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high court sends promontoria’s apartment debt claim to plenary hearing the refused summary relief after finding both defendants had arguable defences claims over an alleged €1.44 million and near herbert park. [2019] iehc 815 has promontoria (aran) limited’s application for against patrick o’reilly
high court upholds income tax assessment over transfer of share rights the answered all five legal questions in favour revenue an appeal concerning shifted from a company controlled by couple to shares they held another company. [2019] iehc 807 has upheld basis for on raymond hughes and his wife aft
high court finds 2005 ezetimibe–simvastatin spc invalid under article 3(a) the held that combination was not an invention covered by underlying patent. it directed certificate be revoked, while rejecting defendant’s separate 3(d) challenge to combination. [2019] iehc 814 court, commercial a suppleme
high court dismisses immigration judicial review with no order on costs the case became moot after minister’s affidavit and a decision further representations addressed parts of applicants’ challenge to their deportation orders. [2019] iehc 827 dismissed proceedings brought by two applicants against
high court refuses leave for out-of-time challenge to care orders the dismissed a mother’s application seek judicial review, finding was delayed and concerning her eldest daughter had become moot. [2019] iehc 808 has an review of woman’s daughter, proceedings were brought outside time limit that ext
court of appeal dismisses borrowers’ challenge to aib judgment the upheld summary for allied irish banks, finding that loan terms permitted a demand repayment and disclosed no arguable defence. [2019] ieca 296 has dismissed an by paddy mckeown adelaide mccarthy against banks plc over outstanding len
court of appeal dismisses kellys’ over €117,184.96 bank judgment the upheld summary for ireland, finding appellants had not shown an arguable defence. it also ruled that high was entitled to hear application before their discovery motion. has dismissed pádraig kelly and bridget (otherwise bridie) ke
court of appeal rejects nigerian man’s bid for permanent residence the upheld refusal a application after finding polish spouse had left ireland before completing five years’ qualifying residence. [2019] ieca 294 (civil) has dismissed an by man who sought in through his marriage to eu citizen. judgm
court of appeal dismisses michael mcdonald’s murder conviction the declined to hear a new argument that alcohol dependence syndrome could support diminished responsibility, finding it was not defence advanced at trial. has dismissed against his convictions for murdering breda cummins and assault cau
high court dismisses officer’s challenge to defence forces retirement process the found no basis grant declarations sought, while noting that applicant’s medical classification remained unchanged and parts of could have been explained more fully. [2019] iehc 921 has dismissed a lieutenant’s judicial
court of appeal dismisses woman’s over fall at waterford caravan park the upheld trial judge’s finding that evidence did not establish an unusual danger or a breach occupiers’ duty care. [2019] ieca 295 has dismissed by woman who was injured in county park, leaving place dismissal her claim against
court of appeal dismisses anthony walsh’s murder conviction the rejected challenges to a voice recording admitted at trial and jury directions on provocation, leaving in place. has dismissed against his for dermot byrne, rejecting judge’s provocation. judgment, delivered by ms justice donnelly 26 no
high court finds hepatitis c significantly contributed to woman’s death allowing an appeal from the compensation tribunal, found infection meaningfully causes of and sent application back for assessment. [2019] iehc 944 has allowed after finding that was a significant contributory factor in death, r
high court dismisses challenge to deportation order after finding notice was properly served the extended time for judicial review but dismissed application. it left costs unresolved pending a response about registration records that had not been disclosed. [2019] iehc 826 application, preceding val
appeal court replaces manslaughter sentence with nine years, suspending final year the of allowed dpp’s undue-leniency review, finding offence fell in high-culpability category and substituting a nine-year sentence, backdated to same date as original term. has quashed seven-year for substituted term
high court sanctions settlement restructuring schemes for two ubs etf companies the approved plans to make clearstream sole registered holder of participating shares, while beneficial interests pass through existing nominee chain. [2019] iehc 860 court, commercial has sanctioned arrangement irish ex
high court rejects discovery requests in two northern ireland surrender cases the dismissed applications by respondents for garda interview records and related material, finding they had not sufficiently linked requested documents to specific alleged rights violations. [2019] iehc 805 ciaran maguire
supreme court dismisses appeal over €3.52m ulster bank judgment the held that ireland limited was entitled to pursue debt under its 2010 facility and appellant had not shown an arguable defence requiring a plenary hearing. of has dismissed jerry beades’ against high ordering him pay €3,521,735.02, p
appeal court suspends final 2½ years of 20-year sentence for sexual offences the quashed and replaced sentence, finding sentencing judge should have given specific weight to appellant’s age. convictions overall structure were otherwise left in place. has a imposed on jim byrne against four children,
high court cuts aib judgment against o’haras and sends disputed loan issues to trial the reduced bank’s from €613,445.74 €243,460.74, subject correction by counsel, set directions for a plenary hearing. [2019] iehc 816 varied allied irish banks plc’s nicholas o’hara noleen o’hara, reducing amount co
high court dismisses challenge to refusal of mealagh valley wind farm ardragh ltd argued that an bord pleanála had not properly recorded environmental impact assessment. the found board’s decision and related materials showed it carried one out. [2019] iehc 518 jr has dismissed ltd’s pleanála’s plan
high court orders surrender to poland over 10-month cannabis sentence the rejected objections based on delay, family impact and an alleged absence at proceedings that led being activated. [2019] iehc 803 ordered of a man under european arrest warrant, rejecting his life revocation suspended sentence
high court approves step-parent adoption proceeding without consulting child’s father the approved authority’s application to proceed biological father, finding consultation inappropriate in light of evidence and best interests. ruling did not itself make an order. [2019] iehc 946 court, family law
high court quashes refusal to admit protected applicant juvenile diversion programme the ordered a fresh decision after finding director had applied wrong age test and failed give reasons. applicant’s pending prosecution remains restrained for now. [2019] iehc 796 has quashed two decisions refusing
high court says amended rules allow only one summons renewal the interpreted revised rule in a dispute involving an alleged €3.38 million misappropriation. it ruled that may be renewed once under order 8. [2019] iehc 802 has that, 8 of superior courts, renew on occasion. mr justice meenan delivered
high court allows lender’s appeal and grants possession order for dublin family home the rejected borrower’s arguments about loan transfer, interest rate notice of assignment, overturned circuit court’s dismissal claim. [2019] iehc 801 allowed tanager dac’s granted its request an over defendant’s at
supreme court restores child benefit outcome in immigration status cases a judgment dated 21 november 2019, the restored high result two test cases, rejecting of appeal’s article 40.1 analysis. supplied extract does not include operative orders or other judges’ reasoning. challenges to rules that pr
supreme court allows state appeals over child benefit claims the held that is payable to a qualifying parent or other qualified person, and rejected backdate payments periods before claimant had permission reside in ireland. of ireland allowed state’s two joined cases concerning by parents whose imm
high court dismisses delayed building claim against architect the found plaintiffs’ delay in advancing case was inordinate and inexcusable, that balance of justice favoured dismissal. ruling concerns first named defendant. [2019] iehc 799 has dismissed proceedings an over alleged work failures, inex
court of appeal dismisses challenge to €738,449 interest judgment the found martin foley had not shown an arguable defence based on delay criminal assets bureau’s claim for unpaid tax. [2019] ieca 287 dismissed foley’s against a high order allowing bureau (cab) enter final €738,449.27 in it was ruli
court of appeal dismisses commissioner’s challenge over garda discipline decision the upheld quashing a proposed resignation sanction, finding that commissioner had not adequately answered garda’s account discussions before he changed his plea. 2019 ieca 288 has dismissed against high requirement co
high court makes no order on costs after cinema covenant dispute ends mixed result dublin group won concessions whether a 20-year property would bind future owners, but lost its challenge to planning permission for an entertainment space. [2019] iehc 791 court, commercial the made as limited and two
high court refuses bail to man charged with murder in tallaght the found a risk he would not attend trial and separately held that refusing was necessary prevent serious offence. [2019] iehc 806 refused sean carlyle, who is murdering vincent parsons tallaght. decision, delivered on 19 november 2019,
high court dismisses challenge to refusal revoke deportation order the ruled that minister could weigh a pakistani applicant’s parenthood of an eu citizen child against his six-year evasion immigration presentation requirements. [2019] iehc 811 has dismissed man’s judicial review for justice’s order
high court dismisses challenge to rejection of pakistani applicant’s protection claims the found tribunal was entitled reject account on credibility grounds and dismissed his judicial review application. [2019] iehc 828 has a international appeals tribunal’s asylum subsidiary claims, finding that ha
high court rejects state bid to appeal asylum decision ruling the said underlying judicial review was fact-specific and that an would prolong applicant’s protection claim without a corresponding public benefit. [2019] iehc 784 has dismissed application by respondents for leave quashed international
court of appeal rejects dpp over roadside breath test arrest the ruled that a positive alone could support garda’s opinion driver had committed an offence, but dismissed director public prosecutions’ appeal. [2019] ieca 293 in case about whether garda form needed to based solely on test. judgment, d
supreme court judge says prison conditions breached prisoner’s constitutional rights o’donnell j. agreed with macmenamin that the appellant’s article 40.3.2° right of person was breached, while rejecting proposed route importing 3 echr case law into an unenumerated right. [s:ap:ie:2017:000170] a has
court of appeal upholds refusal naturalisation eligibility over absences the rejected high court’s strict reading “continuous residence” but held minister’s six-week absence policy lawful and upheld decision that applicant did not meet requirement. [2019] ieca 285 has dismissed an by australian citi
high court rejects challenge to deportation order against man convicted in cocaine importation case the found an error minister’s use of “insurmountable obstacles” test but concluded it did not invalidate decision. declined all relief sought by man, his wife and their minor son. [2019] iehc 932 has
high court refuses receiver’s motion over three properties pending clarification the declined interim relief in a case involving disputed authority for appointment and unresolved documents relating to jointly owned palmerstown property. [2019] iehc 797 has refused orders restraining harry ursula hil
high court quashes asylum appeal decision over expected medical report the found appeals tribunal had misunderstood what update was due and dismissed a proposed medico-legal without seeing it. [2019] iehc 767 quashed by international protection (ipat) refusing an albanian man’s in case, after findin
high court quashes albanian protection decision over errors in state-protection and family-group assessment the set aside tribunal’s refusal of to mr c sent his case back for fresh consideration, identifying shortcomings its reasoning assessment. [2019] iehc 762 has quashed a refusing international
high court grants limited interim protection in dispute over palmerstown property charges a judge found unresolved questions about mortgages registered against the duffys’ interests warranted interlocutory relief, with precise order and costs still to be addressed. [2019] iehc 798 has granted relief
high court quashes deportation order after finding multiple errors in minister’s assessment the found minister failed to properly assess family life, children’s interests and proportionality before ordering a nigerian man’s deportation. it quashed decision sent matter back for fresh consideration. [
court of appeal refuses extra time for munster wireless the found no arguable ground to challenge a high ruling that company could not be represented by its director in proposed judicial review proceedings. [2019] ieca 286 has refused limited’s application more on whether represent it had been ident
high court strikes out personal injury claim against late-added hospital cleaner the found that plaintiff’s delay in pursuing cleaning contractor was inordinate and inexcusable, allowing to continue would be unfair. has struck a added proceedings nearly three years after an alleged fall at our lady’
court of appeal dismisses against robbery sentence the said three-year term to be served was not excessively severe, despite describing eight-year headline as potentially at higher end available range. [70/19] appeal; dublin circuit criminal has dismissed martin hanley’s severity his for robbery, fi
high court upholds possession order for pepper finance the rejected egans’ challenges to lender’s identity and a land registry correction, found circuit had jurisdiction make order. 2018 no. 502 ca has upheld in favour of corporation (ireland) designated activity company, finding that lender was ent
high court quashes justice minister’s decision on mother’s immigration permission the found that a 2019 failed to address whether stamp 2 permissions should be varied, question relevant her daughter’s citizenship and passport eligibility. 2018 no. 1048 jr quashed department of concerning malaysian c
high court finds errors in tribunal’s rejection of albanian family’s protection claim the was satisfied that certiorari should be granted, but left form order open for further submissions. [2019] iehc 763 found international appeals tribunal made legal and procedural rejecting an woman’s application
high court sets aside asylum appeal decision over unsupported credibility findings the found that tribunal relied on speculation and misunderstood some country information, granted relief sought in judicial review application. it did not decide applicant’s protection claim. [2019] iehc 761 has a of
high court dismisses property-title claim but allows assault cases to proceed the found delay in all three inordinate and inexcusable, concluded that balance of justice differed between proceedings two claims. [2019] iehc 809 dismissed brendan kelly asta o’kelly’s slander title against irish bank re
supreme court awards €7,500 over mountjoy protection prisoner’s conditions the varied a high order after finding that seven and half months in overcrowded, unsanitary cells infringed constitutional rights. it ordered compensatory damages against prison service alone; costs remained to be addressed.
high court dismisses abuse claim over fair-trial risk after decades-long delay the dismissed a woman’s personal-injury action against three trustees, finding that deaths or unavailability of key witnesses and absence identifying details made fair trial impossible. it did not decide whether alleged o
high court refuses aer arann stay pending appeal over state aid recovery the said company had not shown that immediate repayment would threaten its financial viability, while a could hinder of unlawful aid. [2019] iehc 772 has refused arann’s application to pause enforcement judgment requiring it ap
high court rules ppo law does not remove power to award interim damages the found that statutory periodic payments must use hicp unless parties agree otherwise, and said evidence showed index would undercompensate child’s future care needs. [2019] iehc 788 has ruled ireland’s payment order legislati
high court sends aib leasing guarantee claim to plenary hearing justice barr refused leasing’s application for summary judgment against niall quin, finding he had an arguable defence that the disputed transaction may have financed company stock rather than showroom fit-out goods. made no on whether
high court refuses creditors’ request for further liquidation investigation terence and ann horgan did not meet the threshold an order directing liquidator of sutton castle developments to investigate financial support from mkn investments sean mckeon. [2019] iehc 769 refused a by directions requiri
law society awarded 80% of costs after winning high court case the ordered ireland to recover its taxed and ascertained costs, citing conduct it had criticised in an earlier judgment. [2019] iehc 777 will full a brought by colm murphy decided that award would not reflect observations about society’s
court of appeal allows discovery in molex solvent injury case the ordered records concerning claims neurodegenerative disorders or injuries linked to three cleaning agents at defendants’ production workplace facilities ireland and north america. [2019] ieca 284 has allowed patrick mcnally’s against
court of appeal dismisses challenge to €150,000 solicitor-fee judgment the upheld a high order for partial summary judgment, finding clients had not shown credible defence solicitor’s fees claim. balance remains plenary hearing. [2019] ieca 283 has dismissed peter and nancy mcnicholas’s against requ
high court dismisses challenge to bangladesh protection appeal decision the found that tribunal considered accepted facts and gave reasons for its assessment of future risk. it also rejected an argument one findings was irrational. [2019] iehc 786 has dismissed m.s.’s judicial review rejection his i
court of appeal dismisses against seven-and-a-half-year sentence the found no error in imposed for violent disorder, taking account offence’s gravity, appellant’s record and a concurrent firearms sentence. has dismissed mark carlisle’s severity prison finding by sentencing judge saying could not be
supreme court dismisses appeal over surrender to poland on european arrest warrants the found that concerns about judicial independence and comments by a polish deputy minister did not establish real risk this appellant would face trial before was independent. [s:ap:ie:2018:000181]; [2019] iesc ოდ?
high court sanctions sale of tallaght family home, postponed for two years the refused a discharged bankrupt’s request to adjourn official assignee’s application and sanctioned jointly owned property, while delaying possession orders years. [2019] iehc 771 has home in tallaght, dublin 24, but stayed
court of appeal increases rape sentence to nine years, suspending final two the found original unduly lenient because additional violence and resentenced respondent after receiving updated probation reports. quashed a it had previously man years’ imprisonment for rape, years on terms. said assault c
high court strikes out judicial review case but rejects bid for leave hearing costs the said order had already settled those after papers were served late, and ordered a stay on all orders 28 days or until any appeal is decided. [2019] iehc 794 struck brought by sukhpreet singh punn against minister
mccool ordered to pay costs of failed substitution application the high court eugene personally defendant’s his second attempt replace corporate plaintiff, measured on a party and basis. [2019] iehc 749 has unsuccessful controls engineering limited as plaintiff. are be basis, with adjudication by of
supreme court rejects rail worker’s bid for lawyers at disciplinary hearing the held that iarnród éireann’s agreed procedure allowed barry mckelvey to be assisted by a colleague or represented trade union official, but not outside lawyers. [2019] iesc 000 has ruled was entitled have solicitor and ba
high court dismisses appeal over proposed insolvency arrangement the held that proposal would reduce a debtor’s liability on jointly mortgaged property to zero while leaving mortgage in place, contrary personal act. [2019] iehc 750 court, circuit appeal, eastern circuit, county of louth has dismisse
supreme court rejects bid to halt irish rail disciplinary process over legal representation the held that it was not clear employee could receive a fair hearing without lawyer, while leaving open later request if changed. of ireland has refused reinstate an injunction would have prevented iarnród éi
high court dismisses challenge to accounting regulator’s decision not open inquiry the held that regulator could decline a statutory into how complaints against deloitte were handled, relying on its broad discretion and supervisory steps available. [2019] iehc 748 has dismissed neal duggan’s judicia
high court refuses to confirm griffins’ insolvency arrangements, adjourns matter the found proposed arrangements insufficiently fair bank and said mortgage write-down had not been justified. it adjourned before making an order allow parties time explore a practical solution. [2019] iehc 751 declined
high court quashes conviction after district judge twice identified wrong offence subsection the found that had decided to convict a man of an under section 19(1), despite formal order recording only arrest warrant. it quashed and sent matter back for rehearing. [2019] iehc 745 has virginia finding
high court refuses to dismiss architect claim over coolbane wood development the found delay in delivering a statement of was inordinate but excusable, and directed that be confined contribution or indemnity claims linked two other proceedings. [2019] iehc 876 has refused joseph gilmartin’s against
high court refuses bid to undo bank’s 2016 name change in loan case the declined set aside an ex parte order substituting governor and company of bank ireland as plaintiff, finding it was correct plaintiff. also refused defendant’s concealment application. [2019] iehc 800 has a application that chan
high court dismisses bank’s valuation negligence claim after delay the found in prosecuting case was inordinate and inexcusable, dismissed proceedings on balance of justice. [2019] iehc 874 has ulster bank ireland limited’s professional against tadgh galavan insurances limited, trading as property p
high court orders surrender of man to uk face murder and attempted charges the rejected objections surrender, finding warrant sought prosecution that evidence did not establish a real risk prohibited treatment in prisons identified. [2019] iehc 790 ordered david kerrigan united kingdom for on murder
high court awards aib €119,402.09 summary judgment on 2007 loan the refused borrower’s request to send bank’s claim a plenary hearing, finding he had not shown real or bona fide defence. [2019] iehc 743 has awarded allied irish banks plc for against timothy f mccarthy over advanced in 2007, refusing
high court approves apology in aviation authority defamation case, bars jury from hearing €25,000 offer the allowed irish to make a correction and after trial had begun, subject filing motion affidavit. statement was be read judge without present. [2019] iehc 949 (iaa) case brought by airline captai
high court strikes out cinema group’s bid to block dublin entertainment venue the held that a covenant restricting use of former screen site did not prevent its development. defendants gave undertakings property as or theatre. [2019] iehc 776 court, commercial has struck group limited’s application
high court orders limited access to ryanair incident report in defamation case the ordered provide a redacted investigation its former pilot’s solicitor, while refusing separate request for documents from post-incident safety presentation. [2019] iehc 744 has internal pilot defending airline’s actio
high court grants leave for challenge over dáil money-message procedure four tds may proceed with a judicial review to the ceann comhairle’s refusal allow motion on money messages. declined interim relief and directed an expedited hearing. has granted seek concerning messages proceed. did not decide
supreme court dismisses appeal over injunction blocking proposed director disqualification proceedings the held that notices were prima facie invalid and threatened applications brought for an improper collateral purpose. it upheld high court’s interlocutory in particular circumstances of case. [s:l
high court awards former garda €75,981 after finding assault was one of several causes depression the reduced a €310,893 loss-of-earnings claim, 2000 contributed to—but did not solely cause—the applicant’s and early retirement. it also proposed written-offer practice for compensation cases, subject
high court says botox prosecution can rely on ipsen report and voluntary interview the answered two questions in a case stated from district court, leaving admissibility proof of to trial judge. [2019] iehc 723 ruled that over alleged supply marketing offences could seek prove its using an analysis
high court allows affidavit in athlone stadium dispute and sets further hearing steps the ruled on representation evidence issues during a motion to set aside an earlier order, with substantive still be heard. [2019] iehc 783 allowed fourth-named defendant long-running over ownership of town rely fi
high court strikes out deportation injunction case after child’s birth the applicants accepted judicial review proceedings were moot. made no order as to costs and said first applicant’s bail had ended. [2019] iehc 737 struck brought by f.n. (malawi) c.n. child whose expected underpinned was born. n
high court strikes out moot deportation challenge and makes no costs order the case concerned a brought while congolese applicant awaited decision on permission to reapply for international protection. after that application was refused, parties agreed proceedings were moot. [2019] iehc 736 struck j
supreme court dismisses appeal over €1.58m harlequin fraud award the upheld high court’s findings that padraig o’halloran made fraudulent assurances about a resort opening date and diverted project funds. it dismissed his said would hear counsel on form of order any ancillary orders. ireland has o’h
high court orders broad discovery in long-running gsm licence dispute the ordered on many disputed categories plaintiffs’ case over 1995–96 process, while adjourning two parts of application. [2019] iehc 720 has documents across most sought by plaintiffs their challenge to award ireland’s second mob
court of appeal dismisses bid for garda detention material ahead extradition proceedings two men sought records their 2015 arrests to help oppose european arrest warrants. the upheld high court’s refusal order disclosure, finding no established duty provide at that stage. [2019] ieca 278 has dismiss
high court seeks clarification on one offence in poland surrender case the dismissed objections over alleged prison conditions and sentence details, but adjourned before deciding whether to order surrender. [2019] iehc 742 has a application give polish authorities time clarify what man was have said
supreme court dismisses tax appeal over property leasebacks the upheld findings that lease and leaseback arrangements were abusive for vat purposes, while leaving taxpayers free to challenge interest in appropriate proceedings. [2019] iesc 65 has dismissed an by edward cussens, john jennings vincent
high court refuses to send prosecution back for a new hearing the held that applicant could rely on special plea of autrefois acquit after his conviction was quashed because he had been deprived fair hearing. [2019] iehc 937 has refused remit district court, holding fundamentally flawed ruling, deli
galway county council ordered to pay €2,000 over unlawful destruction of horse the high court awarded damages after finding had destroyed a outside its statutory powers. question costs remained for later hearing. [2019] iehc 717 must in edward mcdonagh found that it unlawfully his horse, chief colou