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high court awards €228,160 after worker fell from unguarded stairwell the found defendants primarily responsible for a 2015 workplace fall, assessed worker’s contributory negligence at 20%, and dismissed an unpleaded claim aggravated or punitive damages. [2024] iehc 339 awarded ben keevey finding in
high court rejects constitutional challenge to covid-19 regulations mr justice nolan dismissed two grounds challenging the behind four men’s summonses, but left formal order be decided after hearing parties. [2024] iehc 323 has rejected a constitutionality of that formed basis summonses issued men o
high court refuses challenge to howth apartment planning permission the rejected all grounds against for 32 apartments at graymount house, while dismissing separate fingal county council’s earlier decision as a nullity and out of time. [2024] iehc 327 has refused judicial review house in howth, dism
high court refuses bid to hear tax data challenge in private or anonymously the ruling concerns only an interlocutory application about privacy proceedings. underlying judicial review over revenue’s refusal erase 2007 remains unresolved. [2024] iehc 337 has refused applicant’s request have his reven
high court strikes out heaphy’s €55m claim against bank of ireland mr justice rory mulcahy found the disclosed no reasonable cause action, was bound to fail and amounted an abuse process. he refused bank’s application vacate a lis pendens over property. [2024] iehc 322 has struck edmund governor com
high court refuses morris’s challenge to howth apartment permission the rejected applicant’s additional grounds for judicial review of a 32-unit development, with costs and final orders left later hearing. [2024] iehc 328 has refused christian application overturn planning development at dungriffin
high court orders weekly supervised contact between father and young daughter the interim order provides for one hour of each week, with safeguards, while a section 32 report further hearing remain pending. [2024] iehc 475 has ordered week his daughter, who had not seen him more than two years. arra
court of appeal dismisses peter mccaughey’s challenge to settlement ruling the upheld a high decision that 2020 released payment claims under two ijm resolutions. it also rejected peter’s objection procedure used resolve dispute. [2024] ieca 135 has dismissed against agreement his exit and loyalty p
court of appeal dismisses parents’ bid for work rights through child’s protection claim the held that a minor applicant’s labour-market access right was personal and could not be exercised by his parents. it dismissed their eu-law damages. [2024] ieca 133 has an child parents over whether in ireland
supreme court refuses costs to unsuccessful planning appeal the found no special circumstances justifying a award after appellants lost their over remitting decision for reconsideration. has made order dismissing an remittal of permission bord pleanála in ruling delivered on 29 may 2024, refused app
high court grants leave to appeal ruling on solicitor firm summons the of may now consider a legal question about whether could be issued application solicitors’ firm. court’s earlier answer remains decision under appeal. [2024] iehc 358 has granted donegal county council over “v.p. mcmullin”, descr
high court dismisses challenge to mandarin exam marking scheme the ruled that state examinations commission did not have make leaving certificate by ministerial regulations and found no discrimination. final orders, including costs, were still be settled. [2024] iehc 313 has dismissed a judicial rev
high court dismisses businessman’s claim over 2014 garda search the found warrant was valid and plaintiff had not proved that oppressive or officers unlawfully took property. costs remained to be addressed. [2024] iehc 283 has dismissed a arising from of his business premises in august 2014, finding
high court refuses challenge to residence-card refusal a nigerian applicant’s judicial review failed after the minister found he had not established his british spouse’s qualifying rights in ireland. left costs and consequential matters for later mention. [2024] iehc 333 has refused man’s applicatio
high court finds prosecutorial delay but refuses to halt prosecution of man charged over alleged assault the found a breach duty progress juvenile case with reasonable expedition, ruled that public interest in trial outweighed established prejudice. it reserved final order and costs. [2024] iehc 314
high court removes northern circuit judges from judicial review case the found had been improperly joined as respondents. underlying remains on limited grounds previously allowed. [2024] iehc 353 has struck of a brought by j.s., finding they order addresses only parties to case; it does not decide o
high court refuses challenge to removal and exclusion orders against lithuanian national the held that accompanying notices, read together, gave sufficient notice of arrangements three-year period. it refused judicial review; costs were left for a later hearing. [2024] iehc 332 has national’s applic
high court authorises adoption of teenager by long-term foster carers the found statutory conditions for without birth mother’s consent were met, while criticising late timing application and raising concern about reduction in contact. [2024] iehc 352 court, family law has authorised authority irela
court of appeal dismisses recruit’s bid to add grounds defence forces challenge the upheld refusal let billy monahan amend his judicial review case, finding he had not explained why proposed were omitted when first sought leave. [2024] ieca 126 has dismissed monahan’s against a high him over suspens
high court quashes drug-driving conviction decision over blood-test power the found an error of law in circuit court’s treatment garda’s opinion under road traffic legislation. it quashed that and left any question remittal for further hearing. [2024] iehc 317 has a convicting conor mcguinness drug
high court finds planning board failed to assess floodlighting’s potential impact on protected geese the ruled that reasonable scientific doubt about effect of tarmon national school’s lights bellanagare bog spa required proper screening. it has yet decide what final orders make. [2024] iehc 318 an
high court dismisses liquidator’s bid to reverse £55.9m payment cyprus company the ruled claim would indirectly enforce an australian tax debt and also found separate claims time-barred or outside statutory period. final orders were listed for 6 june 2024. [2024] iehc 306 has dismissed a application
high court lifts stay after insurer failed to advance arbitration efficiently the found that aviva’s delays breached a condition attached 2020 stay. underlying insurance dispute remains unresolved. [2024] iehc 309 has lifted on proceedings brought by gerald jephson and pamela against aviva ireland d
high court refuses appeal against possession order for kingscourt home the affirmed a circuit in favour of start mortgages dac, finding that lender had established its right to after years missed payments. it granted no further stay, with final orders still be made. [2024] iehc 310 has refused raymo
high court dismisses ryanair proceedings against italian competition authority the ruled that ireland lacked jurisdiction over claims linked to authority’s investigation, set aside service of summons and declined refer questions cjeu. [2024] iehc 307 has dismissed ryanair’s italy’s authority, ruling
high court dismisses challenge to wicklow wind farm permission the found that planning board had adequately assessed effects on a family’s spring water supply and landscape. it refused judicial review of for 11-turbine ballymanus project; consequential matters, including costs, remained be heard. [2
high court dismisses most challenge to clare wind farm, declares publication failure the found an bord pleanála failed publish 39 documents on its website, but held that error did not justify quashing permission for carrownagowan project. [2024] iehc 300 court, planning & environment has dismissed o
high court grants divorce and directs equal parenting arrangement to be developed the said children’s father had been denied meaningful access directed a professional help devise revised schedule, while reserving final arrangements pending further observations submissions. [2024] iehc 383 has grante
high court awards €279,191 after cork head-on crash caused multiple injuries liability was not disputed. the assessed damages for a femur fracture, back and chest injuries, ptsd, while reserving final orders on costs later hearing. [2024] iehc 326 has awarded hazel o’sullivan in sustained collision
court of appeal dismisses challenge to family visa refusal the upheld high court’s decision, finding no error warranting being allowed. it said a fresh application remained open couple. [2024] ieca 114 has dismissed an by irish citizen and her ethiopian husband over his for long-stay visa. found in
high court refuses leave to challenge horse racing appeal decision anthony martin argued that a uk barrister could not represent the irish board before its appeals body. found no arguable basis rule allowing representation and refused for judicial review. [2024] iehc 305 has seek review of by board’
court of appeal dismisses roscommon farmer’s against false cattle report conviction the upheld jury’s and found trial satisfactory, but this judgment deals only with conviction; sentence was not addressed. [2024] ieca 274 has dismissed gerard harrington’s his for making a about missing cattle, findi
high court allows prosecution of teenager to proceed with identity restrictions the found blameworthy delay in bringing charges against oscar, a pseudonym, but said could continue subject reporting restrictions. it rejected his constitutional and charging challenges. [2024] iehc 279 has allowed crim
high court rejects recusal grounds but assigns contempt motion to another judge mr justice dignam ruled that the defendant had not established bias, arranged for hear pending committal application avoid delay and further costs. [2024] iehc 320 has rejected gemma o’doherty’s recuse himself from a com
high court strikes out challenge seeking to halt kildare quarry licence process the dismissed one part of david malone’s statutory injunction application against epa, leaving his other claims unresolved. [2024] iehc 336 has struck a request by malone stop environmental protection agency (epa) proces
high court refuses leave for judicial review of district conviction the applicant’s complaints about evidence, trial conduct and her suspended sentence were more appropriately dealt with in pending circuit appeal, judge held. [2024] iehc 316 has refused an applicant to seek two public order offences
high court refuses father’s bid to challenge child-care orders by judicial review the dismissed leave application, saying access and care issues should be pursued through district circuit court. a separate costs ruling remained possible. [2024] iehc 278 has application for decisions review, concludi
high court finds employer liable for worker’s back injury after 50kg bag handling the found inadequate planning and supervision of task, rejected contributory negligence awarded damages, with final payment direction costs to be addressed at a later hearing. [2024] iehc 302 that worker injured his wh
court of appeal dismisses b.b.’s against convictions for child sexual offences the upheld trial judge’s decisions to admit two children’s recorded interviews and exclude proposed expert evidence, rejected challenges concerning jury deliberations joint trial. has dismissed eight involving children wh
court of appeal dismisses a.a.’s against convictions the rejected four grounds challenging jury verdict, joint trial, interview material and children’s recorded evidence. remain undisturbed by this appeal. has dismissed for sexual offences involving three children in his extended family, rejecting e
court of appeal allows revenue over €531,471 capital gains tax relief scheme the held that a bond transaction created an artificial loss through connected-party valuation rules and misused relief. it dismissed taxpayer’s cross-appeal time limits upheld notice opinion. [2024] ieca 113 has allowed by
high court refuses plaintiff’s request to cross-examine bank and receiver’s witnesses the ruling concerned only whether cross-examination was needed for defendants’ application dismiss proceedings. it did not decide underlying claim or that dismissal application. [2024] iehc 290 has refused seán coy
high court refuses challenge to remand over suspended sentence the held that nenagh district could an applicant balbriggan a week after sentencing for theft. it sent reactivation issue decide. [2024] iehc 298 has refused applicant’s bid quash linked sentence, ruling be made he was sentenced of wheth
supreme court sends insolvency arrangement objection back to high the directed determine a creditor’s outstanding personal arrangement, after ruling he had standing lodge it. each party will bear its own costs. [2024] iesc 19 of ireland has remitted unresolved court, which must now issues on his app
court of appeal dismisses top security’s over alarm monitoring commissions the upheld a high award to action alarms for unpaid commission on customers who remained with security after sought transfer its own service. [2024] ieca 117 has dismissed an by limited against order awarding €148,324.89 comm
supreme court upholds sheriff retirement age of 70 in discrimination appeal the dismissed seamus mallon’s appeal, ruling that statutory was justified under eu law and higher for coroners had a rational basis. [2024] iesc 20 ireland has an by mallon over requirement sheriffs retire at 70, affirming h
high court refuses leave to challenge family assessor’s appointment the found no arguable basis review circuit court’s july 2023 order appointing a social worker conduct child assessment. [2024] iehc 340 has refused an application for bring judicial proceedings over assessment in case. ex tempore ju
high court refuses challenge to ardee bypass environmental screenings the declined quash an bord pleanála’s decisions that no full impact report or natura statement was required, while making a separate declaration agreed by parties about conservation objectives for spa. [2024] iehc 292 has refused
court of appeal affirms acquittal after rejecting prosecution bid for retrial the ruled that trial judge’s direction to acquit was wrong in law, but found interests justice did not support quashing and ordering a retrial. has rejected seeking respondent who acquitted 13 counts gross indecency, affir
high court dismisses planning challenge against state after more than three years’ inactivity the found applicant’s delay in prosecuting her claims respondents inexcusable. to an bord pleanála’s decision was not determined this application. [2024] iehc 295 has dismissed sandra dunlea’s judicial revi
appeal court replaces fully suspended sentence with 18 months in custody the of quashed a three-year that had been wholly for woman who pleaded guilty to cocaine offence. it imposed three years’ imprisonment, suspending final months. has on pearl kenna offence and re-sentenced her suspended. deliver
high court rules vodafone pension increases for scheme c members are guaranteed the interpreted 2005 deed as requiring pay-linked and set an average salary increase comparator, while leaving parties free to agree another measure. [2024] iehc 280 court, commercial has ruled that a scheme’s guarantee
high court strikes out gorey business park land claim and orders lis pendens lifted the found over a disputed mortgage map could not succeed should have been issued without permission. it adjourned separate question of further undertaking. [2024] iehc 294 has struck james osborne’s proceedings again
court of appeal dismisses mother’s challenge to child cruelty and sexual offence convictions the rejected arguments over charge’s particulars evidence supporting two counts. prosecution’s separate sentence review will be decided later. has dismissed nw’s against for cruelty, exploitation assault, fi
high court refuses late challenge to zimbabwean mother and child’s deportation orders the held judicial review application was outside statutory 28-day limit declined extend time. it also addressed substance of claims said new country information did not require a separate written decision. [2024] i
court of appeal increases sentence for serious domestic assault the quashed a it found unduly lenient and resentenced i.a. to three half years, with final six months suspended. has increased imposed on an aggravated by false imprisonment, finding that original failed reflect seriousness offending wa
high court orders €72,500 costs after striking out solicitor dispute a may 2024 judgment set the had dismissed claim challenging mortgages. it also rejected plaintiff’s additional objections and claims. [2024] iehc 273 ordered eugenie houston to pay wendy doyle in legal houston’s proceedings as friv
high court affirms possession order in shannon family farm dispute the rejected two sisters’ adverse defence and upheld a circuit declaring their brother owner of property. it also used case to criticise cost resolving minor disputes court. [2024] iehc 291 has affirmed john house county sligo, requi
high court dismisses challenge to bank stabilisation law the rejected claims that 2010 act breached irish constitutional or eu law, declined refer questions and indicated state should receive its costs. [2024] iehc 288 has dismissed a by shareholders constitutionality compatibility of credit institu
supreme court awards school costs against minor in expulsion appeal the said was entitled to recover its of an earlier high hearing and appeal, after it succeeded on all issues. [2024] iesc 18 ireland has directed that a secondary school’s board management may interlocutory brought by pupil, who is
high court quashes permission for 208 apartments in terenure over bus capacity assessment the found planning board could not rely on a guideline allowing increased building height after developer failed to demonstrate practical public transport or adequately address objections issue. [2024] iehc 261
court of appeal dismisses dpp challenge to fully suspended sentence for ear-biting assault the said was lenient but did not meet high threshold an unduly appeal. has dismissed a director public prosecutions imposed on paul dundon causing harm, ruling that lenient. delivered judgment 13 may 2024. had
high court finds paul monaghan’s medical negligence claim was out of time the decided a preliminary limitation issue and held that monaghan knew significant injury its alleged link to delayed referral within statutory period. it ordered proceedings dismissed gave an indicative view on costs, with fi
court of appeal dismisses minister’s over polish sentence request the upheld high court’s refusal to consent proceedings execute two prison sentences, finding insufficient evidence that respondent had knowingly waived his right attend trial. [2024] ieca 119 has dismissed minister for justice’s again
high court grants everyday finance possession orders over leitrim properties the interlocutory will take effect after a five-month stay, giving sean gormley time to appeal or seek longer stay. main action remains for trial. [2024] iehc 276 has granted dac of four houses at tullaghan close, county le
high court adjourns meta appeal and related challenge pending whatsapp case the declined to split proceedings into separate modules, finding that questions of alleged infringement any fine were closely linked. [2024] iehc 264 has adjourned platforms ireland ltd’s statutory judicial review in their e
high court grants leave to challenge termination of legal aid certificate the ruling allows judicial review proceedings go forward over board’s 2023 decision. it does not decide whether that decision was lawful. [2024] iehc 265 has granted christopher prendergast seek terminate his certificate. proc
high court finds mortgage claim not shown to have accrued by 2011 the rejected banks’ limitation argument on preliminary evidence, while leaving open whether further evidence could show an earlier loss. [2024] iehc 275 has ruled that it currently be said a against two bank of ireland entities had 20
dublin court confirms vehicular right of way to malahide home the circuit declared that registered route across an adjoining property includes motor vehicle access and ordered its width be corrected on land registry map. damages costs remained addressed. [2024] iecc 3 civil court, county city (circu
court of appeal dismisses challenge to transfer $657,710 in frozen funds the upheld a high disposal order under proceeds-of-crime legislation, finding harry zeman had not proved were legitimate or that would create serious risk injustice. [2024] ieca 112 has dismissed zeman’s against an transferring
high court refuses to strike out nowak’s employment proceedings over delay the found in advancing two wrongful-dismissal cases was inordinate and inexcusable, but defendant did not show material prejudice caused by it. [2024] iehc 263 has refused intesa sanpaolo life dac’s application brought agnies
dublin circuit court sets €10,000 freehold value, leaves conveyancing costs to be agreed a dispute between ga development icav and technological university concerned the price for of premises held under 1952 lease. excluded later litigation urged parties agree fees. court, county city assessed inter
high court rejects perrigo requests to add issues not decided at trial order a supplementary judgment sets out what the may record after an insurance policy dispute, while refusing requested terms on matters had heard. [2024] iehc 272 court, commercial has refused several by company plc include in a
court of appeal raises sentence for machete attack on teenager to 8½ years the quashed original as unduly lenient, citing sentencing judge’s use offender’s age lower starting point. it imposed a new with 2½ suspended. has increased 16-year-old in his dundalk home, after finding that judge wrongly re
high court quashes protection appeal decision over treatment of medical evidence the found that tribunal had not explained why it rejected a key account and parts an expert report, sent case back for further hearing. [2024] iehc 297 has quashed international appeals tribunal’s in botswana woman’s ca
estate held 75% liable for fatal tractor collision on n14 the high court found driver negligent failing to use its warning beacon and injured motorist 25% contributorily negligent. it deferred final judgment pending submissions past loss of earnings. [2024] iehc 281 has apportioned liability a betwe
high court approves transfer of 19-year-old from residential placement to mother’s home the found no evidence that proposed move was unsafe and said it could not require hse or tusla continue funding placement. also declared respondent a ward court. [2024] iehc 438 approved nua healthcare his home,
high court awards brownfield costs over whitestown remediation delays the appointed arup as an independent assessor and adjourned limited parts of a contempt motion, after finding council’s further-investigation approach delayed remediation. no waste had been removed by time judgment. [2024] iehc 26
high court allows garda harassment damages claim to proceed, strikes out other claims the removed linked 16 private entities and garda-related injunction requests, but refused ireland’s application dismiss over alleged conduct. [2024] iehc 404 has allowed paul christopher meehan’s against ireland op
supreme court directs oath commissioner applications to disclose suitability concerns chief justice o’donnell said future and supporting certificates must address matters relevant an applicant’s suitability, including criminal convictions. he made no further order on a complaint after the resigned.
court of appeal rejects bail appeals by two men charged with restaurant murder the found risk flight could not be managed conditions for michael andrecut and david amah. it said statutory basis refusing to minor applicant was met prepared consider his release under strict conditions. [2024] ieca 139
court of appeal dismisses cloverhill governor’s over solicitor’s prison visits the said rule 36(9)(c) can apply to by legal advisers, but upheld conclusion that decision was vitiated a failure hear caroline egan before acting. [2024] ieca 111 has dismissed an governor in dispute solicitor egan’s acc
court of appeal dismisses prison governor’s challenge to solicitor’s exclusion the upheld a high declaration that governor acted beyond his authority by barring caroline egan from cloverhill prison. it also identified serious fair-procedure and proportionality failures. [2024] ieca 111 has dismissed
high court rejects fisherman’s €27,472 vat refund appeal the answered all ten questions in a case stated negative, upholding tax appeals commissioner’s refusal of for on services connected with sale fishing capacity. [2024] iehc 258 has rejected over claim, answering negative referred and finding th
court of appeal dismisses mother’s challenge to children’s return germany the upheld high court’s order after finding did not establish a grave risk children. it considered proposed safeguards for their return, while leaving parties liberty apply about terms. [2024] ieca 110 has dismissed against an
high court declines to vary special care order, says it already takes immediate effect justice jordan refused a parent’s request add wording an existing order concerning b, minor, finding the change unnecessary under statutory framework. [2024] iehc 444 has declined ruling that immediately child act
high court affirms order for boy to remain in father’s uk care the dismissed mother’s appeal against orders transferring child’s custody his father, while directing that current access arrangements continue pending further review. [2024] iehc 325 court, family law has affirmed circuit placing a youn
high court orders discovery in defamation and data protection case over garda station photographs the also proposed amended particulars reserved costs, pending any further submissions from parties. [2024] iehc 406 has ordered commissioner of an síochána to provide specified documents a brought by jo
high court grants limited leave to challenge amended quarry condition the found judicial review application was brought in time after central office directed unrepresented applicant issue a motion. it allowed replacement of one proceed, but made no final ruling on its lawfulness. [2024] iehc 249 cou
high court finds minister liable for collision during garda stop a de novo appeal over 2018 resulted in finding that the plaintiff was not contributorily negligent. awarded €9,000 general damages and €1,070 agreed special damages, with final-order terms still to be heard. [2024] iehc 266 has found p
high court rules woman’s slopping-out damages claim is time-barred the directed a preliminary determination and found 2017 was out of time under both statute limitations european convention on human rights act. it said proceedings should be dismissed. [2024] iehc 254 has ruled that june moore’s for
high court certifies appeal on conservation objectives and windfarm assessment the found legal question exceptionally important uncertain, certified it for appeal. did not decide that planning permission was invalid or threatened protected site. [2024] iehc 247 has an whether valid a site are precon
high court refuses sancus summary judgment application against guarantor the found denis corbett had an arguable defence to a claim over unpaid loan guarantee and directed case proceed plenary hearing. [2024] iehc 256 has refused (iom) limited’s for corbett, finding he that requires evidence be hear