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high court refuses leave for judicial review over cloverhill bail payment delay the judge said application was premature and that evidence did not show unreasonable by prison. he made no finding applicant’s constitutional rights had been breached. [2023] iehc 762 refused stephen malone to seek a in
high court caps maintenance payments during bankruptcy process, but leaves arrears intact a judge declined to vary order on the evidence then available, temporarily suspending payment above €3,000 month while process continued or for six months, whichever came first. [2023] iehc 766 has limited amou
high court quashes permission for tullamore biogas plant over employment-zone error the found that planning board had not adequately considered site’s strategic employment zone designation or explained how a expected to create four five permanent jobs fitted its objectives. it also declared was requ
high court dismisses green d winding-up petition over disputed solvency evidence the said petitioner had not proved project ireland limited was unable to pay its debts and found a material non-disclosure whether claimed debt been transferred. further orders concerning provisional liquidators remaine
court of appeal dismisses bank’s bid to revive expired summons the found that lenders had not shown special circumstances justify renewing proceedings against executors agnes boyd’s estate after nearly three years delay. [2023] ieca 318 has dismissed an by allied irish banks plc and everyday finance
court of appeal dismisses challenge over dog’s continued detention pending rehearing the upheld a high condition that dog remain in professional kennels while district reconsiders destruction complaint. [2023] ieca 326 has dismissed kevin o’keeffe’s against decision requiring his to fresh hearing on
court of appeal rejects tax-loss claims by syndicate participants the upheld finding that dividend-right transactions were not trades and ruled section 812 did remove income from participants’ tax charge. it also rejected their appeals over expressions doubt. has dismissed dr brendan thornton paul m
court of appeal refuses stay on maria keena’s costs the ordered respondents to pay her successful appeal, rejecting their request delay enforcement until high proceedings conclude. [2023] ieca 319 has refused a by seven an order for after she succeeded in that returned case court. judgment delivered
supreme court dismisses challenge to meath land rezoning the upheld 2021 development plan’s treatment of four sites owned by mcgarrell reilly homes and alcove ireland eight, finding council could not be bound a 2014 promise future residential zoning. [2023] iesc 40 has dismissed an appeal limited ei
high court refers dublin array foreshore licence challenge to eu the referred eight questions on environmental assessment of justice and adjourned remaining substantive issues. it did not decide whether should be quashed. [2023] iehc 716 has about european union in a judicial review five-year for si
high court refers bat-licence challenge to eu the stayed substantive a wildlife derogation licence while asking of justice clarify access-to-justice and time-limit questions. [2023] iehc 715 has referred five questions european union (cjeu) in bat for proposed housing development at former carmelite
high court quashes carer’s allowance appeal decision over wrong legal test the found that an appeals officer assessed care recipient’s needs at time of a 2022 review, rather than when application was made in 2018. [2023] iehc 763 has ruled applied reviewing refusal allowance, and said reasons given
supreme court dismisses appeal over ashbourne land’s rezoning the said councillors gave adequate reasons for changing a 0.84-hectare site from residential to community infrastructure, principally facilitate proposed public park. [2023] iesc 39 has dismissed an by killegland estates ltd meath county
court of appeal dismisses challenge over detention dog pending district rehearing the concerned conditions attached to remitting a dog-control complaint for fresh hearing, not legality original seizure. [2023] ieca 332 has dismissed kevin o’keeffe’s high order that his remain in professional kennels
high court dismisses challenge to prosecution over alleged road-rage assault the found no blameworthy prosecutorial delay and said criminal case should proceed. causing harm has not yet been tried. [2023] iehc 726 dismissed a judicial review application seeking halt an during road incident. mr justi
high court dismisses loc8 code’s eircode tender challenge as out of time the ruled that 2022 proceedings, centred on a 2011 procurement process, were brought well beyond applicable deadline. it said they would also have been under separate rule. [2023] iehc 752 has dismissed proceedings by code limi
high court says roadside breath test was not invalidated by missing 20-minute wait the answered “no” to both questions in a consultative case stated from district court, finding garda had no reason suppose driver consumed alcohol 20 minutes before test. [2023] iehc 734 has ruled that because did adm
high court awards borrowers 30% of costs after mixed result in lender dispute the found both sides partly successful, awarding plaintiffs 65% proceedings and defendants 35%, with net balance payable to plaintiffs. [2023] iehc 723 has ordered a second defendant pay their party-and-party finding succe
high court orders discovery of solicitor’s conveyancing file in clare property dispute the appeal was allowed, subject to written undertakings preserving a disputed lien; did not decide whether legal fees were owed. [2023] iehc 740 has allowed an by john flanagan and lazarus investments limited dire
high court refuses three-year stay on costs after claim dismissed as statute-barred the ordered david murphy to pay denis foley’s costs, including reserved rejecting a request delay enforcement while pursued separate proceedings against his former solicitors. [2023] iehc 737 has refused of order pla
high court grants divorce appeal after circuit refused agreed settlement the approved a allowing former spouses to remain in family home until its planned sale, citing arrangement’s role supporting their dependent children. [2023] iehc 748 allowed and granted decree ancillary orders by spouses, over
high court says suspended garda must receive information supporting future suspension reviews the found that withholding material or its gist from a for more than three years breached fair procedures. it did not quash specific find delay had yet made unlawful. [2023] iehc 735 has ruled is entitled t
high court rejects osborne’s bid to undo undertakings and bring fresh claims against kbc the found osborne had agreed given on his behalf in 2018 refused permission for four proposed proceed. [2023] iehc 729 has dismissed james motion be released from new proceedings bank ireland others. a judgment
court of appeal dismisses challenge to nine-year sentence for cannabis transport the found no sentencing error in a case involving 128.45kg worth €2.56 million. term, backdated 10 september 2021, stands. has dismissed george finglas’s against severity prison possessing €13,000 or more sale supply. j
high court dismisses challenge to laois and kilkenny wind farm permissions the applicants abandoned several grounds during hearing. rejected their remaining challenges, including a claim that board should have considered updated bat guidance. [2023] iehc 730 court, commercial has dismissed judicial
court of appeal refuses sentence by teenager serving life detention for murder the ruled that a 13-year review period was within appropriate range, while noting an earlier might have been fixed had it sentenced appellant itself. has refused convicted murdering urantsetseg tserendorj, leaving in plac
court of appeal increases arson sentences to 10 years after review the quashed original concurrent as unduly lenient, resentenced man on four counts and suspended final year support rehabilitation. increased graham shannon’s sentence for offences years’ imprisonment, backdated date used by sentencin
court of appeal dismisses darren murphy’s murder conviction the rejected challenges to garda recognition evidence, common-design finding and cctv timing discrepancies. acquittal on a firearms charge remain undisturbed. [2023] ieca 330 appeal; from special criminal has dismissed against his for 2012
high court orders surrender to czech republic over seven-month sentence the dismissed objections surrender, finding that met statutory minimum gravity threshold and warrant’s offence description corresponded driving while disqualified. [2023] iehc 769 has ordered of filip brazda under a european arr
high court allows loan purchaser to replace aib in guarantee case, refuses strike-out bid the found enough preliminary evidence of a transfer for everyday finance dac take aib’s place proceedings. it did not decide whether claim will succeed. [2023] iehc 760 ireland has allowed designated activity c
high court rules aircraft pledges void against liquidators and creditors the declared that unregistered over 37 were or of companies involved, voidable on other grounds. it did not decide whether sanctions breached order returned. [2023] iehc 743 ireland has pledge agreements covering gtlk europe da
high court refuses to halt georgian man’s transfer france while judicial review continues the held that a stay would not stop dublin iii six-month period running from appeals tribunal’s decision, and found balance of justice favoured allowing proceed. [2023] iehc 742 has refused an injunction have p
high court finds curracloe mortgage signature forged and awards €53,000 the ordered property register rectified awarded elaine madigan damages, including €10,000 exemplary damages. parties were asked to submit a draft order; costs remained unresolved. [2023] iehc 741; [2023 110 ca] has found that di
high court orders each side to bear its own costs after late road-status evidence the struck out barry sheehan’s judicial review finding road was a public road, but said cork city council’s disclosure of declaration justified denying it costs. [2023] iehc 693 has ordered legal sheehan withdrew conce
high court orders removal of three lis pendens over clonsilla property the found unreasonable delay and concluded proceedings were not being prosecuted bona fide for purpose maintaining registrations. it did decide merits plaintiff’s substantive claims. [2023] iehc 681 has ordered registered old sch
supreme court makes no order on costs after dismissing mcgee appeal the declined to award unsuccessful plaintiff, while making for in appeal. 2023 iesc 14 has made as christopher mcgee’s appeal, which it had dismissed a preliminary limitation issue. ruling delivered 18 december 2023, chief justice o
high court refuses appeal bid in challenge to 320-home trim development the refused eco advocacy clg leave after dismissing its judicial review planning permission. it made no order as costs. [2023] iehc 713 has dismissal of permission for 320 homes at charterschool land, manorlands, trim, co meath.
high court refuses request to appoint independent administrator in will dispute the applicants sought an ad litem defend their planned challenge late mother’s 2014 will. refused, finding appointment was not necessary or expedient and indicating that capacity proceedings should come first. [2023] ieh
high court directs independent expert in long-running whitestown dump case the will advise on disputed matters concerning remediation plan. has yet to select expert, and wicklow county council’s existing deadline remains place. [2023] iehc 712 set terms for an assist it resolving disputes about of w
high court sets aside refusal of permission to remain over flawed review the found minister’s failed assess applicant’s personal circumstances beyond echr rights and did not adequately explain decision. it ordered certiorari, with final form order still be settled. [2023] iehc 692 has ruled that a d
high court refuses interim injunction in recruit prison officer dismissal case the found eddie campbell had not shown a strong likely to succeed over his challenge disciplinary process. it refused relief, leaving final orders for later mention. [2023] iehc 706 has an sought by prevent as and secure
high court dismisses retained firefighter’s working-time appeal the held that labour applied correct test in finding standby periods did not count as working time. it left a separate challenge to civil protection exemptions undecided. [2023] iehc 719 has dismissed an by firefighter who argued his sh
high court renews widow’s personal injuries summons against wicklow county council the found special circumstances in an unserved summons, including inadvertent solicitor’s error and potential prejudice to widow six statutory dependants if claim became statute-barred. [2023] iehc 751 has ordered ren
high court refuses mount salus request for further particulars from planning board an interlocutory ruling in a judicial review over dalkey house permission says respondents must identify the facts and legal pleas they contest. refused to require explain why it considered salus’s grounds inadequatel
court of appeal dismisses chc over discovery in coastguard contract challenge the upheld high court’s limits on documents sought from minister for transport, while preserving chc’s ability to seek further after reviewing material produced. [2023] ieca 335 has dismissed ireland dac’s scope document d
high court makes interim guardianship and contact orders after father’s appeal the declared applicant father of twin children, appointed him an guardian set arrangements pending a review. it left circuit family court’s costs decision in place reserved appeal. [2023] iehc 785 has to be children their
high court upholds disallowance of €220,000 solicitor’s expense deduction the answered “no” to all three questions in a taxpayer’s appeal by case stated and left costs issue be listed separately. [2023] iehc 710 has upheld tax appeals commissioner’s decision disallow claimed solicitor siobhan fahy,
supreme court refers latvian police-supervision sentence case to eu the said it was not clear whether an absentia hearing converting sergejs radionovs’ supervision into imprisonment fell within rules on trials in a person’s absence. referred two questions of justice european union. [2023] iesc 37 ir
high court refers asylum accommodation damages issue to eu the state accepted that two applicants’ rights were breached after they left without accommodation. has not decided whether are entitled damages. [2023] iehc 717 referred questions of justice european union (cjeu) about ireland can rely on f
supreme court orders retrial after quashing acquittal in child abuse case the held that seriousness of allegations and interests alleged victims public justified a retrial, despite time had passed. [2023] iesc 38 has quashed an ordered woman charged with sexual neglect her three children, finding ju
high court approves adoption application without consulting unidentified birth father the found authority had no other practical means of identifying and that his family life rights were not engaged in circumstances. [2023] iehc 721 approved an to make order for a child, identified judgment as “a”,
supreme court quashes hiv transmission convictions after appeal the found that jury needed clearer guidance on complainants’ evidence and limits of scientific analysis. it did not decide whether verdicts were perverse. [2023] iesc 36 ireland has allowed r.k.’s quashed his for causing serious harm by
high court finds serious legal errors in appeal over disabled child’s delayed services the set out multiple disability appeals officer’s handling of a challenge to service statement that scheduled work on an individual family plan for november 2023. it reserved precise order and costs. [2023] iehc 7
supreme court appoints michael prior as notary for cork and four adjoining counties the chief justice ruled that a general contiguity requirement was no longer justified, while leaving any application covering every county in ireland further consideration. donal o’donnell appointed public of kerry,
high court orders registration of two russian adoptions under section 92 the granted adoptive parents’ applications after finding cases truly exceptional, limiting its decision to already in process when 2010 act began. [2023] iehc 753 has ordered ireland made russia 2011, that fell within a “discre
court of appeal dismisses challenge over naming district judge and hearing recording the concerned preliminary directions in a judicial review that remains to be heard. rejected both grounds proposed an order for costs, stayed until substantive case concludes. [2023] ieca 311 has dismissed a.g.’s ag
high court refuses late appeal bid over kildare possession order the rejected a request by second defendant to extend time 2022 order, finding reasons for delay and proposed grounds insufficient. [2023] iehc 738 has refused agnes ryan appealing property in suncroft, co kildare. ruling leaves county
court of appeal refuses challenge to residence-card revocation the held that minister’s written process was fair in circumstances, while making clear marriage finding applied only residence decision. [2023] ieca 309 appeal, civil has refused an by s.k. and j.k. over refusal renew s.k.’s irish card a
court of appeal upholds company restoration, reduces costs to circuit scale the dismissed former directors’ against restoring lodge gaven limited register, but varied order. it found lender was disadvantaged because company’s dissolution likely prevent a receiver from conveying its real property. [2
court of appeal grants anne govan more time to property injunction the allowed three weeks from perfection its order for an on four arguable grounds, while excluding two proposed grounds. [2023] ieca 312 has extended govan’s a high interlocutory concerning killarney properties. it gave her lodge oth
court of appeal refuses late bid over 2017 consent order the said application came years late, lacked an arguable ground and sought to reopen issues in high proceedings already decided. [2023] ieca 310 has refused colm murphy’s extend time a made 2017, finding that was misconceived brought after une
high court refuses mckillen’s bid for further discovery in loans dispute the rejected applications to expand and require explanations from defendants, finding requests went beyond parties’ 2020 consent order or were not procedurally compliant. [2023] iehc 711 has refused patrick application john mor
court of appeal dismisses appeals in long-running investment dispute the upheld decisions setting aside service proceedings on an isle man resident and refusing to renew summons. it did not decide whether defendant owed money or irish courts have jurisdiction over underlying claim. [2023] ieca 297 h
high court dismisses dpp challenge to miscarriage of justice certificate the held that special criminal could certify a grave defect in administration without finding factual innocence, and its decision was not unreasonable or irrational. [2023] iehc 664 has dismissed director public prosecutions’ j
high court refuses garda commissioner’s bid to move photo case circuit the ruled that plaintiff’s should remain in court. its indicative view was he entitled costs, with further submissions and orders still be considered. [2023] iehc 699 has refused an application by commissioner transfer a brought
high court dismisses delayed assault-related negligence claim against pub operators the found that years of unexplained delay had moderately prejudiced defendants’ ability to defend case. dismissal order was made under 122, rule 11; costs remained provisional. [2023] iehc 687 has dismissed richard o
high court refuses all interlocutory applications by two plaintiffs in judicial review case the refused requests including discovery, injunctions and an inquiry into a prisoner’s detention, finding had not established required legal or evidential basis. it gave indicative view on costs scheduled sub
cyclist awarded €93,750 in general damages for lasting shoulder and wrist injuries the high court assessed after liability was conceded, finding that a fracture had not united continued to affect plaintiff’s work, sleep cycling. costs final order remained be addressed. [2023] iehc 771 at who suffere
court of appeal limits mandatory reporting historic child abuse disclosures the held that children first act does not require a mandated person to report an adult’s disclosure harm suffered in childhood unless there is reasonable suspicion currently at risk. it left precise orders and costs be settl
circuit court declares woman lacks capacity for care, medical and financial decisions the directed that independent decision-making representatives be appointed, citing conflicts of interest concerns about accountability. proceedings were adjourned appointments; judgment did not name representatives
high court says diesel italy owns irish mark and can register it the found that ireland had dishonestly copied mark, but left specific remedy costs for a further hearing. [2023] iehc 757 has ruled s.p.a. is proprietor of “diesel” trademark in entitled to clothing, footwear headgear. found, on balanc
high court dismisses bank claim after seven years of inactivity the found delay in prosecuting a 2013 damages was inordinate and inexcusable, concluded fair trial no longer possible. [2023] iehc 701 has dismissed francis davey’s against ulster ireland limited finding that almost made judgment delive
high court sets aside labour ruling in prison officer’s racial harassment appeal the found that had not explained its treatment of conflicting evidence or addressed an indirect discrimination claim. it did decide underlying [2023] iehc 697 has set a determination rejected over abuse by prisoners, fi
high court refuses to make garnishee order absolute over sale proceeds the found named was neither a legal entity nor indebted defendant, and set out an indicative view on costs pending further mention. [2023] iehc 703 has refused conditional sought by mark mcguinness money expected be due his fathe
court of appeal overturns €550,000 damages award against receiver in property loan dispute the upheld bank ireland mortgage bank’s judgments and awarded it high costs, while finding could take possession without orders but had sold three properties required sale orders. has overturned a exemplary ov
court of appeal dismisses challenge over firearm licensing decision the ruled that trevor brennan had not shown an arguable case a kildare superintendent improperly fettered his discretion by relying on ballistics advice. other judicial review grounds remain before high court. [2023] ieca 293 has di
circuit court affirms wrc decision and dismisses equal status appeal against medical council the held that council’s statutory investigation decision-making functions did not constitute a service under acts affirmed decision. [2023] iecc 8 court, dublin county of city has workplace relations commiss
court of appeal dismisses bid to suspend part mother’s sentence the upheld concurrent prison terms five and three years, finding no error in sentencing judge’s decision not any portion. has dismissed an by l.h. against severity sentences imposed for two counts reckless endangerment children. found i
high court sanctions restructuring schemes for two renewable energy companies the unopposed extend investor repayment dates by four years and preserve limited claims alleging fraud, gross negligence or wilful misconduct, subject to a three-year stay. [2023] iehc 690 court, commercial has sanctioned
court of appeal replaces suspended detention with two-year prison sentence for rape the found that a 17-year-old’s 106-day was unduly lenient, then resentenced him as an adult to two years’ imprisonment, in full years. has imposed on ks lenient and replaced it sentence, ruled 7 december 2023 by dire
high court quashes protection refusal after ipo failed to consider three documents the found omissions undermined first-instance examination and were not cured by available appeal. it did decide merits of applicant’s claim. [2023] iehc 695 has quashed a decision refusing international an anonymised
high court discharges anonymised man from wardship and appoints decision-making representative the declared that 53-year-old lacked capacity even with co-decision-making assistance, appointed a to manage his affairs ordered review within two years. [2023] iehc 768 court, wards of discharged an assis
court of appeal dismisses russian insurer’s challenge to irish jurisdiction the affirmed an order refusing set aside service proceedings over insurance claims relating two leased aircraft. it also invited written submissions on costs. [2023] ieca 291 has dismissed ingosstrakh company’s against allow
court of appeal upholds discovery order in €7.5m debt case the dismissed damien stapleton’s against an requiring financial records from 2005 onward, including transactions above €10,000, ahead examination about his means. [2023] ieca 294 has him to disclose onward and attend for cross-examination pr
high court refuses discovery bid in challenge to dpp prosecution decisions the said circumstances did not meet exceptional threshold for requiring director of public prosecutions disclose material about prosecute. [2023] iehc 688 has refused an application documents relating by (dpp) prosecute a wom
high court refuses request to send irish affidavits monaco investigation the found plaintiff had not shown that sharing and exhibits would avoid unfair prejudice two defendants or ms zhao. costs final orders remained for a later mention. [2023] iehc 678 refused an application by daniel boon filed mo
court of appeal dismisses over 13-year review for teenager convicted murder the held that sentence was within range available to sentencing judge and did not remove appellant’s eligibility apply parole after 12 years. [2023] ieca 305 has dismissed an by p.b. against a detention life with 13 years ca
high court rules child should remain in poland after custody welfare hearing the declined to order d’s move ireland, finding that his current care and therapeutic support best served interests. it said access with father continue proposed parties on costs consequential orders. [2023] iehc 700 court,
high court grants interim relief over wexford rental property the said lenders had made a strong case for injunctions pending trial, while leaving dispute loan repayment terms unresolved. [2023] iehc 682 has granted interlocutory to lender and its receiver concerning in county wexford, trial of unde
high court certifies two questions for appeal in international protection case ms justice hyland granted leave to from part of an earlier judicial review decision, identifying about the substantial-grounds threshold. underlying decision was not decided this ruling. [2023] iehc 767 has certified afte
high court sets aside youghal possession order over missing mortgage deed the appeal dismissed proceedings after finding lender had not proved that terms gave it a right to take possession. [2023] iehc 663 has allowed an by coleman flavin and brought promontoria (finn) ltd seeking of lands in yougha
high court refuses pepper finance leave to execute 2008 possession order on appeal from the circuit court, held that rules barred issuing or renewing an execution after 12 years. it refused application; did not determine whether were valid. [2023] iehc 662 exercising court’s statutory jurisdiction h
high court rules on revised cervicalcheck slide protocol the retained existing return courier and image release arrangements, required whole imaging where available, rejected a proposed enforcement power for nss. [2023] iehc 708 has ruled four outstanding issues in handling releasing cytology slides
high court dismisses mountjoy officer’s bullying claim over delay and lack of particulars the dismissed proceedings under civil liability courts act 2004 on grounds, finding remained unparticularised despite an earlier stay requiring compliance. [2023] iehc 718 has a prison personal injuries allegin
court of appeal refuses bid to overturn fully suspended fraud sentences the found for offences involving about €370,000 unduly lenient, but concluded imprisonment years later would not serve interests justice. has refused a director public prosecutions application review imposed on pearse o’connor f
high court refers bat-survey questions in ballincollig housing challenge to eu the substantive permission for 123 apartments remains undecided while of justice european union considers about environmental assessment screening and protected species. [2023] iehc 661 has referred five (cjeu) a associat
high court refuses to halt prosecutions after finding delay in two cases involving alleged drug offences the found culpable prosecutorial both judicial reviews but ruled that prejudice described did not outweigh public interest trials proceeding. [2023] iehc 739 has refused applications prohibit of
high court finds transport department waived privilege over penalty-point legal advice the ruling concerns an inspection motion in a judicial review challenge to change how thresholds were applied. proposed order for inspection; final form of and any costs remained later hearing. [2023] iehc 672 has
high court rejects separate directions route for minerva dispute the upheld liquidators’ objection to deciding three disputed questions under section 631, leaving them be addressed in an existing plenary action. [2023] iehc 674 has ruled that a over stranded cruise ship sh should not decided through
high court sets aside renewal of defamation summonses against two newspapers justice siobhán phelan allowed applications by irish examiner limited and independent star to set orders renewing barbara naughton’s summonses. the found evidence did not establish special circumstances justify after delay.
high court adjourns bank of ireland guarantee claim over missing debt details the said had not adequately explained how company’s was calculated. it adjourned summary judgment application so could consider amending its or seeking a plenary hearing. [2023] iehc 676 has ireland’s for against two guara
dublin circuit court awards daughter 25% of estate after finding education failure the found deceased failed in his moral duty only by not ensuring received an adequate secondary education, and ordered her share increased. [2023] iecc 9 court, county city that a receive late father’s he to ensure sh