Irish local news and public records
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high court orders surrender of danas kairys to lithuania the rejected objections based on prison conditions, family life and absence an irish option serve sentence, declined refer a question eu court. [2022] iehc 57 has ordered under european arrest warrant, rejecting his circumstances law. in judgm
court of appeal dismisses over permanent tsb’s joinder in restructuring case the upheld high court’s decision to join tsb group holdings and as notice parties, finding their interests could be directly affected by requested injunction. [2022] ieca 22 has dismissed an shareholders challenging plc par
supreme court ends interim eviction order for clare traveller family the allowed an appeal over a council site at cahercallamore, finding it premature to require leave before full hearing. ruling concerns relief only. of ireland has by bernard and helen mcdonagh discharged interlocutory orders requi
court of appeal dismisses shareholders’ bid to stop directors’ defence support the concerned interim orders restricting assistance in a separate oppression petition. upheld high court’s refusal those orders; it did not decide substantive [2022] ieca 21 has dismissed an by three permanent tsb group h
high court orders farah damji’s surrender to uk serve remaining sentences the dismissed her objections under a european arrest warrant, including challenges based on medical care, correspondence between offences and procedural detail. [2022] iehc 72 has ordered united kingdom after dismissing reques
high court refuses probate of missing farmer’s will copy the accepted that martin healy’s 2003 was duly executed and authentic, but found insufficient evidence to rebut presumption he revoked it before his death. [2022] iehc 49 has refused an application admit a photocopy probate, finding applicant
high court orders surrender to poland after rejecting objections the dismissed challenges based on offence correspondence and an in absentia sentence, then ordered under european arrest warrant act. [2022] iehc 50 of sebastian rafal kasprzyk act 2003, dismissing his request. mr justice paul burns de
high court refuses surrender to poland over trial held in absentia the found that respondent had not unequivocally waived his right be informed of hearing resulted prison sentence. [2022] iehc 59 has refused an application adam jan szadkowski poland, finding european arrest warrant did satisfy requi
high court orders surrender of adam jan szadkowski to poland the rejected objections based on sentence enforceability, delay, family life and pending pardon applications, ordered under european arrest warrant act. [2022] iehc 58 has a seeking enforcement two prison sentences. mr justice paul burns d
court of appeal dismisses bid to increase sentence for dublin money laundering offences the rejected director public prosecutions’ undue-leniency application, finding did not cross threshold intervention. has dismissed an application by prosecutions review as unduly lenient imposed on giuseppe divic
court of appeal dismisses e.r.’s against rape conviction the rejected challenges to trial judge’s directions about consent, appellant’s state mind and significance a car chase. [2022] ieca 20 has dismissed his for rape, rejecting arguments that judge should have given jury further mistaken belief in
high court halts further construction on roscommon flood relief scheme pending judicial review the found a real risk to two protected european sites at this interim stage and ordered stopped while challenge proceeds. it did not decide legality of or underlying legislation. [2022] iehc 44 has restrai
high court rejects malaysian student’s challenge to refusal of permission remain the held that minister was not required conduct an article 8 proportionality review and rejected applicant’s challenges concerning her family ties impact on irish sister nephew. [2022] iehc 48 has a woman’s judicial for
court of appeal dismisses against 10-year sentence for historic abuse the found offending exceptionally serious and said no reduction to aggregate was warranted, despite sentencing judge not expressly revisiting totality after setting it. has dismissed t.p.’s severity an effective prison sexual offe
high court dismisses appeal against mayo home possession order the found that lenders had established continuing mortgage default and upheld circuit court’s order, while leaving consequential applications for later consideration. [2022] iehc 41 court, appeal, western circuit, county of has dismissed
high court dismisses cervical cancer claim against doctor’s estate as time-barred the found no basis to prevent estate’s representative from relying on statutory time limit, despite plaintiff’s late discovery of a potential and difficulty identifying representative. [2022] iehc 73 dismissed gg’s cla
court of appeal dismisses challenge to 20 rape convictions the rejected appellant’s sole claim that jury’s verdicts were perverse, finding no evidence jurors had speculated. has dismissed j.g.’s against convictions, concluding safe and trial was satisfactory. concerned a december 2020 at central cri
court of appeal finds error in sentence for infant assault but refuses dpp the said a separate should have been imposed reckless causing harm to respondent’s daughter. it refused because any replacement would not extend his two-year term. found that sentencing judge made clear by failing impose an i
court of appeal orders paul coyle to pay costs in decobake liquidation dispute the rejected coyle’s request have paid solely from and refused delay recovery pending separate proceedings. [2022] ieca 13 ordered pay, first instance, respondent’s three unsuccessful appeals arising limited. any shortfal
high court refuses to dismiss €650,000 housing heating-system claim over delay the judge found about 30 months of inordinate and inexcusable delay, but ruled that balance justice just favoured allowing proceedings continue towards trial. [2022] iehc 36 has refused a failed heating ventilation system
high court orders broad discovery in douglas village fire liability dispute the ruling settles most of four applications across two linked proceedings but leaves final to be agreed or clarified by parties. [2022] iehc 34 court, commercial has ordered extensive document disclosure cases arising from
high court refuses to dismiss delayed injury claim the found 32 months of inordinate and inexcusable delay, but held that balance justice favoured allowing case proceed trial. [2022] iehc 37 {'name': 'high court'} has refused an application by national document management group limited deloitte will
court of appeal dismisses demeray’s challenge to €112,334 security for costs the upheld an order requiring insolvent company provide solicitors it sued over four apartment sales at aubrey court, bray. [2022] ieca 12 has dismissed by demeray limited, a in receivership, and as defending its negligence
high court refuses request to cross-examine solicitor over client files the said resolving affidavit disputes was not necessary decide pending motion for interim orders concerning files. it did determine that or parties’ underlying rights. [2022] iehc 52 refused patrick connolly’s application leave
high court orders brendan casey’s surrender on five offences, excludes one charge the found no corresponding irish offence for an allegation of attending a place used terrorist training. casey later consented to surrender, and ordered it under european arrest warrant act. [2022] iehc 144 emmet north
appeal court dismisses bid to increase suspended sentences for offences against 14-year-old the of ruled that two-year sentences, in full, were lenient but not unduly lenient, and dismissed director public prosecutions’ application. has an application by prosecutions review as imposed on a man who p
high court refuses security for costs in solicitor negligence case the found that estate administrator delayed seeking and an order was highly likely to end company’s claim. underlying claim remains unresolved. [2022] iehc 35 has refused application against marlan homes limited its professional of f
court of appeal overturns refusal summary judgment in €749,353.40 staffing-services claim the held that defendants had not established an arguable defence based on uncertainty over contract terms. it invited further submissions how should be allocated among them. [2022] ieca 11 appeal, civil has ove
court of appeal reduces albert redmond’s sentence to nine years, with final year suspended the allowed appeal, quashed sentences on one indictment and resentenced him. a separate remains unchanged. has against severity his him total years’ imprisonment, subject conditions. imposed bill 504/20, but l
court of appeal dismisses challenge to four-and-a-half-year drug sentences the found no error in imposed on a man who pleaded guilty supply and cannabis cultivation offences. has dismissed an against severity concurrent prison court, judgment delivered ex tempore 24 january 2022, sentencing judge’s
supreme court found 2020 grades scheme unlawfully excluded home-schooled students in a concurring judgment, mr justice peter charleton said the government’s decision to postpone leaving certificate was valid, but department’s left two candidates without reasonably comparable route third-level study
high court refuses repeat polish surrender request over delay and family circumstances the found that respondent’s continuing need for support, mental health concerns timing of application cumulatively justified refusing surrender. [2022] iehc 38 has refused a to artur machaczka poland prosecution,
high court confirms teacher’s removal from register for 30 years the confirmed a teaching council disciplinary panel’s sanction after finding no good reason to overturn it. order bars teacher applying return removal. [2022] iehc has of registered teachers, with eligibility apply restoration date in
supreme court dismisses appeal over 2020 calculated grades for home-schooled candidates the found that excluding two from substantially interfered with their freedom to receive education at home. it upheld lower courts’ decisions on narrower grounds. s:ap:ie:2021:000035 has dismissed minister and sk
high court strikes out three cases brought by patrick keary against public bodies the found claims unstateable and bound to fail, while leaving open a procedural question about when an isaac wunder order takes effect. [2022] iehc 28 has struck bodies, finding that his central argument—that citizens
high court awards applicant 25% of costs after planning challenge succeeds on one ground the ordered an bord pleanála to pay a quarter applicant’s adjudicated costs, excluding recusal and remittal applications abortive hearing. it refused against state respondents. [2022] iehc 25 has sabrina joyce k
court of appeal orders remediation after finding evidence did not establish tree-felling exemption the agreed that respondents had proved fell within a planning or it materially affect character claremont house, protected structure. [2022] ieca 6 has ordered in enforcement case involving at woodland
court of appeal dismisses ppi challenge to declarations on performers’ remuneration the upheld high court’s interpretation and transposition an eu directive, while leaving underlying contract dispute unresolved. [2022] ieca 8 has dismissed phonographic performance (ireland) limited’s against made in
court of appeal overturns refusal injunction over claremount tree felling the allowed an extensive removal at a protected heritage garden in offaly and proposed orders for restoration, future restraint environmental impact assessment. [2022] ieca 6 has demesne co offaly, setting aside high court’s r
high court restricts two inch view directors for five years the found they had not shown acted responsibly before restaurant company’s liquidation, while finding cooperated with its liquidator. [2022] iehc 24 has restricted john blaney and neil from acting as company or secretaries, taking part in f
high court finds estate failed to provide for son, proposes €225,000 award the found that a mother had in her moral duty make provision adult son. it said proposed lump sum should be charged on farmland, with costs and precise order still addressed. [2022] iehc 65 has deceased woman son will he rece
high court refuses challenge to tralee traffic restrictions kerry fish (ireland) unlimited company argued that reinstating daytime in may 2020 required a habitat screening assessment. the refused all relief, finding action ended temporary suspension of 2017 scheme. [2022] iehc 29 relief sought by it
high court strikes out former accused’s claim against prosecutor the found civil disclosed no justiciable cause of action and that complained-of conduct was protected by absolute privilege. it struck proceedings in full. [2022] iehc 27 has full a eric john somers solicitor william j. kennedy over ke
court of appeal rejects conviction challenge but suspends final 18 months galway burglary sentence the upheld refusal to let eddie o’loughlin withdraw his guilty plea, ordered last 10½-year suspended for three years subject probation supervision. dismissed o’loughlin’s against aggravated burglary, p
high court rejects mercer’s bid for further discovery in pilots’ pension dispute the held that agreed category covered investment-strategy documents only where they related to decision sell €40 million scheme shares. [2022] iehc 22 court, commercial has rejected mercer (ireland) limited’s applicatio
court of appeal dismisses former prison officer’s over 26-year delay the upheld dismissal sean o’brien’s claims, finding in reviving proceedings inexcusable and prejudice to state substantial. [2022] ieca 19 has dismissed against high court’s decision dismiss his claims 1989 from service injuries he
high court finds frozen €75,000 linked to money laundering the ruled that balance in graham whelan’s account was caught by proceeds of crime legislation, while leaving any claim john wilson for another day. [2022] iehc 26 has found about bank after concluding he obtained as part a exercise. judgment
high court refuses to require residents guarantee developer’s losses the declined colbeam limited’s request for damages undertakings as a condition of continuing judicial review planning permission, while leaving open fresh application if circumstances change. 2022 iehc 16 has refused make two resid
court of appeal dismisses challenge to refusal take over protection claim the upheld minister’s use dublin iii’s discretionary clause for an anonymised applicant, and said her against injunction was moot. [2022] ieca 7 has dismissed applicant’s quash minister justice’s decision not examine internati
high court orders limited discovery in ryan’s dispute over dublin property mortgages the ordered records about alleged compromise agreements and changes to interest rates, while refusing two broader categories. [2022] iehc 20 court, commercial has dengrove designated activity company disclose relati
high court refuses challenge to conviction over screwdriver and gloves charge the rejected a judicial review an alleged ambiguity in sheet, finding no defence prejudice basis interfere with circuit decision. [2022] iehc 32 has refused woman’s for possessing intention that they be used burglary, shee
high court dismisses six coleman cases as abuse of process the found proceedings disclosed no reasonable cause action and dismissed them against state defendants. it did not decide whether bankruptcy leave was required. [2022] iehc 17 has brought by anthony ireland, attorney general, minister for ju
high court remits meath planning enforcement case to circuit the sent kilsaran concrete’s section 160 proceedings against two o’reilly companies court, finding it was not reasonable keep in court. costs were left for submissions. [2022] iehc 23 has remitted a concerning concrete operation at oakstow
high court refuses late bid to add bat-protection claim carrickmines housing challenge the rejected o’briens’ application a that irish law had failed properly transpose eu habitat protections, finding they not met strict test for extending planning deadline. [2022] iehc 18 has refused an by resident
high court dismisses tucker’s property claim and restricts further proceedings without leave the held that havbell’s entitlement to possession had already been conclusively determined proposed reliance on a settlement agreement could not succeed. it also ordered removal of two lis pendens, subject p
high court consents to czech request for kaleja’s additional five-month sentence the dismissed objections over clarity, appeal rights and abuse of process, allowing republic enforce remaining part a 15-month joint sentence. [2022] iehc 145 has consented concerning an five months imprisonment zdenek
court of appeal dismisses cannabis cultivation sentence the upheld a three-year sentence, with final year suspended, after finding no sentencing error in substantial commercial grow-house operation. [2022] ieca 14 has dismissed an against severity imposed on man who pleaded guilty to cultivating wit
court of appeal refuses to suspend enforcement bulgarian judgments the found no arguable grounds for a further stay while appellant sought leave supreme court, leaving two able proceed. [2022] ieca 5 has refused an application in ireland henry alexander brompton gwyn-jones court. judgments, issued 2
court of appeal dismisses murder conviction over witness safeguards the upheld rulings allowing a key prosecution to testify by video link and with an intermediary’s assistance, finding those measures open trial judge on evidence. [205/20] has dismissed rita o’driscoll’s against her for former husba
high court finds aunt suitable to become committee for detained ward ms justice niamh hyland said k could take over once she returns live in ireland. the parties were asked agree timing and submit a draft order. [2022] iehc 21 has found that man central mental hospital should have his appointed as o
high court refers protected-species rules challenge to eu the remaining issue in a residents association’s planning will await guidance from of justice european union on four questions about ireland’s post-consent derogation system. [2022] iehc 2 has referred law continuing strictly protected specie
high court refers environmental costs questions to eu in two planning challenges the ruled on protective at an early stage of judicial reviews over proposed developments enniskerry and drogheda, while adjourning other issues pending guidance from cjeu. [2022] iehc 6 has referred about protection ava
high court refuses mars capital leave to enforce 2009 possession order mr justice allen ruled that the assignee had not explained why it waited more than six years seek execute order. costs were left for later submissions. [2022] iehc 12 has refused ireland dac permission a against con heagney, find
high court rules bond transaction was not tax avoidance under irish law the allowed an appeal by case stated, finding claimed capital-loss relief did misuse relevant provision. it said revenue notice of opinion should be void and listed matter for a further order costs. [2022] iehc 43 has dermot han
high court limits discovery in o’farrell’s negligence action over son’s death the rejected a request for broader garda files, finding plaintiff had not shown their relevance to case as pleaded. [2022] iehc 40 has refused widen lucia civil against state defendants of her son, shane o’farrell. ruling
high court refuses surrender to poland over unanswered questions about trial notice the minister for justice accepted that poland’s response did not establish respondent had actually been served with of his or unequivocally waived right. [2022] iehc 76 has refused an application a man serve remainde
high court lifts planning stay for early site works at proposed dublin student housing scheme the allowed work under permission to proceed only up handover main building contractor, leaving later construction stayed and judicial review unresolved. lifted part of a that had prevented 698 bedspaces ou
executor’s delay in proving will led to estate paying daughter’s motion costs, high court rules the awarded costs daughter after finding her application was needed let pursue a claim against father’s estate. it made no wasted order either side’s solicitors. [2022] iehc 14 court, probate ordered of g
high court disqualifies four former eurosurgical directors for up to 15 years the approved agreed money judgments against respondents and imposed disqualification periods longer than some of proposed minimums, citing company’s asset transfer gemini before liquidation. [2022] iehc 10 disqualified lim
high court refuses solicitor’s challenge to adjourned disciplinary inquiry the upheld tribunal’s decision adjourn so a company could obtain legal representation, while leaving proof of company’s authority pursue its complaint for inquiry. [2022] iehc 13 has refused an adjournment in inquiry, finding
court of appeal dismisses challenge to refusal halt sale monaghan farmland the found no fair issue be tried in against an interlocutory injunction, citing settlement agreement, delay and omissions initial application. [2022] ieca 9 has dismissed philip ward’s a high temporarily restrain agricultural
court of appeal upholds 15-year sentence for attempted murder wife the dismissed andrzej benko’s against severity his sentence, finding no error in term imposed after a jury convicted him murder. [2022] ieca 3 has attempting to wife, joanna benko, their home mulhuddart 2010. judgment delivered on 13
court of appeal dismisses philip ward’s injunction the said arguments based on a trading agreement and alleged misrepresentation did not raise fair or serious question to be tried. [2022] ieca 9 dismissed against high court’s rejection his application for an interlocutory injunction, finding that ad
high court dismisses sligo tenant’s claim over porch fall the found that thomas keegan slipped and fractured his ankle, but said he had not proved county council was liable. it also held tenant could sue under occupiers’ liability act as a visitor to rented home. [2022] iehc 19 has dismissed keegan’
high court allows late lodgement in medical negligence case on trial-cost terms the granted defendants leave to make a lodgement, effective from second day of trial. plaintiff is entitled costs through first if accepted earlier. [2022] iehc 9 has allowed two action but ruled it will not take effect
court of appeal limits ruling on irish language labelling veterinary medicines to the state dismissed parties’ but confined its declaration about eu rules and bodies, leaving private manufacturers suppliers outside scope. [2022] ieca 001 an by parties in a dispute over whether medicine packaging inf
high court sets aside cié third-party proceedings over delay in cycling injury case the found defendants had not served their notices against two third-parties as soon reasonably possible. ruling concerns only those proceedings, underlying claim. [2022] iehc 4 has set brought by and group property m
appeal court limits irish-language veterinary labelling declaration to the state of dismissed parties’ but narrowed high relief: applies and its bodies, not private manufacturers or suppliers. [2022] ieca 001 an by parties in a dispute over whether medicine packaging information must be provided iri
high court grants leave to enforce €918,460 adjudication decision in construction dispute the rejected employer’s objections that adjudicator had failed consider its defence, allowed a new claim or revisited issues settled an earlier adjudication. underlying payment may still be pursued later procee
high court refuses consent for further prosecution after finding no judicial authority request the declined uk to prosecute john joseph myles connors theft, burglary and attempted burglary, documents unclear about their purpose evidence that an issuing authorised request. [2022] iehc 119 has refused
court of appeal dismisses solicitor’s challenge to strike-off over client funds the held that admitted misconduct in handling money supported high court’s finding dishonesty and its decision strike katherine doocey off roll. [2022] ieca 2 has dismissed solicitor doocey’s against order striking her r
court of appeal dismisses over expired workplace bullying claim summons the held that plaintiff had not shown special circumstances to justify renewing summons. it dismissed her against high court’s decision set aside renewal. has a woman’s refusal renew an personal injuries in and harassment case b
appeal court limits irish-language labelling declaration to the state of dismissed state’s but narrowed high order, saying it binds and its emanations does not apply private manufacturers or suppliers. [2022] ieca 001 has in a challenge over language used on veterinary medicine packaging leaflets, w
court of appeal dismisses solicitor’s against strike-off the upheld high court’s order striking kathleen doocey off roll, finding that her admitted handling client funds supported sanction. [2022] ieca 2 has dismissed solicitor doocey’s roll solicitors. in a judgment delivered on 11 january 2022, mr
high court dismisses appeal against possession order for gorey property the affirmed circuit court’s in pepper finance’s case, finding it could proceed despite loan’s securitisation. written submissions on costs were invited. [2022] iehc 8 has dismissed an by deirdre tighe and chris pendergast a of
high court sends dublin planning amendment back to an bord pleanála at 2021 decision stage the quashed board’s march and direction by consent, then remitted application point immediately before that direction. [2022] iehc 5 has pleanála’s refusal of proposed amendments north lotts grand canal dock s
high court refuses appeal leave in challenge to whitechurch stream flood relief works the dismissed ballyboden tidy towns group’s application an earlier judgment, finding that its proposed arguments had not been properly pleaded. [2022] iehc 1 has refused group a judgment dismissing catchment area r