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high court orders fuller discovery in air corps chemical exposure case the found state’s searches inadequate but refused to strike out its defence, finding no deliberate or wilful failure comply. [2023] iehc 91 {'name': 'high court', 'country': 'ireland'} has ordered state make further and better a
appeal court upholds refusal to set aside third-party notice in child injury case the of dismissed kathleen rowland’s appeal, finding her 2020 application was not made as soon reasonably possible. it left existing stay on costs place pending proceedings. [2023] ieca 45 has an by rowland against a hi
high court orders surrender to croatia under two european arrest warrants the rejected a prison-conditions objection and ordered dario celik’s serve one-year sentences imposed in osijek. [2023] iehc 102 has warrants, after rejecting his that prison conditions there could expose him inhuman or degrad
high court remits rathfarnham property dispute to dublin circuit the found could hear declaratory and injunctive claims said there was no special reason retain case in court. [2023] iehc 92 has remitted a over judgment mortgages registered against home court, finding that circumstances justified kee
high court opts for undertakings over suspending doctor pending further proceedings the said public protection could be secured through undertakings, but left their final terms submissions. [2023] iehc 171 has decided in principle to accept from an anonymised instead of his medical registration whil
high court defers ruling on residents’ group’s capacity to challenge quarry approval the said interpretation of planning law was persuasive but deferred issue pending an eu decision in a separate case. [2023] iehc 93 whether ballyshannon action group can bring judicial review proceedings challenging
court of appeal dismisses challenge to strike-out property claims the upheld high court’s decision strike out sean mcandrew’s trespass, defamation and fraud, while leaving open possibility a future receiver’s powers. [2023] ieca 43 has dismissed against his launceston finance dac receiver tom kavana
high court awards hospital worker €41,588 after workplace fall the attributed shoulder, knee and hand symptoms mainly to a 2013 fall, while finding that degenerative changes had also influenced plaintiff’s shoulder problems. [2023] iehc 128 assessed damages at €41,588.38 for woman who slipped fell i
high court quashes information commissioner’s decision in medical-record amendment appeal the ruled that material supplied by st james’s hospital during settlement efforts should have been put to ms t and considered. it did not decide whether record be amended. [2023] iehc 108 has quashed uphold hos
high court dismisses appeal over refusal of care allowance for teenage girl the found no error law in appeals officer’s decision that evidence did not meet statutory threshold domiciliary allowance. [2023] iehc 88 has dismissed a mother’s against her daughter, finding decision. concerned an 8 novemb
court of appeal dismisses challenge to suspended portion robbery sentence the appellant challenged how much his six-year was suspended. found within available range and dismissed appeal. has an against severity a for robbery, rejecting focused on prison term had received six years’ imprisonment, wit
high court lifts irish dancing adjudicator’s suspension but allows disciplinary hearing to proceed the interlocutory ruling found a strong case that adjudicator was not given fair opportunity before her suspension, while leaving process in place. [2023] iehc 87 has restrained an coimisiún le rincí g
court of appeal dismisses challenge to sexual assault conviction the held that a jury considering charge rape could return alternative verdict where penetration was not proved beyond reasonable doubt. has dismissed m.b.’s against conviction, ruling consider after finding had been m.b. convicted on 2
court of appeal dismisses challenge to sexual assault conviction the rejected grounds concerning evidence and jury warning, could not consider venue-transfer ground because supporting details were before it. [2023] ieca 46 has dismissed an by b.mcd. against his on one count assault, finding that was
high court strikes out injury claim against aramark defendants but lets council continue the found that a €15,000 settlement extinguished plaintiff’s action ireland and campbell catering. it refused dublin city council’s application to strike it, finding piab authorisation covered injuries from abou
court of appeal reduces driving ban to two years in careless-driving case the varied disqualification imposed after norma kiely pleaded guilty careless causing serious harm. her suspended sentence and €5,000 fine remain place. reduced kiely’s from four finding circuit had treated as mandatory when i
high court allows bank of ireland to make tender offer after discovery the granted leave for a in privacy claim, but ordered that it cannot take effect until against is complete, or both parties if elects. [2023] iehc 86 has group plc claim arising from alleged disclosure woman’s confidential inform
court of appeal dismisses worker’s against sligo county council in lorry collision case the agreed was not a legal cause roadworks injuries, while endorsing dismissal high decision. [2023] ieca 39 appeal, civil has dismissed finding that legally responsible for his injuries when struck convoy worker
court of appeal dismisses mds over fatal roadworks collision the upheld high court’s decision that alone was legally responsible for injuries, despite finding shortcomings in council’s planning. [2023] ieca 39 has dismissed an by distribution limited and lorry driver vlastimil zachar a ruling they w
high court refuses reinstatement bid but bars replacement pending trial an interlocutory ruling found the former store manager had a strong case that alleged misconduct contributed to her termination, declined order return work or continued pay. [2023] iehc 126 has refused of rathcormac who is chall
court of appeal dismisses against eight-year rape sentence the found no error principle in central criminal court’s sentence, which included a suspended final year. has dismissed an by j.u. severity for rape, upholding decision to suspend year subject probation conditions. court, judgment delivered
high court provisionally proposes setting aside ombudsman’s insurance ruling the found serious errors in reasoning but had not yet made a final order. it listed case for further mention on 27 february 2023. [2023] iehc 74 has proposed financial services and pensions ombudsman decision concerning bus
high court dismisses claim after finding bus driver’s car did not hit plaintiff the judge accepted evidence from driver and his granddaughter that made no contact with during a dispute over disabled parking space in limerick. [2023] iehc 90 dismissed david mcnamara’s personal injury against éireann/
court of appeal dismisses challenge to 10-year sentence for child defilement the held that sentence, with its final two years suspended, fell within sentencing judge’s margin appreciation. has dismissed p.n.’s against severity a prison defiling under 15, finding no error in principle. were suspended
high court awards €142,000 over 2017 assault and lasting ankle injury the defendant did not appear at hearing. accepted plaintiff’s evidence, assessed his injuries awarded damages, including €40,000 for future pain suffering disablement. [2023] iehc 98 a stud farm owner in damages after accepting ev
court of appeal increases sentences in first irish human trafficking case the rejected alicia edosa’s conviction appeal, found both unduly lenient and resentenced two women. their for money laundering remain unchanged. has against increased imposed on her edith enoghaghase after finding them ireland
high court orders 15-year-old’s return to poland in hague convention case the found pawel was habitually resident by august 2022 and that his objection returning did not outweigh for return. [2023] iehc 182 court, family law has ordered a 15-year-old boy, identified as judgment, after finding habitu
court of appeal dismisses challenge to four-year sentence for drug-debt intimidation the found six-year headline was within sentencing judge’s discretion and saw no error in refusing suspend part term. has dismissed justin doyle’s against severity a prison imposed criminal damage demanding money wit
high court dismisses challenge to ballycumber wind farm grid connection ruling the found was an impermissible collateral attack on a 2015 exemption declaration. it also concluded that board had erred project splitting, but said finding did not change outcome. [2023] iehc 89 court, commercial has dis
court of appeal reduces christopher kelly’s sentence after finding little basis to distinguish co-accused the quashed six-year for possessing a firearm in suspicious circumstances and substituted five years, with final 12 months suspended, matching his co-accused’s sentence. has reduced treat him mo
court of appeal increases sentence for man who chained victim inside car over drugs debt [2023] ieca 341 the has imposed an effective two-and-a-half-year prison term on mark kearney falsely imprisoning a was by wrist disused following dispute alleged debt. had pleaded guilty in november 2020 to fals
high court quashes parts of meath plan’s drogheda housing zoning the found that newly de-phased a2 lands lacked required infrastructure assessment and bore no acceptable relationship to population projections. it excluded already zoned phase i imposed interim stays pending finalisation its order. [2
high court refuses bid to strike out forklift injury action over delay the found in pursuing personal claim was excusable and said defendants had not shown real prejudice. it refused their applications, with costs final order left for further submissions. [2023] iehc 68 has applications by two a del
high court sets aside leave to challenge electricity-line planning decisions the dismissed applicants’ request for more time two councils’ exempted-development declarations, finding no sufficient reason one-day extension they needed. [2023] iehc 73 has set owners of hamwood stud and company county d
court of appeal dismisses challenge to refusal withdraw guilty plea the upheld circuit judge’s decision not let p.k a sexual assault, finding no error in exercise his discretion. has dismissed p.k’s against conviction for upholding allow him plea. concerned that refusal, rehearing charge. pleaded on
high court proposes €1.17m summary judgment against couple in loan case justice siobhán phelan rejected the defendants’ application to set aside pepper finance’s substitution as plaintiff and found no arguable defence claim. she said proposed grant would hear parties on consequential matters. [2023]
high court rules delay did not rebut presumption in drug-driving case the answered “no” to a district judge’s question about whether evidence raised sufficient doubt that blood sample had been analysed as soon practicable. second admissibility arise. [2023] iehc 76 has ruled before was statutory pro
high court refuses surrender to poland after finding abuse of process the found that unexplained five-and-a-half-year delay an earlier refusal, considered with respondent’s medical condition and other circumstances, made unconscionable. [2023] iehc 253 has refused application a man serve remaining p
court of appeal confirms firm’s entitlement to costs against egan the rejected brian egan’s request for no or reduced costs, reserve until remaining action is heard. [2023] ieca 32 confirmed that a solicitor firm succeeded in an entitled its egan, rejecting his application ruling delivered on 17 feb
court of appeal refuses hse’s bid for costs against lawyers in wardship the found that was pursued without authority after t.h.’s dispute had ended, but declined to make legal practitioners personally liable costs. [2023] ieca 35 has refused health service executive’s application a solicitor and two
high court admits galway flood-works challenge to specialist list the ruling concerns case management only. admitted friends of irish environment’s judicial review commercial planning and strategic infrastructure development list; leave bring has yet be granted. [2023] iehc 75 a emergency flood-reli
high court refuses protective costs order in school-age education challenge the declined to shield two applicants from minister for education’s proceedings about an extra year of special-school education. it left substantive judicial review and final orders unresolved. [2023] iehc 80 has refused app
court of appeal dismisses reidy’s over time limit for defamation proceedings the held that filing an extension application did not pause two-year limit; no alleged march 2018 email had been issued within period. [2023] ieca 44 has dismissed neil against a high refusal to extend arising from sent wex
high court dismisses tenant’s rtb appeal as one day late the said it had no power to extend statutory 21-day limit and, alternatively, found error of law in appeal. final orders, including costs, were listed for a later hearing. [2023] iehc 81 dismissed against residential tenancies board determinat
court of appeal rejects cavan property owner’s over struck-out trespass case the held that receiver and bank were necessary parties to claims at issue. owner had declined an earlier opportunity join them as defendants. [2023] ieca 31 has rejected charles mcguinness’s against striking out his proceed
high court refuses auctioneer’s bid to set aside third-party notice the dismissed clement herron’s motion, finding he had not acted with reasonable expedition. it left underlying negligence claim and any liability unresolved. [2023] iehc 79 has an application a in case brought by carla coleman again
high court refuses lenders’ bid for security costs in golf club dispute mr justice dignam found the defendants had not established a prima facie defence on evidence then before court. he stressed that ruling did decide whether disputed surcharge interest was unenforceable. [2023] iehc 85 has refused
court of appeal refuses greenville primary care’s request to delay costs order the refused a stay pending possible supreme leave application, finding that company had identified no arguable ground appeal. [2023] ieca 28 has care limited’s enforcement an requiring it pay respondent’s in supplemental
high court orders asset restraint over properties linked to crime proceeds the found, at interlocutory stage, that bureau had established a prima facie case concerning several and seized assets. it ordered while allowing specified sums be protected by liens or shares. [2023] iehc 103 has under of ac
court of appeal upholds liability finding but reduces damages in dunnes stores ladder case the rejected stores’ challenge to that a defective stepladder caused gunta kadege’s ankle injury, cut future general by €20,000 and substituted total award €140,901. [2023] ieca 27 has upheld high court’s inju
court of appeal refuses dpp bid to increase suspended sentence the described as very lenient but said it was not unduly lenient. respondent’s two-year remains subject conditions. has refused director public prosecutions’ application review sentences imposed on damon buggy for assault causing harm an
high court dismisses revenue appeal over tax on sale of motorway operator shares the upheld commissioner’s conclusion that derived their value from eurolink’s public-private partnership contract, not land in state. [2023] iehc 72 has dismissed commissioners’ whether eurolink was liable to irish capi
high court awards transferred prisoners 75% of costs and rejects state’s differential bid the ruling followed an earlier award €2,500 to each three plaintiffs for false imprisonment. their are assessed on circuit scale, with a senior counsel certificate. [2023] iehc 71 has ordered state defendants p
appeal court replaces sentence in historic child sexual abuse case with 13 years, four suspended the of found original unduly lenient because combined reduction and suspension gave excessive weight to offender’s age health. it imposed a revised while rejecting dpp’s double-counting argument. [2023]
court orders solicitor to pay bank of ireland’s appeal costs from october 2021 the found that a was grossly negligent in pressing procedural after it had become pointless. ordered her personally bank’s 31 2021, while defendant company incurred before then. [2023] ieca 26 appeal, civil has ms mcnicho
high court sets expedited timetable for wilson’s hospital school case the ordered witness statements and submissions on a compressed schedule, but did not fix trial date or decide whether enoch burke could seek orders while in continuing contempt. [2023] iehc 78 set an brought by board of management
high court orders surrender to sweden over sentence for 14 offences the rejected objections about warrant’s offence details and respondent’s family health circumstances, ordered under section 16 of european arrest warrant act. [2023] iehc 222 has a man serve remainder custodial imposed there involvi
plaintiffs awarded discovery costs in privacy and data protection case the high court ordered two defendants to pay plaintiffs’ of motions, while leaving privilege dispute for later determination. [2023] iehc 47 has mediahuis ireland group limited leslie buckley motions proceedings brought by karl b
court of appeal increases sentence for dangerous driving causing death the quashed a it found unduly lenient and resentenced michael welby to four years, with final 18 months suspended two years. has increased imposed on róisín hession, finding that original five-year headline was not within norm of
high court allows late challenge to wexford planning refusal on health grounds the extended time seek judicial review of an bord pleanála’s and granted leave five grounds, but rejected a sixth. it did not decide whether was lawful. [2023] iehc 70 has allowed family bring permission for home in rural
high court dismisses cork county council employee’s personal injuries case after years of delay the found plaintiff’s in bringing her claim to trial was inordinate and inexcusable, that it had compromised prospect a fair trial. ruling did not decide claim’s merits. [2023] iehc 46 has said will dismi
unregistered mortgage void against liquidator, high court rules the held that a lender could not rely on had been registered with companies registration office, even if he taken possession before company’s liquidation. form of order and costs remained to be addressed. [2023] iehc 65 has ruled over p
high court allows caroline joyce seven days to bring proposed defamation claim the found alleged reports were first published on 24 february 2021 and granted leave issue proceedings. it made no findings whether defamatory or fabricated. [2023] iehc 84 has given proceedings against mayo travellers su
high court allows amendment to truck driver’s injury claim the permitted a change from alleging wet warehouse floor worn step caused fall, while preserving employer’s right raise defence based on piab authorisation. [2023] iehc 64 has allowed driver amend his personal injuries allege that rather tha
high court allows amendment to sheridan’s injury claim against ryanair the permitted a change personal injuries summons plead reliance on montreal convention, finding that proposed added no new facts and caused prejudice ryanair. [2023] iehc 196 has allowed aileen sheridan amend her dac is brought u
high court rules organ transport counted towards air ambulance tender threshold the found that hse covered of organs and retrieval teams, meaning ias met €4 million turnover criterion. it left a separate verification issue final orders outstanding. [2023] iehc 63 court, commercial has ruled hse’s em
high court directs school and burke to raise affidavit errors with relevant judges a direction by mr justice brian o’moore said the school’s earlier affidavits had been used in hearings before three judges, but not applications him. he did examine or make findings about them. [2023] iehc 67 {'name':
high court strikes out historical abuse action over delay and lost garda file the found a real risk of an unfair trial held that nearly 19 years inactivity was inexcusable. it directed defendant’s motion be granted, with final order costs submissions to follow. [2023] iehc 60 has struck man’s civil
court of appeal dismisses borrower’s challenge to bank ireland amendments the concerned permission amend a debt claim and add affidavit evidence. did not decide whether borrower owed claimed sums. [2023] ieca 25 has dismissed gerry ward’s against an order allowing governor company its file further d
court of appeal dismisses challenge over possession clontarf property the upheld dismissal martin tucker’s proceedings and affirmed orders vacating two lis pendens registrations restricting further property-related cases without leave. [2022] ieca 15 has dismissed against striking out in which he so
high court orders first-stage trial on contract terms in biomass equipment dispute the directed a separate first module to determine contracts’ applicable and governing law, ordered further discovery specified documents. hearing was set for 16 may 2023, subject directions. [2023] iehc 66 court, comm
high court rules withdrawn assault proceedings could not be revived by a later summons the granted three of four requested forms relief in judicial review over summary charge, finding that prosecution revive district 2018. it did make final orders or decide whether fresh generally rely on an earlier
high court refuses bid to reuse discovery from separate investor case the declined release plaintiffs their undertaking, finding they had not established special circumstances or documents’ obvious relevance case. [2023] iehc 61 {'name': 'high court', 'judge': 'ms justice bolger'} has refused an app
high court orders children’s return to asia after finding grave risk mother the found children were habitually resident in south east when their brought them ireland, but said should be arranged with undertakings protect her and support family. [2023] iehc 183 court, family law has ordered of three
court of appeal dismisses challenge to injunctions over apartment the upheld high court’s in trespass proceedings, finding no basis disturb registered owner’s title. it also corrected a date order and proposed costs for company, subject any application within 14 days. [2023] ieca 23 has dismissed co
high court sets aside two firearm decisions over inadequate reasons the ruled that given for refusing frank brennan’s applications did not disclose grounds later relied on by decision-maker, undermining his right of appeal. [2023] iehc 45 has set a certificate and to substitute modern grandfathered
high court rejects bord na móna appeal over biomass information the upheld commissioner’s finding that held by was also for its parent company. it did not decide whether must be disclosed. [2023] iehc 57 has rejected plc’s against a decision environmental subsidiary, ltd, company under access to rul
high court grants pepper finance summary judgment after borrowers stop contesting claim the found no credible defence to finance’s over two loan facilities, while proposing a six-month stay and that each side bear its own costs. [2023] iehc 44 has ordered for corporation (ireland) dac in against rit
court of appeal dismisses challenge to insurance proceeds receiver order the found no significant unfairness in high court’s refusal grant another adjournment, after borrower’s solicitor did not set out a basis for opposing receivership. [2023] ieca 22 has dismissed peter barry’s against decision re
court of appeal says receivers may owe revenue damages for trading away funds the held that receivership expenses rank ahead preferential claims, but who trade with available to pay those claims be personally liable if money is lost. it left receivers’ liability and any a later hearing. [2023] ieca
high court refuses to dismiss sales agent’s delayed compensation claim the found periods of inordinate and inexcusable delay, but held that balance justice favoured letting thomas carroll’s proceed, subject urgency. [2023] iehc 54 has refused against m&p marketing limited shs & limited, despite find
court of appeal: civil legal aid is limited to individuals, not companies the rejected friends irish environment’s challenge board’s refusal consider its application, but left open a further question about whether refer an eu law issue cjeu. [2023] ieca 19 appeal has held that act 1995 provides and
high court quashes planning permission over failure to review enforcement file the set aside for five apartments and sent matter back an bord pleanála after its inspector assessed a neighbour’s kitchen door without considering property’s history. [2023] iehc 58 has quashed pleanála’s grant of one-be
high court extends kenneth joyce’s bankruptcy discharge date to may 2026 the found serious failures cooperate over a thai property and household assets, while excluding two other issues from its assessment under relevant provision. [2023] iehc 55 court, has ordered that will stand discharged on 23 2
high court quashes protection appeal decision over treatment of medical report the found appeals tribunal failed to weigh a sierra leonean applicant’s spirasi alongside rest evidence. it ordered tribunal’s quashed and reserved remittal other consequential matters. [2023] iehc 53 has an international
appeal court replaces consecutive sentences with concurrent three-year terms the of said were not warranted for two offences committed weeks apart, and resentenced l.c. to three years on each count. has replaced prison imposed engaging in a sexual act child under 17 terms. judgment delivered 2 febru
high court awards microclean €100,000 in unpaid-fees dispute the ordered carmel bradley to pay €69,429 for work on an oil-contamination case, plus €30,571 interest. claim against her late husband was out of time. [2023] iehc 52 has awarded environmental limited over unpaid fees investigative linked
supreme court to hear deportation appeal despite revocation of order the ruled that was technically moot but exercised its discretion it because leave had been granted on an issue general public importance. [2023] iesc 3 ireland decided challenging a even though minister for justice revoked before h
high court declares hse has continuing duty to provide mental health care anonymised applicant the upheld refusal of community-team treatment on safety grounds but declared that must continue providing appropriate in accordance with law. it did not order a particular plan or award damages. [2023] ie
supreme court judge backs minister’s decision in canadian woman’s visa appeal justice elizabeth dunne agreed that the couple’s family life engaged article 8 rights, but found approach met convention’s requirements. judgment excerpt does not state formal order. [2023] iesc 2 with proposed outcome of
supreme court allows minister’s appeal over canadian woman’s visa extension the held that refusing an engaged family-life rights, but was justified by time-limited terms of working holiday authorisation scheme. [2023] iesc 2 ireland allowed minister for justice and equality’s in a dispute request to
supreme court allows minister’s appeal in visa extension case the held that refusal to change jaimee middelkamp’s terms did not engage article 8, agreeing with result reached principal judgment. [2023] iesc 2 of ireland allowed minister for justice and equality’s a about alter existing permission. c
high court quashes residence-card refusal over eu spouse’s work history the extended time for a judicial review and set aside minister’s refusal, finding that earlier employment jobseeker’s allowance evidence had not been properly considered. whether applicant qualifies residence remains minister to
court of appeal rejects solicitor’s challenge to law society accountants’ inspection the upheld high court’s refusal quash a disciplinary tribunal ruling that two accountants were authorised inspect records and their evidence could be admitted. [2023] ieca 18 has rejected solicitor cormac lohan’s ov