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high court says unsuccessful costs-protection applicants should usually bear their own costs the interpreted section 7 of environment (miscellaneous provisions) act 2011 to rule out orders against as ordinary position, while allowing for exceptions involving bad faith or litigation misconduct. [2022
high court orders surrender in uk murder prosecution; manslaughter treated as alternative the rejected objections that warrant was unclear about charges or lacked correspondence with irish offences, and ordered under section 16 of 2003 act. [2022] iehc 159 has kane luke hull’s to united kingdom for
high court dismisses challenge to refusal of protection appeal hearing the found no basis quash tribunal’s decision, which had affirmed recommendation that a georgian applicant receive neither refugee nor subsidiary status. [2022] iehc 164 dismissed applicant’s judicial review international appeals
supreme court dismisses appeal over surrender for romanian murder charge the held that ireland’s extra-territorial jurisdiction did not bar under european arrest warrant act. it declined to refer legal questions cjeu. [2022] iesc 12 of ireland has dismissed petronel pal’s against his romania on an a
high court awards €55,000 in damages after 2016 road crash liability was admitted, leaving the to assess damages. judge awarded €35,000 for past and current symptoms €20,000 future symptoms, plus agreed special [2022] iehc 124 a woman general crash, along with €340 had been so hearing concerned asse
high court allows proposed mibi claim amendment subject to two conditions the granted leave in principle amend a personal injuries summons, provided insurance and vehicle ownership records still exist are made available, revised pleading sets out claim’s basis. [2022] iehc 69 has allowed, conditions
high court refuses receivers’ bid for possession of kilcock property the found receivers had not shown a strong case mandatory interlocutory relief, citing missing documentary proofs and unresolved concerns about their purpose in seeking possession. [2022] iehc 120 refused request by two joint an in
court of appeal dismisses challenge to refusal a second legal aid certificate the held that had already been granted for charges at issue. it dismissed both and cross-appeal, while leaving unaddressed possibility separate application an excluded breach peace charge. [2022] ieca 46 has shane coffey’s
high court vacates lis pendens after finding delay in prosecuting action unreasonable the ordered notice removed proceedings remained unserved for more than 16 months. it did not decide underlying property dispute or whether claim was being prosecuted bona fide. [2022] iehc 103 has removal of a regi
high court dismisses claim over alleged unidentified driver in wexford crash the found, on balance of probabilities, that no third vehicle kind caused 2016 collision. it granted a direction for other defendant, whom plaintiff said was not at fault. [2022] iehc 137 dismissed brenda byrne’s against mo
high court quashes planning permission for 161 homes at dolphin park the found errors in an bord pleanála’s treatment of protected open space and shortcomings its reasons approving development crumlin gaa grounds. it did not decide european law challenges. [2022] iehc 83 has quashed associated facil
high court refuses challenge to rejection of sri lankan protection claim the found that applicant had not shown material errors requiring it quash tribunal’s adverse credibility decision. [2022] iehc 115 has refused a man’s application his international appeal, finding he established in assessment.
high court rejects challenge to fixed charge penalty points scheme justice cian ferriter dismissed a driver’s constitutional the law governing notices, finding no right have disputed speeding allegations decided through an out-of-court appeal process. [2022] iehc 113 has rejected notice system after
court of appeal awards full costs to state after dismissing browne’s application the rejected arguments that was a test case or hardship justified changing its provisional ruling. [2022] ieca 41 has confirmed colum browne must pay minister for agriculture, fisheries and food, ireland attorney genera
high court awards taxpayer all costs after partial success in tax appeal the found appellant had not succeeded on a time-limit issue, but awarded him he prevailed central challenge to revenue’s tax-avoidance finding. [2022] iehc 102 has dermot hanrahan of his against revenue commissioners determinat
high court restrains proposed auction of 73-acre laois holding pending trial mr justice allen found a fair question to be tried over the way everyday finance sell land, and granted interlocutory relief prevent scheduled auction. [2022] iehc 109 an injunction preventing dac receiver ken tyrrell from
high court rejects challenge to state’s four-lot interpretation services tender word perfect translation argued that the tender’s lot structure and one-lot award limit were unlawful. rejected both claims directed parties discuss outstanding matters. has limited’s a state for services, ruling its div
high court finds surgeon negligent over stenosis and fistula after haemorrhoidectomy the found that operation did not meet standard of care required in patient’s circumstances assessed general damages at €175,000, plus agreed special damages. [2022] iehc 128 has a colorectal anal rectovaginal develo
high court orders remediation of kildare recycling site with no current waste permit the found that held at patrick merlehan’s newtown posed risks to environment and human health. it directed under options b d, leaving final order’s wording deadlines for later submissions. [2022] iehc 107 has merleh
high court dismisses appeal over ashford castle employee’s dismissal the found no error of law in labour court’s decision that on capability grounds was fair, and left determination place. [2022] iehc 188 has dismissed david mccormack’s against a upholding finding hotel limited fairly him because il
court of appeal upholds offence correspondence but seeks further submissions on extradition risk the ruled that one us charge corresponded with an irish offence, left appellant’s challenge based possible probation conditions unresolved pending submissions. [2022] ieca 42 offences underlying martin w
high court orders surrender to hungary over alleged fraud offences the dismissed objections warrant’s clarity, limitation periods, prosecution intent and delay, then ordered under european arrest warrant act. [2022] iehc 191 has of jános juhász hungary, where he is sought for two offences. order fol
high court awards bus passenger €125,000 over braking incident the found éireann liable after its driver pulled across an oncoming car’s path. it awarded jennifer quaid in general damages and €1,550 agreed special damages. [2022] iehc 125 finding that a driver’s failure to see approaching car create
high court refuses challenge to protection decision for albanian couple the extended time judicial review, then upheld tribunal’s state-protection reasoning and refused applicants’ requested relief. [2022] iehc 100 has an couple’s international decision, finding that appeals tribunal had lawfully co
high court lets bond-sale fraud claimants defer further particulars pending discovery the found pleaded allegations gave davy a reasonable picture of alleged and established prima facie case for this procedural application. it did not decide whether occurred. [2022] iehc 95 court, commercial has all
high court refuses cabot leave to execute €271,637 judgment after delay the found had not explained why enforcement against a debtor’s properties been pursued for years. costs remained provisional, with further hearing listed. [2022] iehc 92 court, commercial refused financial (ireland) ltd 2010 nia
high court orders jan balaz’s surrender to czech republic the ruled that statutory requirements were met, including protections relating his presence and legal representation at trial appeal. [2022] iehc 192 has ordered of balaz under a european arrest warrant, finding no ground raised in proceeding
high court orders surrender to czech republic over robbery sentence the rejected objections based on warrant’s offence classification, procedure and respondent’s family circumstances. [2022] iehc 287 has ordered of tibor tomes under a european arrest warrant, so can decide whether he must serve rema
supreme court refers merck’s inegy patent dispute to eu the irish said law on supplementary protection certificates was unclear and sent four questions of justice european union. it did not decide whether disputed certificate valid. [2022] iesc 11 ireland has referred merck sharp & dohme limited’s w
high court orders surrender to lithuania in human trafficking prosecution the rejected respondent’s remaining objection under section 21a, finding that evidence did not displace presumption intended charge and try him. [2022] iehc 118 has ordered darius musinskas’s european arrest warrant act 2003,
high court approves €30,000 settlement for child injured by drain cover the approved proposed after reducing costs payable from it to €6,788.11, with remaining €23,211.89 be held child. [2022] iehc 68 a who lost tip of his left middle finger when closed on hand, but directed that most money in until
high court says garda may use phone evidence in discipline inquiry but cannot retain for that purpose the proposed declarations on and property retention after a serving challenged continued seizure of his phone. final order costs remained to be determined. [2022] iehc 106 has rule commissioner mate
high court refuses article 40 inquiry into midlands prisoner's detention justice david holland refused an séamus marley’s but treated his application as a bid for judicial review and set directions further evidence. the to order legality of at prison, finding that complaint about access solicitor di
high court refuses to dismiss delayed abuse claim against christian brothers nominee the found about eight and a half years of inexcusable delay, but concluded that balance justice favoured allowing civil action proceed. [2022] iehc 94 has refused an application man’s alleging sexual by teacher at l
supreme court to ask eu whether irish consent rules bar further dutch prosecution the appeal concerns an earlier ruling on arrest warrants prevents a man from challenging later request waive rule of specialty. proposed referring issue court; it did not decide appeal. ireland has asking justice europ
high court orders surrender of liam porter to face uk murder prosecution the dismissed objections that warrant lacked clarity and alleged offences had no irish-law equivalents. it did not decide whether was guilty. [2022] iehc 162 has ordered craig porter’s united kingdom over ryan kirkpatrick in ca
high court awards €12,096 over child’s injury from tenerife apartment fan the found holiday organiser failed to act after father twice reported low ceiling and asked move rooms. [2022] iehc 89 awarded €8,500 a child who was left with small permanent scar being struck by during package in tenerife. i
supreme court dismisses solicitor’s appeal over misconduct finding the rejected arguments that an earlier decision barred a disciplinary complaint or hearing two complaints together denied solicitor fair procedures. has dismissed barry sheehan’s against professional by solicitors’ tribunal (sdt). ju
high court awards €30,380 after 2017 crash, rejects bid to dismiss claim under section 26 the found plaintiff’s back was already significantly symptomatic before collision, but concluded crash aggravated pre-existing spinal changes. it made a damages award against motor insurers’ bureau of ireland.
high court quashes protection appeal decision over georgia state assessment the found tribunal had not clearly applied statutory tests on safe-country status and protection. it ordered application remitted to a differently constituted tribunal. [2022] iehc 87 has quashed refusing georgian woman’s fo
high court refuses request to recuse judge from challenge personal injury guidelines the had attended and voted at judicial council meeting that adopted guidelines. held this did not meet test for recusal. [2022] iehc 85 has refused an application prevent judges who or injuries hearing a review them
high court finds land rover was acquired mostly with proceeds of crime the found evidence supported bureau’s application over a vehicle bought by catherine o’brien and later registered to ned hawe. judgment excerpt ends concluding there no serious risk injustice in making an order, but does not stat
high court refuses extension for defamation claim over 2018 facebook post the dismissed an appeal concerning circuit court’s of time, finding applicant had not met either statutory test. it left her in a position to pursue claims about separate 2019 posts. [2022] iehc 67 refused application extend t
supreme court dismisses challenge to kilkenny cheese factory permission the held that board was not required assess milk production on supplying farms as an indirect effect of project, and rejected challenges under habitats water framework directives. [2022] iesc 8 has dismissed taisce’s appeal agai
high court refuses challenge to protection appeal credibility assessment the rejected a judicial review ipat’s refusal recommend refugee status or subsidiary protection, finding no legal error in its analysis. [2022] iehc 84 has refused family’s application quash an international appeals tribunal (i
high court directs liquidator to admit €12.2m kiawah debt claim the found evidence sufficient on balance of probabilities, while noting that had not contested it and other creditors opposed it. [2022] iehc 88 has directed doonbeg investment holding company limited a €12,214,524 by llc proof in compa
high court refuses surrender to poland over abuse of process the found that combined effect repeated warrants, unexplained delay and evidence serious mental health problems made this a rare case where would amount an process. [2022] iehc 93 has refused application pawel motyl for prosecution alleged
court of appeal dismisses daniel kelly’s against five convictions the rejected challenges to trial judge’s handling a direction application and comments jury about absence forensic evidence. criminal has dismissed arising from high-speed van pursuit in county limerick 2016. his arguments that judge
high court refuses injunction against garda commissioner’s dismissal recommendation the found no serious question to be tried that disciplinary process was retaliation for protected disclosures, and rejected procedural challenge under higher threshold employment injunctions. minister had yet decide
high court approves €32,500 settlement for child injured at synthetic ice rink the approved proposed after finding substantial risks to personal injury claim, but directed that €24,054.60 be held and capped costs paid from settlement. [2022] iehc 66 has a of claim brought on behalf who lost part his
court of appeal dismisses against five-year cannabis cultivation sentence the found no error in or trial judge’s assessment appellant’s role and culpability compared with his co-accused. has dismissed an severity a prison imposed on man who pleaded guilty to cultivating at property ballymote, co sli
high court dismisses dunnes stores worker’s ladder injury claim the judge accepted that a store manager asked security to fix camera, but found worker had not established breached its duty of care. [2021 3862 p] court, galway in dismissed mohammad aldasouqi’s personal injuries proceedings against st
high court refuses challenges to continued operation of special criminal the rejected two applicants’ claims that 1972 proclamation keeping part v offences against state act in force had become unlawful through its duration or lack review. [2022] iehc 81 has refused judicial review applications chal
high court quashes refusal to review permission-to-remain decision after submissions went missing the ruled that minister had failed consider potentially relevant material, including two positive references about first applicant. it quashed 2019 decision; judgment does not grant permission remain. [
amalgamated premises’ earlier valuations may be considered as comparators, court of appeal rules the dismissed dayhoff limited’s on legal meaning “other properties” under valuation act, while leaving and comparability questions to valuing body. [2022] ieca 35 has ruled that two premises when a new p
high court refuses pharmacist’s bid to cancel two-month suspension the held that for poor professional performance was proportionate after kalydeco dispensed two children over eight months without valid prescriptions. [2022] iehc 80 {'name': 'high court'} has refused an application by pharmacist col
high court refuses hse bid to strike out woman’s medical negligence claim the found delays in proceedings were inordinate and inadequately explained, but said balance of justice favoured allowing proceed. [2022] iehc 75 has refused health service executive’s application elizabeth o’connor’s over an
supreme court allows banks’ appeal over ira membership conviction the found that his december 2012 arrest required a warrant and evidence did not support beyond reasonable doubt. of ireland has allowed vincent banks’s against for ira, finding was unlawful supporting meet standard to sustain convicti
court of appeal dismisses challenge to licence restoration ruling the held that a previous driving disqualification within relevant 10-year period barred an application restore under section 29(1). has dismissed martin kearney’s over circuit had no power his 29(1) road traffic act 1961, as amended.
couple ordered to pay ombudsman’s costs after failed appeal, but not insurer’s the high court ruled on dismissing john and deirdre billane’s citing success concerns about rsa’s participation discovery compliance. [2022] iehc 77 billane legal of financial services pensions ombudsman their appeal agai
high court quashes legal aid certificates granted without applications the found that naming a solicitor to represent an accused person in several matters did not amount application for separate certificates. [2022] iehc 74 has quashed district decision granting two declan king after finding no had
high court dismisses challenge to ombudsman’s decision that pension complaint was in time the held concerned repeated calculations of a transfer value, most recently february 2018, rather than only scheme’s 2012 amendment. it did not decide underlying entitlement dispute. [2022] iehc 47 has dismisse
high court to refer challenge 2020 eu fishing limits european the found it had serious doubts about whether complied with fisheries law, but did not decide their validity or irish notices. [2022] iehc 64 has decided a eu’s of justice union, saying law. ruled that regulation is invalid, and wording q
court of appeal dismisses challenge to winding-up lanskey limited the upheld high court’s order after finding that company’s management was deadlocked and parties’ trust had irretrievably broken down. [2022] ieca 34 has dismissed an against limited, leaving in place appointing a liquidator flower-gr
high court limits defendant’s costs after striking out plenary action the defendant was awarded of proceedings, but hearing were to be assessed as those a preliminary motion rather than trial. made no order on five subpoena motions. [2022] iehc 78 whose application struck plaintiff’s action, while l
supreme court refuses surrender to poland after 23-year delay and exceptional family disruption the refused a european arrest warrant seeking man’s serve sentence for 1999 cannabis importation offence, citing life in ireland. [2022] iesc 000 has an application slawomir wiktur palonka under enforceme
court of appeal quashes one sexual assault conviction, dismisses rest the set aside count 9 over uncertainty about whether jury’s verdict relied on an incident trial judge considered consensual. it dismissed remaining grounds. [118/20] has quashed gs’s 30 convictions while dismissing his against oth
high court reserves costs after remitting meath planning case to circuit the left parties’ and respondents’ remittal for decide, pending its ruling on whether statutory protection applies. [2022] iehc 63 has reserved decisions most in a enforcement remitted court, leaving issue that determine. judgm
high court refuses stay in mortgagee’s bid to regain possession of property ms justice butler declined pause interlocutory orders requiring noel and una rogers leave a after their eviction return it. she also addressed costs gave month apply set aside the against him. [2022] iehc 79 has refused vaca
supreme court refuses surrender to poland over 1999 cannabis offence the found a 23-year delay, repeated warrant applications and confusion in polish process made this eaw case exceptional. [2022] iesc 000 refused execute european arrest seeking of slawomir wiktur palonka importation offence, citing
high court sets aside suarez’s challenge to ombudsman ruling over mortgage complaint the held that was brought using an unavailable procedure and failure notify permanent tsb could prejudice bank. it did not decide whether right refuse investigation. [2022] iehc 46 has set proceedings by flavio jr s
high court orders limited state discovery in adoption case, refuses wider requests the approved disclosure of records concerning lorraine lench’s birth, alleged and communications with tusla, but refused two broader categories at this stage. [2022] iehc 82 has ordered to disclose three a case brough
court of appeal rejects paul coyle’s challenge to decobake liquidation orders the upheld high court’s refusal set aside winding-up order or remove liquidator, while leaving costs open for a further hearing. [2022] ieca 31 has rejected series concerning limited, including his applications and liquida
high court grants aib €567,540.12 judgment against two borrowers the entered summary after finding had proved loan debt and service of proceedings; neither defendant put forward a defence. [2022] iehc 62 has granted allied irish banks plc (aib) for €567,540.12, plus costs, khawar wasim (otherwise kh
court of appeal increases sentences in €116,000 deception case the quashed imposed by monaghan circuit criminal court, finding that making them all concurrent was wrong principle. it resentenced accused while directing new terms run concurrently with at naas court. has increased custodial term for m
court of appeal dismisses martin tucker’s challenge to possession and attachment orders the upheld refusal leave seek judicial review, finding no arguable ground reopen earlier noting application was out time. [2022] ieca 32 has dismissed against a high decision refusing him review arising from proc
high court grants limited stay pending appeal in goatstown student housing case the runs for 10 days after january order is perfected, and continues to appeal’s first return date if a notice of filed within that period. [2022] iehc 61 granted judicial review concerning permission 698 bedspaces at ou
court of appeal dismisses dunnes over point village store fit-out the held that development agreement required to carry out works, while allowing flexibility their nature and type. [2022] ieca 39 has dismissed stores unlimited company’s in a dispute whether it was contractually fit at dublin’s devel
high court orders surrender of anonymised respondent to uk for rape prosecution the rejected objections based on pending international protection, family life and uk’s departure from eu. requested is an alleged offence; judgment does not determine guilt. [2022] iehc 71 has ordered united kingdom so
high court refuses to halt trial despite finding culpable delay in case involving former child the found two periods of unexplained prosecutorial but ruled that public interest a outweighed applicant’s loss children act protections. [2022] iehc 70 has refused prohibit man charged over 2017 assault a
court of appeal dismisses liquidator’s over costs fee application the upheld an order requiring former provisional liquidator anthony fitzpatrick to pay official and revenue commissioners after he rejected revenue’s offer failed obtain more. [2022] ieca 33 has dismissed fitzpatrick’s against that ar
high court orders partial costs against ammi burke after dismissing judicial review the ordered to pay one-third of wrc’s measured and two-thirds former employer arthur cox llp’s costs, while recognising case raised a point general public importance. [2022] iehc 45 has part incurred by workplace rel
high court awards action alarms €148,324.89 in commission dispute the found top security had to pay on customers who remained with its monitoring service after began transferring own service. costs were left for later submissions. [2022] iehc 33 has awarded limited contract claim against over unpaid
court of appeal rejects over psychiatric injury claim after crash the agreed that a motorist who stopped at fatal collision and tried to help was an immediate victim negligent driving could recover damages for injury. [2021] ieca 28 dismissed by bus éireann/irish vincent dower against lisa sheehan’s
court of appeal dismisses challenge to damages for psychiatric injury after crash the held that a driver whose car was struck by debris within area physical risk and owed duty care. it left separate questions about rescuers self-inflicted undecided. [2022] ieca 28 has dismissed an representative kil
high court refuses to dismiss former employee’s shoulder injury claim the left questions over a redundancy waiver and limitation period for trial judge decide as preliminary issues, rejected employer’s delay application. [2022] iehc 60 has refused personal proceedings against ladbrokes payments (ire
court of appeal dismisses farmer’s insurance over storm-damaged cattle sheds the upheld high court’s findings that farmer supplied inaccurate information about sheds’ age and zurich was entitled to withdraw storm cover for them. [2022] ieca 27 has dismissed a against rejection his claim damage two o
high court grants divorce and orders €900,000 home buyout in family law case the also ordered a €280,000 lump sum pension equalisation, while setting joint custody shared parenting arrangements for couple’s two children. [2022] iehc 594 granted decree of made financial proceedings between husband wi
supreme court awards baranya costs after protected-disclosure appeal the ordered rosderra to bear mr baranya’s in high and court, with be taxed if parties cannot agree. s:ap:ie:2021:000027 has irish meats group limited pay tibor both proceedings following his successful on a preliminary issue about
high court awards €71,000 after warehouse worker’s hand injury the found employer had failed to provide a safe system for moving and labelling palletised goods. it rejected employer’s bid dismiss personal action over alleged exaggeration. [2022] iehc 53 awarded waldemar szczypior in damages right wr
court of appeal grants leave for claim over doctor’s involuntary admission recommendation the said discrepancies in records were enough to pass low threshold under mental health act. it did not decide whether doctor acted improperly or will succeed. [2022] ieca 24 has granted c issue proceedings aga
court of appeal allows patient to pursue claim over mental health detention process the said affidavit evidence raised questions that could be examined at trial, but made no finding on whether doctor acted improperly or appellant would succeed. [2022] ieca 24 has allowed c proceed with proposed civi
supreme court refuses bid to add systemic challenge protection process appeal the declined let an appellant introduce a new argument about international office and eu law, finding it went beyond issues decided in high court. has refused appellant’s application his over refusal of permission remain i
supreme court dismisses appeal over bankruptcy summons and alleged €71,030 credit the held that debtor had no arguable basis to claim a revenue for stamp duty he paid on his client’s behalf. it also found ground extend time challenging summons. of ireland has dismissed john tobin’s against adjudicat
high court dismisses translation tender challenge over supplier’s failure to bid the ruled that word perfect services had no standing irish-language because it did not submit a bid. decide whether disputed terms were lawful. [2022] iehc 54 court, commercial has dismissed by limited state’s for servi
high court orders son to clarify inheritance and estate claims against mother the required formal replies most of a notice for particulars, finding statement claim did not clearly identify claims. it decide underlying dispute. [2022] iehc 51 has ordered suing his over an alleged promise by late fath
court of appeal dismisses against rape conviction the rejected challenges to jury directions on consent, intoxication and presentation defence case. was dismissed. has dismissed an jose lacerna pena for rape, finding that trial judge’s were fair did not make unsafe. convicted 13 december 2019 one co
high court sets aside wheatfield prison phone disciplinary finding the found that inquiry breached fair procedures and applied a strict liability test. it set of guilt but deferred final order costs. [2022] iehc 55 has against prisoner over mobile concealed in his cell, ruling wrong legal judgment d