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high court orders higher costs after unsupported fraud allegation in road crash case the directed that be adjudicated on a legal practitioner and client basis, citing an unsubstantiated plea plaintiff deliberately caused collision. [2020] iehc 119 has ordered traffic injury higher-than-usual basis f
court of appeal dismisses challenge to four-year sentence for serious assault the upheld sentence, including final 18 months suspended, after rejecting arguments that sentencing judge had failed consider mitigation or a non-custodial option. has dismissed joseph fraser’s against causing harm, with s
high court rejects challenge to requirement for environmental information requests cite aie rules the found that taoiseach’s office had asked right know clarify which information-access regime it was invoking, rather than refusing its request. [2020] iehc 228 dismissed clg’s judicial review a rule r
high court refuses interim order to stop horse from racing the declined bar tartan spartan running while a dispute over ownership proceeds trial, finding balance of convenience against sought. [2020] iehc 96 has refused an application by thistle bloodstock limited prevent racehorse its is disputed.
appeal court sends sfar’s litigation restriction application back for rehearing the of found that high imposed wider restrictions without giving sfar an opportunity to address them. ieca 206 has allowed dona against order restricting her ability bring proceedings and sent rehearing. in a judgment de
court of appeal sends two animal welfare law claims back for retrial the dismissed rest dona sfar’s appeals, upholding rejection her challenges to seizure and notice. [2020] ieca 207 has sent about powers high retrial, while dismissing appeals on all other issues. in a judgment delivered 28 february
court of appeal dismisses challenge to 13 animal welfare convictions the upheld refusal judicial review relief, finding application was out time and rejecting appellant’s arguments about her trial in absentia recusal. ieca 205 has dismissed an by dona sfar against relief concerning under health act
court of appeal awards mother costs after reversing refusal in confidentiality case the held that child and family agency’s failed high application had a clear final outcome, ordered it to pay c.’s costs, including reserved when ascertained. [2020] ieca 52 has reversed decision refusing c., a., agen
court of appeal revives businessman’s damages claim against aib companies the allowed peter flanagan’s high court’s dismissal claims arising from allegations about a bank employee, while leaving 2015 debt judgment in place. [2020] ieca 57 has businessman his remaining five companies, ruling that tho
high court refuses discovery of price paid for disputed loan and mortgage the ruled that promontoria’s purchase was not relevant necessary to patrick wheelock’s current application. underlying claims, including alleged forgery unjust enrichment counterclaim, remain be determined. [2020] iehc 114 cou
court of appeal allows challenge to refusal enlist man with subsidiary protection the held that a time-limited residence permission did not, by itself, bar enlistment. it allowed appeal, leaving consequential orders be finalised after submissions. [2020] ieca 64 has an pakistani national whose appli
court of appeal dismisses assault conviction the rejected challenges to trial judge’s jury directions and upheld a man found guilty causing harm. has dismissed daniel hayden’s against his for harm, finding no error in summary evidence or on self-defence. concerned under section 3 non-fatal offences
high court refuses bank bid to reopen possession appeal the rejected of ireland mortgage bank’s request send case for a plenary hearing after its against ruling had already been decided. [2020] iehc 99 refused application concluded and hearing. said failed establish in could not use later start proc
court of appeal narrows discovery in revenue prosecution challenge the ordered disclosure pre-agreement communications about terms, but refused later call records and other requested categories. [2020] ieca 36 has narrowed a order brian murphy’s judicial review to prosecutions, requiring only specif
high court orders discovery of two an post security documents in byrne case the ordered undated postmaster’s manual and a 2006 handbook, with possible phone-number redaction proposed limits on who may inspect them. [2020] iehc 101 has to discover personal injuries brought by susan byrne, while refus
high court refuses interim possession order in dublin jewellery shop lease dispute the refused landlord’s application for interlocutory relief, preserving existing position while tenant pursues a new tenancy circuit court. [2020] iehc 230 has an of 2 shop, leaving occupation its is pursued judgment
high court refuses request for further particulars in veterinary regulator case the found council’s statement of opposition sufficiently defined issues judicial review. it did not decide underlying challenge to disciplinary committee’s findings or recommendations. [2020] iehc 248 refused daniel mcca
court of appeal dismisses 10 appeals over subsidiary protection refusals the rejected arguments that former two-stage system breached applicants’ rights, finding no basis to overturn high court’s dismissals or refer questions eu court. [2020] ieca 184 has dismissed brought by people whose applicatio
high court allows expert to testify in child welfare appeal the ruled that dr. l could give evidence a rehearing of circuit family law matter, while leaving cross-examination open respondent. [2020] iehc 267 court, an whose report had been prepared for case be called appeal. decision addressed admis
aib summary judgment motion dismissed in hotel overdraft dispute the high court gave hotel-owning defendants general leave to defend and adjourned bank’s claim a plenary hearing, citing inadequate detail evidence for judgment. [2020] iehc 148 has allied irish banks plc’s against martin mcgowan patri
high court allows mother to relocate with daughter greater manchester the allowed an appeal from circuit and permitted child move dublin, a detailed access schedule intended maintain her relationship father. [2020] iehc (number absent source) of ireland has mother’s young dublin area, where family l
supreme court restores original sentence for rape after dismissing appeal the ruled that trial judge had made no sentencing error and quashed of appeal’s reduction. other concurrent sentences were not under appeal. [2020] iesc [number incomplete in source] ireland has dismissed fe’s against his rest
high court refuses permission for proposed ex parte application by joseph lavery mr justice richard humphreys refused under an existing isaac wunder order, citing multiple reasons including lack of a statable ground, delay and inappropriate procedure. [2020] iehc 150 the to bring application, findin
court of appeal dismisses solicitor misconduct over lack standing the held that disciplinary application was made by thomas fennelly, not his nephew david, so david had no right to tribunal’s decision or pursue appeal. [2020] ieca 35 has dismissed fennelly’s appeals in a case, ruling he lacked becau
appeal dismissed over errors in valuation of dublin car park the court upheld a high decision sending back to tribunal, citing material factual error and improper weight given valuations under appeal. [2020] ieca 33 commissioner valuation’s rateable city-centre park, leaving place an order for tribu
high court orders aviation authority to disclose documents in mountain fall case the order covers agreed categories and several others narrowed by court, a personal injuries action over 2016 work exercise. [2020] iehc 113 has ordered irish brought an employee who says he suffered catastrophic during
supreme court restores original sentence after finding error in of appeal’s approach the set aside order and affirmed central criminal court’s order, concluding that trial judge had not erred principle. has on a appeal court, taken wrong to accused’s sentence. decision was made following further sub
high court dismisses appeal over disciplinary warning and protected disclosures the held that labour had evidence a legally sound basis for finding worker’s complaint under act was not well founded. [2020] iehc 138 has dismissed an by civil servant who argued action against him penalisation making d
high court refuses appeal against order for possession of dundalk home mr justice macgrath found that the lender had established its entitlement to and borrower raised no arguable defence. was refused; judgment does not state a new stay or an execution date. [2020] iehc 247 has refused colin brennan
court of appeal dismisses katherine ross’s challenge to mortgage charge registrations the found no legal or evidential basis annul entries on a county cork folio, rejecting arguments about company registration and high hearing. [2020] ieca 34 has dismissed against decision refusing over land in cork
court of appeal upholds dismissal delayed defective truck claim the dismissed appeal, finding that prolonged delays and passage time prejudiced respondent’s ability to defend case. [2020] ieca 114 has a haulage contractor’s against high court’s decision dismiss his over an allegedly cement mixer bec
court of appeal suspends final year 15-year sentence in rape and sexual assault case the ordered three years post-release supervision said it would hear submissions on terms for suspending 12 months. has that months a be suspended to encourage rehabilitation, imposed supervision. suspension. decisio
court of appeal upholds dismissal truck defect claim over delays the dismissed paul kenny’s appeal, finding that lengthy, unexplained and effects time on oral evidence supported his claim. [2020] ieca 114 has upheld a haulage contractor’s an allegedly defective cement mixer truck, ruling delay made
court of appeal rejects challenge to conviction on 156 indecent assault counts the ruled that evidence an earlier complaint was admissible and trial judge right leave case jury. dismissed both grounds. has rejected a.c.’s against his assault, ruling a made complainant’s mother properly left entered
court of appeal dismisses challenge over corroboration warning in rape conviction the said issue was not raised at trial and found evidence capable corroborating injured party’s testimony. it persuaded unsafe. has dismissed an against after finding no force appellant’s argument that judge should hav
court of appeal dismisses sentence by man convicted rape at 15 the upheld an eight-year sentence, with final 18 months suspended, for rape, sexual assault and robbery. it said appellant’s youth was strongest mitigating factor but found no sentencing error. has dismissed against a robbery committed w
high court orders estate accounts in long-running family inheritance dispute the rejected proposed formulas for dividing estates, barred one beneficiary from recovering costs linked to a separate claim, and ordered full both estates. [2020] iehc 88 has administrator of two estates prepare after prol
high court awards south dublin home to deceased man’s cohabitant the found woman qualified for provision from her late partner’s estate after their relationship and shared were established 1998. it ordered that she receive house parties’ costs be paid estate, limited circuit costs. [2020] iehc 89 ha
high court refuses surrender to poland over absentia conviction the found that statutory requirements for were not met one included in a consolidated polish sentence. [2020] iehc 98 has refused an application marek adam sedzik poland, finding of section 45 european arrest warrant act 2003 mr justice
high court orders return of mislaid hospital chart before defence is due the order was made on a motion for judgment in default medical negligence proceedings. directed plaintiff to provide defendant with copy and allowed 12 weeks after receipt be entered. [2020] iehc 83 has woman suing national mat
court of appeal dismisses challenge to refusal judicial review in mortgage possession case the held that borrower’s complaints went merits circuit decision and should have been pursued by appeal. it dismissed his against high court’s leave seek review. [2020] ieca 113 has daniel lannon’s a refusing
high court restricts former rhs energy director for five years the declined to disqualify martin palmer but ruled he had not shown that acted honestly and responsibly in affairs of company or cooperated adequately with its liquidator. [2020] iehc 82 has restricted from acting as a secretary, taking
high court approves €325,000 settlement for minor in fatal injuries claim the approved a with one hospital, finding it close to claim’s full value while making no on liability. [2020] iehc 81 has proceedings arising from her mother’s death april 2012. is first named defendant hospital and includes c
high court limits dublin bus liability for spanish wardship costs the ruled that defendants must meet of application and related work, but not from fund-payment applications or parents’ dispute. [2020] iehc 78 ireland has eddie o’sullivan are liable only taking carlos tesch into in spain certain cos
charleton dissent says supreme court should decide phone-data challenge without eu referral in a dated 24 february 2020, justice peter argued that irish courts could assess the proportionality of data retention and access rules an appeal concerning evidence graham dwyer’s murder trial. [2020] iesc 0
supreme court to ask eu about ireland’s phone data retention law the identified three unresolved questions in a state appeal over 2011 act and proposed referring them cjeu. it did not decide whether was valid. of ireland has decided that must seek guidance from justice european union (cjeu) before c
court of appeal replaces sentence for attempted robbery with two and a half years’ imprisonment the allowed director public prosecutions’ undue-leniency appeal, quashed original imposed longer term. has on michael cummins replaced it imprisonment, after finding was unduly lenient. prosecutions broug
high court grants sale order over westmeath lands for two loans, refuses relief on a third the found lender had not shown that first loan was due when proceedings began, and noted uncertainty about title certificate deposited. [2020] iehc 85 has granted promontoria (oyster) dac well charging an in c
high court dismisses claim against 13 committee members over handling of complaint the found public accounts was bound to fail, while making no decision on underlying dispute about works a council property. [2020] iehc 74 has dismissed john m. searson’s action (pac), finding that his them frivolous
high court overturns data protection decision over hospice cctv use the found that information drawn from footage was used in disciplinary proceedings, and set aside commissioner’s conclusion no further processing had occurred. it did not decide whether breached acts. [2020] iehc 90 has a by commiss
high court refuses tenant’s request for early trial against dublin city council the ruled it had no jurisdiction to order an on this application before pleadings closed, and directed apply within three weeks more time file its defence. [2020] iehc 75 refused john m. searson’s of his action council,
court of appeal dismisses andrius lipinskas’s against rape and burglary convictions the rejected challenges to dna evidence collected in lithuania a statement made after charge, concluding that neither ground undermined trial’s fairness or safety verdict. [139/19] has dismissed his for three counts
high court dismisses bakery transport services claim after finding wrong company was sued the held that against pat baker unlimited bound to fail because contract named irish pride bakeries and there no supporting evidence traded under name. [2020] iehc 137 dismissed proceedings brought by highfield
high court dismisses runner’s injury claim after curragh gallops collision mr justice david keane found that gary turner’s failure to keep a proper lookout, together with his use of earphones, caused the 2014 collision. no breach duty by defendants. [2020] iehc 76 has dismissed personal injuries act
high court finds prima facie case for confiscation of watch and house the found that criminal assets bureau had established its under proceeds-of-crime legislation, but left possible appointment a receiver later decision. 2020 iehc 92 has found, on basis, in rialto were acquired or improved using pr
high court refuses havbell’s bid for summary judgment over €113,778 loan claim the allowed havbell to amend its summons but sent dispute a plenary hearing, where borrowers’ defence and counterclaim can be examined. [2020] iehc 147 has refused dac in against david harris rita an alleged €113,778.04 d
high court dismisses divorce appeal, refuses husband’s financial claims the granted a and adjusted arrangements for children, while refusing maintenance other relief. it ordered him to pay 20% of respondent’s appeal costs. [2020] iehc 205 court, family law dismissed in proceedings, decree refused hi
high court grants bank €284,101 judgment, sends disputed interest to plenary hearing the found no arguable defence most of a mortgage debt claim, but ordered full on €16,300 interest. [2020] iehc 136 granted ireland judgment for against david mavroudis, while directing that issue proceed hearing. in
high court sets four-times ebitda multiplier in shareholder valuation dispute the fixed a for kush seafarms after company’s two equal shareholders agreed its net asset value and ebitda. it deferred deciding what orders to make. [2020] iehc 72 has set of four valuing limited an oppression case betwee
high court finds receivers have a strong case in avoca park possession dispute the said it would enable to take of blackrock property, but left precise orders for further hearing and proposed stay on any sale. [2020] iehc 71 has found that everyday finance dac two interlocutory relief over rented pr
court of appeal increases sentences in three dpp assault reviews the found all circuit for causing harm unduly lenient, quashed them and resentenced defendants. has replaced imposed on martina mcgrath, mark dolan dale brazil after finding that were lenient. brought cases as separate under section 2
court of appeal widens concrete cost disclosure in goode case the largely upheld high discovery orders a competition dispute, but directed that limited cover average total costs as well variable costs. [2020] ieca 56 has governing document concrete’s dispute with crh plc, roadstone wood and kilsaran
court of appeal sets aside bank ireland default judgment against borrower the allowed patrick o’brien’s appeal, finding that bank’s conduct and representations had led him reasonably to believe proceedings would not continue while he engaged in negotiations. [2020] ieca 29 has set a €1.37 million ob
appeal court upholds €6m property settlement order but sets aside €20,000 damages the of upheld specific performance an agreement to release secured assets, ruled that exemplary were not available on facts case. [2020] ieca 30 has requiring promontoria (gem) dac complete a €6 million releasing loans
court of appeal dismisses son’s challenge to orders over proceedings concerning his mother the upheld dismissal an urgent motion and requiring further steps in case be brought with permission, applications mother’s welfare made through wardship proceedings. [2020] ieca 28 has dismissed by a son chal
high court upholds receiver’s appointment over two wexford properties the ruled receiver was validly appointed and not bound by leases granted without bank’s prior written consent. it dismissed defendant’s counterclaim but deferred consideration of economic-loss claim. [2020] iehc 79 has that ken fe
high court orders staggered trial in medical negligence action the will hear liability first and, if it finds for plaintiff, proceed to a quantum immediately or as close possible. [2020] iehc 719 has ordered action, with be heard and any damages assessment follow plaintiff succeeds on liability. an
high court orders consolidation of four claims arising from nursing home death the granted defendants’ application to combine proceedings brought by a brother and sister, citing overlapping evidence prospect reducing costs. [2020] iehc 65 has ordered sister over their mother’s be consolidated, grant
high court quashes protection refusal over unassessed risk from nigerian woman’s family the found that appeals tribunal failed to separately assess claim her might persecute because she had worked as a prostitute. it sent case back for fresh consideration. [2020] iehc 63 has quashed an international
high court refuses appeal certificate in immigration case the declined to certify a proposed appeal, finding no sufficient basis show exceptional public importance or that an was desirable interest. [2020] iehc 66 has refused minister for justice and equality, ireland attorney general’s application
high court refuses motions to remove decobake liquidator and extend filing time mr justice allen confirmed the committee of inspection’s membership, refused paul coyle’s applications declined liquidator’s request for more file winding-up statements. [2020] iehc 57 ireland by coyle limited’s compel h
high court refuses leave to appeal in family immigration case the said proposed legal questions either lacked merit, sought revisit factual assessment or did not arise from earlier judgment. [2020] iehc 67 has refused an application by saheed adeola ishola, abisola nimotalai ishola and their minor s
court of appeal increases sentence for 1979 rape six-year-old to five years the found original unduly lenient, replacing it with a five-year custodial term that takes account respondent’s age and health. appeal, criminal increased child in 1979, ruling was lenient. substituted prison no part suspend
high court rejects challenge to refusal of eu treaty rights applications the held that applicants had not proved family relationship needed for their and upheld minister’s decision on evidence before him. [2020] iehc 61 has declined all relief sought in a judicial review challenging applications. mr
high court refuses challenge to residence refusal and deportation proposal mr justice max barrett found no basis quash the minister’s march 2019 decisions, while noting applicant’s business activity in ireland. [2020] iehc 64 has refused tiago da silva mascarenhas’s application minister for equality
er travel ordered to provide €170,000 security for daa’s costs the high court made order in company’s challenge dublin airport rules, before underlying claims were determined. [2020] iehc 62 ltd. must as authority’s defending proceedings, has ruled. concerns of case; it does not decide er’s against
high court quashes deportation decision over error on pakistani man’s job prospects the found a material in minister’s assessment of dairy farm assistant offer and sent matter back for fresh consideration. it did not decide whether man should be deported. [2020] iehc 60 has quashed to deport after f
court of appeal increases manslaughter sentence to seven years the left unchanged a separate assault and suspended final two revised term, replacing circuit court’s earlier suspension arrangement. (criminal) increased craig mc grath’s from five after finding that original term was unduly lenient. it
high court makes no costs order after prisoner’s release moots detention case the said decision had been made before an article 40 application was brought and unrelated to it. [2020] iehc 145 as by bao feng nian became moot when he released from cloverhill prison. connection proceedings found suffic
high court refuses surrender on three polish offences, leaves one sentence issue open the refused offences iia, iib and iic under european arrest warrant application. it left offence i unresolved pending submissions whether an apparent custody-credit error could be corrected. [2020] iehc 398 ministe
high court dismisses challenge to asylum inadmissibility decision the upheld appeals tribunal’s that an iranian applicant’s protection claim in ireland was inadmissible because greece had already granted him refugee status. a separate deportation proposal remained outstanding. [2020] iehc 146 has di
high court orders irish times to disclose selected records in desmond defamation case the order concerns material provided newspaper, editorial decisions about reporting a spokesperson’s response, and its knowledge of panama papers’ origins. refused two other categories discovery. [2020] iehc 95 has
high court upholds refusal of broad council records request the rejected jackson way properties and james kennedy’s appeal, finding sufficient evidence that processing their would substantially unreasonably disrupt work. [2020] iehc 73 has upheld information commissioner’s decision dún laoghaire-rat
court of appeal dismisses sentence appeals in unlawful-organisation cases the rejected three against severity and dpp’s challenges to two sentences, leaving all five sentences place. appeal; special criminal (sentencing court) has dismissed arising from convictions for membership of, or providing as
high court orders surrender of two men to northern ireland over alleged 2015 offences the rejected objections based on silence rights and access information, finding no basis prohibit under european arrest warrant act. [2020] iehc 77 has ordered ciaran maguire sean paul farrell face prosecution for
high court dismisses appeal over worker’s protected disclosure claim the found no error of law in labour court’s conclusion that tibor baranya’s communication about pain and changing roles did not disclose wrongdoing. [2020] iehc 56 has dismissed against a determination his to employer was under dis
high court refuses bid to restrict father’s future applications the found insufficient evidence of habitual vexatious litigation justify an isaac wunder order, which would have required permission before further proceedings. [2020] iehc 203 has refused application require a father obtain bringing pr
high court rejects ryanair challenge over compensation for passengers affected by strikes the dismissed ryanair’s judicial review of a regulator’s determination, finding no manifest error in its treatment strike-related cancellations. it did not decide whether cancellations could have been avoided t
high court quashes district decision to refuse jurisdiction over assault charge the found that way matter was presented on 10 may 2017 caused procedural unfairness and sent it back for further consideration. [2020] iehc 53 has quashed a refusing stephen ryan assaulted third party, causing harm. remi
tenant ordered to pay €45,614 after unauthorised bar works damaged cork building the high court found that carried out in 2007 caused first-floor settlement and breached lease. it dismissed tenant’s counterclaim over goods left at premises. [2020] iehc 52 a must four landlords €45,614.22 damages flo
high court dismisses challenge to rejection of international protection appeal the rejected five grounds challenging tribunal’s credibility assessment, including its treatment medical documents and applicant’s claimed sexual orientation. [2020] iehc 100 has dismissed a judicial review appeals an aga
high court sends art teacher’s employment appeal back to labour the found that court’s decision treating teacher as a permanent employee could not reasonably be made on evidence cited, and ordered rehearing. [2020] iehc 111 has allowed an point of law sent her case for it did decide whether she was
high court dismisses olumide smith’s appeal in race discrimination case the held that circuit had applied correct legal test and its findings were supported by evidence. it affirmed court’s dismissal of complaints; costs remained to be addressed. [2020] iehc 51 court, appeals has dismissed against h
high court dismisses challenge over deportation of nigerian applicant the refused final injunctions tied to a pending revocation request and proposed applications based on parentage irish citizen children. it dismissed judicial review proceedings; order itself was not challenged. [2020] iehc 86 brou
high court strikes out prison detention inquiry after applicant’s release the declined to rule on whether was lawful, finding article 40 proceedings had become moot. it adjourned question of costs. [2020] iehc 93 struck an concerning bao feng nian’s he released, declining decide been lawful. also ru
high court defers polish surrender decision pending answers on sentence reductions the found prohibited for convictions linked to two issues, and sought assurances about reducing cumulative sentences before deciding whether could proceed remaining offences. [2020] iehc 59 has deferred its sebastian
high court lifts stay on deportation order after missed presentation dates the judicial review leave application remains pending. vacated an earlier ex parte and adjourned to 17 february 2020. [2020] iehc 91 has lifted interim enforcement of a finding that applicant had failed attend required not ad
high court refuses interim stay of protection process, with liberty to renew the declined stop minister’s statutory process while a judicial review an ipat decision continues, but allowed applicant her request if circumstances change. [2020] iehc 97 has refused albanian woman’s for interlocutory inj
high court orders possession under reverse mortgage after finding claim was in time the held that lender’s right to seek arose only a repayment demand made following borrower’s death. it ordered but left ancillary for later argument. [2020] iehc 50 has of limerick property wf shap (ireland) dac mort
high court says gardaí had no common-law power to enter tralee apartment make arrest answering a district case stated, the held entry was not authorised by common law and defendant answer on obstruction charge. ruling concerned that charge; it did decide separate assault complaint. [2020] iehc 110 h
court of appeal dismisses five conviction appeals over ira surveillance case the upheld special criminal verdicts, finding no error in its treatment recording, belief evidence or other challenged rulings. has dismissed against convictions arising from an garda investigation into alleged inquiry held
high court: prosecution need not prove roadside breath device calibration justice hyland answered “no” to a district court judge’s question about whether the had establish level of breath-screening when relying on failed test support an arresting garda’s opinion. ruled that prosecutors do have give
high court refuses challenge to minor’s six-month detention sentence the held that uncontested evidence of alleged post-offence misconduct could be considered when assessing a probation report, but not used increase sentence. [2020] iehc 48 has refused quash imposed on minor for stealing mobile phon
appeal court upholds right to accurate recording of birth date the dismissed minister’s on one legal issue, leaving intact high court’s declaration that personal identity rights include state records a person’s birth. [2020] ieca 22 has minister for justice and equality’s whether person have their a
court of appeal dismisses albanian family’s challenge to protection refusals the upheld high court’s refusal quash subsidiary-protection and related deportation orders, finding no basis interfere with decisions. [2020] ieca 20 has dismissed appeals by five members an family who sought decisions refu
court of appeal confirms minister can replace naturalisation certificate with material error the dismissed both appeals, upheld an implied power to cancel and reissue a corrected certificate, allowed statutory revocation process continue without deciding applicant’s date birth. [2020] ieca 22 has co
high court orders child’s return to australia but stays order pending further information the rejected mother’s arguments that father was not exercising custody rights or posed a grave risk. it stayed while awaiting about australian proceedings and undertakings. [2020] iehc 260 court, family law ord
gorey court dismisses breath-sample case after interpreter was not called the district ruled that a garda could prove accused’s alleged refusal by repeating what had told him. judge dismissed prosecution alleging man refused to provide breath sample ruling garda’s evidence of allegedly said through
high court refuses bid to remove christian brother from abuse claim the held that he could remain a defendant because member of order might be liable in principle, while stressing it had not decided or his liability. [2020] iehc 118 has refused an application john burke as personal injury alleging s
high court dismisses appeal over short-term letting discrimination complaint the said raised no point of law and could not be used to challenge circuit court’s factual finding that proposed tenant had genuine intention rent property. [2020] iehc 42 has dismissed an by olumide smith a arising from si
supreme court dismisses late appeal bid over home possession order the said raised important questions about extensions of time and unfair mortgage terms, but found borrowers’ proposed grounds too weak to outweigh their delay. ireland has dismissed an by brian christina cannon refusal extend for cha
high court refuses bail application ahead of planned deportation the said was generally inappropriate where an injunction against imminent had been refused. applicant’s substantive judicial review remained listed for 11 february 2020. [2020] iehc 70 refused on 4 2020 to anonymised applicant detained
court of appeal quashes rape conviction after finding delay warning was diluted the allowed an on one ground, ruling that trial judge’s comments a undermined its effect. it did not decide remaining grounds. has quashed by judge significantly to jury about effects delay. concerned returned 16 may 201
supreme court dismisses appeal over late challenge to possession order the ruled that high court’s perfected was for simpliciter and appellant had no arguable ground extend time appeal. has dismissed jacqueline mcgovern’s after she sought an extension of a concerning mortgaged property in co. leitri
court of appeal cuts cork criminal damage sentence to 2½ years the quashed a five-year and resentenced appellant years, suspending final six months for one year subject conditions. [2020] ieca 379 has imposed at hotel two half in prison, with suspended year. portion is conditional on entering bond k
court of appeal rules separate indictments could not be tried together before one jury the allowed danny wyatt’s appeal, holding that a trial must proceed on single indictment, while noting joint indictment against two accused would have been permissible. [2020] ieca 31 has dismissal his judicial re
high court refuses interim injunction against deportation the ruling concerned only relief. refused to halt while judicial review proceedings continue and allowed applicant file an amended statement seeking more time challenge 2017 order, leaving that issue open. [2020] iehc 69 has applicant’s reque
high court proposes possession order in ennis property mortgage case the found principal loan monies due and finance dac entitled to under section 62(7). it left any stay on execution costs for further submissions. [2020] iehc 38 has proposed an favour of after finding that secured by a registered c
court of appeal upholds termination volkswagen dealer contracts the held that group ireland gave valid notice in 2011 to end three dealership 2013, and rejected dealer’s claims for contract misrepresentation damages. costs remained later submissions. [2020] ieca 18 has upheld by pat o’leary, finding
court of appeal refuses dpp bid to increase sentence for child sexual abuse the said nine-year sentence, with its final two years suspended, was very lenient but did not amount an error in principle. has refused a director public prosecutions application review imposed on nm rape, assault and posses
court of appeal raises sentence for forestry investment fraud to six years the allowed director public prosecutions’ against an unduly lenient sentence, quashing five-year term with one year suspended fraudulent trading and imposing years’ imprisonment without suspension. has increased garret hevey’
high court reopens deportation case and quashes order after disclosure failures the reversed an earlier decision dismissing a judicial review new evidence showed address used to serve notice had not been registered as required. [2020] iehc 68 has reopened brought by zhigang shao quashed order, rever