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court of appeal suspends 10 months sentence after finding rehabilitation efforts merited greater weight the varied daniel polanski’s concurrent prison sentences, requiring a two-year good-behaviour bond his release. it said change should not inhibit implementation removal order. suspended that objec
high court grants kbc leave to issue a further execution order for two dublin properties the also ordered bank ireland plc replace iib home loans ltd as plaintiff, finding that substitution had already occurred by law in 2009. [2018] iehc 390 has granted an recover possession of properties, followin
qualified adult, not pensioner, beneficially entitled to pension increase, high court rules the answered “no” a stated case asking whether beneficial interest in an increase paid for adult belonged pensioner. [2018] iehc 388 ruled that was respect of them alongside old age (contributory) pension. de
high court dismisses moroney’s challenge to registered charges but refuses receiver’s possession injunction the said transfers of was bound fail. it refused interim application against mr moroney because appointment did not clearly meet mortgage deed’s requirements; mrs adjourned for a new hearing d
high court refuses an post’s application for further discovery in van-leasing dispute the found plaintiff had complied with agreement on and that post not met test disclosure. underlying contract remains before court. [2018] iehc 400 has refused to strike out a claim by hire services limited (e) hir
high court allows bank of ireland mortgage to enter €98,213.55 judgment against donegal borrowers the rejected borrowers’ request send debt dispute a plenary hearing, finding no arguable basis that drove property sale or it was sold below market value. stay execution remained be argued. [2018] iehc
high court grants bank of ireland summary judgment, stays execution pending progress separate claim the rejected borrower’s interest overcharge defence and found his set-off barred by 2012 loan terms, but said over an earlier was arguable enough to consider a stay. [2018] iehc 415 has granted judgme
high court rejects director’s bid to represent munster wireless in judicial review the decided a preliminary question about representation only; company’s application for leave challenge district decisions was not determined. [2018] iehc 412 has ruled that william fitzgerald could limited its seek r
court of appeal dismisses challenge to sentence for €181,532 employer theft the said was lenient but found no error principle and not satisfied it unduly lenient. appeal; original imposed in circuit criminal has dismissed a prosecution seeking increase on joseph walshe stealing goods from his employ
court of appeal dismisses ryan glennon’s against ira membership conviction the rejected all grounds special criminal conviction, while accepting that one part trial court’s reasoning about bags went further than evidence justified. has dismissed his for an unlawful organisation, rejecting raised dec
high court dismisses defamation appeal over statement made in child welfare investigation the held that claim arose from in-camera family proceedings and alleged was protected by absolute privilege. [2018] iehc 548 has dismissed an a man whose circuit struck out after he his former partner’s new par
court of appeal refuses dpp bid to increase time served in sexual assault case the found five-year sentence, with two and a half years suspended, lenient but not so as justify intervention. has refused director public prosecutions application review unduly sentence imposed on frank kelly for three a
court of appeal dismisses sean farrell’s challenge to serious-harm conviction the refused add a new ground alleging ineffective representation and rejected grounds advanced against conviction. his eight-year sentence was not quashed. has dismissed for assault causing serious harm, leaving intact pri
high court allows hepatitis c compensation appeal and sends case back to tribunal the found it probable that four units of blood were transfused during an operation in 1982 infection came from one or both two whose donors’ status remains unknown. [2018] iehc 377 has allowed by a man identified as mm
supreme court dismisses mother’s appeal over access to children in care the ruled that an earlier refusal of leave did not create a res judicata bar, but found renewed challenge same grounds was abuse process. it also held later agency letter contained no reviewable decision. has dismissed by mother
court of appeal dismisses fahy’s challenge to refusal judicial review leave the concerned pending tax-return charges and complaints about disclosure, prosecution authority service evidence. held those matters did not establish an arguable ground for review. [2018] ieca 223 has dismissed michael agai
court of appeal suspends seven months man’s 21-month theft sentence the quashed original after finding disparity with co-accused’s fully suspended sentences disproportionate, then imposed a new suspended. 66/2018 martin stokes’s for and resentenced him, suspending one year subject to conditions. fou
court orders retrial after allowing conviction appeal the of ordered a retrial, finding that error behind successful could be rectified or avoided. appellant was granted bail subject to 11 conditions. has darren weldon (no. 2)’s appeal, identified in one strand evidence avoided at new trial. an ex t
high court finds bloxham must account for management of ward’s investment fund a judge found had duty to explain its discretionary kenneth best’s fund, but said final order was premature while records remained incomplete. [2018] iehc 376 the has that stockbrokers partnership an held best, ward court
high court quashes dublin transfer decision over asylum request deadline the found that refugee appeals tribunal had wrongly treated a uk refusal as for more information. it said tribunal’s failed to account iii time limit. [2018] iehc 436 has proposed an order quashing pakistani applicant from irel
court of appeal quashes ira membership conviction after finding key evidence was wrong the allowed darren weldon’s appeal, ruling that special criminal court’s account a photograph and two men’s convictions factually incorrect, leaving substantial gap in its reasoning. has against his for ira, part
high court refuses certificate to appeal in planning and environmental assessment case the applicants sought permission a ruling about whether assessments must evaluate information submitted by public. refused certificate, finding proposed point was fact-specific, not of exceptional public importanc
court of appeal dismisses challenge to polish surrender order the said appellant’s against his conviction in absentia cured any defect first-instance proceedings and answered certified legal question affirmatively. [2018] ieca 204 has dismissed tomasz skwierczynski’s an for poland under a european a
supreme court dismisses gary davis appeal against us extradition the held that had not established a real risk would breach his fundamental rights, while setting out when factual findings may raise point of law. has dismissed davis’s an order for to united states, where he is wanted trial on alleged
appeal court enters full €200,242.88 judgment for danske bank the of dismissed gregory duggan’s and allowed bank’s cross-appeal, overturning high court’s decision to send part claim a plenary hearing. it left costs issue outstanding. [2018] ieca 203 against €150,000 directing that be entered further
high court refuses challenge to asylum appeal decision over social media evidence the found no basis conclude that international protection appeals tribunal had failed consider applicant’s letter or country information. it also ruled could not grounds refused at leave stage. [2018] iehc 375 has an e
court of appeal dismisses against eight-year rape sentence the found no error principle in imposed after a jury conviction, leaving place an term with its final year suspended. has dismissed by d.b following his conviction for rape, finding sentencing judge. was convicted central criminal on 1 march
court of appeal rejects bid to overturn rape convictions the dismissed an against three convictions, ruling that trial judge was entitled leave case jury. separate sentence not decided in this judgment. 72/17 has j.s.’s finding refuse application withdraw from j.s. convicted central criminal on 12 o
high court dismisses challenge to refusal of bangladeshi man’s asylum appeal the rejected arguments that refugee appeals tribunal made errors in assessing claim, finding its decision rested chiefly on credibility findings. [2018] iehc 496 has dismissed a judicial review tribunal’s rejection his appe
high court dismisses investment claim against ibrc over delay the found plaintiff’s in delivering a statement of was inordinate and inexcusable, that passage time would prejudice fair trial. [2018] iehc 374 has dismissed an investor’s irish bank resolution corporation limited (in special liquidation
appeal court suspends more of uncle’s sentence for rape child the increased suspended portion a seven-year after finding that psychological factors and rehabilitation had not received sufficient weight. resentenced man convicted three counts rape, suspending final 18 months his prison term five year
high court enters judgment in aib loan claim, remits overdraft interest issue the found mortgage debt due but allowed borrower’s estimated €29,000 counterclaim to be deducted. it entered for €25,000 on principal and sent question a plenary hearing. [2018] iehc 599 allied irish banks plc dispute over
court of appeal allows challenge to refusal inspect material in ira membership case the allowed one ground michael connolly’s appeal, finding trial court’s reasons for declining confidential were insufficient. it left question a retrial later hearing. has against his conviction an unlawful organisat
court of appeal dismisses jason byrne’s challenge to convictions the rejected arguments about an accomplice witness, garda procedures, jury directions and prosecution closing speech, leaving in place. [161/2016] has dismissed against seven arising from a series offences south-east 2008. it concluded
court of appeal dismisses gerard hayes’s against murder conviction the rejected his grounds and refused permission to add a late challenge jury direction. it held that surviving trial record was sufficient decide fairly. has dismissed for murder, finding no reason conclude unsatisfactory or unsafe.
high court rules solicitor negligence claim was brought in time the rejected a limitation defence at preliminary hearing, finding alleged loss arose when property sale contract rescinded october 2008. [2018] iehc 600 has ruled that mark smith’s and breach of duty against fourth named defendant not s
high court rejects challenge to public decency offence the held that of committing an act contrary in a place was not unconstitutionally vague. it did decide whether applicant guilty. [2018] iehc 385 has rejected constitutional place, finding impermissibly tezaur bita had been charged under section
high court rejects security for costs bid in travel-document judicial review the dismissed minister’s motion, finding applicant was ordinarily resident ireland and balance of justice did not support an order. [2018] iehc 434 has minister equality’s application a brought by a.k. (somalia) over refusa
high court makes no costs order after immigration judicial review becomes moot the challenge concerned an unsigned draft deportation proposal. said it was misconceived and premature applicant received a 12-month permission to remain. [2018] iehc 399 made as became when remain in ireland for 12 month
high court awards garda €5,000 for hand injury, rejecting €21,700 submission the assessed compensation pain and suffering after a kampff hand-bruising claim, used judgment to criticise cost structure of process. [2018] iehc 371 awarded from injury sustained while arresting suspect, his counsel’s tha
court of appeal upholds 10-year rape sentence the dismissed e.d.’s appeal, finding term was at higher end reasonable range but within sentencing judge’s discretion. has against a prison for rape, would not be interfered with. in an ex tempore judgment delivered on 25 june 2018, said remained reasona
high court approves revised €10.59m payment arrangement after executors seek to enforce separation order the found it fundamentally unjust 2008 as written, and granted parties’ consent applications in light of changed financial circumstances. [2018] iehc 567 has approved an agreement replacing unpai
appeal court ends state’s litigation privilege claim over documents from eu tax proceedings the of allowed ryanair and aer lingus’s appeals, ruling that concluded european commission could not be used to resist discovery in their separate cases. other claims remain open. [2018] ieca 222 has ruled st
high court finds irish bankruptcy official can pursue dunne asset claims the answered two questions about us law after an appeal remitted matter. defendant’s separate challenge to proceedings remains undecided. [2018] iehc 367 ruled that assignee continue over assets allegedly transferred by bankrup
high court refuses burkes’ discovery application in property finance case the declined to order any of categories sought, finding request would not aid a live issue proceedings. separate motion amend plaintiff’s title remained be dealt with. [2018] iehc 418 refused frank and lorna burke’s for their
high court orders disclosure of some redacted records in smyth discovery dispute mr justice mcdermott upheld privilege over many documents but directed that specified information be disclosed a civil case concerning searches and alleged anonymous calls. [2018] iehc 384 ireland the has ordered state
high court lets rté raise time-barred co-speaker’s role in defamation damages the ruled that a jury may be asked to apportion rté’s liability if it finds for nicky kehoe, but made no finding on whether broadcast was defamatory or damages. [2018] iehc 340 has ask consider of co-speaker when assessing
court of appeal sets aside conviction after restricting questioning about complainant’s contraceptive pill the allowed an over limits on cross-examination in a rape trial, set and left any request for retrial to be considered later. has man’s child defilement finding that trial judge should have gre
court of appeal dismisses challenge to woman’s committal for civil contempt the upheld high court’s authority commit ms y continuing occupy a dublin property in breach possession order. she may apply purge her by undertaking leave and not return. [2018] ieca 179 appeal; (prior orders referred to) ha
court of appeal rejects against conviction on 56 indecent assault counts the upheld rulings allowing an additional count and evidence about a scouts’ jamboree, refusing to discharge jury over online posts. has dismissed by k.c. his assault, rejecting all three grounds appeal. judgment, delivered mr
court of appeal refuses return two children to poland after allowing mother’s the held that older child’s objection had be considered without requiring proof grave risk, and siblings should not separated. [2018] ieca 181 has allowed a dismissed father’s application for summary their under hague conv
high court rejects challenge to timing of tyre firm’s procurement review the refused state’s motion dismiss newbridge and battery’s judicial as out time, finding it had sufficient information assess its on 23 november 2017. [2018] iehc 365 has a battery co limited’s garda towing garaging contract be
court of appeal dismisses challenge to seven-day contempt committal the upheld high court’s refusal order patrick ryan’s release, finding no basis overturn detention warrant or procedure followed in district court. [2018] ieca 202 has dismissed against his release from mountjoy prison, upholding dec
court of appeal dismisses philip mckevitt’s against explosives conviction the rejected challenges to indictment, garda entry and arrest, evidence collection sufficiency evidence. his 2016 after a retrial stands. 63/17 has dismissed for possessing an explosive substance in circumstances that gave ris
court of appeal quashes acquittal and orders retrial over kerdiffstown waste charges the ruled that a jury could hear evidence about t.n.’s alleged role at facility, but left merits for retrial. has quashed on management ordered retrial, finding interests justice required to decide case under court’
high court refuses bank’s request to revisit summary judgment against nadine thompson the declined hear a new argument about statutory loan transfers, finding issue could have been raised at original hearing and that earlier had not decided it. [2018] iehc 306 has refused aib mortgage 2017 granting
court of appeal dismisses seamus murphy’s challenge to conviction the rejected appeal, finding no ground doubt fairness trial or safety conviction. 296/16 has dismissed against his convictions for assaulting a peace officer and obstructing traffic, basis convictions. judgment, delivered by president
high court restores fingal’s €49,440 default judgment against ilg the set aside a circuit order that had reopened limited’s defence to unpaid rates, finding its application did not explain why it failed file defence. [2018] iehc 363 has restored obtained by fingal county council limited for setting
court of appeal quashes murder conviction and orders retrial after provocation ruling the held that jury should have been allowed to consider provocation. it did not decide whether appellant was provoked or determine truth her account. appeal; underlying trial in central criminal has quashed paula f
high court refuses to prohibit prosecution over delay in assault case the found limited culpable prosecutorial but said no identifiable prejudice had been shown. it refused prohibition and related stay application was redundant. [2018] iehc 364 has stop of a man charged with causing harm, despite fi
appeal court raises flooring director’s cartel fine to €45,000 the of dismissed prosecution’s challenge company’s €10,000 but found individual €7,500 unduly lenient. increased brendan smith’s for anti-competitive conduct from €45,000, after finding that original was it left his three-month suspended
high court refuses mccaughey homes leave to appeal planning contribution ruling the found proposed questions did not meet statutory test for certification appeal, including exceptional public importance and interest. [2018] iehc 417 has refused limited a certificate allowing it of over on developmen
high court orders limited discovery in toll contract challenge the directed both sides to produce specified records a procurement challenge, while refusing some requests and making no order on others. [2018] iehc 362 ordered from by emovis operations ireland public decision involving national roads
court of appeal dismisses e.d.’s against rape conviction the rejected challenges to trial judge’s directions on recklessness and consent. separate sentence was not addressed in this judgment. has dismissed his for rape, finding that jury consent were sufficient fair. judgment only; ten-year decided
high court rejects sheehan’s claims against talos over €2.4m loan guarantee the found no actionable misrepresentation and ruled that a €1.7m payment to jcs by ibrc did not reduce separate liability. it made isaac wunder order in this case. [2018] iehc 361 court, commercial has rejected joseph capita
court of appeal grants bank ireland €290,282.84 judgment against o’gradys the allowed bank’s appeal, finding couple had not shown a credible defence to their guarantee. it set aside high court’s decision send case plenary hearing. [2018] ieca 180 has granted summary governor and company for peter ba
court of appeal dismisses k.a.’s challenge to rape conviction the rejected five grounds against a jury conviction, including challenges complaint evidence, prosecution closing remarks and trial judge’s refusal give corroboration warning. has dismissed his for rape, rejecting all argued before it. ju
court of appeal dismisses murder conviction over facebook and phone evidence the rejected challenges to admission records telephone evidence, dismissed william moran’s against his conviction. has for murdering martin brophy, rejecting admitted at trial. court’s judgment, delivered by mr justice hedi
court of appeal dismisses daniel mcdonnell’s against murder conviction the upheld rulings admitting two prison letters, refusing to withdraw case from jury and directing it on absence corroboration. has dismissed his conviction, finding that trial was fair jury’s verdict safe. judgment, delivered 20
high court awards plaintiff circuit scale costs after trespass claim the allowed on scale, with a senior counsel certificate, but refused defendants’ request for order under section 17(5). [2018] iehc 387 has awarded certificate counsel, he succeeded in action over strip of land at his premises mala
high court awards €85,000 after finding unsafe bottling plant system caused worker’s fall the found that a seasonal 2010 occurred as he described and employer had an for clearing machine blockages. it rejected employer’s claim fabricated or exaggerated his injuries. [2018] iehc 420 has awarded forme
high court refuses discovery request in challenge to charity investigation report the rejected all five categories of documents sought by former ceo barbara flynn her judicial review proceedings, finding neither relevant nor necessary. [2018] iehc 359 has refused an application for a about affairs o
court of appeal dismisses challenge to extradition order the upheld minister’s decision a man’s united states, finding that she did not have obtain dpp’s reasons for declining prosecute him in ireland. [2018] ieca 174 has dismissed an by eric eoin marques against minister justice’s his states. judgm
high court refuses remaining discovery requests in woodhouse windfarm case the ruling concerned five disputed categories of documents a damages action over alleged nuisance. refused each; it did not decide merits underlying claims. [2018] iehc 368 plaintiffs’ applications for all that remained their
high court orders ptsb to detail mortgage securitisation in possession case the directed bank file an affidavit with documents explaining and its reversal, while refusing most of defendant’s requests for further information setting aside his notice cross-examine a witness. [2018] iehc 355 has ordere
high court says doctor need not witness urine sample in drink-driving case a consultative stated, the found district judge had misinterpreted statutory requirements for providing specimen. it did decide whether prosecution should be dismissed. [2018] iehc 353 ruled that designated have to woman prov
high court dismisses appeal against possession order for castleknock family home the affirmed circuit court’s after rejecting borrowers’ additional arguments, including challenges based on loan transfer and a voluntary mortgage-transfer code. [2018] iehc 455 has dismissed patrick angela mcmahon’s an
high court sets aside possession order after borrower’s panic attack the ordered a fresh hearing of danske bank’s claim and substituted pepper finance corporation as plaintiff, while leaving validity loan transfer documents for trial. [2018] iehc 356 has set over family home in county roscommon acce
high court defers final order in €239,192.66 bank loan claim over stale insurance cheque the rejected connors defendants’ proposed defences to allied irish banks’ summary judgment application, but deferred making a so parties could ask fbd reissue or honour an uncashed €85,000 settlement cheque. [20
high court dismisses animal collection company’s €44,317 claim after delay the found plaintiff’s seven-year-and-nine-month was inordinate and inexcusable, that possible prejudice to defendant tipped balance of justice in favour dismissal. [2018] iehc 383 dismissed a by midland collections limited ag
court of appeal grants bail to man awaiting trial on 21 theft charges the found risk flight had diminished and said stringent, closely monitored conditions could address it, despite a history leaving ireland delaying garda interviews. [2018] ieca 178 has allowed michael lynn’s against refusal bail,
high court stays bank’s new possession case until earlier order is vacated the rejected borrowers’ abuse-of-process objection but stayed proceedings because an circuit remained in force. [2018] iehc 331 bank of ireland mortgage latest seeking a dublin family home, only vacates order. mr justice coff
high court strikes out constitutional challenge over roadside breath test law the ruled that giles kennedy lacked standing to provision because findings in his own prosecution did not connect hearing impairment failure provide a sample. [2018] iehc 351 has struck proceedings brought by challenging c
high court awards taxi driver €82,067 after finding crash caused lasting elbow injuries the defendants admitted liability for 2014 collision. assessed damages permanent problems, ongoing lower-back pain and psychological that had largely resolved. [2018] iehc 358 awarded patrick murphy in a road to
court of appeal dismisses against seven-year cannabis sentence the held that headline and three-year suspended portion were within sentencing judge’s discretion. has dismissed conor caldwell’s severity a prison for unlawful possession plants worth more than €13,000. caldwell pleaded guilty in cork c
appeal court replaces fully suspended sentence with two years’ custody for indecent assaults the of found original unduly lenient and re-sentenced a.s. to 56 months, suspending final 32 months three years. replaced a man who pleaded guilty four requiring years in custody. it ruled that full was leni
high court strikes out teacher’s long-delayed employment case the found plaintiff had not adequately explained lengthy delays and that resulting prejudice to defendants outweighed allowing proceed trial. [2018] iehc 350 has struck a former proceedings after finding lengthy, inadequately caused signi
court of appeal dismisses against eight-year drug sentence the upheld sentence, including two-year suspension, after finding no error principle in sentencing judge’s treatment mitigation and rehabilitation. has dismissed peter hanley’s severity an for possessing cocaine, cannabis resin worth at leas
high court refuses appeal certificate in waste-planning case the said proposed legal points did not meet statutory test for an to supreme court, while noting that scope of term “unauthorised” may remain difficult. [2018] iehc 347 has refused cleary compost and shredding limited a leave over earlier
high court strikes out claim over capel street premises and vacates lis pendens the found that angela oman had no arguable case against aib a receiver, ordered notice affecting property removed. [2018] iehc 406 struck oman’s allied irish banks plc receiver stephen tennant concerning at 114–116 stree
high court refuses leave to challenge rent-order enforcement decision the found no arguable grounds judicially review circuit court’s refusal adjourn proceedings, noting that applicant had a right of appeal. [2018] iehc 549 court; judicial refused aditya sharma’s application for seek enforcing resid
high court adjourns rabobank strike-out motion over dooley’s proposed amendments the refused to dismiss claim at this stage, but said pleadings need amendment and left free re-enter its if applications fail or are not brought promptly. [2018] iehc 349 has adjourned a by seeking strike out francis pr
high court restores original perfection date on dunnes stores costs order the corrected record of a march 2018 wasted-costs order, ruling that registrar’s later amendment could not reset appeal deadline. [2018] iehc 346 has ordered against taculla limited be recorded as perfected 13 2018, correcting
hogan j dissents in appeal over merck patent protection a judgment dated 12 june 2018, mr justice gerard concluded that should receive an interlocutory injunction clonmel’s generic product. the supplied extract records his dissent, not court of appeal’s majority order. [2018] ieca 177 dissented from
court of appeal rejects bid to dismiss bank’s claim after delay the upheld high court’s decision let allied irish banks’ proceedings against james guerin continue, while accepting that bank had caused inordinate and inexcusable delay. [2018] ieca 167 has dismissed guerin’s a refusing banks plc’s him
court of appeal refuses merck injunction over clonmel generic drug the held that merck’s losses could be measured in damages while parties’ dispute validity a supplementary protection certificate remained for trial. [2018] ieca 177 has refused sharp & dohme corp an interlocutory would have stopped h
high court dismisses challenge to refusal of subsidiary protection the held that tribunal had rejected applicant’s account on credibility grounds and dismissed his judicial review application. [2018] iehc 370 has a application challenging refugee appeals tribunal’s o.m.a., man identified in judgment
court of appeal dismisses msd over generic inegy sales the left in place high court’s refusal to restrain clonmel pending trial, finding that damages could compensate and an injunction risked greater uncompensatable loss clonmel. [2018] ieca 177 has dismissed merck sharp & dohme corporation’s tempor
high court orders fishing-vessel owner to clarify parts of damage claim the required further particulars in a negligence action over alleged anita marie, while refusing order detail about whether claimed sums included vat. [2018] iehc 345 has ordered martin flaherty provide his against aquaculture c
high court upholds misconduct finding against solicitor over €259,000 client-account withdrawal the dismissed helen lucey’s main appeal, upheld several other findings and allowed appeals on two counts. it reserved penalty for a later hearing. [2018] iehc 344 has professional lucey her of from funds
court of appeal refuses dpp bid to increase sentences in child pornography case the described concurrent as lenient but found them within sentencing judge’s discretion and declined intervene. {'name': 'the appeal'} has refused a director public prosecutions application review unduly imposed on marti
court of appeal dismisses greta dudko’s against murder conviction the rejected challenges to trial judge’s jury directions and admission crime scene photographs, while saying it would have been preferable address how a person who killed after losing self-control might lie. has dismissed her convicti
court of appeal dismisses challenge to drug possession conviction the held that gardaí could detain jason o’brien under search powers while taking him and his car a station for fuller search. dismissed o’brien’s against possessing diamorphine, holding acted within statutory when they detained search
court of appeal dismisses challenge over garda retention seized cash the upheld high court’s refusal judicial review, finding that district had adjourned a police property application rather than refused to return money. [2018] ieca 158 has dismissed john paul ledwidge’s against review concerning by
court of appeal finds challenge to cfa review was premature the allowed child and family agency’s appeal, holding that its process should have run completion before judicial sought. [2018] ieca 159 against a high order had required arrangements for cross-examination in an ongoing protection assessme
court of appeal dismisses challenge to earlier driving disqualification decision the said it could not use a new or judicial review reverse an ruling that quashed 40-year disqualification. [2018] ieca 199 has dismissed michael o’brien’s in dispute over consequences imposed after road traffic convict
appeal court suspends final 15 months of limerick violent disorder sentence the found that sentencing gave excessive weight to a 1999 conviction and insufficient recognition mitigating factors. it changed six-year only. varied larry mccarthy’s for disorder, directing its be suspended after his relea
high court orders ecolegacy winding up after finding company insolvent the rejected company’s claim that creditor’s petition was brought for an improper purpose and directed liquidator to investigate payments two former executives. [2018] iehc 380 has ordered ltd be wound its creditor had not purpos
court of appeal cuts harassment sentence to three years and suspends final 18 months the found a five-year term unwarranted, placing offence in mid range gravity. it suspended subject conditions, including ban on online references complainant his family. reduced sean carraher’s for harassing garda s
court of appeal quashes rape convictions over omitted corroboration warning the ruled that trial judge should have warned jury about evidence complainant may tailored her account to forensic findings. it left question a retrial for further submissions. has quashed alan hanley’s three counts rape, ru
court of appeal orders retrial after conviction was quashed the said a jury should ultimately resolve case an earlier over judge’s failure to give requested warning. has ordered in involving alan hanley because trial judge failed particular warning that had been sought. ex tempore judgment delivered
court of appeal dismisses against 15-year manslaughter sentence the found fell within appropriate range, citing extreme recklessness involved in death a 12-year-old boy fire. has dismissed dermot griffin’s severity prison for manslaughter, finding range and there was no basis to intervene. imposed b
high court sends possession proceedings back to circuit over missing facility letter the accepted defendants’ preliminary objection and remitted for a hearing on evidence properly before that court. [2018] iehc 339 has sent permanent tsb’s against dave marianne o’connor court, after finding complete
high court strikes out contempt application against bookmaker the judge was not satisfied beyond reasonable doubt that john patton breached earlier orders or undertakings by showing racing uk coverage. [2018] iehc 833 struck an amalgamated limited and to have attached committed for alleged of court.
high court upholds €5,000 award over pub’s counterfeit-note accusation on the defendant’s appeal, found that a barman’s public about €10 note was defamatory and any qualified privilege defeated by excessive publication. [2018] iehc 352 has upheld circuit damages to leonard nolan in his defamation ac
court of appeal replaces two-year term with suspended four years to support rehabilitation the upheld need for immediate custody after a serious robbery but changed sentence encourage appellant’s rehabilitation. allowed christopher morgan’s against prison robbery, replacing it five-year that include
court of appeal refuses retrial after quashing conviction in sexual offences case the cited appellant’s age and poor health, time since offences, three trials for same charges prison already served. refused director public prosecutions’ application a jg (no. 2), whose convictions 14 had been quashed
high court refuses challenge to corrib pipeline operating consent the rejected maura harrington’s judicial review of minister’s 2015 consent, finding she had not established illegality or irrationality. [2019] iehc 821 has refused application for operate natural gas pipeline, shown that decision was
high court rejects appeal route against refusal to revise social welfare decision the held that a an original domiciliary care allowance was not itself appealable under consolidation act 2005. it refused judicial review relief sought. [2018] iehc 407 has challenge over whether could be appealed case
o’briens secure full hearing in aib summary judgment case the high court found an arguable issue over whether 2010 loan facilities involved fresh consideration and sent proceedings to a plenary hearing. [2018] iehc 408 has mortgage bank allied irish banks’ claim against kevin gillian o’brien hearing
high court rules bank of ireland possession claim is not statute barred the held janet matthews could be sued as executrix despite obtaining probate, and that bank’s arose only after it demanded repayment in 2016. [2018] iehc 335 ruled governor company was entitled to an order for a home laytown, co
court of appeal dismisses challenge to convictions in historic abuse case the rejected arguments that delay, gaps garda investigation and withdrawal 26 counts made trial unfair or remaining verdicts unsafe. concerned only. has dismissed an against a man identified as m.d. for offences his nephew, fi
irish court of appeal defers decision on injunction over adoption process the referred a further question to eu justice and adjourned parents’ application restrain hampshire county council while that is answered. [2018] ieca 157 has deferred whether from arranging newborn child, pending an answer eu
high court refuses taxi driver’s bid to quash circuit convictions the found there had been enough opportunity for counsel seek a hearing on mitigation and costs after conviction. [2018] iehc 373 refused application two convictions, finding that his sufficient ask make submissions sentence but did no
high court dismisses claim against mib after finding driver was not untraced the ruled that plaintiff had established a right to sue motor insurers bureau of ireland as sole defendant. it made no findings on other disputed issues. [2018] iehc 330 dismissed woman’s (mib), involved in 2011 crash remai
court of appeal sets aside translation services contract award after finding two evaluation errors the allowed word perfect services’ over lot 4 procurement, in scoring winning tender. it rejected other grounds appeal. set decision to a public for interpretation translation.ie manifest parts tender
high court awards €19,750 after finding pub operator liable for ramp fall the found altona taverns negligent failing to provide a handrail on one side of at old forge. it did not find that rain or wear caused fall. [2018] iehc 327 awarded danielle busher limited, trading as forge, was injuries she s
high court grants aib €1m judgment against loan guarantor the rejected three proposed defences at summary stage, finding they did not meet threshold for leave to defend. [2018] iehc 381 granted allied irish banks plc €1 million tim o’keeffe under a personal guarantee, that his bona fide defence. rul
court of appeal dismisses liam power’s against murder conviction the upheld admission his post-caution remarks and found jury had been properly directed on intoxication intent. has dismissed for murder, ruling that trial was not unfair or unsatisfactory verdict unsafe. power convicted 16 november 20
high court dismisses venezuelan applicant’s challenge to protection appeal decision mr justice richard humphreys found no basis for relief over the tribunal’s assessment of risk claims and political party documents. [2018] iehc 396 dismissed a judicial review refusal subsidiary protection, finding d
court of appeal dismisses appeals over 22-year sentence for rape and assault offences the found no error principle in sentences imposed against two complainants, dismissed both severity appeals. has by d t, leaving place consecutive totalling 22 years committed women 2013 2014. judgment, delivered m
appeal court rules on child benefit claims involving immigration status the of found that an irish citizen could not be excluded from solely because her mother lacked unconditional right to reside. it also ruled was due for a refugee date he recognised. [2018] ieca 155 allowed two appeals in part ov
high court dismisses bid to appeal deportation orders case the refused applicants leave its earlier refusal quash orders, finding proposed question did not meet required test. [2018] iehc 424 has dismissed an application by three applicants, including a minor represented his mother, for judgment tha
high court dismisses challenge to deportation order for pakistani national the found no basis quash order, ruling that minister lawfully considered applicant’s relationship with his brother and evidence of dependency. [2018] iehc 398 has dismissed a judicial review application seeking made against w
high court grants aib summary judgment for €11.821m against guarantor the rejected defendant’s proposed defences at stage and granted bank sum claimed. [2018] iehc 325 has allied irish banks plc €11,821,000 gemma hiney, rejecting her request to have case sent a plenary hearing. in delivered on 5 jun
high court rejects challenge to hospital stay rules for domiciliary care allowance the dismissed a father and son’s constitutional human rights that withheld while child was long-term inpatient. [2018] iehc 421 has prevented payment of (dca) in judgment delivered on 1 june 2018, mr justice binchy re
high court upholds some hsbc interrogatories in $333m madoff-related dispute the sustained two of seven objections to questions served on defender limited and agreed hear submissions further orders revised witness-statement deadlines. [2018] iehc 322 court, commercial has ruled institutional trust s
court of appeal dismisses challenge to six-year sentence for two galway arsons the said was within sentencing judge’s reasonable discretion, despite possibly being on high side. has dismissed an against a prison imposed man who pleaded guilty counts arson in galway. it held that range reasonably ava
high court quashes refusal to release cabinet climate discussion records the found internal review failed show that officials weighed public interest in disclosure, considered partial access or gave adequate reasons. it sent decision back for reconsideration under eu obligations. [2018] iehc 372 has
court of appeal raises sentence to five years for loaded shotgun offences the allowed dpp’s undue-leniency review, quashed circuit and substituted years’ imprisonment, matching statutory minimum. has increased cian walsh’s imprisonment after allowing a director public prosecutions application review
high court rejects inm bid to challenge inspector application without prior consultation the dismissed independent news and media’s judicial review after finding corporate regulator had no duty consult company before applying appoint inspectors. appointment itself remained for decide. [2018] iehc 31
high court refuses to halt retired teacher’s trial over historical assault charges the found no real or serious risk of an unfair from delay, unavailable witnesses, missing class roll applicant’s health. [2018] iehc 329 has refused application by a teacher stop his on 16 indecent involving nine form
high court recognises access and service rights over rathgar lane the rejected a homeowner’s claims to block three houses services beneath victoria lane, finding that her conduct prevented from denying those rights. it declined find required 20 years of uninterrupted use for prescriptive right way.
court of appeal replaces fully suspended sentence with prison term for cork domestic violence offences the held that 2015 offence required a custodial and imposed three years’ imprisonment, final 18 months suspended. [216 cja/17] has replaced three-year on f.b. threatening to kill assault term, susp
high court says it can examine bail for eaw respondent without an application the held had jurisdiction to inquire into continued detention on its own motion, but not yet decided whether should be released. [2018] iehc 320 has ruled that a person sought prosecution under european arrest warrant rema