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high court refuses to strike out amended injury summons over procedural errors the treated a served on newly joined defendant as irregular but not nullity, while leaving possible limitation defence for another hearing. has refused personal construction company sv betong as, finding that document con
high court refuses revill’s bids to join fingal county council and submit fresh evidence mr justice max barrett also refused case management said he proposed order costs against revill, subject either party seeking a brief hearing within 14 days. 2019 no. 560 ca the has simon application his appeal,
high court quashes refusal of teenager’s irish visit visa appeal the found multiple deficiencies in minister’s december 2019 decision and remitted application for fresh consideration. it did not grant visa. has quashed minister justice equality’s a short-stay sent matter back applicant, anonymised b
high court quashes garda commissioner’s dismissal of orlaith fahy over unlawful probation extension the held that after proposing to dismiss fahy, commissioner could extend her only under a regulation allowing up 28 days for submissions or advice. judgment does not state she was reinstated. [2020 no
high court quashes refusal of father’s permission to remain after mental-health evidence was omitted the found minister’s decision failed address mother’s mental ill-health and its possible implications for child, while rejecting two other challenges. [2021] iehc not stated has quashed minister just
high court refuses cooney and davitt’s request for further particulars from kbc the declined to order any of requested details before trial, including information about kbc’s remedial steps, compensation intended experts. 2018 no. 5653 p has refused david gillian application better bank ireland plc,
high court refuses to consolidate two claims arising from 2014 death the cases will instead be listed together before same trial judge, with citing late stage of proceedings and need avoid further delay. has refused an application a 26-year-old woman, but ordered that they judge. mr justice max barr
high court orders cork-based man’s surrender to slovakia serve one-year sentence [2021] iehc 445 the has ordered of františek rajz a prison sentence, rejecting objections based on both his absence from original proceedings and family circumstances in cork. european arrest warrant was issued by prešo
court orders bank of ireland legal department to explain document preservation failures the appeal declined strike out bank’s defence or require its chief executive swear a discovery affidavit, but directed solicitor in steps and policies. [2021] ieca 182 has provide an affidavit explaining whether
court of appeal dismisses challenge to receiver over farming payments the held that farmer’s contract with his company did not prevent a from collecting basic payment scheme money payable him toward an unsatisfied judgment debt. has dismissed tim sheahan’s against order appointing (bps) due him, hel
court of appeal upholds four-year term for gerard dunne over petrol bomb attack on garda in dublin 17 the has upheld sentence imposed after he threw an ignited towards a lone carrying out his duties 17. had pleaded guilty to endangerment and possession article with intent cause injury, incapacitate
high court refuses consent orders in two injury cases over state benefit recovery the declined applications to put agreed settlement terms into orders, saying department of social protection’s was absent and its reimbursement rights could be affected. [2021] iehc 474 refused personal injuries includ
court of appeal dismisses challenge to receiver over farmer’s payment the held that a lease promising basic scheme funds farming company did not prevent from collecting payments due judgment debtor. [2021] ieca 183 has dismissed tim sheahan’s against an order appointing him department agriculture, f
high court orders sławomir schweissing’s surrender to poland serve six-year sentence [2021] iehc 461 the has ordered remainder of a prison sentence. european arrest warrant was issued by regional in bydgoszcz may 2020. schweissing had been sentenced june 2016, with five years and 11 months remaining
supreme court limits costs award to expenses in tracey appeal the ordered director of public prosecutions pay kevin tracey’s outlay and after his successful contempt appeal, with amount be adjudicated if parties cannot agree. has ruled that is entitled recover from (dpp) following against an order c
high court awards €88,406 after finding driver liable for limerick rear-end collision the accepted joseph mulcahy’s account of 2016 crash and awarded damages neck, back psychological injuries, including an aggravated pre-existing neck condition. [2021] iehc 448 has mulcahy that alphonsus clifford’s
supreme court allows quinn insurance proceedings to continue with €5m further security the declined stay high case while full amount is determined, subject €5 million being lodged within seven days and a review if not in place by january 1, 2022. limited (under administration) v pricewaterhousecoope
high court quashes tribunal decision in albanian protection case the found serious flaws how assessed accepted evidence and future risk, while rejecting several other challenges. it ordered quashed awarded applicant 75% of his costs. [2021] iehc 430 has international appeals tribunal’s refusal an ma
high court freezes €153,000 bank balance and 84 vehicles linked to autopace [2021] iehc 536 the has frozen more than in a tralee account along with trailer after finding that assets were proceeds of major mandate frauds. connected autology limited, trading as from unit 1, ballywilliam, carrigatogher
supreme court awards kevin tracey €1,242 in expenses and outlay the declined to award payment for his time effort, made no costs order against courts service. has ordered state respondents pay arising from proceedings that had earlier been struck out by high later reinstated on appeal. ruling, deliv
high court reserves costs after rejecting bmw’s bid to set aside third-party proceedings the had ruled notice was served as soon reasonably possible, but said disputed facts likely return at trial meant it could not fairly decide this stage. [2021] iehc 434 has reserved of bmw automotive (ireland) l
high court allows challenge to activation of suspended sentence the held that amendments law did not revive an obligation had ended before took effect. it proposed a later listing for final orders and costs. [2021] iehc 347 has allowed judicial review brought by jakub kedzierski over whether he coul
high court finds lorry struck woman’s car on n4 the decided liability in a personal injuries claim, accepting driver’s account that 14-tonne hit her car. judgment did not determine damages. [2021] iehc 480 found an articulated westbound after concluding there was no plausible explanation for white p
court of appeal dismisses christopher mcdonald’s murder conviction the rejected every ground and left central criminal verdict undisturbed. has dismissed against his for 2015 keith walker, finding no basis to doubt fairness trial or safety verdict. concerned a entered on 10 july 2017 after 15-day in
court of appeal dismisses tifco bid to strike out hotel financing claim the said disputes over scope settlement documents and receiver’s authority could not be resolved on a strike-out application. underlying will proceed, with no ruling its merits. [2021] ieca 181 has dismissed limited’s against hi
high court dismisses sisters’ appeals over tipperary footpath falls the upheld circuit court’s dismissal of both claims, finding that sisters had not proved accidents occurred as claimed and their inattention caused alleged falls. [2021] iehc 514 (circuit appeals) dismissed by kelly hannon sarah sep
court of appeal dismisses borrower’s over €228,005.36 summary judgment the found no arguable defence to debt claim, but joined cabot financial on a preliminary basis, leaving any challenge loan transfers for later enforcement application. [2021] ieca 180 appeal; underlying by high has dismissed euge
court of appeal refuses occupants more time to challenge pepper property orders the rejected applications extend for appeals over injunctions requiring two dublin properties surrender possession, finding no arguable tenancy case and that balance justice weighed against an extension. [2021] ieca 277
council liable for cemetery bin injury, but not later wheelie-bin accident the high court awarded a housing inspector €95,379.22 after finding limerick city and county responsible his 2014 back shoulder injuries. it rejected claim over separate 2015 accident. [2021] iehc 442 has injuries he sustaine
court of appeal cuts cumulative sentence by a year after finding totality error the reduced total from nine years and three months to eight months, with final 15 suspended. it upheld use consecutive sentences but found sentencing judge had not properly assessed their overall proportionality. jeffrey
high court refuses surrender of man sought by poland over forged insurance certificate case [2021] iehc 441 the has refused to radosław szefer serve a 212-day prison term arising from linked cavan. polish authorities alleged that in may 2011 presented quinn limited at dublin road, cavan, with for no
high court extends premier league live-stream blocking order for 2021/22 season the approved changes intended to keep injunction effective against attempts evade it and stayed proceedings until june 2022, with liberty apply. court, commercial has extended an requiring irish internet service provider
high court rules cork county council cannot take zero part v units at levis quay the answered five legal questions referred during an arbitration over social and affordable housing units, but left arbitrator to identify set their price. [2021] iehc 504 ruled that satisfy a 2013 order requiring agree
high court orders targeted discovery in lender’s vat liability claim the set document periods for several categories sought by columbia lake partners, rejecting its broader request records of other prospective investors. it reserved further issues on one category. [2021] iehc 423 has ordered james e
high court rejects mooneys’ appeal and orders vacant possession of dublin home the found that a 2000 letter did not amend mortgage to end in 2007 borrowers could reasonably rely on date after their solicitor received clarification 2006. [2021] iehc 421 has dismissed geraldine joseph mooney’s against
high court dismisses two injury claims after finding no damage or injuries from minor car contact the accepted that cars made but found, on balance of probabilities, neither claimant’s was damaged and man injured. [2021] iehc 614 dismissed personal proceedings arising between in waterford, claimants
court of appeal doubles wife’s maintenance and removes four-year limit the set aside high court’s health insurance orders, directing €1,600 monthly continued private for wife. [2021] ieca 177 has increased a spousal from €800 to month removed imposed by court. it also ordered her husband continue pa
high court orders jonathan collopy’s surrender to bulgaria over drink-driving sentence [2021] iehc 460 the has ordered of collopy serve a one-year-and-six-month prison imposed for offence committed in 2016. european arrest warrant was issued october 2018 by prosecutor nessebar. arrested ireland nove
high court refuses bid to add two questions tax appeal case stated the declined about revenue’s audit conduct and an evidential objection, finding first outside appeals commissioner’s remit second frivolous. [2021] iehc 420 has refused express motor assessors limited’s application a arising from its
high court orders surrender of electrician to poland serve two prison sentences [2021] iehc 426 the has ordered andrzej wajdzik outstanding years’ imprisonment. polish authorities sought his under a european arrest warrant issued in july 2019. one sentence was imposed february 2006 for offences comm
court of appeal dismisses challenge to orders over three properties the upheld high court’s 2020 section 3 orders, finding no demonstrated error in its assessment criminal assets bureau’s evidence or appellant’s explanations for properties’ funding. [2021] ieca 184 has dismissed john mccormack’s aga
high court rules settlement released claims to payments under 2017 ijm resolutions the enforced a 2020 between martin mccaughey and his brother, finding that its terms peter mccaughey’s against timber engineering for exit loyalty payments. it did not decide any wider challenge resolutions. [2021] ie
supreme court upholds challenge to electrical sector employment order on reasons and pension rates the rejected constitutional 2015 act but upheld findings that labour minister acted outside their powers, sent matter back for a reasoned recommendation. has set aside high court’s declaration legislat
supreme court backs limits on labour court’s delegated powers in industrial relations scheme a concurring judgment, peter charleton said the 2015 act set adequate policy and boundaries for role, while agreeing that its reasons decision this case were insufficient. [2020] iesc 000 appeal concerned wh
high court dismisses claims by two adults injured on children’s swing the found tipperary county council had not breached its duty after women fractured their ankles while getting off a basket in newcastle playground. it also said minor ankle injury of this kind would merit €5,000 to €7,500 general
revenue wins byrne case, but high court cuts its costs to 60% succeeded on the three questions in a tax appeal case stated, found it had unreasonably pursued two arguments that consumed part of hearing. [2021] iehc 415 ordered receive proceedings brought by fergus byrne, after finding unsuccessful w
court of appeal awards bank costs and stays possession order until september the declined a longer stay while janet matthews considered seeking leave to supreme court. remains in place, with enforcement stayed 1 2021. [2021] ieca 176 awarded governor company ireland its an over house laytown, county
high court finds public open-space contribution condition invalid in herbert park planning case the rejected four grounds of a judicial review challenge to an bord pleanála’s permission for strategic housing development, but found that 26 could not lawfully require special lieu on-site open space. h
high court dismisses diamrem’s car-park misfeasance case over delay the found a 22-month in delivering statement of claim was inordinate and inexcusable, ruled that balance justice favoured dismissal. separate appeal car park still awaiting judgment. [2021] iehc 408 has dismissed proceedings brought
high court allows appeal in personal injury limitation dispute the set aside a circuit order striking out claim, holding that proceedings against both defendants were issued within time under law then force. [2021] iehc 431 has allowed an by woman whose had been struck as statute-barred, finding her
high court orders surrender of sorin cosmin drăghia to romania over five-year drugs sentence [2021] iehc 414 the has ordered be surrendered serve a prison for trafficking in dangerous and high-risk drugs. romanian authorities sought his under european arrest warrant issued by judge timiş county sept
high court quashes longford wind farm permission over unspecified turbine design the ruled that planning application lacked reasonably precise plans and particulars required by regulations. it did not decide applicant’s separate environmental law grounds. [2021] iehc 390 has quashed an bord pleanála
high court directs long-running tracey cases towards trial after missed case-management hearings [2021] iehc 406 the has directed further steps to bring three involving kevin and karen trial, plaintiffs a series of in early 2021. litigation forms part six proceedings previously struck out by then pr
court of appeal upholds m.u. sexual assault convictions but cuts effective prison term [2021] ieca 357 the has upheld m.u.'s for two assaults on his teenage stepdaughter in tipperary reduced overall imposed by circuit criminal court. was convicted clonmel march 2020 and acquitted a third. complainan
high court bars unpleaded evidence in farm injury trial the refused to strike out personal case, but ruled that witnesses still be heard could not give about a new allegation raised during trial. [2021] iehc 464 has barred from giving relevant was included pleadings. it declined finding restricting
high court sets aside labour decision on hse executive’s fixed-term claim the ruled that a permanent employee acting in more senior role could pursue under work legislation. it did not decide whether had objective grounds for successive contracts. [2021] iehc 346 has set determination maurice power
court of appeal dismisses farmer’s over struck-out lender claim the upheld high court’s decision that borrower’s claims alleged further forbearance and harassment were bound to fail. a separate concerning lis pendens had become moot after secured lands sold. [2021] ieca 174 has dismissed against str
supreme court refuses bid to reopen school transport procurement case the held that allegations about earlier proceedings did not show a flaw in process by which it refused leave appeal 2016. [2021] iesc 31 of ireland has student scheme limited’s application its 2016 decision refusing company disput
court of appeal dismisses challenge to €69,193.82 injury award after dublin taxi collision the upheld a high driver injured in 2017 rear-end collision, finding no basis overturn trial judge’s assessment liability or damages. [2021] ieca 171 has dismissed driver’s against who said he suffered lasting
court of appeal dismisses bid to cap bank claim at €1.1m the found that proposed settlement remained conditional on credit committee approval, which was never given. it dismissed and affirmed high court’s refusal limit claim. [2021] ieca 170 has an by six defendants who sought prevent allied irish p
court of appeal orders discovery political briefings in o’brien conspiracy claim the allowed denis o’brien’s over one category documents while upholding two-year time limit on discovery. [2021] ieca 172 has ordered about alleged politicians and journalists against red flag consulting limited five as
high court orders ireland to address english-only veterinary product information the held that eu rules then in force required relevant both irish and english, granted declarations sought judicial review proceedings. [2021] iehc 647 has declared law did not correctly transpose on language requiremen
high court declares irish veterinary medicine rules failed to require and english labelling the granted declarations in a judicial review brought by native speaker, finding that did not properly transpose an eu directive on packaging leaflets. (an ard-chúirt) has declared ireland’s requiring informa
high court orders surrender of łukasz michał tomkowiak to poland serve remaining prison term [2021] iehc 413 the has ordered one year, seven months and nine days a two-year sentence. european arrest warrant was issued by regional in poznań december 2017. had originally been sentenced district july 2
high court refuses challenge to protection decision after south african attacks the found tribunal’s conclusion on future serious harm was open it, and refused judicial review relief sought. [2021] iehc 417 has a by two anonymised applicants decisions rejecting their international claims, finding th
high court sets aside labour ruling in kuwait immunity dispute the allowed kuwait’s appeal over a former academic adviser’s unfair dismissal claim, finding that gave inadequate reasons and appeared to apply wrong legal test. it remitted matter for fresh determination. [2021] iehc 395 has set determi
high court sends cabot debt claim to plenary hearing the set aside an order dismissing cabot’s summary judgment motion, but found factual and legal disputes that must be heard at trial. [2021] iehc 443 has sent financial (ireland) ltd’s €123,011.73 against andrew wilson a hearing, finding unresolved
high court refuses a and b leave to appeal earlier immigration judgment mr justice max barrett said the proposed point of law did not meet exceptional public importance test required for an appeal. [2021] iehc 399 has refused two applicants permission concerning their proceedings, finding that no ar
court of appeal rejects challenge to post-brexit european arrest warrant rules the has dismissed a by richard gallagher legal arrangements governing seeking his surrender northern ireland after brexit. mr was wanted stand trial over an assault allegation arising from incident said have occurred in s
high court orders each side to bear its own costs after planning date error the found that monaghan county council’s clerical dating led judicial review proceedings, but underlying decision had been made within required timeline. [2021] iehc 402 has ordered no in a dispute arising from refusal of ap
court of appeal awards promontoria costs two appeals by richard dineen the declined to depart from normal rule that follow event after dismissing dineen’s against his bankruptcy adjudication and noting withdrawal a separate appeal. [2021] ieca 169 {'name': 'the appeal', 'division': none, 'jurisdicti
high court sets aside service and strikes out airport claim over swedish fall the found it lacked jurisdiction passenger’s against operator, while leaving airline before irish courts. [2021] iehc 394 has set of a personal injury summons on operator ostersund struck for want jurisdiction. ms justice
high court orders return of two children to northern ireland under hague convention the rejected mother’s grave-risk and financial-hardship arguments, declined exercise its discretion in favour children’s objections. it left arrangements for return, any stay application, a further hearing. [2021] ie
court of appeal dismisses sentence in father’s rape case, amends treatment condition the upheld concurrent sentences 18 years, with final three years suspended, for a series offences against appellant’s daughter. it changed suspension to refer sexual offender rehabilitation programme. [2021] ieca 16
court of appeal stays costs awards pending high proceedings the refused balford construction’s request to review its earlier judgment, confirmed in company’s favour, then stayed those until underlying dispute is resolved. [2021] ieca 224 has favour construction limited bank’s remaining claim against
court of appeal strikes out bank guarantee claim but leaves loan dispute for full hearing the dismissed balford construction’s over remaining claim, while ordering to pay company’s high motion costs after withdrawing its separate claim. [2021] ieca 166 has struck allied irish banks plc’s against c
high court orders surrender to poland over two prison sentences the rejected objections based on enforceability, conditions and family life, then ordered under section 16 of european arrest warrant act 2003. [2021] iehc 404 has piotr marian mocek serve outstanding portions sentences, dismissing his
high court quashes appeal decision in special school expulsion dispute the found committee had acted irrationally and beyond its jurisdiction when it overturned a pupil’s expulsion. sent matter back for new to decide. [2021] iehc 392 {'name': 'high court', 'judge': 'mr. justice barr'} has quashed an
high court refuses consent for appeal over €4.2m settlement to continue the said a involving ward of had slim prospects and could expose funds needed his lifelong care substantial costs. [2021] iehc 398 ireland has refused an concerning court’s continue, finding that pursuing it would not be lawful
high court refuses surrender to poland over absentia conviction the found it could not establish that a man detained in had unequivocally waived his right attend hearing led sentence. [2021] iehc 405 has refused an application piotr marian mocek poland, finding circumstances of absence did defence r
high court refuses injunction to halt sale of lusk land the found no fair question be tried over alleged settlement agreement and held that damages were an adequate remedy at this interim stage. [2021] iehc 389 has refused david langan’s application for interlocutory stop completion a about five acr
high court refuses buzzfeed uk bid to challenge irish court’s jurisdiction the held that it could hear tony robbins’s claim for alleged harm in ireland, while leaving underlying defamation case and costs unresolved. [2021] iehc 433 of ireland has refused ltd’s application have an brought by robbins
high court sets aside renewal of medical negligence summons the found no special circumstances justified late service on either defendant. it also that delay had prejudiced surgeon’s ability to defend claim. [2021] iehc 386 has set a personal injury against hospital group and surgeon, finding plaint
court of appeal rejects roadstone bid to halt ballymore pyrite proceedings the upheld high court’s decision keep ballymore’s existing indemnity and contribution case on track, while also dismissing challenge limits further third-party claims. [2021] ieca 167 has dismissed limited crh public company’
court of appeal dismisses seamus morgan’s against murder conviction the rejected challenges to trial judge’s treatment previous convictions, recognition evidence and jury directions, finding no basis disturb conviction. [34/2016] has dismissed his for murder, concluding that was not unfair verdict u
high court declares repeat drug trafficking minimum sentence unconstitutional the held that mandatory 10-year under section 27(3f) of misuse drugs act breached constitution, but left plaintiff’s conviction intact and directed he be resentenced. [2021] iehc 385 has declared a provision requiring pris
high court refuses lidl bid to stop ifa advertisements pending defamation trial the found had not shown that clearly carried pleaded meanings or defendants lacked a reasonably likely defence. action remains for trial. [2021] iehc 381 refused ireland gmbh’s application irish farmers association (ifa)
high court refuses certificate for appeal in planning judicial review case the found that applicant had raised no point of law warranting a to its earlier refusal leave review. it made order as costs on application. [2021] iehc 391 has refused donal kenny’s application permitting him court’s bring p
high court allows challenge over killybegs fish-weighing system approval the found sea-fisheries protection authority acted beyond its powers by withholding european commission concerns about private ownership. final form of relief and costs remained to be determined. [2021] iehc 345 has allowed a j
court of appeal rejects roadstone bid to strike out ballymore proceedings the dismissed roadstone’s and affirmed a high order allowing ballymore’s indemnity contribution claims continue in separate proceedings. it did not finally decide disputed interpretation section 27(1)(b). [2021] ieca 167 has a
high court dismisses spectator’s golf injury claim after finding no negligence the found golfer played shot correctly and that evidence did not establish by tournament organisers. it dismissed without deciding medical or damages. [2021] iehc 397 has a he was struck ball during 2016 west of ireland a
high court says oral evidence is needed in dispute over missing will the did not decide whether mary eastwood’s 2016 was revoked or could be proved from a copy. it found factual disputes that require and listed case for submissions on further directions. [2021] iehc 387 has ruled before can copy of
court of appeal says book evidence may be served on accused’s solicitor the answered a consultative case stated service before an accused is sent forward for trial, finding that documents can personally or by specified methods their solicitor. [2021] ieca 164 has ruled and set out permitted under di
high court refuses bid to keep irish estate assets from english creditors the directed administrator comply with requests transfer administration pay debts, while leaving final orders for possible later consideration. [2021] iehc 383 has refused an application ancillary separate principal of in engl
court of appeal dismisses bid to add clarion quay directors trespass claims the held that new email evidence did not establish a stateable case against proposed additional defendants. appellants may still bring separate proceedings. [2021] ieca 162 has dismissed an by two groups property claimants s
court of appeal dismisses challenge to surrender on aggravated murder charge the held that ireland’s extraterritorial jurisdiction over by irish citizens was sufficient meet relevant test for romania. concerned only charge. [2021] ieca 165 has dismissed petronel pal’s against an order his romania af
court of appeal rejects challenge to surrender for aggravated murder charge the held that ireland’s extraterritorial jurisdiction would apply in equivalent circumstances, so section 44 did not bar romania on charge. [2021] ieca 165 has dismissed petronel pal’s against his prosecution an it european
high court adjourns dispute over €12.2m debt claim in doonbeg liquidation the has not decided whether kiawah doonbeg’s claimed should be admitted to proof. it adjourned application so previously unnotified creditors can receive papers and choose participate. [2021] iehc 382 an concerning a €12.2 mil
high court refuses deceased man’s adult children permission to attend cohabitation claim hearing the rejected an executor’s application let four beneficiaries full in-camera hearing, while confirming they could give evidence when called. [2021] iehc 407 has refused allow of a man woman’s for provisi
high court quashes part of pakistan protection appeal decision over undisclosed country report the found appeals tribunal should have disclosed a significant 2019 and invited submissions before deciding subsidiary issue. [2021] iehc 416 has quashed an international that rejected pakistani man’s clai
court of appeal dismisses simon gold’s against conviction the rejected all grounds raised convictions following a 28-day trial, finding no basis to overturn trial judge’s rulings. [2021] ieca 160 has dismissed conviction, rejecting challenging rulings made during his 2019 trial. gold was convicted a
high court declines to order further particulars in ryanair–vola counterclaim dispute the found vola’s answers sufficient outline for ryanair understand competition counterclaim, and made no on ryanair’s application. [2021] iehc 379 has dac’s application over given by sc vola.ro srl questions about