings, which led a stay pending redress-of-wrongs inquiry. [2018] iehc 137 has awarded member who brought proceedings challenging planned discharge, finding were pro
high court refuses challenge to decision send two possession charges trial the judicial review concerned a circuit refusal dismiss involving crowbar and screwdriver. said application could not be used as an appeal on evidence. [2018] iehc 157 has refused martin o’brien’s quash criminal that left tri
high court rejects appeal against possession proceedings in mortgage case the rejected stephen kearney’s arguments over protection insurance, his late wife’s purported will and unfair contract terms. was a full rehearing of proceedings. [2018] iehc 159 has brought by permanent tsb, leaving bank’s cl
high court refuses appeal over refusal of foi request as vexatious the found no legal error sufficient to overturn information commissioner’s decision that michael grange’s was vexatious. [2018] iehc 108 has refused against a his freedom department foreign affairs and trade ms justice o’regan he had
high court grants ulster bank judgment for €7.53m against liam mulvaney the found no reasonable probability that defendant had a real or bona fide defence to bank’s summary application. [2018] iehc 105 court, commercial has granted ireland dac €7,528,080.99 mulvaney, ruling there was he claim. mr ju
high court refuses bernadette fagan more time to appeal possession order the discharged an extension granted by master, finding that stress did not explain nearly two-year delay because mrs had chosen pursue judicial review instead. [2018] iehc 140 court, midland circuit, county of westmeath has ref
high court refuses challenge to refusal of 25-turbine meath wind farm the found there was a reasonable basis for an bord pleanála’s refusal, despite admitted error in inspector’s report about nearby receptors. [2018] iehc 107 court, commercial has refused north limited’s application overturn plannin
high court strikes out house-building negligence claim after delay the granted engineer gerrard pettitt’s application to dismiss siobhán o’dowd’s proceedings, finding her inexcusable and a fair trial at real risk. it made no on underlying building claims. [2018] iehc 150 has struck over construction
high court refuses kelleher’s motion over nama discovery the declined to order provide further discovery, saying evidence did not show that relevant documents had been withheld. [2018] iehc 106 has refused garrett seeking an requiring national asset loan management limited (nama) comply with earlier
high court dismisses claim after finding plaintiff joined dangerous pursuit before fatal crash the held that and drivers took part in a highly joint venture, barring his negligence under ex turpi causa defence. [2018] iehc 141 dismissed john heaphy’s personal injury against three defendants he helpe
court of appeal dismisses challenge to admission witness statement in lucan assault case the held that trial judge could admit witness’s earlier statements under section 16 and found jury charge adequate, while leaving assess evidence’s weight. 32/2017 has dismissed archilli mindadze’s against his c
court of appeal cuts cork drug courier’s sentence to eight years the quashed an 11-year and imposed years, suspending final three subject conditions. has on patrick o’donovan for possessing drugs worth €13,000 or more resentenced him years’ imprisonment, with suspended four had pleaded guilty at cir
court of appeal dismisses h.b.’s challenge to rape and sexual assault convictions the rejected an against five effective seven-year prison sentence, finding no basis set aside jury’s verdict. has dismissed for two counts three assault, leaving in place sentence. jury convicted h.b. central criminal
high court awards €750,243 after finding supermarket security breached duty to injured customer the found that staff failed relay a was being pursued and pushed him away when he tried return safety. it rejected defendants’ causation statutory defences assessed damages at €750,243.39. [2018] iehc 101
court of appeal reduces sentence for seven sexual assaults after finding guilty plea was under-rewarded the cut from four years and six months to three nine months, run 22 march 2017. it left refusal backdate july 2016 undisturbed. reduced t. g.’s that sentencing judge had not given enough credit hi
high court grants school board injunction in galway car park dispute the found had a very strong case for mandatory interlocutory relief, but left further orders, undertakings and costs later consideration. [2018] iehc 128 granted of management st. patrick’s an against eoghan o’neachtain limited ove
high court orders return of child to lithuania after father fails prove long-term consent the found that evidence did not establish mother had agreed a permanent move ireland. it ordered child’s under hague convention. [2018] iehc 348 finding her proved consented living in ireland long term. judgmen
appeal court orders custody in tax fraud sentence review the of found that suspending a three-year prison term full was unduly lenient and resentenced patrick mahony to three years, with final two suspended. has years’ imprisonment after finding original for five offences because entire had been sus
court of appeal dismisses christopher rice’s conviction and sentence appeals the upheld his convictions after a jury trial found no error in five-year sentence, with its final year suspended, for aggravated burglary related offences. has dismissed against following at clonmel circuit criminal court.
court of appeal replaces community service with fully suspended prison sentences the quashed for assault causing harm and producing an article, imposing concurrent terms four two years, in full years on stated conditions. imposed peadar macken resentenced him to years. ruled 5 march 2018 by director
high court refuses challenge to mental health admission review the rejected an application quash a tribunal decision affirming involuntary order, finding that examination timing was reasonable in circumstances. [2018] iehc 100 has refused by jf order under act 2001. affirmed on 2 january 2018. judic
high court dismisses pub owner’s damages case against landlord and receivers the ruled that claims over neighbouring construction works could not proceed defendants under lease, while a separate new-tenancy dispute remained before circuit court. [2018] iehc 180 dismissed edward walsh’s proceedings h
high court upholds land-development tax-loss claim over shrewsbury road property the answered both questions in a revenue case stated appeal taxpayer’s favour, ruling that his trade began when he purchased dublin february 2005. [2018] iehc 171 has ruled niall o’farrell’s purchase of 28 road, ballsbr
high court orders sealed discovery of museum officer’s mental health records the are to be available trial only if needed decide remedy; they cannot used by national in arguing whether suspension was lawful. [2018] iehc 170 has ordered a ireland officer disclose for period from 1 january 2005 date d