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high court grants solicitors a charge over €12,000 costs award the refused mars capital’s request to set against defendant’s larger debt, finding that would not meet justice of case. [2024] iehc 118 court, circuit appeal has declared mahon sweeney llp is entitled made in favour james hunter, after r
court of appeal cuts sexual assault sentence to three years, suspending final 18 months the quashed original after finding that its six-and-a-half-year headline term was excessive, then resentenced d.h. following his guilty plea. has d.h.’s for and him years’ imprisonment, with suspended on same ter
court of appeal quashes three indecent assault convictions over lack evidence the dismissed a.t.’s on remaining counts, finding supported those convictions. it set aside and sentences counts 42, 44 46, with no retrial ordered. has quashed against a.t., there was to support charges for periods locati
dublin circuit court dismisses appeal over dysport supply convictions the affirmed district orders, finding anne rossi guilty on eight counts involving prescription-only and a product lacking irish market authorisation. [2024] iecc 1 criminal court, county of city dismissed rossi’s against ten convi
high court refuses to remit environmental information appeal commissioner a february ruling held that an earlier judgment had determined the over request for entire transcript, leaving no issue reconsider. [2024] iehc 130 has refused information’s send back further consideration, its already dispute
court of appeal dismisses against sentence for hammer assault the found no error in five-year headline causing harm and four-year producing an article, which run concurrently each include six months suspended. has dismissed severity a prison imposed on donnacha loughnane article capable inflicting s
high court lets prosecution proceed after finding blameworthy delay, with reporting restrictions the found investigation and of three men accused offences committed as teenagers had not been pursued reasonable expedition. it refused to halt prosecutions ordered protecting identities complainant five
high court refuses broad discovery in medical-clinic judicial review the ordered limited disclosure of medical council minutes on committee membership overlap, finding wider requests unnecessary at this stage. 2022 no. 167 jr [2024] iehc 124 has refused most a application by clinic and its director
high court dismisses witness protection family’s claim for new birth certificates the found no breach of constitutional, convention or eu charter rights, while recognising that lack had caused practical difficulties. [2024] iehc 115 has dismissed a state should provide and marriage in identities the
high court discharges young woman from wardship, finding she has capacity the found did not lack in personal welfare or property and affairs, ordered her returned to her. [2024] iehc 151 discharged a wardship after declaring that does decisions about welfare, affairs. mr justice heslin made declarat
appeal court preserves limited challenge to order restricting further proceedings the of upheld setting aside most a judicial review leave order, finding that material claims about circuit hearing were incorrect or misleading. it left in place isaac wunder and listed on next steps costs. [2024] ieca
high court refuses leave for new receiver proceedings over secured properties mr o’connor’s proposed claims against luke charleton were refused as vexatious; the said existing restriction covered and charge terms allowed to act individually. [2024] iehc 128 has patrick o’connor permission bring fres
supreme court upholds orders requiring child protection measures despite agency resource concerns the dismissed and family agency’s appeals in two cases, holding that difficulties it relied on did not justify refusing under specific statutory scheme. [2024] iesc 6 four brought by (cfa) proceedings c
supreme court rejects agency appeals over special care orders for two children the upheld requiring child and family to apply provide it, ruling that staffing shortages did not justify failing meet statutory duties in these cases. [2024] iesc 6 of ireland dismissed agency’s teenagers identified as m
high court discharges woman from wardship and appoints decision-making representative the found she lacked capacity to make decisions about personal welfare property affairs, even with a co-decision-maker’s assistance, ordered circuit review within three years. [2024] iehc 152 court, wards of discha
supreme court rejects battle-based objection to claim assignment, but mccool’s substitution bid still fails the held that avoiding company-representation rule in battle does not, by itself, invalidate an assignment. other of appeal conclusions remained force, so ruling did not make assignments enfor
high court orders discovery to cover hospital project design dispute up april 2020 the ruling sets an end date for eight disputed categories in a case over whether 2019 instruction start phase b works was valid. instruction’s validity remains trial. [2024] iehc 114 has ordered of documents 1 constru
supreme court allows mccool appeal on narrow company-claim assignment issue the held that battle rule did not, public policy grounds alone, bar an to a principal shareholder. separate ruling assignments failed statutory requirements remains in place. [2024] iesc 5 of ireland allowed eugene mccool’s
high court keeps €800 monthly child maintenance and rejects father’s proposed access changes in a limited appeal, the affirmed circuit family court’s arrangements kept order, while directing that arrears be met from share of property sale. [2024] iehc 117 has rejected appeal to reduce replace weekly
supreme court allows appeal over company claim assignment, but leaves validity unresolved the held that an assignee may in principle be substituted for a plaintiff even where assignment was intended to avoid battle rule. any must still meet statutory, public policy and law requirements. [2024] iesc
charleton dissents over proposed transfer of company’s right to sue its director a supreme court dissent says mccool ltd could not claim against honeywell avoid obligations attached corporate litigation. j said the underlying contract dispute’s merits were before him and called for high case managem
high court orders delayed release after finding psychiatric renewal order invalid the found that a missing detention end date made invalid. it directed under article 40.4, with timing and terms to be decided further submissions. [2024] iehc 169 has underpinning of an anonymised patient was because o
high court directs notice to state in one-day-late planning challenge the found judicial review was brought one day outside statutory time limit and rejected applicants’ extension argument, but directed them notify of their eu-law before case proceeds further. [2024] iehc 101 court, & environment ha
court of appeal quashes acquittals in dublin 8 shooting case and orders retrial the ruled that prosecution’s circumstantial evidence should have been considered by a jury. decision does not determine either respondent’s guilt. has quashed directed s.m. j.b. on charges arising from 17-year-old 8, rul
court of appeal dismisses over consecutive sentences for sexual assaults the held that sentencing judge was entitled to impose terms offences committed against one child seven years, and found no error in principle. has dismissed an severity a three-year prison sentence imposed on man who pleaded gu
high court refuses leave to challenge monaghan planning decision the dismissed an application begin judicial review, finding that applicant had not shown he could have used available appeal routes. [2024] iehc 100 court, & environment has refused john morehart bring review proceedings challenging co
court of appeal quashes arson sentence and imposes three years the found original unduly lenient, quashed it resentenced justin doody after reviewing director public prosecutions’ application. has a two-year imposed on for him to years’ imprisonment, finding that was lenient. judgment, delivered 26
court of appeal dismisses father’s challenge to sexual offence convictions the refused admit evidence a later guilty plea by complainant’s husband and rejected appellant’s request add an inadequate-representation ground. has dismissed mw’s against his for offences daughter, after refusing applicatio
court of appeal restores refusal four children’s visa appeals the allowed minister for justice’s appeal, setting aside high order that had quashed refusals and sent back reconsideration. [2024] ieca 44 civil has against a ruling long-stay visas sought children to join their mother in ireland. it set
court of appeal dismisses galway drug dealer’s sentence the upheld a nine-year sentence, including suspended final 12 months, finding no error in headline or allowance for an early guilty plea. has dismissed nicholas oloinu’s against severity prison imposed money laundering and possessing cocaine sa
court of appeal revives parts o’brien defamation defence the allowed defendants to seek amend their truth and honest opinion defences, while striking out some pleaded meanings varying discovery orders. claims remain for high court. [2024] ieca 43 has denis james morrissey defences in two actions bro
high court rules epa did not authorise son to decide where father should live the interpreted enduring power of attorney as directing home care in first instance, but granting authority over personal decisions. it proposed an order and listed ancillary matters for a later hearing. [2024] iehc 123 ha
high court sets aside minister’s decision on hussain elbahlawan’s immigration case the found 2022 gave inadequate reasons for rejecting his reliance chenchooliah ruling. it did not decide whether he is entitled to rely rights under that [2024] iehc 103 has set a by minister justice khalid mohamed sa
high court refuses challenge over compensation for children of man killed in shooting the upheld criminal injuries tribunal’s refusal to award two dependent children, finding that decision fell within powers and was reasonable. [2024] iehc 143 has refused a by denying them after their father shot de
high court refuses challenge to third naturalisation refusal the held that minister’s reasons for finding applicant did not meet good character requirement were sufficient, and a department of justice official could make decision under carltona principle. [2024] iehc 105 has refused m’s application
court of appeal refuses container operator’s bid to delay closure unauthorised dublin 9 site the upheld refusal a 12-month stay, while allowing six weeks from 23 february 2024 for containers be removed. it did not decide pending planning appeal. [2024] ieca 46 has refused stateline transport limited
high court sets child maintenance at €1,886.50 a month after irish relocation the granted divorce and made orders on pensions, while leaving existing arrangements in place allowing them to be revisited. [2024] iehc 181 an anonymised applicant respondent set monthly of for their two children. new amo
court of appeal upholds prison discipline sanction for courtroom misconduct the dismissed a prisoner’s over 40-day loss privileges after he threw bible at sentencing judge, but allowed his separate recommendation under legal aid (custody issues) scheme. [2024] ieca 42 has upheld authorities’ power t
supreme court confirms planning developer can defend permission challenge after board concession the dismissed ballyboden tidy towns group’s appeal, ruling that a notice party directly affected by judicial review decision without first meeting threshold. [2024] iesc 4 {'name': 'the court', 'relation
high court orders eircom to pay comreg’s costs, including full stenographer bill the finalised a plan for comreg review data seized from and rejected eircom’s proposed changes beyond those needed implement an earlier judgment. [2024] iehc 106 court, commercial has commission communications regulatio
portlaoise court rules drink-driving charge is a single offence district judge rejected an argument that the had to distinguish between intention drive and attempt drive. accused was ruled have case answer. [2024] iedc 1 court; area of portlaoise, number 15 has being in vehicle while over alcohol li
appeal dismissed over claims against investor in derry land dispute the court of upheld orders striking out simon wagner, finding pleadings and material before it did not establish a credible basis for liability him. [2024] ieca 40 has shannen tara mccann’s their wagner at buncrana road, derry. high
high court orders broad discovery in €20m davy sale price dispute the ordered bank of ireland to produce two categories documents about group capital requirements, including internal material and created up order date. [2024] iehc 97 court, commercial has provide a over an additional payment claimed
court of appeal orders children’s return to australia in hague convention case the overturned a high decision, finding children were wrongfully retained ireland from 27 may 2022. their was ordered by 9 march 2024, subject undertakings father. [2024] ieca 39 has two after they 2022, breach father’s c
high court discharges anonymised man from wardship and appoints decision-making representative the found he needed support for health welfare decisions a property financial matters, while ordering review of his capacity within three years. [2024] iehc 158 discharged an in thirties appointed independ
high court defers final decision on employee’s injunction costs a proposed independent investigation made the hearing unnecessary. judge said employee had substantially succeeded, but deferred finalising pending separate evidential issue. [2024] iehc 81 its of an application brought by against his e
high court says no leave needed to share family-law material with investigating bodies a judge varied any earlier orders that could prevent an applicant from using 2023 statutory disclosure provision. he refused two requests for relief in favour of garda síochána, which was not party the application
high court grants leave to challenge prison slopping-out compensation scheme two former limerick inmates may proceed with judicial review arguments over the state claims agency’s authority administer scheme. rejected several other proposed grounds at stage. [2024] iehc 99 has granted paul coffey and
high court refuses challenge to passport refusal for child born in ireland the held that a parent’s subsidiary protection permission reside was time-limited and did not meet statutory condition relied on citizenship by right. [2024] iehc 96 has refused judicial review of application mother with prot
supreme court refuses appeal over deportation decision, rejects misconduct bar to relief the held that minister’s employment-prospects analysis did not invalidate while finding appellant’s conduct justify withholding if decision otherwise required quashing. [2024] iesc 3 of ireland has refused an by
high court refuses bid to reopen dublin home possession order the declined set aside a 2019 consent or extend time appeal, despite serious concerns raised about whether second defendant had authorised her solicitor consent. [2024] iehc 93 court, hearing circuit appeal has refused woman’s application
high court dismisses claim over pupil’s groin injury at school the accepted that a pupil suffered serious, lasting after being kicked, but found incident happened before voluntary homework club began and dismissed his against school. [2024] iehc 172 has personal salesian of don bosco ireland an in w
high court restrains winding-up petition over disputed €2m claim the found claimed sums were not liquidated debts and said threatened would be an abuse of process. it also sidney sutton was entitled to issue demand on behalf salumi grazing limited. [2024] iehc 230 has granted interlocutory injunctio
high court finds plumbing negligence caused €82,313 leak damage the found that inadequately tightened jacuzzi pipe connections a 2014 leak, but deferred final orders, costs and other matters for written submissions. [2024] iehc 90 mckeon brothers limited was negligent in installing to at martin loui
high court refuses stay on costs order after defendants’ failed dismissal motion the defendants did not contest plaintiff’s entitlement to of motion. declined suspend execution pending proceedings, allowing only a limited if there is an appeal. [2024] iehc 111 has refused in favour first names trust
high court upholds refusal of waste facility permission near dublin airport the rejected a recycling company’s judicial review challenge, finding that expired temporary permissions could not set baseline for assessing intensification and board was entitled to seek more environmental information. [20
high court narrows discovery in foster-care abuse proceedings the ordered hse and child family agency to disclose plaintiff’s foster parents’ social work files, with limited redactions protect other people’s privacy. [2024] iehc 62 has replaced a broader order staged disclosure of files civil case a
high court allows lender to begin proceedings against estate over three loans the order lets a nominated solicitor obtain limited letters of administration so pepper finance can pursue debt and possession claims. did not decide whether those claims will succeed or are time-barred. [2024] iehc 87 cou
high court strikes out claim against solicitors over mortgage possession proceedings the found disclosed no reasonable cause of action and was an impermissible attempt to reopen issues decided in earlier proceedings. [2024] iehc 63 has struck eamon carthy’s who represented bank ireland proceedings,
court of appeal quashes convictions over missing cctv from rathkeale assault case the found a significant investigative omission after gardaí failed to secure that witness said was available. it quashed and would hear further submissions on consequences its order. has john o’donoghue’s for causing s
high court says specified waste convictions rule out ‘fit and proper’ status for permit in a consultative case stated, the answered two legal questions about collection permits left third unanswered. it did not decide pending statutory appeal. [2024] iehc 121 has ruled that person convicted of an of
high court refuses tippo’s bid to dismiss leahy’s fire and machinery claim the said dispute over a 2018 settlement raised factual legal issues for trial, declined restrict leahy from bringing further proceedings against company or its solicitors. [2024] iehc 98 has refused tippo international limite
high court grants interim safety order to protect wife’s welfare the found husband’s conduct had adversely affected his welfare, but her was not at risk. it declined make a barring and set conditions for access their children. [2024] iehc 126 court, family law made an wife after finding that welfare
appeal court upholds dunnes stores grocery restriction, with limit on durable goods the of largely dismissed a challenge over what “groceries” means in carlow retail park lease, but narrowed listed products covered by injunction to non-durable items. [2024] ieca 37 has an two companies behind mr. pr
high court refuses council bid to dismiss bray golf club security claim over delay the found in prosecuting case was inordinate and inexcusable, but ruled that had not shown delay-related prejudice justified ending proceedings. 2024 [iehc] 120 has refused wicklow county council’s application a by dw
high court dismisses security worker’s trolley injury claim the judge was not satisfied on balance of probabilities that fall accidental. he said that, even if it was, worker had room to avoid trolley. [2024] iehc 82 has dismissed a personal over involving supermarket at work in drogheda, finding pr
high court refuses injunction to halt sale of terenure property the found an arguable company claim over termination a premises licence, but said evidence did not support inference that cohesion was selling evade potential judgment. [2024] iehc 286 has refused application while proposed is considere
high court rules both revenue tax assessments cannot stand over €1.17m trust payment the rejected 2016 assessment for 1999/2000 because gain and beneficiary’s fell in different years. it also upheld commissioner’s view that had reasonable grounds to make enquiries outside four-year limit. [2024] ieh
high court sends €127,400 property dispute to plenary hearing the refused summary judgment, finding defendants had shown a fair and reasonable probability of bona fide defence. it did not decide which side was right about sale or money paid. [2024] iehc 127 has robert lee eileen lee’s application fo
high court refuses bus éireann request to add earnings term injury settlement order mr justice twomey rejected the proposed term, saying had not determined whether settled claim included loss of earnings. he also highlighted conflicting decisions and asked registrar send judgment minister for social
court of appeal dismisses challenge to order over dublin 15 family home the rejected arguments that asset-freezing amounted a criminal trial or delay created serious risk injustice. restricts dealings with house; it does not transfer ownership. [2024] ieca 35 has dismissed an by stefan and tammy sau
high court corrects two clerical errors in burke appeal ruling mr justice dignam ordered an omitted paragraph from a principal’s report to be restored and the stray words “he says:” removed. he did not revisit merits of earlier judgment. [2024] iehc 206 has corrected its december 2023 judgment on en
high court directs fortberry to provide security for aib’s costs the found that aib had a prima facie defence material parts of fortberry’s claim, but left figure be calculated by parties. proceedings are stayed until is provided. [2024] iehc 83 has directed limited allied irish banks plc’s and said
court of appeal dismisses challenge to rape and sexual assault convictions the rejected appellant’s sole argument that trial should have been stopped because allegedly unfairness linked information complainant believed about appellant absence a statement from complainant’s father. has dismissed p.g.
high court finds two men knowingly joined fraudulent forestry business the declared both respondents liable under company law, fixed one man’s liability at €3,807,142 and reserved amount for other pending a further hearing. [2024] iehc 80 of ireland has found that garret hevey david peile were parti
court of appeal dismisses challenge to refusal algerian spouse’s visa the upheld high court’s decision, finding no basis overturn minister’s a join-family after applicants’ evidence was assessed as insufficient. [2024] ieca 36 has dismissed an by irish citizen, his wife and daughter against decision
court of appeal dismisses challenge over costs in judicial review dispute the upheld high court’s decision to refuse sean kenny against solicitor greg winters and award his costs. it also provisionally awarded appeal. [2024] ieca 34 has dismissed kenny’s arising from proceedings legal adjudicator, l
high court overturns order allowing westside unit to be assigned for community centre the found landlord had reasonable grounds withhold consent, citing proposed use’s potential as dead frontage in a small shopping centre. it dismissed tenant’s proceedings and provisionally costs order. [2024] iehc
high court strikes out bank’s loan proceedings after eight-year delay the found in pursuing case was inordinate and inexcusable, that balance of justice favoured dismissal. costs final orders were left for a later mention. [2024] iehc 74 has ruled everyday finance dac’s against three defendants over
high court joins maximillian schrems to meta appeals over €1.2bn data protection decision the found was uniquely and directly affected by meta’s challenges a regulator’s on eu-us transfers. it ruled only his request join proceedings. [2024] iehc 75 court, commercial has joined as notice party in pla
court of appeal dismisses challenge to personal insolvency arrangement the upheld high court’s confirmation david langan’s proposed arrangement, rejecting promontoria’s arguments about a solicitor’s charge, unfair prejudice and €3 million secured-debt limit. [2024] ieca 31 has dismissed promontoria
high court refuses an taisce extra time to challenge rejected mussel-licence appeal the held that fell under fisheries act’s statutory judicial review procedure, but refused leave because had not shown good and sufficient reason for filing late. [2024] iehc 60 has aquaculture licences appeals board’
high court finds mayo failed to send required standstill notice in lighting tender case the rejected other pleaded challenges killaree services’ exclusion, but left costs and form of final order for a later hearing. [2024] iehc 79 court, commercial found that county council by procurement rules afte
court of appeal dismisses challenge to 11-year manslaughter sentence the rejected christina anderson’s against imposed after she pleaded guilty on grounds diminished responsibility. has dismissed severity her for was sentenced 11 years’ imprisonment, with final three years suspended four years, plea
high court quashes permission for 131 homes after public transport capacity test was not met the found that developer had demonstrated site well served by high-capacity transport, as required to rely on national building-height guidelines. it rejected or did decide other live grounds. [2024] iehc 66
high court pauses proposed transfer to spain pending article 17 decision the granted leave on most grounds and restrained while judicial review proceeds, citing minister’s failure decide applicant’s request under dublin iii regulation. [2024] iehc 77 has minister for justice from transferring an ano
high court permits adoption process to proceed without consulting unidentified birth father the approved dispensing with consultation under two statutory provisions, finding that mother could not identify and authority had no other practical means of doing so. [2024] iehc 89 has ireland’s applicatio
high court allows amendments ahead of retrial in schoolteacher case the permitted new pleadings on limitation, consent, fiduciary duty and grooming, while refusing a proposed standalone claim sexual exploitation. [2024] iehc 69 has allowed woman to amend her before claims against former teacher chap
high court sets aside refusal of nigerian protection claim over scarring evidence the found tribunal should have offered applicant an opportunity to obtain a medical report after he showed marks at his hearing. it rejected separate challenge concerning country information. [2024] iehc 73 has set dec
high court orders return of two young children to germany in hague convention case the rejected mother’s grave-risk defence, but left undertakings and costs for a further hearing. [2024] iehc 122 has ordered after rejecting their defence that returning them would expose grave risk harm. judgment del
high court refuses extension for late defamation action over child-welfare report the declined to extend time darren fagan bring his and negligence claim, finding reasons delay inadequate that balance of prejudice did not favour an extension. [2024] iehc 76 has refused fagan’s application limitation
supreme court refuses direct appeal over judicial review time limit the refused leave for a appeal, saying applicant had not shown exceptional circumstances. it left mootness issue unresolved and said his of case should proceed. [2024] iesc 2 has alan harte to directly from high decision on three-mo
esb worker could refuse questions during garda investigation, high court rules the said electricity supply board must weigh its employment interests against employee’s constitutional right to silence before requiring answers or penalising a refusal. [2024] iehc 65 an network technician was entitled,
high court dismisses historic sexual abuse claim over loss of key defence evidence the dismissed a civil action against father after finding that his incapacity and deaths two witnesses left central allegation beyond reach fair litigation. [2024] iehc 71 has alleging sexually abused teenage son in 1
court of appeal dismisses challenge to refusal judicial review leave the upheld high court’s decision, finding that papers had not been updated district possession order and a circuit was suitable alternative remedy. [2024] ieca 32 has dismissed reginald carroll’s against decision refusing him seek
high court rejects objections to daughters’ role under mother’s enduring power of attorney the ordered attorneys provide annual accounts two notice parties after finding that concerns about donor’s finances did not make either daughter unsuitable. [2024] iehc 72 has rejected a son’s registering an m
high court upholds divorce and financial orders after husband’s appeal the de novo focused on provision. found appellant had not shown he could meet circuit family affirmed decree ancillary provision, with revised directions for home’s eventual sale. [2024] iehc 68 court, law has upheld a made by hu
court of appeal raises atlantic mariner damages to €168,450, rejects loss-of-use claim the reassessed compensation for fishing vessel lost in 2008, deducting value tonnage later sold and estimated repair costs. it awarded nothing loss use left costs further consideration. [2024] ieca 30 has increase
high court dismisses bankrupt’s bid to overturn adjudication and challenge receiver mr justice kennedy dismissed dr michael grimes’s application annul his bankruptcy a receiver’s appointment over property in kells. costs remained undecided pending written submissions. [2024] iehc 53 court, the has o
high court refuses mother’s appeal to relocate child the united states upheld circuit court’s refusal of relocation and varied parts a separate order on maintenance, housing contact. [2024] iehc 638 has refused move with her daughter, a., from ireland states, finding that would not serve child’s wel
high court dismisses barrister’s claims against judge, state and attorney general the struck out proceedings as disclosing no reasonable cause of action being frivolous vexatious, refused a requested eu reference. further hearing was scheduled to address costs any other necessary orders. [2024] iehc
high court refuses to halt money-laundering trial over missing bank ip records the dismissed raja naseeb’s judicial review application, finding unavailable did not create a risk that he would be denied fair trial. costs remained for submissions. [2024] iehc 37 has an application by naseeb prohibit h
high court dismisses challenge over missing email ip records in money laundering case the ruled that unavailable did not create a real risk of an unfair trial and said issue could be addressed at trial. it also delay would have been fatal to application on its own. [2024] iehc 38 has dismissed judic
court of appeal dismisses crowes’ over claim against danske bank the upheld high court’s decision to strike out proceedings bank, finding they had repeatedly failed file a statement disclosing cause action. costs remained provisional. [2024] ieca 29 has dismissed declan and marian crowe’s their hold
high court strikes out ryanair defence appendix, allows on the beach to replead found appendix functioned as a pleading and directed that it be struck out, while giving an opportunity plead those matters in amended defence. [2024] iehc 40 has beach’s ryanair’s website-scraping case allowing travel c
high court awards plaintiff costs of injunction, with execution stayed until trial ms justice butler ruled that the defendants had not justified opposing an injunction over interference a receivership, but order pending determination proceedings. [2024] iehc 56 has awarded ken fennell interlocutory
high court refuses challenge to revocation of pakistani man’s residence card the found minister’s decision that applicant’s marriage was one convenience neither irrational nor unreasonable, and ruled paper-based process met fair-procedure requirements. [2024] iehc 58 has refused a minister for justi
court of appeal dismisses challenge to refusal care allowance the held that appeals officer gave adequate reasons, applied correct statutory test and was entitled conclude child’s needs did not meet legal threshold. [2024] ieca 28 has dismissed an by a woman challenging domiciliary for her teenage d
high court rejects challenge to naas home extension permission the refused a neighbour’s judicial review of an bord pleanála’s approval, finding he had not established reviewable issue. final orders, including costs, were left for later hearing. [2024] iehc 59 has decision grant single-storey near n
high court approves comreg search plan for seized eircom data the ruled that should conduct electronic searches to identify potentially relevant material, subject protections and modifications its plan. [2024] iehc 49 court, commercial has approved, with modifications, a commission communications re
high court refuses bid for independent administrator of limerick estate the found proposed company claims could not justify appointing an administrator, while leaving family to consider who should apply grant. [2024] iehc 57 has refused application by marie healy permission seek her late mother’s es
high court allows family-law judgments to be shared with bankruptcy trustee and wrc the ordered disclosure protect interests of a wife children, while giving parties until 14 february propose redactions before public release. [2024] iehc 132 has that in proceedings may disclosed respondent’s workpla
court of appeal allows minister’s challenge over untranslated visa evidence the held minister could exclude whatsapp and call records submitted without translations linking phone numbers to spouses. it invited further submissions on whether remit case costs. [2024] ieca 26 allowed for justice’s agai
high court refuses injunction blocking garda access application for solicitor’s phone the rejected an interim bid to prevent gardaí applying a warrant examine seized phone, while finding his underlying challenge was arguable and directing that relevant judgments be given any district judge hearing a
court of appeal dismisses challenge to refusal pause property possession case the held that high could decide whether helen fitzgerald had a tenancy, and dismissed her against stay proceedings. [2024] ieca 27 has fitzgerald’s decision refusing proceedings over in county clare. it residential tenanci
court of appeal cuts sentence for dangerous driving from 3½ years to 2½ the allowed james doyle’s against severity, quashed circuit and substituted a shorter prison term. it left his six-year disqualification in place. has reduced causing serious bodily harm three half two years, while leaving uncha
high court allows revenue defendants to amend defence in vrt refund case the order permits additional alternative pleas a dispute over €500 deductions from vehicle registration tax refunds. did not decide whether those or underlying claim will succeed. [2024] iehc 119 has allowed commissioners, irel
high court orders continued detention of ward after statutory review makes no order the said was required under assisted decision-making act, but it could neither continue that act nor discharge. existing wardship pending further review. [2024] iehc 47 court, wards has for detention, care and treatm
high court allows limited amendments in prisoner’s slopping-out compensation case the permitted claims concerning an alleged lack of effective remedy to be added, but refused a proposed challenge limitation law and barred new damages over historic prison conditions. [2024] iehc 109 has allowed john
court of appeal dismisses against 32-month burglary sentence the found no error in sentencing judge’s approach to appellant’s prior assault or rehabilitation, and upheld as imposed. has dismissed richard shaw’s severity a prison for burglary, finding treatment his previous rehabilitation efforts. sh
high court orders return of two children to sweden after second wrongful retention the found remained habitually resident in and rejected mother’s hague convention defences. it briefly stayed order allow settlement talks, then changed stay 10 days, contingent on an appeal being filed. [2024] iehc 43
high court keeps monetizead’s claim against scl in ireland, sends techads dispute to italy the ruled that an italian jurisdiction clause covered claims techads, while a bosnia could not displace irish over irish-incorporated scl. it refused scl’s request pause case. [2024] iehc 44 court, commercial
high court allows extrinsic evidence in dispute over farm inheritance the ruling finds ambiguity a will’s description of lands left to nephew, but does not decide who inherits disputed parcels. [2024] iehc 48 has ruled that about late william doyle’s intentions may be heard whether his nephew peter
high court halts hse investigation in its current form over surgeon’s disciplinary process the injunction pauses an into three allegations, but leaves free to continue action under consultant’s contract. [2024] iehc 70 has restrained health service executive from proceeding with investigation, form,