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high court says conway can appeal planning guidelines decision without leave the made no order on application, allowed it to be renewed if an appellate disagrees, and refused costs after dismissing conway’s substantive challenge. [2023] iehc 365 ruled that john does not need its rejecting his challe
waterford circuit court rules piab assessment was required for data breach injury claim a preliminary ruling leaves the plaintiff’s proceedings in place but says her principal personal damages is barred by failure to apply piab. other possible remain unresolved. court, south eastern circuit, county
high court finds fraudulent transfer claim over ballsbridge home and orders register rectification in a default-of-appearance application, the found that currans never conveyed their property to kent international holdings llc said hamilton llc’s registration was procured by fraud or mistake. precis
supreme court sets aside bench warrant in confiscation case on narrow grounds the held that high had power to issue a proceedings over unpaid orders, but found it unnecessary here because accused could be represented without attending person. [2023] iesc 16 of ireland has dismissed director public p
high court refuses to dismiss 2010 school injury claim over delay the judge found inexcusable in its final period but said had not shown prejudice sufficient justify ending proceedings. [2023] iehc 374 has refused a personal arising from fall on stairs at leinster senior college, finding that caused
high court extends time but rejects mr price’s challenge to planning decision the found that an bord pleanála had failed notify retailer of its 2020 decision, upheld finding change use a shop was not exempt from permission. [2023] iehc 373 extended for price board retailer. dismissed substantive jud
high court refuses to dismiss 2014 garda search claim despite five-year delay the found plaintiff’s in prosecuting case was inordinate and inexcusable, but held that balance of justice did not justify ending at this stage. [2023] iehc 436 has refused a man’s over his premises, finding he took no ste
court of appeal dismisses teva challenge to eliquis injunction the upheld an order restraining from launching generic apixaban while bms’s patent and supplementary protection certificate proceeds. their validity remains for trial. [2023] ieca 173 has dismissed teva’s against preventing it bristol-my
high court dismisses tradesman’s ladder injury claim against garage the found independent contractor wholly negligent in accident, while deciding only liability proceedings. [2023] iehc 476 dismissed brendan blake’s personal thorn motors limited, trading as michael tynan motors, after finding him a
high court sets aside fraudulent transfer and charge over woman’s family home the directed register changes awarded €35,000 against solicitor €75,000 in exemplary damages daughter. [2023] iehc 494 has declared that a of to her daughter, later property used secure €190,000 loan, were procured by frau
high court quashes protection refusal over treatment of supporting documents the found appeals tribunal erred by treating as unreliable unless applicant’s general credibility was accepted. it ordered fresh consideration a different member. [2023] iehc 372 has quashed decision refusing to an anonymis
high court awards €69,000 over newport pothole injury the found tipperary county council liable for defective road repairs that led to a courier’s knee injury, and awarded damages including future pain suffering an expected operation. [2023] iehc 362 has van driver who injured his right after steppi
high court quashes planning refusal after finding kildare developer was denied a fair chance to respond the extended time for judicial review and found that keshmore homes should have been allowed make submissions on development plan variation adopted while its appeal pending. it rejected company’s
high court refuses father’s bid for compensatory access in dispute over eldest child the found that father had not proved mother caused breakdown contact or parental alienation existed. it directed family therapy to continue and left costs undecided. [2023] iehc 772 {'name': 'high court', 'country':
high court orders teva questioning and widens bms damages undertaking in two applications during patent proceedings, the ordered a focused oral examination about an allegedly contradictory interrogatory answer approved covering qualifying losses to group companies. patent’s validity remained for tri
court of appeal allows most interrogatories in minor’s clinical negligence claim the varied an interlocutory high order, permitting plaintiff to put revised questions defendants. it proposed and costs for plaintiff, subject written submissions from [2023] ieca 165 has allowed a minor plaintiff’s ove
high court suspends solicitor for 12 months over admitted misuse of client funds the ordered a year’s suspension and strict limits on any return to practice, declining both society’s request strike off tribunal’s recommended sanctions alone. [2023] iehc 389 suspended rody kelly corrigan from practic
high court dismisses solicitor’s judicial review after hearing disruption the found that ammi burke’s conduct on 4 may 2023 made it impossible to continue and amounted an abuse of process. costs final orders remained be addressed. [2023] iehc 360 dismissed proceedings finding her during court’s in a
high court approves carlow settlement and puts vendor’s lien ahead of judgment mortgages mr justice mark sanfey approved a over road bridge, set principles for calculating secured sums, found mary keenan’s €215,000 took priority mortgages. further orders, including on costs, were left later submissi
high court to quash refusal of somali teenager’s visa appeal the found several flaws in minister’s decision, including its treatment guardianship, child’s vulnerability and evidence financial support. final orders were still be made. [2023] iehc 339 said it would make an order quashing minister for
high court refuses bank of ireland’s bid to strike out delayed investment claim the found plaintiff’s delay in prosecuting proceedings was inordinate and inexcusable, but said had not shown sufficient prejudice justify striking claim. [2023] iehc 358 has refused an application by governor company ir
court of appeal dismisses challenge to refusal legal aid the concerned a request for in personal injuries proceedings. held that board could reasonably require medical records and pleadings from related proceedings before assessing application. [2023] ieca 164 has dismissed antonio casimiro lopes’s
high court orders surrender to portugal over 2009 theft sentence the rejected objections based on trial in absentia, delay and respondent’s life ireland, ordered under european arrest warrant act. [2023] iehc 469 has derek wade’s a warrant, rejecting his enforcement of for aggravated petty theft. ju
high court allows parts of challenge to 131-apartment planning permission be amended the permitted a third statement grounds on specified terms, refused three other requests and left substantive judicial review for hearing scheduled begin in november 2023. [2023] iehc 344 has allowed martin stapleto
court of appeal dismisses challenge to refusal approve sale cork commercial units the said lender had not shown that everyone with an interest in properties was before court, and found unresolved title concerns. proposed approved. [2023] ieca 163 has dismissed seaconview designated activity company’
court of appeal allows pepper finance to enforce 2010 possession order the ruled that registered owner a charge may seek execution without borrowers challenging register in those proceedings. it also invited further submissions on costs. [2023] ieca 161 appeal, civil has allowed corporation (ireland
high court quashes refusals of two critical skills permit applications the found minister’s classification both applicants’ jobs under an occupational code irrational and ordered fresh consideration by different review officers. [2023] iehc 332 has quashed decisions refusing employment permits to ap
supreme court quashes warrants for searches of journalist’s home and newspaper office the dismissed state respondents’ appeal, finding that warrant applications failed to tell issuing judge material facts about journalist potential impact on confidential sources. [2023] iesc 15; s: ap:ie: 2022:00007
high court orders three children returned to england despite objections the found had been wrongfully retained in ireland, rejected a grave-risk defence and ordered their return habitual residence. [2023] iehc 421 has after finding they were ireland by father. judge accepted that all objected return
supreme court quashes warrants issued for search of journalist’s office the dismissed an appeal by emmett corcoran and oncor ventures limited, trading as democrat, while holding that facts about journalist risk to confidential sources should have been put before judge who warrants. s:ap:ie:2022:0000
high court rules prison may respect capable prisoner’s refusal of food and treatment the upheld governor’s decision not to force-feed anonymised prisoner ruled that advance healthcare directive was valid, though it yet applicable while retained capacity. [2023] iehc 361 declared a governor could law
high court sets aside residence card revocation decision over missing proportionality assessment the remitted matter to minister for further consideration; it did not decide whether disputed receipts were genuine or should ultimately be revoked. [2023] iehc 338 has set a revoke muhammad imran’s perm
high court sets aside volkswagen defendants’ third-party notice against currid motors the found was served too late and also ruled that plaintiff’s discontinuance barred contribution claim. it gave an indicative view on costs, with final orders still to be determined. [2023] iehc 348 has set a broug
high court refuses ulster bank appeals over tracker mortgage decisions the affirmed two fspo finding borrowers retained a contractual entitlement to rates after moving fixed rates. it left final order on third decision for later mention. [2023] iehc 350 has refused ireland dac’s against financial se
high court rejects challenge to mandatory hotel quarantine powers the refused two applicants’ constitutional challenges ministerial designation of uae and role appeals officers. their criminal prosecution was expected proceed, while final orders were left for a later mention. [2023] iehc 347 has rej
court of appeal replaces fully suspended sentence with three years for serial assaults on child the quashed a two-year in full, finding it unduly lenient, and resentenced n.b. to years, final six months suspended. said post-release supervision order would be imposed, conditions still discussed. has
supreme court dismisses garda appeal over warrants for journalist’s phone and newspaper premises the upheld quashing of two after finding that district had not been told journalist already claimed source privilege. phone’s contents remained inaccessible under an undertaking pending further orders. [
court of appeal dismisses tax at preliminary stage the ruled it could not consider arguments about revenue audit’s resumption or section 956 because those issues were outside case stated and jurisdiction. [2023] ieca 160 has dismissed colm murphy’s against a high judgment in dispute over €302,494 as
high court refuses to release defendants from construction dispute the found claims against an individual contractor and a later-incorporated company could not be dismissed before trial, with factual disputes resolved after discovery oral evidence. [2023] iehc 310 has refused applications by two rel
high court rejects challenge to means test for carer’s allowance the found minister had discretion, not a duty, make regulations allowing higher payments prescribed groups. it refused applicants’ claim and listed costs final orders later submissions. [2023] iehc 359 has rejected mother son’s rules u
high court quashes rathcoole housing permission over density and hedgerow losses the found material contraventions of south dublin county council’s development plan in a 204-home scheme. other grounds, including an eu law challenge, remain undecided or were not pursued. [2023] iehc 335 has quashed b
high court refuses to halt prosecution of man charged over alleged violent disorder as a minor the found blameworthy delay in investigation but ruled that public interest prosecuting serious charge outweighed prejudice claimed. it also refused limit circuit court’s sentencing powers. [2023] iehc 331
court of appeal rules guilty plea under section 13(2)(a) cannot be changed on the answered a circuit judge’s case stated in negative, holding that an following this procedure is confined to sentence. [2023] ieca 159 has ruled person who pleads indictable offence and sentenced district criminal act 1
court of appeal cuts james davy sentence to eight years the replaced a nine-year for impeding investigation into murder, citing an early plea offer and other mitigating factors. dpp v. cummins & [2021] ieca 198 (earlier judgment cited) has reduced davy’s from nine apprehension or prosecution another
high court refuses glenman permission to bring late challenge galway housing tender the company sought leave its exclusion from a €10 million contract complete 58 social homes in ballybaan more, but found no good reason for delay. [2023] iehc 336 court, commercial has refused corporation limited cit
high court orders surrender to poland after rejecting two objections the rejected arguments based on an appeal heard in respondent’s absence and impact of his family life, then directed under european arrest warrant act. [2023] iehc 357 ireland has ordered marcin miroslaw gelo’s a warrant, concernin
high court refuses adjournment in clare property possession case the ruled that it, rather than residential tenancies board, must determine whether second defendant can assert a tenancy binding on plaintiffs. underlying claim remains to be heard. [2023] iehc 309 has refused an application pause proc
court of appeal dismisses mother’s challenge to child’s return order the rejected claims that high hearing was unfair and affirmed its for jurisdiction her habitual residence. [2023] ieca 158 has dismissed a against requiring daughter be returned where she had been habitually resident. concerned whe
high court dismisses claim over student’s injury in pe class the judge preferred teacher’s account of a relay race at wexford school, finding student had not established negligence how was organised. [2023] iehc 367 has dismissed by former who fractured his left elbow after falling during school kil
high court continues interim stay on dublin array foreshore licence works the kept existing in place until further order while judicial review proceeds to an early substantive hearing. it did not decide challenge licence. [2023] iehc 317 has continued under a for offshore development, pending order.
court of appeal dismisses father’s over psychological report for 17-year-old the held that a under section 47 could not be ordered as stand-alone measure where no child-welfare issue remained to decide. it also said child’s age and limited usefulness an assessment weighed against ordering one. [2023
high court awards €86,076.80 to passenger injured in crash after 20% seatbelt deduction the assessed damages for a young woman’s permanent facial scarring and other injuries, finding her failure wear contributed harm. it said costs must follow event unless counsel can satisfy otherwise. [2023] iehc
court of appeal rules abp could approve docklands scheme that exceeded height limits the answered a certified legal question on an bord pleanála’s powers under 2016 act, while leaving final orders and costs to be settled or heard later. [2023] ieca 155 has ruled pleanála (abp) had jurisdiction plann
high court strikes out most claims in three mortgage disputes, preserves account-administration claim the dismissed two proceedings full and left only a limited about mortgage-account administration to continue third, directing plaintiff file an amended statement of claim. [2023] iehc 334 has gerard
high court refuses appeal certificate but awards applicant one third of costs the said challenge to 2018 grid connection declaration was an impermissible collateral challenge, while maintaining its earlier conclusion that board erred on environmental assessment issue. [2023] iehc 330 court, commerci
high court sends $20m guarantee dispute to english courts the set aside service of proceedings in ireland after finding that plaintiff had not shown a manifest injustice would result from applying guarantee’s exclusive jurisdiction clause. costs were left unresolved. [2023] iehc 324 court, commercia
court of appeal replaces mandatory driving ban with four-year discretionary the allowed john o’dowd’s sentence after finding original disqualification was imposed under an incorrect understanding law. it same period on a different legal basis, backdated to order. against length his but running from
high court quashes refusal of visas for four children separated from their mother the found minister’s appeal decision irrational and unfair, proposed quashing it sending applications back reconsideration by a different maker. [2023] iehc 316 has ruled that minister justice’s to join aunt in ireland
high court rejects appeal over solicitor’s services and fees in separation case the found no serious or significant error legal regulatory authority review committee’s decision. it proposed dismissing appeal, with final orders costs still to be addressed. [2023] iehc 315 has an by anonymised woman w
high court orders each side to bear its own costs in prison detention case the said unsuccessful article 40.4.2 application raised a constitutional validity issue of general public importance, while noting that most complaints were matters for an appeal. [2023] iehc 308 has ordered legal after refus
court of appeal refuses request for hearing recording in misconduct complaint the said applicant had not shown that access to april was necessary interests justice. [2023] ieca 149 has refused eric john somers’s application audio and typed transcript a on 20 2023, finding he established ruling, deli
high court bars use of eight documents in delappe company dispute the ordered that most at centre a privilege could not be used proceedings, while allowing applicant to file replacement affidavit. [2023] iehc 319 has barred kevin from using or relying on his proceedings against david brock, declan c
high court refuses appeal to add sister late father’s estate claim the held that proposed co-plaintiff had missed six-month deadline for a under section 117 of succession act and renouncing grant did not stop time running. [2023] iehc 561 has dismissed an by m.b. against circuit decision refusing m.
high court refuses consent for amputation, approves plan man to return home the found that discharge with palliative and other support was in best interests of a dementia who repeatedly opposed losing his right leg. [2023] iehc 321 court, wards has refused 75-year-old man’s leg be amputated instead
high court confirms personal insolvency arrangement after rejecting creditor’s objections mr justice mark sanfey ruled that a charge securing solicitor’s fees was not prohibited preference and the did prevent taking effect. [2023] iehc 320 has confirmed 12-month for david langan by creditor promonto
high court allows new affidavit in garda officer’s delay case the ruled that proposed evidence could influence its assessment of claimed prejudice, but did not decide whether memory was impaired or claim should be dismissed. [2023] iehc 313 has allowed a former to submit an additional proceedings br
high court gives 30 days for compliance with family-law order and makes no costs a further judgment following an earlier ruling set 30-day period, addressed disclosure of documents from in-camera proceedings clarified that statement about good faith was assumption, not finding. [2023] iehc 377 the h
court of appeal dismisses burglary conviction the rejected challenges to cctv recognition evidence, refusal direct jury acquit and absence a lucas warning. it found trial was not unfair unsafe. 61/19 has dismissed kevin coade’s against his conviction, finding that coade convicted after in cork circu
court of appeal awards costs after rejecting appeal, with execution stayed the ordered appellant to pay respondent’s and pending specified supreme leave process and, if is granted, appeal. [2023] ieca 144 has debra james her unsuccessful against striking out proceedings watters, while staying order
high court rejects tour operator’s bid to dismiss irish cyclist’s claim the ruled that ireland has jurisdiction over consumer contract dispute, but did not decide underlying personal injuries claim. [2023] iehc 297 courts can hear a woman’s against uk cycling operator an accident she alleges happene
court of appeal dismisses father’s over convictions linked to daughter’s injuries the ruled that jury had evidence on which it could find a joint agreement use violence, and upheld trial judge’s directions. has dismissed an anonymised against for two counts causing serious harm one count child cruel
high court refuses bid to set aside renewal of workplace injury summons the found defendants had not shown specific prejudice sufficient outweigh plaintiff’s risk being statute barred. it gave an indicative view on costs, with final orders be considered later. [2023] iehc 349 has refused application
high court quashes eight-month theft sentence after finding circuit judge applied fixed policy ms justice hyland quashed the decision affirming sentence, had based imprisonment on applicant’s membership of a category repeat petty-theft offenders rather than an individual assessment. costs and remitt
high court stays rent counterclaim pending decision on disputed will a judge directed that the claim be heard first, while making no costs order separate motion about collection. [2023] iehc 307 has proposed staying family’s over rents from their parents’ estates until mother’s is determined. said t
high court refuses garda sergeant’s challenge to suspension over alleged drink-driving offence the found assistant commissioner gave adequate reasons for suspending sergeant, while granting leave pursue judicial review grounds and refusing substantive application. [2023] iehc 300 has refused a appli
high court halts principal’s stage-four disciplinary process pending trial the granted an interlocutory injunction, finding serious questions about chairperson’s conflict of interest and fairness his report. it did not decide underlying allegations or final time-limit issue. [2023] iehc 312 has rest
court of appeal upholds noreen hynes’s bankruptcy adjudication the dismissed her and refused a further stay, while leaving official assignee to deal with estate assets any relevant litigation. [2023] ieca 141 has against as bankrupt, ruling that statutory requirements for order had been met. it also
high court allows pharmacist’s late defamation claim to proceed the ruled that a claimant may seek an extension after issuing proceedings and said it would grant one in this case. precise terms of direction were left for further hearing. [2023] iehc 314 has issue first year limitation period later a
court of appeal discharges zsolt siklósi’s surrender order the allowed his and dismissed proceedings, citing warrant’s statement that sentence had become statute-barred time already spent in custody. [2023] ieca 142 has against an for to hungary, discharged proceedings. its reasons were delivered by
court of appeal dismisses over sentence for child defilement the said a seven-year headline was at outer margins sentencing judge’s discretion, but upheld effective four-year prison term. has dismissed an against severity imposed on g.s.d.s. under 15, finding no error in principle. appellant sentenc
court of appeal dismisses against sentence for historic sexual offences the upheld six-and-a-half-year sentencing package imposed five complainants, including a consecutive element and 12-month suspended term. has dismissed p.p.’s severity complainants who were children at time. found no error princ
high court refuses discovery and orders possession in start mortgages appeal a judge reheard an by one of two defendants upheld the claim, finding registered mortgage owner had established default right to possession. [2023] iehc 364 has refused self-represented defendant’s application ordered mortg
high court rejects bid to reopen solicitor fee rulings in property enforcement case the refused first defendant’s motion challenge 2015 costs and stay proceedings enforce judgment mortgages, finding barred by res judicata out of time. [2023] iehc 296 has frank harte’s application on legal fees that
court of appeal dismisses third challenge to family law property orders the upheld high court’s decision strike out proceedings and accepted appellant’s assurances against bringing further related cases, while leaving a possible supreme open. [2023] ieca 140 has dismissed an by lb striking his set c
court of appeal replaces suspended sentence with six years for each rape count the found original effective 18-month term unduly lenient because suspending all but 18 months did not reflect gravity offending. it also imposed five years’ post-release supervision, its terms to be decided after further
appeal court orders each side to bear its own costs in bank judgment dispute the of left place order joining promontoria as a plaintiff but overturned permission execute an old judgment, and varied high order. [2023] ieca 139 has ruled that must over enforcement 2009 obtained by ulster against timot
high court allows birth mother limited access to adoption case documents the permitted disclosure for legal advice and possible proceedings or complaints, subject redactions strict handling conditions. it refused hearing record scheduled further submissions on consequential orders. [2023] iehc 439 h
court of appeal reduces karen cohalan’s disqualification to time already served the allowed her on aspect sentence, substituting an ancillary period two years and five months saying she could immediately apply get licence back. against replacing a four-year with months, had spent off road. in ex tem
high court rules wardship cannot make new detention order for existing ward the held that assisted decision-making act displaced court’s power under section 9 to a fresh order. it adjourned separate application detain kk inherent jurisdiction. [2023] iehc 306 court, wards of has ruled that, since (c
high court keeps monaghan investment property off the market pending trial granted an interlocutory injunction after finding fair issues to be tried, while allowing receivers take possession and rent property. [2023] iehc 304 has continued order preventing sale of a vacant trial, but varied it allow
high court allows scotchstone’s solicitor to come off record the ruling applies representation in a long-running constitutional challenge; did not decide underlying claim or disputed fee and compliance issues. [2023] iehc 303 has allowed doran w. o’toole & co as for scotchstone capital fund ltd its
high court refuses bid to reopen dismissal of delay-hit case against cork county council the rejected catherine sheehan’s application set aside its february judgment dismissing her proceedings for inordinate and inexcusable delay. question costs remained open. [2023] iehc 295 has refused a in supple
court of appeal upholds refusals entry to malaysian language students the ruled that immigration act allows be refused on public policy grounds where english courses are online, while stressing power is not open-ended. [2023] ieca 138 has dismissed appeals by two who were permission land in ireland