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high court finds dublin circuit has jurisdiction over divorce proceedings the reversed a family decision striking out case, while separate and awarding applicant 75% of adjudicated appeal costs. [2022] iehc 530 ruled that to hear case after finding respondent carried on his occupation in dublin. it
supreme court rules president’s office and council of state outside environmental information requests the allowed parties’ appeal dismissed right to know’s cross-appeal, holding that for records relating presidential functions could not be pursued through aie process. ireland has ruled seeking held
high court refuses bid to set aside third-party proceedings over 2017 work accident the found defendant had not delayed unreasonably in seeking join landowner, while allowing that a defence will usually mark point after which challenge joinder is entertained. [2022] iehc 207 has refused an applicati
high court orders repayment of $372,043 family business loan, rejects 15% interest the found philip gaffney was sole borrower from his brothers alan and derek, but said agreed rate unconscionable. it dismissed a separate claim alleging promised €400,000 investment. [2022] iehc 251 has proposed judgm
high court reserves costs in dispute over water damage and hotel building a mandatory injunction application became moot after the was sold. did not decide whether urgent repairs were required, reserved those to trial; it also ordered replies specified particulars left of second motion open for furt
court of appeal dismisses bid to restore struck-off cleaning company the held that creditor’s restoration application repeated issues could have been raised in earlier proceedings. it left high court’s dismissal place and gave a provisional view on costs. [2022] ieca 101 has dismissed john sheridan’
high court orders cabot to pay costs after deficient loan claim sent plenary hearing the said cabot’s summary summons and supporting evidence did not meet requirements for judgment. underlying debt will proceed a full hearing. [2022] iehc 247 has ordered financial (ireland) limited michael kearney’s
high court rejects developer’s bid to strike planning challenge grounds atlas gp’s motion set aside leave for a judicial review of 255-home killiney development was dismissed. the also refused its request disallow amendments applicants’ grounds. [2022] iehc 238 has dismissed gp limited’s out in chal
high court dismisses challenge to refusal of visa for egyptian engineer the held that immigration officials could independently assess whether ahmed abounar had qualifications and experience role named in his work permit. has dismissed a judicial review an irish who secured critical skills employmen
high court confirms mallinckrodt scheme despite unresolved restructuring conditions the approved examiner’s proposals under irish company law, with to take effect only when chapter 11 plan’s are satisfied or waived. [2022] iehc 270 of ireland confirmed an arrangement for plc on 27 april 2022, a numb
court of appeal dismisses race discrimination against ombudsman the upheld high court’s dismissal an on a point law, finding no evidence that appellant had been treated less favourably because race. [2022] ieca 99 has dismissed olumide smith’s over his claim office discriminated and harassed him rac
court of appeal refuses to continue stay on student housing works the ruled that colbeam could resume limited preparatory allowed by an earlier high judgment once all pre-commencement conditions were agreed with planning authority. against remains pending. [2022] ieca 100 has refused extend a for pl
high court sets aside residence-card refusal for fresh consideration the found that minister had not conflated two eligibility tests, but adequately examined evidence about applicant’s household and relationship with his eu-citizen brother-in-law. [2022] iehc 243 set justice equality’s 2017 of a pak
high court rejects €40,833 sick-pay claim in hynes personal-injuries case the found that plaintiff’s contractual right to sick pay was unconditional and later correspondence did not create an enforceable obligation repay his employer. [2022] iehc 227 has ruled €40,833.02 paid declan as cannot be rec
high court refuses to strike out property claim over delay the said remaining was not inordinate and found no basis end case, while inviting parties consider mediation. [2022] iehc 241 has refused an application a woman’s house in coolock, finding that advancing her case did justify ending proceedin
high court refuses hades’ applications to annul bankruptcy adjudications the rejected a challenge based on €63 discrepancy in interest particulars and found no just equitable basis adjudications. consequential orders, including costs, remained be finalised. [2022] iehc 236 has refused brendan hade s
high court dismisses wexford bakery’s investment claim over eight-year delay the found in filing a statement of was inordinate and inexcusable, that risks to oral evidence outweighed prejudice plaintiff. [2022] iehc 242 has dismissed proceedings brought by ryans bakery limited against two financial
court of appeal dismisses three appeals over dissolved wine company dispute the upheld dismissal claims linked to seizure loire valley limited’s and rejected an attempt treat affidavit as a statement claim. [2022] ieca 120 has dismissed by arnaud gaultier arising from seized revenue commissioners li
high court refuses challenge to refusal of pakistani applicant’s protection claim the found no legal error in tribunal’s credibility assessment, including its treatment a hospital letter and account his father. it refused relief sought left costs final orders for later mention. [2022] iehc 244 has j
high court awards €173,000 after finding road crash caused physical and psychological injuries liability had been admitted. the assessed damages only, awarding €115,000 in general €58,000 agreed special damages. [2022] iehc 226 has at for declan hynes, who was injured when a sweeper truck struck his
high court refuses leave to challenge relocated wind farm mast permission the found no substantial grounds planning permission, holding that relocating a already included in farm’s environmental assessment did not require fresh assessment. [2022] iehc 256 has refused val martin an bord pleanála’s fo
high court quashes fingal refusal to extend baldoyle planning permission the found council erred by treating itself as unable consider extended local area plan when assessing whether objectives had significantly changed. it remitted extension application for a lawful determination. [2022] iehc 329 h
high court refuses appeal bid over ringaskiddy incinerator planning remittal the found proposed legal questions did not meet statutory test for an appeal, after decision had already been quashed objective bias and application remitted to bord pleanála. [2022] iehc 231 has refused cork harbour allian
high court orders possession of navan home after rejecting mortgage borrowers’ appeal a de novo hearing ended with an order for in favour pepper finance, which the found was registered owner charge. costs and final form remained parties to address. [2022] iehc 272 court, circuit has ordered patrick
high court dismisses fatal injury claim over 2013 wexford collision the found evidence did not establish wrongdoing by defendant that caused or contributed to death of cara leah o’brien. [2022] iehc 239 has dismissed a brought after near raheenaskeagh, co wexford, finding defendant. mr justice coffe
high court orders targeted discovery in novartis–eli lilly patent dispute the ruled on four motions concerning a for antibodies linked to il-17a/f, setting limits some requests and ordering others. final remained be settled. [2022] iehc 234 court, commercial has ordered of specified documents betwee
circuit court allows school board’s appeal in father’s discrimination case the found father had not shown a prima facie that treated him less favourably because he was man. it allowed against wrc decision awarded €3,000 and ordered an admission policy review. court, dublin circuit, county of city ha
high court says taxi licence could not be shortened to match immigration permission the found a time-limited spsv driver’s invalid, but upheld later refusal renew it because authorities had made an adverse finding relevant applicant’s character. final orders were left for further hearing. [2022] ieh
high court says horse racing can qualify as a sport for tax exemption the set aside appeals commissioner’s reasoning on listowel race company’s application, but did not itself grant or decide how much income would qualify. [2022] iehc 253 has ruled that professional an athletic under sporting bodies
court of appeal quashes warrant used to seize journalist’s phone the held that district judge had not been given information needed weigh source protection against garda investigation. it directed phone’s return and barred access under warrant. [2022] ieca 98 has quashed a search journalist emmett c
high court allows pension recovery case to be discontinued with reasonable costs the granted galway roscommon education and training board liberty discontinue its claim against a retired teacher, directing that she recover costs. made no final order on of discontinuance motion. [2022] iehc 235 has a
high court quashes refusals of three family visa appeals after finding unfair procedures the found that minister relied on undisclosed investigation results and public policy considerations when refusing appeals. it also ruled a minor’s appeal could not be refused because his mother’s had been refus
court of appeal dismisses data access by former employee the found no legal error in lower courts’ conclusion that her 2015 request was limited to three specified categories personal data. [2022] ieca 95 has dismissed an a against decisions upholding protection commissioner’s employer had not breach
high court orders release of woman detained in drogheda psychiatric centre ms justice niamh hyland found the detention unlawful on two grounds: was not receiving treatment when staff her under mental health act, and form 13 relied by hospital invalid. [2022] iehc 248 ordered a identified as k from d
high court stays prosecution unless complainant’s earlier assault allegations are disclosed the gave complainant four months to disclose information sought by defence. if it is not disclosed, stay on becomes permanent. [2022] iehc 229 has stayed of a man charged with 18 counts indecent assault, disc
high court says garda inspector’s promotion should be backdated after false complaint the found that refusing to backdate tom quinn’s gsoc dismissed a was unreasonable, and said he entitled relief sought. final orders costs remained addressed. [2022] iehc 230 has ruled inspector take effect from 7 j
high court rejects constitutional challenge to prosecution appeal rules the followed an earlier ruling that upheld section 4e of criminal procedure act 1967, refused plaintiff’s requested relief and dismissed his action. [2022] iehc 222 has a allow prosecutors some pre-trial decisions under while gi
high court dismisses challenge to refusal of pakistani man’s protection claim mr justice heslin ruled that the international appeals tribunal had lawfully assessed delay, credibility and supporting documents. parties were directed discuss form order, including costs. [2022] iehc 280 has dismissed a
high court grants receivers interim access to three dublin properties the granted plaintiffs’ motion after finding they had a strong case for possession and eventual sale, while noting would not be sold pending trial. [2022] iehc 246 an injunction allowing joint take of in receive rents from any ten
high court dismisses hotel guest’s kettle burn claim after finding negligence unproved the found evidence did not establish that kettle’s filter was clogged or a could have caused alleged incident. costs were left for later submissions and final orders. [2022] iehc 134 has dismissed woman’s personal
high court dismisses ben gilroy’s bid to set aside earlier orders over alleged judicial bias the found no basis for claims of actual or apparent and struck out specified affidavit passages as scandalous. costs were left a later ruling if sought. [2022] iehc 224 court, commercial has dismissed applic
high court refuses to dismiss workplace injury claim over delay the found plaintiff’s was inordinate and inexcusable, but ruled that balance of justice favoured letting proceed trial. [2022] iehc 223 has refused a defendant’s application because delay, finding defendant had not shown prejudice suffi
court of appeal dismisses appeals by two men convicted rape offences the rejected challenges to convictions, including arguments about a complainant’s account, recent complaint evidence, phone records and clothing affirmed both convictions. has dismissed kk df against convictions in judgment deliver
court of appeal quashes threat sentence and imposes six years, concurrent the found an error in treating later garda-station remarks as part charged offence, then resentenced appellant, suspending final year on probation conditions. has quashed imposed a man for making to kill or cause serious harm
high court approves €400,000 settlement for young woman injured by train the directed that €50,000 go to her parents additional day-to-day expenses, with remaining €350,000 paid into and an application made consider wardship. [2022] iehc 205 has approved a in personal injuries proceedings brought on
court of appeal upholds eight-and-a-half-year term for prolonged sexual abuse the dismissed an against sentence, finding no error principle in trial judge’s application totality principle. [2022] ieca 204 has sentence imposed on a man who pleaded guilty to 23 counts assault complainant, with 31 furt
court of appeal reduces manslaughter sentence for 16-year-old to eight years the found that a 10-year headline fell outside available range, giving greater weight appellant’s age and influence older adults, including his father. [230/20] has quashed nine-year imposed on marian linguarar jnr substitu
high court refuses barrister’s bid to dismiss negligence claim over delay the found an unexplained three-and-a-half-year period of from 2017 2020, but concluded that balance justice favoured allowing case proceed. [2022] iehc 216 has refused application by barrister john fahy gemma ní chionnaith’s p
high court rules unregistered donegal land transfer gave son equitable ownership the held that a 2002 was effective to pass beneficial interest in clyhore lands, although registration followed 2017. it did not decide whether lands formed part of father’s estate. [2022] iehc 225 has ruled farmland co
high court refuses esb framework contractor’s bid to expand procurement challenge the declined let energoinvest reach active add claims about revised tender documents and future operation of an framework. it left mootness unresolved pending further submissions. [2022] iehc 221 court, commercial has
high court to refer environmental costs questions eu in rosscam planning case the refused statutory protection for disputed grounds but said it would principle seven aarhus convention cjeu. [2022] iehc 202 has a request judicial review concerning permission 102 homes and crèche at rosshill, galway,
high court refuses two routes to costs protection in baldoyle planning case the rejected residents association’s claim under statutes, while adjourning its remaining arguments pending a european reference. [2022] iehc 201 has refused request for section 50b of and development act 2000 2011 act, part
court of appeal dismisses james larkin’s challenge over corrected order the upheld a high correction recording that proceedings dublin 15 property had been struck out in april 2021. it did not decide whether receiver’s appointment or loan balance was valid. [2022] ieca 90 appeal; from has dismissed
high court refuses o’reilly brothers’ interim injunction bid over two meath properties the found they had not raised a fair issue to be tried, threshold for interlocutory relief sought. it scheduled later hearing on costs. [2022] iehc 218 has refused brendan and darren o’reilly’s application injunct
high court refuses order requiring solicitors to transfer property files mr justice mark sanfey refused patrick connolly’s interlocutory application for and preservation of files, citing the limited evidence before firm’s account that it held no further relevant documents. [2022] iehc 213 has an by
high court finds second phase of data centre site works was unauthorised development the found that archaeological mitigation carried out while a planning appeal pending formed part proposed development. it an order under law, but left final terms and costs for written submissions. [2022] iehc 220 a
high court awards starbucks tenant half its discovery appeal costs the secured of one document category but failed on another. ordered respondent to pay appellant’s and proceedings below. [2022] iehc 237 has bvk highstreet retail liffey property limited incurred by bazsont limited, trading as (liffe
high court allows amendments to defence in historical abuse case the permitted two defendants add pleas concerning alleged nondisclosure, missing counselling notes and a reference another abuser. underlying claim remains unresolved. [2022] iehc 334 has allowed amend their alleging sexual at de la sa
high court dismisses family’s challenge to refusal of permission remain the refused relief on three independent grounds: applicants’ lack candour, delay, and failure show an arguable legal flaw in immigration decisions. [2022] iehc 279 has dismissed a judicial review brought by two pakistani nationa
court of appeal quashes review upholding eu citizen’s removal order the found 2016 an failed to assess proportionality adequately. it left original 2014 untouched and deferred final orders, remittal costs. [2022] ieca 89 has ruled that a was not carried out in accordance with law, proposed quash dec
state awarded half its costs after court criticises approach to procurement case the high said should have sought an early decision on whether word perfect was eligible challenge a tender, but also faulted company for not proposing that step. [2022] iehc 219; [2021/556jr] {'name': 'high court', 'div
court of appeal rejects man’s challenge to sexual assault convictions the dismissed five grounds appeal, including challenges over an unasked witness, timing alleged offences and jury directions. criminal has refused against a conviction by on three counts assault, rejecting arguments about directio
appeal court reopens guarantee and loan dispute over changed lending conditions the of found an arguable defence to summary judgment after a guarantor’s estate argued that bank removed borrower creditworthiness without informing him. merits remain for trial. [2022] ieca 88 has allowed ethel daly’s a
high court finds prison slopping-out claim was brought too late a preliminary issue in damages action over conditions at portlaoise decided against the plaintiff. proposed dismissing action, with final-order and costs submissions still to come. [2022] iehc 210 has ruled that former inmate’s for “slo
high court strikes out repeat challenge to divorce property orders the found constitutional issues had already been decided and held that a later charter argument was an abuse of process. separate application restrict future proceedings remains be heard. [2022] iehc 211 has struck by l.b. challengin
high court awards tenant costs after landlord agreed to rent arbitration the ruled on parties accepted an arbitrator’s rental valuation. it did not determine disputed side letter or competing accounts of alleged threat. [2022] iehc 212 awarded bronxville investments limited its proceedings against c
court of appeal increases prison term for man who brandished knife before fatal stabbing the quashed a five-year sentence with three years suspended and resentenced respondent to five years, final two suspended, after finding original suspension excessive. has increased be served by during violent d
high court rules hotel capital allowances cannot reduce income for domicile levy the answered four legal questions against taxpayers in revenue’s case-stated appeal, but left final orders outstanding pending discussions between parties. [2022] iehc 199 has ruled that wear and tear claimed a trade be
high court refuses spain extradition request after finding egyptian acquittal barred surrender the found that a final judgment concerned same alleged drug-trafficking acts and prohibited under section 41(2). it did not decide respondent’s separate abuse-of-process objection. [2022] iehc 382 has refu
court of appeal says gardaí could seize cash under proceeds-of-crime law after search the answered a circuit judge’s legal questions, ruling that first seized as evidence later be criminal justice act 1994. forfeiture application remains for to decide. [2022] ieca 334 ruled legislation even though i
high court orders return of two brothers to hungary, stays order for relocation application the found boys were wrongfully removed and that was required, but stayed its so an relocate them ireland could be made in hungary. their younger sister not subject a order. [2022] iehc 252 court, family law h
court of appeal dismisses over three-year robbery sentence the found was within sentencing judge’s margin appreciation, citing circumstances and appellant’s record. has dismissed stephen mahon’s against severity a for robbery, including final six months suspended. in judgment delivered ex tempore on
supreme court rejects an taisce’s bid for 25% of appeal costs the confirmed that each party must bear its own after taisce lost challenge to planning permission a cheese factory in co. kilkenny. [2022] iesc 18 has refused application unsuccessful over at slieverue, provisional position should costs.
high court awards wife €1.6m provision in long marriage separation case the granted a decree of judicial and ordered package payments, property transfers land sale to provide for applicant. further steps remained settle final form order. [2022] iehc 529 court, family law has totalling €1,606,335 wom
court of appeal reduces sentence for limerick robber the cut one robbery from four years to three, citing appellant’s age and lack previous convictions. it left city case sentences unchanged suspended a further six months. reduced imposed on luke barrett series offences, finding that four-year term
high court refuses start mortgages more time to appeal after possession case was struck out the rejected lender’s application extend deadline, citing repeated adjournments, its explanation for delay and effect on defendants. [2022] iehc 200 refused designated activity company’s appealing an order th
high court orders reinstatement of aib charge discharged in error the found that an electronic discharge was lodged by mistake before a transfer to purchasers, and ordered restored sligo folio. it left open whether mortgagee possession. [2022] iehc 232 court, land registry has allied irish banks (ai
court of appeal dismisses challenge to 10-year sentence over three deaths the found no basis interfere with imposed for counts manslaughter after a high-speed m1 collision. has dismissed keith lennon’s against severity his manslaughter, leaving in place concurrent sentences, each final year suspende
high court allows mortgage lender’s possession appeal, proposes six-month stay the found no credible defence to claim and proposed an order for possession, stayed six months. finalising consequential matters was left a later listing. [2022] iehc 190 has allowed start mortgages designated activity co
high court orders surrender to germany over alleged burglary offences the rejected objections based on delay and article 8 rights, then ordered respondent’s for prosecution under a european arrest warrant. [2022] iehc 316 of ireland has boncho asenov burglary-type offences. in judgment delivered 1 a
high court refuses late challenge to refusal of georgian applicant’s protection claim the declined extend filing deadline and, in alternative, found no legal basis set aside tribunal’s decision. it refused all reliefs sought. [2022] iehc 204 {'name': 'high court'} has a international appeals decisio
circuit court partly allows appeal over fairness of data access decision the set aside most protection commission’s on paul coyle’s request, finding director corporate enforcement lacked a sufficient opportunity to address significant changes between draft and final decision. court, dublin circuit,
court of appeal rejects cpl bid to compel disclosure cervicalcheck reports the dismissed an over expert evidence in a clinical negligence action, finding that plaintiff could not fairly be required disclose her before retained or prepared corresponding evidence. [2022] ieca 83 has by pathology labor
high court orders surrender to lithuania for prosecution the rejected an objection that a complainant’s statements prevented prosecution, relying on issuing prosecutor’s confirmation case would proceed trial after required interview. [2022] iehc 314 has ordered of andrius kondratov under european ar
high court dismisses delayed road-access claim after planning refusal the dismissed michael herbst’s proceedings against two purchasers and a construction company, finding his delay in pursuing inordinate inexcusable identifying real risk of an unfair trial. judgment left separate form final order c
high court quashes planning permission over daylight analysis the found that board assessed apartment against a 1.5% target instead of applicable 2% standard, leaving extent non-compliance unidentified. [2022] iehc 172 has quashed an bord pleanála’s for additional height increase at dublin developme