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high court proposes three eu law questions over dublin housing scheme the rejected applicants’ domestic-law grounds but said it would in principle refer about a joint masterplan and mandatory planning policies to cjeu, subject formal order. [2021] iehc 369 has proposed referring of justice european
high court refuses hkrme bid to reopen ruling on sunvit transfers the declined revisit its earlier decision limiting company’s unjust enrichment claim amount of unpaid liabilities. it said any challenge that should be made appeal. [2021] iehc 376 court, commercial has refused an application by hkr m
high court varies stay in bankruptcy case after evidence of asset dissipation the allowed official assignee to pursue steps concerning estate, while giving reasons for its interpretation earlier appeal stays. [2021] iehc 368 court, varied a on adjudication john tobin as bankrupt, allowing relief sou
supreme court dismisses appeal over waterways ireland’s removal of canal barge the upheld refusal an interlocutory injunction, finding no reasonably arguable case that barge’s was unlawful and concluding damages would be adequate. [2021] esc 34 has dismissed michael hoey’s against injunction concern
court of appeal dismisses challenge to consent for further dutch prosecution the upheld high court’s order granting under european arrest warrant act, ruling that could not reopen final decisions underlying an earlier surrender. [2021] ieca 159 has dismissed naoufal fassih’s against allowing netherl
high court sets out proposed eu law reference in challenge to trim housing permission the rejected domestic grounds against for 320 homes, but said it would principle refer questions about environmental screening after further submissions. [2021] iehc 265 has a planning homes trim, will several euro
high court dismisses challenge to intel facility expansion permission the rejected a judicial review of an bord pleanála’s 2019 planning decision, while raising concerns about board’s expert scrutiny environmental science. [2021] iehc 362 has dismissed thomas reid’s decision grant for extension and
high court orders release after prison failed to produce remanded man by video link the found detention unlawful cloverhill did not show that access could be provided a prisoner in isolation. [2021] iehc 396 ordered of held on remand finding authorities had justified repeatedly failing him before du
court of appeal cuts arson sentence after finding seven-year starting point excessive the quashed a five-year with six months suspended and substituted three-and-a-half-year sentence, suspending final on conditions. [2021] ieca 157 appeal; dundalk circuit criminal (sentencing court) has reduced paul
high court awards receiver two-thirds of amendment costs and refuses stay the ordered pleadings discovery steps to proceed toward trial, while leaving open a possible later if would be materially affected by an appeal. [2021] iehc 344 has statutory hollioake limited recover application amend pleadin
high court bars global closing room name pending trademark trial the granted aviareto an interlocutory injunction, finding that balance of justice favoured protecting its registered mark until parties’ claims are tried. order does not decide whether is valid or infringement occurred. [2021] iehc 377
high court orders discovery in workplace burn injury case despite pending prosecution the allowed plaintiff’s application, finding requested document categories relevant, necessary and proportionate. it did not decide whether any is privileged. [2021] iehc 343 has ordered arrabawn co-operative socie
high court refuses to extend stay blocking donegal roadworks contracts the found whitemountain quarries had not shown a serious issue for interim relief it sought, and said road safety limited repair season weighed against continuing stay. [2021] iehc 401 has refused continue that prevented county c
court of appeal dismisses bankrupt man’s challenge to four-year extension the upheld an order postponing john hoey’s discharge from bankruptcy until february 2024, finding fell within available range. it also gave a provisional view that he should pay costs. [2021] ieca 158 has dismissed against his
high court adjudicates scarriff publican’s debtor bankrupt over €21,520 debt the rejected debtor’s objections to a bankruptcy petition and declined stay adjudication, while granting usual on costs order. [2021] iehc 337 court, adjudicated pat lynch 10 may 2021, after accepting that €21,520.66 remain
high court orders each side to bear its own costs in jewellery premises dispute the ruled on after previously refusing landlord’s application for interlocutory possession relief. underlying new-tenancy claim was not decided this judgment. [2021] iehc 388 has ordered jason investments unlimited compa
court of appeal dismisses conviction in sexual assault and rape case the rejected challenges to retrial’s fairness safety verdict. judgment addressed only; against sentence was not dealt with. has dismissed pb’s convictions for eight counts four rape, finding that trial unfair verdict unsafe. judgme
appeal court cuts creditors’ costs award in openhydro examinership case the of replaced an order requiring six petitioners to pay all opposing high with for 50%. it also proposed a 50% appeal, subject 14-day application further hearing. [2021] ieca 151 appeal; has reduced payable by after their bid
appeal dismissed as court of raises concern over liquidation account payments the court’s supplemental ruling said more than €40,000 had been removed from a liquidator’s without an explanation in record. it gave him 14 days to say whether he wished make submissions on possible referral professional
supreme court would allow appeal over refusal to review care allowance decision justice dunne said a revise domiciliary is itself appealable under social welfare legislation. the judgment records her conclusion that should be allowed. s:ap:ie:2020:000095 on can appealed, elizabeth concluded in deliv
court of appeal dismisses liquidator’s challenge to fee reduction the upheld high court’s assessment remuneration and expenses in liquidation lucca food trading company, finding no error its scrutiny hours claimed. [2021] ieca 153 has dismissed liquidator anthony j. fitzpatrick’s against a decision
court of appeal dismisses borrower’s against €1.59m aib judgment the upheld summary for allied irish banks, rejecting joanna sloan’s arguments about other apex centre loans and her claimed lack knowledge loan. [2021] ieca 156 has dismissed a high order requiring to pay banks plc €1,594,616.10 plus c
high court refuses to dismiss helicopter services claim despite finding inexcusable delay the found plaintiff’s in prosecuting action was inordinate and inexcusable, but said defendant had not shown prejudice sufficient justify dismissal. it listed case for a mention fix hearing date. [2021] iehc 37
court of appeal dismisses challenge to hospital rule on domiciliary care allowance the upheld exclusion during a child’s extended stay, finding distinction justified evidence before it. [2021] ieca 155 has dismissed father and son’s rules that prevented payment while child was resident in for an per
court of appeal rules clamp release fees charged by ncps are subject to vat the dismissed nationwide controlled parking systems ltd’s appeal, holding that payment for removing a was consideration service motorist. [2021] ieca 150 has an limited (ncps), ruling motorists paid have clamps removed were
high court quashes refusal of couple’s eu residence application for fresh review the found minister’s fraud investigation insufficiently rigorous and decision’s treatment employment evidence irrational disproportionate. [2021] iehc 356 has quashed minister justice equality’s decision refusing jayshr
high court awards hse costs and lifts stay on investigation into doctor’s conduct the refused all relief in judicial review, ordered applicant to pay hse’s allowed a 28-day order, extendable if he appeals. [2021] iehc 365 has awarded health service executive its after rejecting application for lifte
high court orders leasehold interest transferred to procter & gamble company the made a vesting order over newbridge lease after finding that dissolved held on trust for applicant. court, commercial has ordered oral-b laboratories islands limited’s in 999-year part of manufacturing site be vested pr
appeal court upholds passport cancellation but orders fresh consideration of mother’s immigration request the dismissed a mother and child’s challenge to irish passport, while upholding an order requiring justice minister reconsider concerning past residence status. [2021] ieca 149 has upheld findin
high court grants third extension for mortgage possession order, with two-month stay the allowed carlisle mortgages to seek a further order of over wexford property, citing delays outside lender’s control. it will hear parties on costs. [2021] iehc 288 has granted leave mortgaged property in county
high court dismisses challenge to ward’s hospital detention as abuse of process the said applicant had known about a scheduled hearing day after he filed his article 40 application, and found no fundamental flaw in orders keeping mother hospital. [2021] iehc 366 has dismissed p.c.’s application seek
high court dismisses ulster bank’s bid to have claims struck out the ordered bank pay eoin fannon’s reasonable costs of application, subject adjudication if parties cannot agree and a limited stay there is an appeal. [2021] iehc 351 court, chancery has dismissed ireland dac’s application against it
high court dismisses three objections to surrender in german vehicle trafficking case the found that did not prevent under european arrest warrant and said it would make an order for germany section 16. [2021] iehc 375 dismissed by vasile-alin jelecutean his prosecution over alleged stolen vehicles.
high court finds unreasonable delay in irish translation of planning law the declared that state respondents breached a constitutional duty by taking 17 months to publish an and development act 2018. it also ordered translations specified statutory instruments, with timing final order still be addre
high court refers school’s instagram account disclosure bid to eu the board sought identify who operated an inactive so it could consider disciplinary or pastoral action. made no order and will seek a preliminary ruling on privacy, data protection free expression. [2021] iehc 287 has decided refer l
high court refuses restriction order against former whelan group finance director the found liquidator had not established that john mckeogh acted dishonestly or irresponsibly in affairs of two companies liquidation. [2021] iehc 364 has refused a liquidator’s application to restrict from acting as c
high court remits prison-conditions claim, reserving earlier costs to district the declined award plaintiff immediately. will decide after hearing unresolved with any recoverable measured on scale. [2021] iehc 393 has remitted david goulding’s claim over his detention conditions in mountjoy prison c
aib allowed to take over roscrea credit union mortgage proceedings the high court let allied irish banks continue a tipperary property after its claims had been admitted by examiner, while leaving original sale order in force. [2021] iehc 361 has plc concerning county plaintiff settled claim with de
court of appeal refuses gilroy’s challenge to injunctions in start mortgages case the upheld restrictions on threatened arrests, online allegations fraud and legal assistance related lender, while refusing its entirety. [2021] ieca 147 has refused bernard (otherwise ben) against high obtained by dac
high court quashes refusal to hear sex-offender register charge summarily the ruled that a district judge considering jurisdiction could not rely on details of earlier sexual offence triggered registration requirements. it sent matter back for fresh decision by different judge. [2021] iehc 359 has q
court of appeal dismisses over jury’s reasonable doubt directions the held that, considered as a whole, trial judge’s did not confuse civil and criminal standards proof. [2021] ieca 146 has dismissed p.p.’s against his conviction for indecent assault, finding that on proof beyond lead jury to standa
high court refuses appeal certificate in quarry planning case the said proposed legal questions did not meet requirements for certification or, several instances, arise from earlier judgment. [2021] iehc 349 has refused john moore’s application a allowing him to judgment concerning consent kilsaran
high court lifts stay on planning appeal over proposed bantry development the found applicant had not shown that should continue, concluding an bord pleanála could address issues raised in judicial review. [2021] iehc 350 has lifted a paused to (abp) permission for at milleencoola, bantry, co. cork.
appeal court rules dundalk property was owned equally by former spouses the of partly allowed kay breen’s appeal, finding that she and conor breen acquired equal legal beneficial shares in 6 distillery mews. it held a 2008 remortgage severed their joint tenancy, but did not encumber share. [2021] ie
high court orders donegal quarry to stop unauthorised operations the granted county council’s requested relief against p bonar plant hire ltd, including quarrying and comply with restoration requirements. it deferred final in a separate application by peter sweetman pending any further submissions.
high court refuses leave in bid to stop district prosecution the said bias complaint had become moot after judge decided not hear case, and found judicial review application was an abuse of process. [2021] iehc 859 has refused stephen manning seek aimed at stopping a pending against him, finding con
high court allows most late amendments in loan and property dispute, with strict filing deadline justice siobhán stack permitted proposed changes to denis english’s reply defence counterclaim against promontoria (aran) limited, but refused several new claims excluded references separate receiver pro
court of appeal dismisses against four-year endangerment sentence the found was not excessive or disproportionate and upheld decision to suspend any part it. has dismissed daniel o’brien’s a prison for two offences committed during reckless drive through cork. judgment, delivered on 17 may 2021, imp
court of appeal dismisses challenge to dineen bankruptcy adjudication the held that debt grounding petition was a liquidated sum, despite reductions after secured properties were sold. it said judge did not have calculate precise amount personally. [2021] ieca 145 has dismissed richard dineen’s agai
high court quashes permission for 366-home dublin docklands development the found problems with planning board’s reasons, daylight assessment and application-form disclosure. it quashed ruled out remittal. [2021] iehc 322 has an bord pleanála’s a at innovation park on east wall road, dublin, after f
high court refuses michael fingleton’s bid to halt civil claims over irish nationwide the said proceedings could continue for now, while leaving fairness open trial judge monitor as case progresses. [2021] iehc 372 court, commercial has refused an application by p. fingleton dismiss or permanently s
high court refuses to stop arson prosecution after dpp reversed decision discontinue the found no breach of fair procedures on evidence, while criticising a two-month delay in telling accused that would resume. [2021] iehc 332 has refused prohibit bm an charge, finding director public prosecutions d
court of appeal dismisses challenge to attempted murder conviction the rejected andrzej benko’s arguments about jury direction on presumption that people intend natural and probable consequences their actions. has dismissed against his for attempting wife, finding trial judge did not err in directin
high court finds express bus option to buy birmayne house lot had lapsed the held that a 2015 agreement created lease and purchase-option rights, but because rent was not paid in full on time. it deferred precise answer company’s occupation. [2021] iehc 334 has found limited’s part of occupied by ti
high court sets aside renewal of summons in football pitch injury case the found no special circumstances justified extending time to serve claim against bridge united afc, despite finding discernible prejudice from delay. [2021] iehc 335 has set an order renewing a personal trustees afc after that
high court refuses challenge to cork prison detention while finding district lacked jurisdiction over theft charges the said applicant’s inability understand or respond jury-trial choice meant could not proceed summarily in court. it refused declare his unlawful. [2021] iehc 563 has unlawful of an a
high court rejects challenge to albanian protection refusal the found that appeals tribunal was entitled reject applicant’s account and refused judicial review of its decision. [2021] iehc 367 has an international tribunal’s his appeal, finding grounds had not been established. also ordered him pay
court of appeal awards dpp costs after dismissing over road traffic convictions the ordered against frank brassil rejecting his submissions that no order should be made. [2021] ieca 142 has awarded director public prosecutions her brassil, refusal a judicial review application concerning two convict
high court rules child should relocate to uk with mother, pending final order the found relocation be in child’s best interests and outlined proposed custody, contact maintenance arrangements. it said was not yet permitted because formal remained settled. [2021] iehc 579 court, family law has ruled
court of appeal rejects challenge to 12-year sentence for sexual offences against stepdaughter the dismissed sentence, finding no basis reduce term or suspend part it. has rejected a.b.’s severity his prison stepdaughter, leaving in place. a judgment delivered on 13 may 2021, said began shortly befo
high court approves 35-year mortgage arrangement after considering risk to debtor the allowed an appeal from a circuit refusal and confirmed 12-month personal insolvency arrangement, while finding it had power refuse approval in exceptional circumstances. [2021] iehc 327 approved for esther kirwan t
high court orders applicant to pay respondents’ costs after pension challenge dismissed the rejected arguments for no order as costs, but stayed enforcement through appeal period and, if an is maintained, until first of directions date. [2021] iehc 325 has ordered patrick mcgovern dismissing his jud
high court refuses lithuania’s request to surrender man serve remaining prison sentence the held that irish law required have been imposed in issuing state. it did not decide separate objection based on offence’s location. [2021] iehc 572 refused an application a lithuania 1 year, 7 months and 24 da
high court stops prosecution after finding culpable delay deprived man of child protections the found that delays in a straightforward investigation caused significant prejudice to an applicant who was 17 when alleged assaults occurred. it proposed injunction halting two prosecutions, with final ord
high court proposes quashing notice in probationary garda dismissal case the found procedural flaws commissioner’s proposal to dispense with a probationer garda’s services, including failure provide material intended be relied on. it invited further submissions before deciding on proposed relief. ha
court of appeal orders immediate removal from clare council land after short stay in a costs judgment delivered on 11 may 2021, the affirmed high orders, allowed brief cahercallamore and ordered appellants to pay costs. [2021] ieca 140 bernard helen mcdonagh, people acting with or connected them who
supreme court: immigration delay alone does not create a right to remain the court rejected claim that an 18-month in issuing deportation orders changed applicants’ status. high court’s separate decision quash remains force. [2021] iesc 000 has ruled order not, by itself, give non-national permissio
court of appeal orders costs set-off after reducing personal injury award to €41,000 the awarded defendants appeal, limited plaintiff’s high circuit scale and directed that additional be adjudicated set off. [2021] ieca 139 has ordered an in a case off against incurred by defending rather than court
high court orders separated couple to pay garda commissioner’s discovery costs the commissioner is receive arising from non-party proceedings, with mr a responsible for 75% and ms b 25%. [2021] iehc 352 has ordered meet after was drawn into their family law proceedings as asked provide recordings. j
high court sends mortgage interest dispute to plenary hearing the adjourned a possession appeal for full on how loan’s variable rate was calculated. it made no final ruling contract’s meaning or lender’s compliance with discovery order. [2021] iehc 286 has hearing, leaving unresolved whether lender
appeal court sends cervicalcheck slide-marking applications back for reconsideration the of rejected both requirement exceptional circumstances and cpl’s request to remove markings on evidence then filed. it remitted high with any further evidence. [2021] ieca 141 has set aside a refusal let clinica
high court quashes permission for 123-home ballincollig scheme over eia procedure the found that a required statement on other environmental assessments had not been provided. it did decide separate challenge concerning bats. [2021] iehc 312 has ordered quashing of an bord pleanála’s 123-apartment d
high court orders christian brothers leader to disclose members’ names in abuse case the order covers who belonged congregation ireland from august 1979 december 1984 and remain members. a separate request make represent them was refused. has ordered edmund garvey, identified judgment as province of
high court approves withdrawal of artificial nutrition and hydration for ward the found life support was in ward’s best interests, but held that clinicians’ ethical discretion alone could not replace court’s substituted consent. [2021] iehc 318 has approved from an anonymised adult ward, finding it
court of appeal approves former solicitors’ role in high costs adjudication a ruling after allowing cheng zhang’s appeal, the authorised h. j. ward & co. to participate its and dismissed her requests for further orders. [2021] ieca 138 solicitors their following successful but declined make orders s
court of appeal awards costs after dismissing appeal, refuses 12-month stay the ordered successful plaintiff’s and declined defendant’s request to delay enforcement for a year, while granting 28-day pending any supreme leave application. [2021] ieca 136 has awarded castletown foundation limited geor
high court dismisses bid to set aside renewed summons against billings the found reasonable efforts had been made serve company and dismissed its application. costs submissions were still be made. [2021] iehc 319 has design associates limited’s application renewal of a plenary it, finding that compa
high court quashes approval for 657-home raheny development the found errors in planning board’s treatment of z15 zoning, bird collision risks and reasons permitting material contraventions. it ordered certiorari two judicial reviews, leaving eu-law issues a separate module. [2021] iehc 303 has quas
court of appeal refuses ryanair’s request to delay costs and report inspection the confirmed ryanair must pay respondent’s refused stays on payment a less redacted aviation investigation report. [2021] ieca 135 has limited’s application b.i. it its earlier order alternative sought if applied for lea
high court refuses x leave to appeal in deportation case the said proposed points did not meet legal test, while expressing concern about possible consequences of for x. [2021] iehc 313 refused x’s application a previous judicial review judgment, finding that law statutory test certification. judgme
high court awards €56,737 after crash left woman with lasting finger symptoms and driving anxiety the defendants accepted liability for january 2018 collision. assessed €36,000 past general damages €20,000 future damages, agreed special bringing total to €56,737. [2021] iehc 341 court, galway in awa
high court upholds €59.95m stamp duty assessment against yesreb the rejected yesreb’s claim to sub-sale relief and held it accountable for on conveyance, answering all three questions in case stated revenue’s favour. has upheld a holding limited, rejecting its transfer of walford, property at 24 shr
high court awards dpp 75% of costs after rejecting bid to stop criminal trial the ruling followed an earlier decision against william kiely’s application prohibit his pending circuit trial. also continued a stay on trial, subject appeal-related limits. [2021] iehc 314 awarded director public prosecu
high court grants aib €387,500.67 summary judgment against former spouses the rejected defendants’ arguments that debt claim was unsupported, time-barred in part or inadequately particularised. it directed written submissions on final order, costs and any ancillary matters be made within two weeks.
high court quashes protection appeal decision over assessment of threats in india the found tribunal’s reasoning on alleged risk from a man it accepted had murdered applicant’s uncle was irrational. upheld separate claim based his sexual orientation. [2021] iehc 321 has quashed an international appe
high court rejects bids for costs over abandoned quarrying argument the ruled that applicant’s concession during a planning judicial review did not justify departing from usual rule each party bears its own costs. [2021] iehc 315 has refused applications by an bord pleanála and notice partial after
high court adjudicates two debtors bankrupt over €605,222 debt the refused their application for judge to recuse himself and said statutory requirements bankruptcy were met. [2021] iehc 293 court, adjudicated michael mcdaid charles on 12 april 2021 in petitions brought by a creditor of €605,222. jud
high court rules cork county registrar’s costs scale unlawful, orders council to pay review the found city bore significant responsibility for a taxation conducted under an unlawful scale. it granted certiorari and declaratory relief, remitted bill fresh taxation, limited council’s liability specifi
high court orders provisional liquidator to pay costs after rejecting fee claim above reasonable level the fixed anthony fitzpatrick’s remuneration at €48,804.12 and ordered him of official revenue, without recourse company’s assets. [2021] iehc 306 court, chancery fitzpatrick legal revenue commissi
smith ordered to pay costs after unsuccessful high court appeal the made a order covering and circuit proceedings, with stay pending further appeals 28-day filing condition. [2021] iehc 285 has olumide respondents’ of his proceedings below. is stayed while intended appeal, any application for leave
high court sets aside €7,000 monthly bankruptcy payment order against sean dunne the found his net personal income was €1,371.69 a month and set from date it made. also dismissed third-party discovery motion contempt motion. [2021] iehc 291 court, has in full requiring to pay month, with decision ap
high court refers eir universal service funding dispute to eu the preliminary reference asks whether comreg may assess burden on alone or must compare its position with competitors. has not yet decided appeal. [2021] iehc 328 referred a question of justice european union in eir’s appeal over comreg’
high court orders surrender to romania after rejecting prison-conditions objection the accepted romanian prison authorities’ assurances that man would receive at least three square metres of personal space during his sentence. [2021] iehc 374 has ordered vlad ionut raduta serve a three-year-and-thre
high court dismisses challenge to roseann mclaughlin’s bankruptcy adjudication the rejected six grounds raised against february 2021 adjudication, including challenges over notice, debt and earlier proceedings. [2021] iehc 296 has dismissed application show cause her in bankruptcy, leaving place. wa
high court orders surrender of respondent to romania serve two-year sentence the rejected objections over warrant details, trial in absentia and romanian prison conditions, ordered under a european arrest warrant. [2021] iehc 305 has ionuţ-toni tulbure sentence, after rejecting three request. judgme
supreme court dismisses appeals over garda surveillance recordings the held that section 10 of act did not require ministerial authorisation for access to evidence used in an investigation or trial. it dismissed all five appeals. [s:ap:ie:2020: 047, 073, 075, 079, 080] has challenging admission audi
high court says next-day dating of drink-driving notices complies with law a consultative case stated concerned garda practice intended to give recipients the full 28 days pay fixed penalty notices. found legally unobjectionable and said it did not affect evidence or require dismissal prosecution. [
high court orders return of child from ireland to england in hague convention case the found that a temporary family care arrangement became wrongful retention after child’s parents objected. it rejected aunt and uncle’s defences, but left custody matters uk courts. court, law has ordered young who
supreme court dismisses appeal over surveillance recordings in ira membership case the upheld convictions and sentences, ruling that criminal justice (surveillance) act 2009 allowed to be processed for use proceedings. [2020] iesc 000 dismissed appeals by five accused affirmed their holding followed