Irish local news and public records
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high court rejects challenge to €2,000 ombudsman award over prsa transfer the held that could consider complaint under financial-services route and found no serious error in doing so. it refused relief sought; costs final orders were left for a later hearing. [2022] iehc 560 has rejected independent
court of appeal orders fresh hearing children’s relocation application the said decision must be reconsidered, with each child’s welfare and views assessed alongside history family practical prospects for maintaining contact their father. [2022] ieca 246 has ordered a assessment mother’s to move thr
court of appeal sends children’s relocation case back for rehearing the set aside high court’s refusal to let three children move from eu state x y with their mother, finding errors in welfare assessment and reliance on private meetings children. it did not decide whether should be allowed. [2022] i
court of appeal dismisses challenge to €11.8m debt case proceeding trial the affirmed refusal dismiss cave projects’ claim against john kelly for delay, finding 18 months inordinate and inexcusable delay but no material prejudice attributable it. it also barred reliance at on high court’s about kell
high court holds four greymountain directors personally liable for investor’s $124,027 loss the found that company was used in a binary-options fraud and pierced its corporate veil, while distinguishing roles of shadow irish directors. [2022] iehc 599 court, commercial has held management limited to
high court lets trespass and assault claims proceed after disputed repossession the struck out most arising from of a family home, but left an claim against garda start mortgages to proceed. [2022] iehc 596 has brought by man over his while allowing dac continue. in judgment delivered on 27 october
court of appeal dismisses challenge after central bank exchanged damaged notes the upheld high court’s decision to strike out lawrence shields’s judicial review as moot, finding that later exchange his banknotes left no live issue for appeal. [2022] ieca 241 has dismissed against striking ireland’s
high court refuses biogen injunction blocking generic tecfidera in ireland the lifted an preventing neuraxpharm from selling its multiple sclerosis drug pending trial, finding balance of justice favoured refusal. it did not decide whether divisional patent is valid. [2022] iehc 592 court, commercial
court of appeal allows forestry investors’ for access to company records the ruled that investors did not need prove a prima facie case wrongdoing seek inspection. it left detailed terms any inspection order further submissions. [2022] ieca 243 appeal, civil has allowed three against refusal two iri
high court dismisses challenge over seizure of hemp oil containing thc the rejected a bid to require review ireland’s restrictions and separately dismissed customs’ as out time. [2022] iehc 621 has judicial brought by andrius bogusas irish on tetrahydrocannabinol (thc), forfeiture package invoiced 2
mother may administer estate while dispute over spouse’s rights remains unresolved the high court allowed deceased’s to extract an administration grant under a special statutory power, but did not decide whether separation agreement barred succession rights. [2022] iehc 585 court, probate has of per
high court discharges f.e. from wardship after finding capacity regained the refused an application to continue f.e.’s detention order, concluding that evidence did not establish a lack of capacity, and discharged him wardship. [2022] iehc 646 vacated all existing orders support continuing his he ha
high court refuses liquidator’s bid to take possession of wexford property the held that summary recovery under companies act could not be used enforce disputed contractual rights at issue. liquidator may pursue through plenary proceedings. [2022] iehc 587 has refused a application in duncannon, co
supreme court dismisses appeal over hellfire club visitor centre planning challenge the held that a pending eu law concerning post-consent derogation procedures could not affect permission already granted for proposed centre. of ireland has dismissed an by massy residents association high decision t
court of appeal awards costs to occupants after setting aside attachment orders pepper finance must pay linked its unsuccessful and committal applications, the appeals submissions; refused a stay on execution. [2022] ieca 240 has ordered corporation (ireland) dac two successful by people described i
supreme court rejects claim to a right be interviewed before trial the affirmed of appeal’s order, holding that any investigative unfairness should assessed on evidence during trial, and stopping is reserved for truly exceptional cases. has order in an appeal concerning accused person’s opportunity
high court lets irish claim against belgian coach maker proceed, but removes uk seller the found ireland had jurisdiction over negligence manufacturer, while ruling that belonged in uk. [2022] iehc 586 has ruled an hire company may pursue its a manufacturer ireland, cannot courts. judgment delivered
high court orders surrender in terrorism prosecution case after rejecting two objections the dismissed challenges based on alleged surveillance of legal consultations and effect northern ireland sentencing rules, then ordered under european arrest warrant act. [2022] iehc 633 {'name': 'high court'}
high court refuses challenge to marriage of convenience decision the held that minister could rely on eu citizen’s cautioned interview and that, specific facts, indian applicant was not entitled an oral before her residence card refused. [2022] iehc 591 has refused a judicial review for justice’s be
high court orders surrender to poland after dismissing objections arrest warrant the rejected challenges based on delay, family rights and respondent’s absence from an appeal hearing, ordered his serve remaining sentence. [2022] iehc 634 has of a man under european warrant, concerning hearing. in ju
court of appeal increases sentence for father who sexually abused daughter the quashed original as a substantial departure from norm and resentenced anonymised respondent to 10 years, with final six months suspended. imposed on mo’d abusing his over six-year period, finding was “simply too low norm”
high court rejects john delaney’s privilege claims over seized fai documents the directed disclosure of 1,123 digital and a small number hard-copy to director corporate enforcement after finding evidence did not establish privilege. [2022] iehc 593 rejected legal professional from football associati
high court says permission is required to share private family material the ruled that section 40(6) and (7) does not remove traditional requirement obtain prior leave before disclosing from in camera proceedings third parties. it ordered mr x identify recipients materials, restrained further disclo
high court quashes residence-card review decision over errors and inadequate reasons the found that minister’s officer failed to properly consider a pakistani applicant’s submissions explain why documents were deemed false misleading. matter was remitted for fresh consideration. [2022] iehc 582 has
court of appeal upholds dismissal delayed claim over property developments the found no error in high court’s decision to dismiss tom darcy’s proceedings against planning consultant william murray for want prosecution. [2022] ieca 230 has dismissed strike out his prosecution, finding lower decision.
high court rejects disqualification bid but restricts two company directors for five years the found liquidator had not proved grounds disqualification, said respondents shown they acted responsibly and imposed restriction declarations under section 819. [2022] iehc 590 has refused to disqualify pet
high court awards €30,000 after accepting waterford pavement fall caused wrist injury the found that jason mccarthy tripped on a lip in 2015 and injured his left wrist. it assessed damages at €35,000, then made consent order for costs. [2022] iehc 650 accepted over outside father-in-law’s dwelling 1
high court declares €190,000 loan well-charged over waterford apartment the granted promontoria a declaration based on 2007 facility, but excluded interest claimed and rejected reliance 2002 solicitor’s undertaking. [2022] iehc 581 has declared that is in favour of (oyster) designated activity compa
high court rules trustee’s shared documents remain privileged the rejected barry english’s application to obtain three tranches of exchanged between jerry ryan and his bankruptcy trustee, finding they remained privileged. court, commercial has ruled that bankrupt trustee do not have be disclosed eng
high court strikes out dunnes stores injury claim as statute barred the found plaintiff’s date of knowledge was 21 may 2014 and ruled that her condition did not establish a disability for full period needed to extend limitation deadline. [2022] iehc 580 has struck personal against plc barred, findin
court of appeal dismisses challenge to kerry drug and stun-gun convictions the said trial judge was wrong not define possession in his jury charge, but found no basis conclude that omission caused a fundamental injustice. has dismissed maciej masznicz’s against for firearms offences arising from sea
high court refuses adjournment request in mortgage proceedings the found absent defendant had notice of hearing and declined her to postpone it. listed matters then proceeded, with judgment reserved. [2022] iehc 595 refused rosarie o’mahony’s adjourn three mortgage-related for a two-day hearing, fin
high court orders lis pendens removed after more than three years’ delay in serving proceedings the ruled that arbitration and an earlier order renewing summons did not prevent it from considering application. found before service unreasonable ordered property notice vacated. [2022] iehc 527 has rem
high court quashes visa appeal refusal for indian chef the found minister’s reasons inadequate and assessment of applicant’s job evidence unreasonable. it sent back to a different officer reconsideration. [2022] iehc 578 has quashed decision refusing an citizen’s against take up as tandoori in count
high court orders limited particulars and discovery in grant thornton data case the directed answers on alleged disclosures ordered four categories of documents, while leaving merits breach confidence claim for trial. [2022] iehc 610 has to provide further make documents its against gerardine scanla
court of appeal refuses late over cisco salary discovery ruling the declined to extend time for olumide smith a high order refusing discovery, finding no evidence timely intention and arguable ground. [2022] ieca 238 has refused smith’s application an against that his request information from system
court of appeal sends zimbabwe protection case back for explicit findings on sexual orientation the allowed one ground, finding that decision-maker had not clearly addressed whether anonymised appellant was lesbian and would put her at risk if returned to zimbabwe. [2022] ieca 226 has an woman’s aga
high court refuses cohabitant status claim in dispute over deceased man’s relationships the judge found applicant had not established that lived apart from his wife for statutory period, and refused related reliefs she sought. [2022] iehc 583 ms z’s application to be declared a “qualified cohabitant
high court refuses late request to move personal injury case circuit the judge found plaintiff had not justified delay in seeking remittal and took account of time needed obtain a trial date. [2022] iehc 661 has refused plaintiff’s application remit her proceedings dublin court, finding that she exp
court of appeal strikes out t.h. over lack authority the ruled that legal practitioners had no client or to high costs orders in name a former who been made ward and later died. it left for submissions directions. [2022] ieca 228 struck an brought t.h., ruling filed client, instructions lawful do so
court of appeal refuses bid to quash sligo murder conviction over later schizophrenia diagnosis the rejected an application based on psychiatric evidence obtained years after trial, finding it fell short threshold for reopening convictions. [2022] ieca 239 has refused simon mcginley’s his conviction
court of appeal dismisses romanian woman’s challenge to jobseeker’s allowance refusal the held that is social assistance and unpaid month at a dublin workshop did not make her worker under eu law. [2022] ieca 227 has dismissed an challenging (jsa) woman who had worked for mendicity institution in du
court of appeal replaces suspended drug sentence with concurrent three-year terms the found excessive leniency in original for a €21,045 haul and separate money-laundering offence, then resentenced respondent. has quashed sentences imposed on miren rakovac possessing drugs sale or supply proceeds cr
high court refuses appeal certificate in international protection case the said proposed questions did not arise from its earlier decision refusing judicial review and dismissing proceedings. [2022] iehc 571 has refused to certify any of by g.a. n.g. for an against refusal case. mr justice mark hesl
court of appeal shortens suspension period for criminal damage sentence the left dean hogan’s five-year sentence, including 18 months suspended, in place but reduced from 10 years to three. it also found errors sentencing judge’s approach that did not justify changing sentence’s length. three during
court of appeal dismisses challenge to injunction protecting sale bankrupt’s lands the upheld orders restraining john gaynor from entering or interfering with three westmeath properties vested in official assignee. it rejected his attempt reopen bankruptcy adjudication this appeal. [2022] ieca 224 h
court of appeal raises headline sentence to 22 years in father’s sexual abuse case the quashed a after finding 16-year term too low, then re-sentenced respondent and imposed five post-release supervision. has man who pleaded guilty offences against his daughter, raising for each rape section 4 count
court of appeal raises telstar fine for asbestos safety breach to €40,000 the quashed a €7,500 as unduly lenient and resentenced company after finding its conduct need deterrence were not adequately reflected. has imposed on investments limited workplace involving pay within four months judgment 13
appeal court refuses new evidence in smith’s employment discrimination case the of rejected an application to introduce fresh on a point law, but made no order separate request extend time discovery decision. [2022] ieca 225 has refused olumide his over complaints against cisco systems internetworki
court of appeal quashes mother’s acquittal and orders retrial the ruled that interviews conducted for child welfare assessments should not have been excluded from her criminal trial. it did determine charges or find guilty. [158cja/21] has quashed a woman identified as bk ordered on five charges, ru
high court confirms debt arrangements for couple after finding projected shortfall was lower than creditor claimed the set aside circuit court’s refusals and confirmed two personal insolvency arrangements, could manage a monthly of €268.27 three years. [2022] iehc 562 orders refusing married both un
high court quashes father’s deportation decision over failure to assess financial impact on daughters the found minister’s balancing exercise incomplete because it did not analyse how would affect maintenance of two irish citizen children. other challenges failed. [2022] iehc 576 has quashed a again
appeal court upholds limits on waste accepted at offaly recycling facility the of rejected operator’s appeal, holding that planning permission covered construction and demolition only did not permit timber shredding. it left high court’s enforcement orders in place. [2022] ieca 223 civil has an by g
high court awards defendants costs after dismissing delayed claim the dismissed michael herbst’s for want of prosecution in april 2022 and ruled that first second were entitled to motion proceedings. [2022] iehc 563 has ordered herbst pay defendants’ his inordinate inexcusable delay. a ruling delive
court of appeal dismisses challenge to licensed kelp harvesting in bantry bay the held that proposed mechanical was not development requiring planning permission under law then force. it also found appellant had established areas adjoined cork county council’s functional area. [2022] ieca 222 has di
high court declines preliminary time-bar hearing in bethany home redress case the said plaintiff’s age and parties’ stated intention to appeal weighed against separating limitation issue from full trial. it ordered targeted discovery of government records about home’s exclusion scheme. [2022] iehc 6
appeal court sends €31.5m share dispute to full hearing the of overturned summary judgment against paul ward, finding it was arguable that payment for shares could not be ordered before over their transfer resolved. [2022] ieca 221 has a high order requiring ward pay €14.5 million, plus interest, in
court of appeal restores revenue proof debt in dixon bankruptcy the set aside high orders disallowing two proofs, leaving a revised €472,154.96 claim for official assignee to consider. [2022] ieca 220 has allowed an by commissioners and proofs henry dixon’s bankruptcy. proof, €472,154.96, remains co
high court rules revenue must pursue bank for tax on forced share sales the upheld an appeal commissioner’s decision that a statutory recovery mechanism required to assess and recover relevant capital gains from bank, rather than taxpayer. [2022] iehc 558 has ruled arising its sale of taxpayer’s sha
high court refuses polish surrender request over breach of defence rights the found that a sentence hearing proceeded in respondent’s absence after his lawyer failed to attend, leaving unprotected. it dismissed separate objection based on delay and family circumstances. [2022] iehc 735 has refused a
high court orders surrender to poland after rejecting objections the rejected concerning offence correspondence, prison conditions, an alleged threat life and family rights in a european arrest warrant case. [2022] iehc 569 has ordered of man for prosecution over nine offences, his under act. judgme
court of appeal rejects challenge to seven-and-a-half-year arson sentence the dismissed an against sentence, finding 10-year headline within sentencing judge’s discretion and reduction for mitigation appropriate. appeal; mullingar circuit (sentencing court) has lee goodchild’s severity a prison at h
court of appeal upholds six-year sentence for cork carpark false imprisonment the rejected four grounds in tyler lewis’s appeal, including challenges to length, mitigation, rehabilitation and decision not backdate his sentence. has dismissed against severity sentences imposed offences during a knife
court of appeal reduces grandfather’s sentence for three sexual assaults the found original seven-year headline too severe, substituted a four-year prison term and ordered two years post-release supervision. [2022] ieca 252 (criminal) reduced imposed on man convicted his granddaughter, finding that
high court orders surrender to poland on five prosecution warrants the rejected objections based prison conditions, fair-trial rights and rule of specialty, ordered after considering remaining warrants. [2022] iehc 570 has jaroslaw sliwa’s european arrest seeking his for alleged fraud-related offenc
high court finds fair case for preserving rents from ossory road units pending trial the said enterprise park limited had raised issues to be tried over its title and a lease claimed by rogers recycling limited. precise order directions were left further hearing. [2022] iehc 556 has found who is ent
high court sets aside renewal of bank’s €967,129 summons against estate the found no special circumstances justifying proceedings allied irish banks had issued in 2017 and later abandoned. it directed parties to discuss form order, including costs. [2022] iehc 574 has set an order renewing banks’ su
high court dismisses challenge to surviving-partner pension rules the rejected a constitutional and human-rights limiting surviving spouses civil partners, while leaving costs precise form of order be addressed. [2022] iehc 552 has dismissed judicial review that exclude unmarried cohabitants from wi
court of appeal dismisses challenge to refusal brazilian man’s residence permission the found no legal or factual error in minister’s article 8 assessment, while limiting its decision under appeal. [2022] ieca 219 appeal, civil has dismissed a national’s against his application renew live ireland, f
high court allows bank of ireland mortgage to amend claim against o’malley the found no prejudice sufficient refuse amendment, despite criticising bank’s unexplained delays. underlying debt remains be determined. [2022] iehc 573 has allowed its special indorsement in proceedings joseph o’malley, fol
high court finds errors in tribunal’s internal relocation assessment of indian applicant the ruled that tribunal had not adequately examined whether avoiding renewed persecution would require to abandon or conceal his beef-industry work. it reserved question formal orders. [2022] iehc 553 has found
appeal court sends loan balance and guarantee issue to trial in €2.43m debt case the of granted leave defend on two limited issues after finding evidence outstanding amounts was hearsay. it rejected defendant’s other grounds. [2022] ieca 217 has sent a plenary hearing recovery involving feniton prop
court of appeal upholds dismissal claims against state defendants in legal aid board dispute the also upheld consolidation remaining claims, while keeping defamation case separate and limiting each reconstituted statement claim to 5,000 words. [2022] ieca 216 has dismissed john o’connor’s appeals hi
high court orders hotel company to provide security for defendants’ costs the order follows a finding that all defendants had an arguable defence company’s €4m claim. amount and any phasing of remained later hearing. [2022] iehc 549 court, commercial has ordered james street limited it is suing over
high court dismisses hiscox appeal over fspo’s covid business interruption decision the left in place directions for a €25,000 advance payment and €5,000 compensation to an indoor activity centre operator, while noting fspo could have been clearer. [2022] iehc 557 has dismissed s.a.’s against financ
court of appeal dismisses magan’s challenge to €571,893 rent judgment the upheld high court’s decision and declined admit extensive new evidence, while noting magan could continue pursue his counterclaims. [2022] ieca 218 has dismissed george against a ordering him pay castletown foundation limited
high court upholds mandatory retirement age of 70 for sheriffs the found rule justified under eu equality law and refused relief sought by a sheriff challenging it. [2022] iehc 546 has upheld sheriffs, finding that it is compatible with law. ms justice siobhán phelan seamus mallon, cavan monaghan wh
court of appeal rejects challenge to order winding up divorce trust the dismissed an against orders releasing funds in b.x. respondent and awarding her €160,000 towards costs. has a husband’s established for his former wife, its legal judgment delivered by mr justice woulfe on 5 october 2022, affirm
high court refuses poundland challenge over lack of input to planning referral the found retailer knew about and could have sought make submissions. underlying was separately being sent back board for fresh consideration. [2022] iehc 543 refused limited’s application quash an bord pleanála’s decisio
court refuses late appeal bid over bankruptcy orders the of refused a bankrupt man’s application to extend time four high orders, including his adjudication and an interim order keeping in force. [2022] ieca 212 has damien brennan’s for appealing relating bankruptcy, adjudicating him later force pen
high court rules adult disclosures of childhood abuse must be reported to tusla the held that children first act requires mandated persons report qualifying past harm suffered as a child, even if person is now an and alleged abuser unidentified. [2022] iehc 541 has ruled when discloses provided info
high court quashes planning decision over dealz store and sends case back to board the found that an bord pleanála wrongly relied on later retail guidelines when interpreting a 1998 permission, while also ruling 2015 goods restriction applied both subdivided units. [2022] iehc 542 has quashed pleaná