Irish local news and public records
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court of appeal rejects challenge to irish prison service over disability claim the ruled it had jurisdiction hear service’s from a high decision in robert cunningham’s employment discrimination case. decided only preliminary issue; substantive remains be heard. [2021] 19 has rejected objection his
high court says pension lump sums vest in official assignee former bankrupt’s case the ruled that no bankruptcy payment order was needed for two sum options, while income from an approved minimum retirement fund would have required one. it also said could exercise options and bankrupt owed reasonabl
high court dismisses challenge to conviction over insurance disc the found that district could reopen prosecution case receive formal proof of regulations before convicting applicant. [2021] iehc 68 {'name': 'high court', 'division': 'judicial review'} has dismissed bryan kirby’s judicial review his
high court refuses to strike out landlord’s claims against tenant the found could not be ruled bound fail at this interlocutory stage, while making no finding on their truth or ultimate merits. [2020] iehc 64 has refused an application by instant upright limited dismiss all parts of a claim brought
high court refuses father’s application for child’s return to ireland the held that delay had ended ireland’s retained jurisdiction after a child was wrongfully in latvia. alternatively, it found would not serve best interests. [2021] iehc 20 has refused custody-related orders, including an order hi
high court orders interim injunctions in russborough land dispute the foundation obtained restraining david egar from trespassing on disputed lands and interfering with their use pending trial. did not finally decide whether he has a tenancy. [2021] iehc 65 court, chancery granted alfred beit four i
high court refuses two discovery bids but allows witnesses without statements a ruling in dorset street property dispute rejected further requests and permitted the plaintiffs to call identified statements, subject providing detailed evidence summaries. [2021] iehc 57 has refused applications by for
high court orders surrender to spain, postponing it while irish sentence is served the rejected objections under european arrest warrant act, including an argument concerning proceedings in respondent’s absence. [2021] iehc 73 ordered of firea macica spain a warrant, but postponed serves ireland for
court orders retrial over alleged illegal dumping after overturning search warrant ruling of appeal the has ordered a a.b. on 18 waste offences finding that key evidence from 144-acre farm had been wrongly excluded. prosecution arose county council investigation into farmland in two townlands y. an
high court refuses planning board’s bid to appeal finglas housing ruling the declined certify any of four proposed legal questions, finding that an would not change outcome judicial review. board has 14 days contest court’s provisional view on costs. [2021] iehc 58 refused bord pleanála leave a quas
high court refuses challenge to residence card decisions over marriage of convenience finding the rejected an indian national’s judicial review refusing a further and revoking his existing card, ordered costs against him. [2021] iehc 63 has refused application overturn him card. found no error in mi
high court substitutes everyday finance for stapleford in claim over investment proceeds the allowed a procedural motion to replace first claimant, while leaving validity and effect of underlying transfers substantive hearing. [2021] iehc 59 has ordered that dac limited as claimant proceedings compe
court of appeal rules tax bodies cannot decide whether revenue settled liability the allowed revenue’s appeal, holding that appeals under relevant provisions concern an assessment reflects statutory charge, not separately compromised liability. [2021] ieca 18 has ruled commissioners and circuit coul
high court grants developer leave to appeal planning decision, orders costs and limits enforcement stay the certified a question about board’s power approve strategic housing development in material contravention of scheme. its protects work completed before 16 october 2020 from while is pending, bu
high court splits costs in four prison service judicial reviews after refusing the substantive applications, ordered three cases and no fourth, citing differences how proceeded. [2021] iehc 400 has divided among review involving officers irish service, ordering each side to bear parts of one case, a
high court authorises adoption orders for four children brought from india under guardianship the authorised authority to make section 54(2), after finding statutory tests were met and allowing dispense with required consents. [2021] iehc 53 court, family law has of ireland orders, that their birth
high court orders surrender to uk after rejecting objections the dismissed based on detention safety, possible prosecution for other offences and uk’s eu withdrawal, then ordered serve remainder of a prison sentence. [2021] iehc 61 has sean fitton’s united kingdom custodial sentence grievous bodily
supreme court awards appellant one-third of appeal costs in disability allowance case the left high order place, vacated appeal’s and awarded his before court. no. 38/2019; petecel v. minister for social protection & ors [2020] iesc 25; 41 has catalin that an concerning legal classification allowanc
supreme court orders appellants to pay costs after failing extend appeal time the rejected a request for against pepper finance and attorney general, applying ordinary rule that follow event. has ruled should event in an concerning application county registrar’s order. appellants, brian cannon chris
high court orders €192,050 security for costs in spread-trading contract dispute the rejected an irish company’s argument that its financial difficulties were caused by defendant’s alleged wrongdoing, and stayed claim until is provided. [2021] iehc 52 has ordered delta index limited to provide €192,
appeal court replaces fully suspended sentence with one year in custody the of left three-year headline and two-year post-mitigation sentences intact, but ruled that suspending whole term lacked a sound evidential basis. has quashed imposed on akbar jafari for conspiring to make false identity docum
court of appeal replaces sentence in fatal careless-driving case with suspended 16-month term the found original placed truck driver’s culpability too low, but kept four-year driving disqualification and fines. [2021] ieca 43 has quashed imposed on a driver who pleaded guilty to careless causing dea
court of appeal upholds €65,000 award to child injured at ice rink the dismissed operator’s appeal, finding high had sufficient evidence conclude that negligent management caused child’s injury. it also refused revisit damages using new scar photographs. [2021] 17 has an against a was in where 10-ye
high court gives contractor seven days to pay adjudication award or face judgment the allowed gravity construction enforce a €135,458.92 award, with be entered if total highway maintenance did not within days. it also awarded costs, subject limited set-off. [2021] iehc 19 gave ltd ltd, could against
court of appeal restores refusal pakistani man’s residence-card application the held that minister was entitled to find financial dependency in pakistan had not been established. it set aside high order quashing and sent case no further this appeal. [2021] ieca 16 has allowed for justice equality’s
high court refuses bid to stop two historic abuse prosecutions the found applicant had not shown a real or serious risk of an unfair trial that could be addressed by judge. [2021] iehc 48 has refused anonymised applicant’s prohibit pending criminal involving 270 charges historical sexual offences ag
high court rules wind farm company is a public authority for environmental information the allowed right to know’s appeal, finding raheenleagh power came within two legal definitions of authority. judgment concerns access relating its responsibilities, functions or services. [2021] iehc 46 ruled tha
high court lets narrow negligence claim proceed after delay, dismisses deceit claims the found plaintiffs’ delay in advancing case was inordinate and inexcusable, but said balance of justice allowed one narrowly defined negligent misrepresentation to continue, subject strict deadlines costs orders.
high court refuses challenge to decision not revoke deportation order the rejected a judicial review of minister’s refusal order, finding no basis quash under section 3(11). [2021] iehc 62 has refused an application by zm minister for justice’s against him. also ordered costs in favour respondents.
court of appeal dismisses challenge to pepper’s substitution in roscommon possession case the ruled pepper had made a prima facie continue proceedings, while leaving validity its interest for trial and ordering it pay appellant’s costs. [2021] ieca 15 has dismissed michael macken’s against an order
high court refuses coursing club’s bid to resume events during level 5 restrictions the found club had sufficiently strong arguments on consultation and reasons, but said it could not order health minister make an exemption refused interim injunction. [2021] iehc 47 has irish application for that wo
high court refuses nigerian man’s challenge to deportation order the declined extend time an earlier permission-to-remain decision and rejected his claims about consideration of refoulement reasons for deportation. [2021] iehc 32 has refused applicant’s a order, declining statutory limit rejecting r
high court dismisses 1991 prison officer claim after finding delay inordinate and inexcusable the dismissed proceedings over a former officer’s dismissal alleged injuries from 1988 portlaoise shooting incident. it invited written submissions on costs before making further orders. [2021] iehc 44 agai
supreme court judge says minor wardship order should have been limited to medical care in a separate judgment the case of j.j., marie baker said high could protect child’s welfare through directions on treatment without taking control all decisions about his life. has that concerning child identifie
high court quashes protection appeal decision over risk test and missing reasons the sent a pakistani woman’s international back to new tribunal, finding several legal errors in tribunal’s assessment. it did not decide whether she qualifies for protection. [2021] iehc 43 has quashed refusing woman r
high court strikes out loan and solicitor undertaking proceedings after prolonged delay mr justice twomey ruled that the plaintiff had not pursued his claims promptly shown countervailing circumstances to justify letting them proceed. [2021] iehc 39 has struck over an alleged unpaid €125,000 solicit
court of appeal says trial judge erred in directing acquittal on endangerment count the answered a dpp point law arising from jury trial, finding was wrong to direct not guilty verdict because accused had been interviewed. has ruled that find j.d. an charge gardaí interviewed him during investigatio
high court refuses late challenge to dublin 9 apartment development permission steven o’riordan’s application for more time an bord pleanála’s decision was refused because he did not meet the statutory test extension. [2021] iehc 1 extension of o’riordan planning a in 9, and dismissed his leave seek
high court dismisses two motions by anne daly the rejected a motion concerning legal aid and request for permission to continue separate proceedings after bankruptcy. [2021] iehc 2 court, bankruptcy dismissed brought daly, including her plenary while assets in those remained vested official assignee
high court orders surrender to croatia after dismissing objections the rejected challenges based on respondent’s absence from appeal hearing and service of croatian decision, ordered under european arrest warrant act. [2021] iehc 50 has m.b. a warrant, two raised his behalf. in judgment delivered 21
high court refuses challenge to zimbabwe protection refusal the found no established error in tribunal’s assessment of applicant’s claim and refused judicial review relief, ordering him pay respondents’ costs. [2021] iehc 35 has an anonymised rejection his international claim, finding that he had no
court of appeal sends used-car valuation issue back to high the remitted one question about revenue’s method, declared that revenue unlawfully withheld information it from 1993 2010, and left costs open challenge. [2021] ieca 10 has in used car importers ireland limited’s challenge imported vehicles
court of appeal dismisses tea jug burn claim against dunnes stores the overturned a high negligence finding after concluding evidence did not establish that had duty to warn customers using glass for hot water. [2021] ieca 12 has allowed stores’ and dismissed woman’s over burns she suffered when sha
high court orders surrender to poland over two prison sentences the rejected an objection concerning a later sentence imposed in respondent’s absence, finding his defence rights were adequately protected. [2021] iehc 38 has ordered of michał stryczek serve sentences, after rejecting that could not s
high court refuses bid to strike out €11.8m debt case over delay the found in prosecuting proceedings was inordinate but excusable or acquiesced in, and said balance of justice did not favour application. [2021] iehc 181 has refused an application by second-named defendant a €11.8 million for want p
high court strikes out property sale damages claim after failure to meet hearing order the found a serious and persistent breach of four-month direction take steps list case for hearing, with no legitimate explanation, ruled dismissal proportionate. [2021] iehc 33 has struck company’s against receiv
high court rejects bid to increase €36,000 legal fee allowance the dismissed a review of taxing master’s decision on solicitor’s general instructions in settled personal injuries case, finding no error that made unjust. [2021] iehc 15 has an application allowing for proceedings. party claiming costs
court of appeal dismisses man’s against convictions for attacks on three women the upheld joint trial and rejected challenges to jury garda detention procedures. it dismissed conviction; did not reconsider sentence. [2021] ieca 13 has slawomir gierlowski’s sexual assault, false imprisonment assault
high court refuses judicial review challenges to late protection appeals the declined all relief sought by two applicants, finding that could not proceed after ministerial decisions had superseded underlying recommendations. [2021] iehc 25 has refused applications people whose against international
high court quashes refusal of residence card review over failure to assess social dependence the found minister had properly considered lack financial documentation but not addressed mother’s and emotional on her son. [2021] iehc 17 has quashed a decision upholding for mother british citizen living
court of appeal sets aside €363,445 summary judgment in bank loan case the sent back to high so can apply amend its summons after a supreme ruling. it did not dismiss proceedings or decide bank’s underlying claim. [2021] ieca 9 has set €363,445.52 against anita corrigan favour kbc ireland plc, remit
court of appeal rejects ship agents’ claim against lady magda’s owners the dismissed an over unpaid port expenses, finding that agents had not established personal liability by time-chartered vessel. [2021] ieca 7 has estonian agency’s expenses and fees connected to m/v magda, affirming high court’s
court of appeal awards costs to two defendants after dismissing the found second and third entirely successful in rejected plaintiffs’ request for no order. execution order is stayed 28 days while they may seek leave appeal. [2021] ieca 11 has awarded anthony anne elliott’s appeal, finding were proc
aib must make two deponents available for cross-examination in loan case the high court refused bank’s application to rely on its affidavits without cross-examination. ruling addressed only that procedural application, not whether borrowers had a defence claim. [2021] iehc 14 has allied irish banks
high court orders surrender to lithuania after rejecting objections the ruled that over sentence clarity, limitation periods and human rights evidence did not prevent under a european arrest warrant. [2021] iehc 31 has ordered of andrius ščiuka serve remaining 2 years, 8 months 12 days seven-year pr
high court refuses leave to challenge roscommon planning-plan variations the found that applicant had not shown an arguable case 2019 two planning documents were unlawful. decision did alter zoning of his lands under 2016 local area plan. [2021] iehc 24 has refused donal kenny bring judicial review
appeal court rejects council bid to expand property arbitrator’s remit the of dismissed cork county council’s over whether an arbitrator could decide if agreement or undertaking had reduced land be acquired. said that issue fell outside statutory jurisdiction. [2021] ieca 4 has jurisdiction appointe
court of appeal awards revenue employee half his costs in staffing dispute the varied a high decision after finding that proposal to create one senior legal post was made response proceedings, while compromised claim for four posts. [2021] ieca 5 has awarded 50% judicial review over posts solicitors
high court orders tomasz latek’s surrender to poland over alleged fraud offence the dismissed an objection based on concerns about independence of poland’s judiciary, finding no evidence a specific fair-trial risk latek. [2021] iehc 27 has ordered face prosecution for single fraud-type said have bee
high court refuses challenge to iraqi protection refusal the upheld appeals tribunal’s decision that an applicant had not shown a reasonable risk of persecution or serious harm if returned, citing broad thrust country information and his lack adverse attention from authorities between 2014 2018. [20
appeal court cuts teenager’s violent disorder sentence to six months the of upheld his for dangerous driving that caused a child serious harm, but reduced disqualification from 20 years 15. [2021] ieca 2 12 months, while upholding causing bodily harm and shortening delivered judgment on 15 january 2
high court strikes out council’s land claim after nearly 12 years of inactivity mr justice allen found south dublin county council had not explained its failure to advance the trespass claim. defendant succeeded on dismissal motion, with costs and formal order left for further submissions. [2021] ie
court of appeal upholds renewal mayo medical negligence summons the dismissed hse’s against sheila murphy’s and awarded her costs both high application appeal. [2021] ieca 3 has upheld an order renewing elderly woman’s personal injuries in a claim health service executive (hse). it ordered hse to pa
high court bars sale of sammons’ lands until dispute over bank charges is decided an interlocutory injunction prevents everyday finance dac and receiver ken tyrrell from marketing, taking possession or selling four folios while the underlying action proceeds. did not decide whether secure guarantee
court of appeal orders plaintiff to pay fsni’s high and costs the allowed forensic science northern ireland’s cross-appeal on after plaintiff’s against dismissal his proceedings had failed. [2021] ieca 6 {'name': 'the appeal', 'division_or_level': 'court 'jurisdiction': 'ireland'} has ordered willia
high court quashes galway freshwater abstraction permission over water status assessment the found planning board could not assess compliance with eu rules because loch an mhuilinn had no assigned by epa. it rejected other grounds raised against permission. [2021] iehc 16 has quashed bord pleanála’s
high court rejects challenge to receiver’s appointment over two dublin properties the found that ben gilroy had not established a lease or other interest entitling him resist claims. final orders, including costs, were deferred pending written submissions. [2021] iehc 7 has rejected gilroy’s of rece
high court awards €2.18m rent judgment over dublin airport car park the rejected parkfly limited’s argument that shuttle bus costs should have been excluded from turnover rent, while leaving claim for post-lease occupation rates a later hearing. [2021] iehc 36 has entered €2,185,204.91 against limit
high court refuses wife’s bid to join €160,000 property case after default judgment ms justice butler said the applicant had address existing before seeking defend proceedings as a co-defendant. refused her joinder application and did not decide disputed claims. [2021] iehc 9 has an by gerard mccoy’
court allows late appeal on selected grounds in rape conviction case the of extended time to five and two sentence grounds, but rejected proposed concerning applicant’s hearing. has allowed an applicant against his specified grounds. it hearing difficulties, finding that he had not put sufficient ev
high court refuses late bid to add deed commercial case the dismissed an application amend claim after trial had begun, finding proposed was a new act intended address difficulties proving earlier assignment. [2021] iehc 37 court, court’s division has refused by six plaintiffs of confirmation their
court of appeal increases suspended portion sentence for historic indecent assaults the found sentencing judge had failed to account mitigation and replaced sentence, suspending final two years nine months. [26/19] has allowed an against by m.j. increased imposed five committed in 1978. a judgment d
high court rejects zimbabwean applicant’s challenge to protection decisions the dismissed all argued judicial review grounds, finding no requirement for one officer be assigned before interview and rejecting challenges report, return decision credibility assessment. [2021] iehc 28 has refused a requ
high court orders surrender to poland on two european arrest warrants the rejected an objection based alleged deficiencies in poland’s judiciary, finding no evidence of a particularised risk respondent’s fair-trial rights. [2021] iehc 4 has ordered rafał łukasik under warrants, after dismissing his
high court orders woman held pending ministerial decision on us extradition the dismissed her objections and ordered committed to prison while she awaits minister for justice’s order united states face a charge of international parental kidnapping. [2021] iehc 8 has respondent identified as m.c.t.w.
high court refuses challenge to deportation-related review decision the rejected all relief sought by an anonymised applicant, finding no error in minister’s of his refusal permission remain. [2021] iehc 40 has refused applicant’s judicial minister for justice’s grant remain ireland. and awarded cos
high court quashes refusal of maternity benefit appeal over work permit reasoning the held that appeals officer erred by relying solely on a 1995 decision and failing to apply approach set out supreme in quinn. it did not decide whether claimant is entitled benefit. [2021] iehc 93 has quashed disall
high court orders surrender to latvia after dismissing objections european arrest warrant the found latvia’s prosecutor general’s office was a competent issuing authority and rejected respondent’s challenge over notice of rights. it ordered under section 16(1) 2003 act. [2021] iehc 3 has janis keičs
high court orders surrender to uk after dismissing objections warrant the rejected challenges over details, family life, delay and post brexit rights risks, then ordered for prosecution on six offences. [2021] iehc 10 has of a man united kingdom alleged offences, his european arrest warrant. in judg
high court awards lakeland agri €125,676.38 over unpaid goods the defendant accepted debt in principle but argued that judgment should wait until his disputed haulage counterclaim was determined. allowed and execution to proceed. [2021] iehc 13 has awarded limited €125,676.38, together with interest
high court refuses renewed bid to challenge criminal trial rulings the said applicant should raise his complaints before circuit and, if necessary, appeal. it refused leave seek judicial review. [2021] iehc 12 has a application by dermot o’callaghan for bring review proceedings over made during tria
high court orders limits on garda access to journalist’s phone and awards costs in a supplementary judgment, the set restricted process for examining data, ordered an síochána pay applicants’ stayed its pending possible appeal. [2021] iehc 11 has examine mobile only through process, of their judicia