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high court refuses all reliefs in challenge to meath quarry decision mr justice max barrett dismissed thomas grall’s judicial review an bord pleanála’s 2013 concerning a at milltown, co meath. the left that place; it did not itself issue enforcement notice. [2024] iehc 552 has refused sought by gral
high court dismisses carthy’s claim against bank and solicitors over possession proceedings the held claims were an impermissible attempt to revisit issues raised or available in earlier proceedings. ruling concerns only application brought by three defendants. [2024] iehc 490 of ireland has dismiss
high court refuses bid to remove executor from westmeath estate the found was not responsible for main delays and said applicants had established grounds his removal. it did decide whether alleged debts or disputed signatures were valid. [2024] iehc 403 has refused an application by two brothers the
high court refuses to dismiss wrongful-death case over portlaoise bar death the declined strike out claim as time-barred or for delay, finding that disputed evidence about what plaintiff knew and defendants’ asserted prejudice should be considered proceeds. [2024] iehc 448 has refused applications a
high court refuses ex parte injunction over planned accommodation at dundrum hotel the rejected patrick mcgreal’s urgent application to restrain minister’s intended use of house while his judicial review challenge planning regulations remains unresolved. [2024] iehc 520 has refused an sought by mcgr
high court dismisses challenge to transfer appeal despite late eu notification the held that delay in notifying european commission of ipat’s designation did not invalidate its decision affirming a an international protection application sweden. [2024] iehc 470 has dismissed judicial review appeals
supreme court judge says dwyer appeal must fail under recent phone-data ruling in a concurring judgment, gerard hogan j. said prior decision bound him to treat disputed mobile-phone evidence as admissible. he joined the order dismissing graham dwyer’s appeal. [2024] iesc 39 on required dismiss again
court of appeal dismisses foi over westmeath housing records the found that appellant’s new argument could not be raised for first time on and he had shown no error in information commissioner’s decision. [2024] ieca 208 has dismissed patrick mcgreal’s against a high decision upholding handling his
high court awards lyons applicants two-thirds of costs in planning appeal the struck out withdrawn after retention permission largely resolved dispute, and ordered respondents to pay specified costs, including all from 7 march 2024. [2024] iehc 471 has a enforcement dispute john mary their incurred
high court refuses english law firm’s bid to set aside service in liquidation application the ruled that a liquidator’s under section 608 could proceed against england and wales firm without leave serve outside ireland. it also allowed case title record number be amended. [2024] iehc 591 has refused
court of appeal reverses exclusion evidence in garda officers’ criminal case the held that legal errors undermined a circuit ruling had excluded gathered under search warrants. it ordered admitted for trial, leaving its reliability and weight to jury. [2024] ieca 204 has reversed judge’s decision ex
high court orders access to most documents in reservist’s discharge challenge the granted discovery and inspection of relevant a former reserve defence forces member’s judicial review, while upholding privilege over one intelligence document requiring redaction another. [2024] iehc 487 has ordered m
high court dismisses claim over injury after man climbed hospital gate the found had not acted with reckless disregard and that claimant’s decision to jump from caused his injury. [2024] iehc 486 has dismissed a personal by who broke right leg climbing locked at bon secours in tralee, finding for sa
high court dismisses challenge to mortgage deed registration and restricts further property litigation the dismissed martin tucker’s claim against authority ordered him seek leave before bringing proceedings concerning property. [2024] iehc 491 has of ireland over a said transfer on clontarf it also
court of appeal dismisses challenge to barrister complaint decision the upheld refusal leave seek judicial review a regulator’s that against was inadmissible. it invited further written submissions on costs order. [2024] ieca 198 appeal; from high has dismissed an by tinka zapryanova legal services
court of appeal dismisses michael hoey’s challenge over barge removal and canal water levels the upheld high court’s dismissal claims against waterways ireland, including concerning a sunken alleged failures to maintain navigation levels. preliminary view was that ireland should receive its costs, s
high court orders inspection of original loan transfer deeds before trial the directed everyday finance and two receivers to produce originals in a dispute over lender’s title debt mortgage. it left question further redactions for discussion. [2024] iehc 586 has ordered dac documenting change trial,
high court orders surrender in polish warrant case after rejecting three objections the found sentence was not shown to be time-barred, delay did justify refusal, and respondent had been personally notified of his trial. [2024] iehc 517 has ordered przemyslaw marek laniecki poland under a european a
court of appeal rules landlord owns all six harry clarke windows at bewley’s café the allowed landlord’s over two swan yard and rejected companies’ cross-appeal four orders windows, finding passed with property in 1987. [2024] ieca 199 has ruled that rgre grafton limited stained glass works designed
high court refuses surrender over polish trial conducted without defendant’s knowledge the found that a man sought to serve prison sentence had not been present, notified or represented under mandate at his retrial and appeal. it rejected separate objection about conditions. [2024] iehc 512 has refu
high court awards €150,000 after ruling ossory estate sale valid the upheld road enterprise park ltd’s title to nine industrial units, dismissed a counterclaim alleging rigged and found purported aib lease consent letter was fabricated. it also proposed referring judgment document gardaí for investi
court of appeal dismisses appeals and affirms convictions over roscommon attack the rejected challenges to evidence, search warrants dublin trial venue. it left any sentence issues for a later hearing. [2024] ieca 205 has dismissed by patrick sweeney, paul beirne martin o’toole affirmed their arisin
perrigo’s three alleged misrepresentations allocated to 2016 insurance policy the high court ruled that wrongful acts did not aggregate 2015 policy. it also limited single-claim declaration two of them and rejected insurers’ reliance on an exclusion clause. [2024] iehc 481 court, commercial has conn
supreme court refers uk contempt sentence issue to eu in surrender appeal the has asked of justice european union clarify whether a six-month falls within trade and cooperation agreement’s rule specialty. it not decided appeals. [2024] iesc 40 ireland referred questions (cjeu) about three men facing
supreme court dismisses graham dwyer’s appeal over phone data used in murder trial the held that traffic and location from work was properly admitted. it said his conviction would also stand under proviso even if had been inadmissible. [2024] iesc 39 {'name': 'the court', 'jurisdiction': 'ireland'}
court of appeal rejects solicitors’ bid to dismiss former client’s negligence claim the dismissed appeal, finding they had not established delay-related prejudice sufficient warrant ending claim. it invited written submissions on costs. [2024] ieca 207 has a firm against high decision refusing profe
supreme court restores reengagement date for unfairly dismissed school principal the upheld labour court’s unfair dismissal decision and its order from september 2017, while setting aside high earlier legal practitioner client costs award. [2024] iesc 38 has an that a be reengaged 1 2017 after findi
appeal court upholds order stopping prosecution after delay in case involving teenager the of found about six and a half months culpable prosecutorial agreed that resulting loss anonymity reporting protections amounted to significant prejudice. [2024] ieca 230 has dismissed director public prosecuti
high court dismisses challenge over proof required in tax appeal admissibility process five anonymised applicants argued that revenue should prove their irish residence before appeals could be considered. the held they bore burden of showing assessments were wrong, while raising a separate, unresolv
court of appeal increases sentence for man convicted abusing three children the found original substantially below what offending required and resentenced respondent to 18½ years on rape sexual exploitation offences. {'name': 'the appeal', 'jurisdiction': none} has increased imposed a sexually in hi
high court refers nine nitrates programme questions to eu the substantive judicial review remains undecided while of justice european union considers about environmental assessments and ireland’s derogation. [2024] iehc 472 has referred (cjeu) in a challenging fifth action commission decision allowi
court of appeal raises mother’s sentence for child sexual exploitation to 12 years the quashed nine-year on counts and resentenced her years. sentences remaining three post-release supervision remain in place. has increased imposed a mother sexually exploiting children, after finding that original w
court of appeal replaces rape and sexual exploitation sentences with life imprisonment the allowed dpp’s undue-leniency application, finding original failed to reflect gravity prolonged abuse three children. other post-release supervision remain unchanged. has replaced imposed on d.d. for imprisonme
court of appeal preserves persecution finding in south african family’s protection case the allowed an to sever part international appeals tribunal decision on state protection, which was conceded be unlawful, while leaving its a well-founded fear place. [2024] ieca 186 has over how their should rec
court of appeal dismisses challenge to proposed sale bettystown home the held that evidence before it showed mars capital, as mortgagee, was selling property, and found no fair issue be tried on grounds pursued in appeal. [2024] ieca 269 has dismissed sharon keogh’s against refusal an interlocutory
high court refuses leave for linda rogers’ judicial review as application was out of time the said november 2023 brought beyond three-month limit and rogers had not sought an extension. it did decide whether her claims were arguable. [2024] iehc 474 has refused to bring a over investigation trial pr
court of appeal dismisses refugee mother’s challenge over daughter’s family reunification the upheld statutory age rule for reunification, while noting that mother could still apply a discretionary visa her adult daughter. [2024] ieca 206 appeal, civil has dismissed zimbabwean refugee’s to refusal p
court of appeal rejects €769,964 claim for litigation support costs a lay litigant’s services billed by scotchstone capital llp failed because the invoices and evidence did not establish recoverable expert work. left order open to short written submissions. [2024] ieca 201 has dismissed piotr skoczy
appeal court replaces €27,000 costs assessment with adjudication in keogh case the of left liability place but ruled that high should not have set first and second defendants’ at a fixed amount without material to support assessment. [2024] ieca 269 has aside plus vat against sharon ordered be adjud
court of appeal dismisses challenge to four-year harassment sentence the found no sentencing error, citing persistent pattern harassment, its impact on victims and judge’s consideration appellant’s mental health. [2024] ieca 203 has dismissed eoin hannan’s against severity a for finding error princi
high court grants leave to challenge somali woman’s transfer sweden, refuses injunction the allowed a judicial review proceed over decisions under dublin iii rules but said could go ahead while case continued. [2024] iehc 479 has granted woman requiring her from ireland refused stop deportation proc
appeal court finds ias failed hse air ambulance turnover test the of allowed sere holdings’ over contract award, finding that organ-only transport was outside tender’s defined services. high must now decide whether is entitled to any relief. [2024] ieca 197 has holdings limited’s against award an em
court of appeal dismisses firearms conviction over custody photo and cctv comment the held trial judge was not required to discharge jury after a garda witness drew attention an ear defect visible in shop footage. has dismissed leon sharlott’s against his for possessing ammunition, ruling that photo
appeal court judge would have rejected late challenge to kells mast permission in a dissenting judgment, mr justice allen said the thomsons had enough information seek an extension of time by mid-june 2022, but chose not proceed until october. dismissed peter and doreen thomson over refusal extend f
high court sends two-property possession case to plenary hearing justice rory mulcahy found that disputed questions about a repayment demand, the loan terms and ownership of debt require full hearing. he did not grant or refuse possession. [2024] iehc 467 has adjourned application concerning two mor
supreme court overturns precedent on wrongly sequenced breath-test signatures in a judgment delivered 29 july 2024, gerard hogan j. concluded that the signature-order error did not make robert hodgins’s intoxilyser statements inadmissible and would allow prosecution appeal. [2024] iesc 36 of ireland
court of appeal allows late challenge to eircom mast permission proceed the found that public interest in examining serious claims about an bord pleanála’s handling appeals justified extending filing deadline. it did not decide whether those were true or which grounds thomsons may pursue. [2024] iec
court of appeal rejects challenge to tobacco tax offence and dismisses the upheld high court’s dismissal darragh galvin’s constitutional human rights challenge. his district prosecution remained for another determine. [2024] ieca 256 has dismissed against rejection laws governing sale without requir
supreme court dismisses dpp appeal over breath-test statement signed out of sequence the held that its earlier decision in v freeman remained binding where a garda statements after driver, leaving inadmissible under statutory procedure. [2024] iesc 36 ireland has dismissed an by director public pros
supreme court refuses non-party’s bid for recordings and transcripts the ruled that requested records would support an improper campaign against people involved in a concluded school transport case. [2024] iesc 37 has refused application by tim doyle, who was not party to underlying case, of hearing
high court continues ward’s detention order for up to six months a judge found the statutory definition of mental disorder was met and continued care orders, subject further review. [2024] iehc 497 has orders allowing 48-year-old ward at an anonymised placement, with limited no more than before in e
court of appeal dismisses challenge to nine-year burglary sentence the found no sentencing error warranting intervention, leaving in place a term with its final four years suspended. [2024] ieca 326 has dismissed clive dixon’s against severity for eight burglaries, concerned global imposed across si
high court refuses quarry company’s bid to appeal planning judgment patrick mccaffrey and sons ltd sought a certificate the dismissal of its challenge two decisions. said proposed questions did not arise from facts found refused leave. [2024] iehc 476 has permission dismissing decisions concerning l
high court continues detention and care orders for ward after review the continued existing a 37-year-old ward, including temporary transfer to an approved centre when clinically necessary, with further suggested 24 january. [2024] iehc 498 court, wards of on 26 july 2024, citing recent decline in h
taxi licence refusal overturned after court excludes immigration material the district found that information exchange breached imranul hassan shuvo’s eu charter data rights and allowed his appeal. it directed renewal application be granted, while noting licensing authority may set conditions. court
court of appeal dismisses challenge to removal carlow land lis pendens the upheld an order vacating a registered by patrick doyle and restraining further registrations against land, finding receiver had standing apply. [2024] ieca 195 has dismissed doyle’s removing in county him from registering rel
high court continues ward’s placement and restrictions after finding immediate risk a review of detention welfare orders proceeded without the 39-year-old respondent present. continued orders, statutory immediate-risk criterion was met. [2024] iehc 496 court, wards for woman who is ward that in sect
court orders mibi to pay €15,000 after stolen truck crash the circuit ruled owner’s insurance did not cover its unauthorised use and entered agreed damages decree against motor insurers’ bureau of ireland. [2024] iecc 13 dublin civil court, county city has ordered ireland (mibi) in a passenger injur
high court proposes striking out naturalisation delay case as premature the said applicant had begun judicial review before submitting a valid vetting form. proposed order remained open to submissions until 11 october 2024. [2024] iehc 464 has brought by a.o. over delays in processing his irish citi
supreme court dismisses minister’s appeal over deportation review the held that minister had not properly assessed impact of deporting az on his irish citizen wife and son before deciding to revoke order. [2024] iesc 35 ireland has dismissed for justice equality’s affirmed high order in a challenge
high court dismisses challenge to controls on thc products the rejected a shop owner’s argument that cbd containing less than 0.2% were protected by eu free-movement rules. related criminal proceedings remain pending in district court. [2024] iehc 463 has dismissed denise lynch’s judicial review ire
high court refuses challenge to quarry decision over shed planning permission the held that for a quarry-side bagging did not meet statutory requirement relating quarry’s operation. proposed costs order remained open written submissions. [2024] iehc 468 has refused michael kelly’s application quash
high court orders transfer of kildare land and awards judgment over €619,000 in debts the found caroline teltsch beneficially owned bought for an equestrian business, awarded separate euro sterling sums against defendants, ordered a horse returned to her care. [2024] iehc 469 has james buckley three
supreme court dismisses minister’s appeal over deportation review involving irish child the upheld an order quashing refusal to revoke a father’s order, finding that his citizen son’s best interests had be treated as primary consideration. it did not decide must revoked. [2024] iesc 35 of ireland ha
court of appeal raises sentences for six oral rape counts to seven years each the quashed original concurrent five-year terms after finding an error in how sentencing judge treated respondent’s age at time offending. it imposed on count, concurrent, with post-release supervision. has a respondent co
circuit court cancels rtb tenancy determination and orders fresh hearing the found good substantial reasons for a tenant’s nonappearance, citing literacy, health family circumstances. it did not decide whether order should be enforced under section 124. [2024] iecc 15 dublin civil court, county of c
high court allows appeal over circuit court’s lack of jurisdiction in possession case the held that neither defendant met statutory condition for to hear application. it said registered charge argument would not succeed if existed. [2024] iehc 473 has allowed bernadette morton’s against a order, rul
court dismisses mountjoy assault injury claim after rejecting evidence of advance warning the circuit found plaintiff had not notified prison staff a threatened attack and was satisfied that further searches would have prevented weapon being made. [2024] iecc 14 dublin civil court, county city dubli
high court quashes three-month reactivated sentence over sequencing error the ruled that two sentences had to run consecutively triggering offence, and quashed theft instead been ordered after another sentence. [2024] iehc 458 has a conviction, ruling it sequenced contrary statutory rules for suspen
high court awards andrew fried 75% of costs in villa enforcement motions the treated two against felicity as one event, while declining to award all his because committal application failed. [2024] iehc 466 has ordered philip and pay concerning a spanish property known protection parties’ elderly pa
court of appeal keeps injunction halting disciplinary inquiry into cavan hospital surgeon [2024] ieca 194 the has upheld an preventing hse from continuing a consultant pawan rajpal at general until his legal challenge is determined. concerns three sets allegations: sexual assault allegation made by
high court orders applicant to pay stardust families’ costs for opposing leave bid the limited award legal representation at march hearing and left amount adjudication. it also set a further on of july application. [2024] iehc 465 has ordered eamonn butterly incurred by families 47 people who died i
high court orders plaintiff to pay defendants’ costs of successful default judgment motion the found it objectively unreasonable for oppose motion, but stayed enforcement order until underlying proceedings are determined. [2024] iehc 434 has ordered lyndsey farrell their set aside a judgment, findin
supreme court rejects challenge to ministerial planning guidelines the upheld a law allowing housing minister issue binding requirements, but underlying permission was no longer being challenged. [2024] iesc 34 has rejected john conway’s constitutionality of requirements for local authorities and an
court of appeal dismisses byrne challenge to garda cctv recognition evidence the ruled that shortcomings in how a detective recognised trevor robbery footage went evidence’s weight, not whether it could be admitted. dismissed his against conviction. has byrne’s convictions, ruling detective’s him wa
supreme court dismisses challenge to ministerial planning requirements the upheld high court’s order, unanimously rejecting constitutional challenges specific policy under and development act 2000. [2024] iesc 34 dismissed john conway’s appeal affirmed holding that (spprs) made section 28(1c) of 200
supreme court dismisses challenge to ministerial planning guidelines power justice maurice collins agreed that a constitutional section 28(1c) of the and development act 2000 should fail, while setting out his own analysis publication requirements for laws. [2024] iesc 34 dismissed john conway’s app
supreme court dismisses challenge to ministerial planning guidelines power the held that section 28(1c) of and development act 2000 was not unconstitutional, while emphasising binding require promulgation publication. [2024] iesc 34 has dismissed john conway’s appeal challenging constitutionality a
supreme court dismisses conway planning appeal over ministerial guidelines justice donnelly agreed that the constitutional challenge to section 28(1c) failed, while explaining her view of rule law and democratic accountability. has dismissed john conway’s concerning development act 2000 on building
circuit court rejects landlords’ bid for market-rent adjustment after tenant withdrew new-tenancy claim the found no basis to impose a retrospective tenancy or market rent period crown paints remained at coolock premises its lease expired. parties were make submissions on costs. [2024] iecc 10 court
supreme court upholds father’s convictions over attacks on daughter the ruled that jury could find him liable for serious harm inflicted by his wife while he was absent, based their shared course of violent conduct and recklessness. [2024] iesc 33 ireland has upheld a causing to daughter, including
court of appeal replaces lifetime driving ban with 20-year disqualification the quashed original sentence after finding that was an error in principle, then re-sentenced appellant to a suspended two-year prison term and dating from sentence. [2024] ieca 240 has replaced imposed on brian kelly fatal
high court refuses extension for defamation claim over 2018 garda complaint the held was filed outside limitation period, rejecting arguments a date-of-knowledge test or exclusion of time spent during criminal investigation. [2024] iehc 459 has refused donal coleman’s application to extend bring pro
high court allows bankruptcy summons to be posted debtor in scotland and ireland the ruled that could served outside under act 1988 directed additional postal service an irish address through debtor’s son. [2024] iehc 447 court, has granted leave for a by prepaid post on at address, where his actual
court of appeal sets aside wexford property charging order in brothers’ dispute the ruled that janice roberts’s affidavit evidence and supporting documents could not be rejected without cross-examination. it remitted case to high for a plenary hearing. [2024] ieca 193 has set would have charged debt
high court dismisses challenge to €149,000 rent-review award parkdenton limited argued that it could not present its case in an arbitration over rent for a dublin retail unit. the found no procedural irregularity and dismissed application set aside award. [2024] iehc 387 has limited’s fixing annual
high court dismisses enoch burke’s bid to set aside earlier school judgment mr justice mark sanfey ruled that the application did not meet threshold for reopening a final order. decision left premises injunction in force; costs remained be finalised. [2024] iehc 453 has dismissed and order made by a
farm worker awarded €37,536.75 over shoulder and neck injuries linked to work conditions the circuit court found inadequate supervision of worker’s tasks damages, while finding that later deterioration was largely associated with other medical factors. [2024] iecc 9 {'name': 'dublin civil county cit
court dismisses accountancy firm’s bid for new north strand tenancy the circuit found firm had not shown five years of continuous bona fide business use before its landlord served notice to quit. [2024] iecc 11 dublin civil court, county city dublin; has dismissed nexus corporate solutions limited’s
high court rules divorced couple’s properties are held in equal shares the interpreted parties’ 2023 settlement as making them tenants common five properties, rather than joint with a right of survivorship. [2024] iehc 489 has declared that couple each hold 50% interest listed their terms. ruling re
high court rejects hse appeal over disclosure of staff ethics filing records the upheld information commissioner’s decision to give rté access showing whether designated employees filed statements interest, with personnel and mobile numbers redacted. [2024] iehc 456 has refused health service execut
high court refuses request to discharge receiver of mardon property developments the held that requested orders were unavailable under directions provision relied on. it made no findings on whether receivership was exhausted or receiver’s reasons for remaining in office invalid. [2024] iehc 462 has
supreme court refuses to cut sherwin’s appeal costs but removes high leave the rejected a request reduce her 66%, while varying court’s order for an unsuccessful application appeal. [2024] iesc 32 of ireland has refused fionuala varied relating in ruling delivered electronically on 18 july 2024, fou
court of appeal makes no costs order after cutting personal injury award the declined defendants’ request for a differential, finding it was reasonable to bring case in high given damages before contributory negligence reduction. [2024] ieca 189 made as an that reduced award, citing failure assist o
high court declines to strike out nopsar claim against huawei, but refuses proposed amendment the said there was not enough undisputed evidence decide whether a 2019 settlement barred nopsar’s counterclaim. it directed that issue be tried as preliminary in circuit court. [2024] iehc 454 has declined
court of appeal dismisses bail in case involving alleged witness intimidation the upheld high court’s refusal to admit appellant d bail, finding should be dismissed. charges remain allegations. [2024] ieca 212 appeal, civil has dismissed an by against him while he faces demanding money with menaces,
court of appeal quashes sentence and reduces term for imitation firearm possession the found sentencing judge wrongly distinguished appellant from his co-accused because both were on bail. it resentenced him to seven a half years, with final year suspended. has quashed imposed dermot o’ callaghan an
high court finds roadworks design and bus driving both contributed to worker’s foot injury the apportioned liability 80% dublin 20% employer, with no contributory negligence by worker. [2024] iehc 439 found that a contractor were liable for injuries after ran over his at coolock site. it contractor,
high court orders property, pension and lump-sum provision in judicial separation case the set out financial for a separated couple their dependent child, finding no misconduct had been proved. divorce proceedings were still to follow. [2024] iehc 536 has ordered transfer of property interests, €470
court of appeal dismisses grandmother’s challenge over contact with grandchildren the upheld high court’s refusal judicial review, but said agency should invite grandmother to meet its social worker and team leader as circuit had envisaged. [2024] ieca 187 has dismissed a against review decisions af
high court finds pregnant restaurant worker was dismissed after receiving p45 a full rehearing of an employment equality appeal found the not issued in error and awarded €66,502.28, with costs proposed. [2024] iehc 432 has that while her employer without explanation. held circumstances supported con
high court orders enoch burke to pay defendants’ costs after defamation claim dismissed the rejected burke’s request for no order, finding basis depart from usual rule defendants succeeded in having his full. [2024] iehc 424 has ordered of proceedings, including reserved and written submissions on c
court of appeal upholds convictions after severing flawed checkpoint authorisation the dismissed patrick white’s appeal, finding that an apparent retrospective for a separate did not invalidate where he was stopped. [2024] ieca 190 has against his drink driving, driving without insurance and licence
high court confirms examiner for mainline power despite creditor’s objections the found company had a reasonable prospect of survival, while leaving disputed transactions further investigation. [2024] iehc 437 confirmed appointment an to limited, finding that survival as going concern. it also direc
supreme court dismisses appeal over withdrawal from joint criminal enterprise the said appellant’s warnings to police were too vague undo effect of his central role in a plan that led robbery and assault. [2024] iesc 31 ireland has dismissed william twomey’s against convictions for robbery, assault
high court refuses leave to challenge hedge conviction after late filing the found judicial review application was about five weeks out of time and that a circuit appeal an available alternative. [2024] iehc 433 has refused caroline barnes bring proceedings challenging her district over trimming, fi
high court declines to rule on detention after tribunal revokes admission order the article 40 inquiry became moot when a mental health revoked hearing. judge left detention’s lawfulness undecided. [2024] iehc 440 declined decide whether woman’s involuntary connolly hospital’s department of psychiat
high court rejects objections and orders surrender of peter keating to uk the dismissed challenges over liberty, offence correspondence, territorial jurisdiction prison conditions, then ordered under section 16 2003 act. [2024] iehc 515 has anthony keating’s united kingdom for prosecution on nine al
high court orders surrender of man to italy over three alleged offences the rejected objections based on prosecution stage in and man’s pending international protection application. [2024] iehc 516 has ordered amirik singh italy, where he is sought for offences. mr justice patrick mcgrath arguments
court of appeal dismisses costs appeals over delayed welfare decisions two applicants’ judicial review cases became moot after their domiciliary care allowance were allowed. the upheld high court’s refusal to award them for those proceedings. [2024] ieca 188 has dismissed by applicants who sought pr
high court orders mark andrew adams surrendered to northern ireland serve sentence the rejected objections over timing, offence correspondence and prison conditions, then directed surrender under european arrest warrant act. [2024] iehc 435 has ordered united kingdom a 10-month imposed in for two cr
high court refuses challenge after traveller discrimination case was withdrawn the held that a ruling made at start of district hearing could not be challenged through standalone judicial review applicant withdrew his action before evidence heard. [2024] iehc 431 has refused all relief sought by man
high court refuses bid to stop prosecution after finding no culpable delay the refused a judicial review applicant’s request prohibit his trial, prosecutorial in investigation of alleged drug offences committed when he was 17. [2024] iehc 430 has an application anonymised applicant accused possessin
court of appeal dismisses case after years without a statement claim the upheld high court’s decision to strike out plaintiffs’ action for inordinate and inexcusable delay, allowed defendant’s costs cross-appeal proposed orders subject written submissions. [2024] ieca 185 has dismissed val clarke co
high court finds lender entitled to possession in sligo reverse-mortgage case the held that post-death interest terms were clear and overstated demand letters remained effective. it deferred of final orders any stay for a later hearing. [2024] iehc 423 has found seniors money mortgages (ireland) dac
high court sets aside rtb tribunal ruling on landlords’ termination notice the found had failed to explain its decision whether landlords genuinely intended occupy dwelling and penalised tenants for referring a rent dispute. further submissions were still required next steps. [2024] iehc 409 has set
high court refuses bid to halt proposed sale of mortgaged property the judge found an arguable case that might be sold at undervalue, but refused injunction, saying damages were adequate remedy on evidence before him. [2024] iehc 410 has application stop a investment while borrower’s claim it was be
court of appeal dismisses challenge to conviction on 34 sexual offence counts the rejected three grounds appeal, including challenges recent complaint evidence, absence a corroboration warning and judge’s summing-up. has dismissed jmcm’s against his counts, finding no merit in any raised. judgment,
court of appeal dismisses mother’s challenge to childcare case orders as out time the upheld high court’s refusal judicial review leave, finding application was late and no extension had been sought. [2024] ieca 192 appeal; from has dismissed v.b.’s against grant her leave five circuit made in proce
director ordered to pay 80% of tenant’s costs after company paid district court award the high made marc godart personally liable for lizet peña-herrera’s an application that led payment company’s debt. are be taxed if parties cannot agree. [2024] iehc 425 has concerning green label short lets limit
high court sets aside default judgment in croke park assault claim the allowed a security company to defend over disputed 2018 pitch removal, finding special circumstances and real prospect of defence. underlying allegations remain unresolved. [2024] iehc 597 has set against facing false imprisonmen
supreme court dismisses sean lane’s appeal over joint trial the found no miscarriage of justice in refusal to separate from that his co-accused, despite co-accused’s statements and forceful closing speech. [2024] iesc 30 has dismissed against convictions, finding decision try him jointly with a co-a
high court orders mibi to cover successful defendant’s costs after road crash appeal the awarded injured driver €10,870 a one-third contributory negligence deduction, ordered in both courts and declined differential order against him. [2024] iehc 445 motor insurers’ bureau of ireland (mibi) defendan
court of appeal to ask eu whether irish fisheries authority can require quayside weighing the over a 2020 landing in killybegs remains undecided while seeks guidance on how rules interact with ireland’s control plan. [2024] ieca 171 has proposed referring question justice european union about fish b
supreme court says circuit may substitute drink-driving verdict on appeal the ruled that a person appealing district conviction remains “charged” for purposes of road traffic act provision allowing an alternative verdict. [2024] iesc 29 has allowed by director public prosecutions, ruling with offenc
high court sets aside ombudsman ruling on income protection benefits the found serious and significant errors in ombudsman’s decision to require utmost paneurope reinstate for an anonymised former railway driver, remitted matter fresh consideration. [2024] iehc 422 has set a financial services pensi
high court recognises swedish partial award and enters judgment for sek 69.9m the enforced an arbitral against mainline power limited, while allowing amount to be adjusted if a later final reduces it. [2024] iehc 455 has recognised entering vtg entreprenad ab in sum of 69,903,610. delivered on 10 ju
high court rejects widow’s nervous shock claim after missed lung cancer diagnosis the accepted that carmel germaine had an adjustment disorder, but found failed because deterioration she witnessed was not a sudden shocking event caused by hospital’s admitted negligence. [2024] iehc 420 has dismissed
croke park ordered to pay €24,160 after court finds maintenance failures contributed fall the circuit found páirc an chrócaigh teoranta liable for a spectator’s on wet stadium stairwell, while reducing damages by 20% because he did not use available handrails. [2024] iecc 8 dublin civil court, count
high court sets aside default judgment against security company in croke park assault claim the ruled that had shown special circumstances and a defence with real prospect of success, while leaving disputed events liability for trial. [2024] iehc 597 has set entered after it failed to respond procee
high court refuses challenge to galway gaming-use planning permission the rejected paul freeney’s judicial review of an bord pleanála’s 2021 for a gaming use at fairgreen house, while directing that ancillary matters be mentioned in october 2024. [2024] iehc 427 has refused house city. mr justice co
high court refuses challenge to stopping disability allowance during imprisonment the found applicant was ineligible for payment while in prison and could be required reapply after release. final orders, including costs, were left a later hearing. [2024] iehc 418 has refused judicial review by recip
high court replaces decision-making representative after care arrangements stalled the varied a march order, appointing mr f in place of ms k illness and personal circumstances left original appointment unworkable. [2024] iehc 495 court, wards has replaced for an anonymised man was told that care-re
high court orders roscommon divorce home transferred after €40,800 buyout on appeal in proceedings, the set a payment, child-maintenance provision and pension equalisation, while declining to make about contact with children. [2024] iehc 492 has directed that jointly owned family be wife she pays he
high court rejects challenge to tenancy law after mother’s death a 15-year-old and his aunt challenged the rule that bars minor child from taking over deceased tenant’s part 4 tenancy. found rule’s different treatment of minors was not unconstitutional. [2024] iehc 413 has refused judicial review ap
high court refuses preliminary hearing in raf airspace case the declined to decide whether government’s handling of an alleged uk arrangement was reviewable, finding that defendants had not accepted key pleaded facts. [2024] iehc 436 has refused a government application have legal question decided a
high court grants leave to challenge naval service discharge decision kevin donoher was granted permission pursue a judicial review after the found arguable concerns about whether defence forces procedures had been followed. temporary stay on his also ordered. [2024] iehc 370 has seek of him from se
appeal court orders costs against three borrowers after appeals dismissed a of ruling followed its earlier dismissal concerning whether loans were exempt from consumer credit rules. [2024] ieca 177 the has ordered to pay pepper finance corporation (ireland) dac’s dismissing their over “housing loans
court of appeal strikes out deirdre morgan’s over leave to disclose evidence a single judge ruled that the was an abuse process and breached existing order requiring high before further proceedings. [2024] ieca 263 has struck against court’s refusal let her pursue application information under emplo
circuit court awards €5,500 over employer’s handling of phone recording the declared that aa ireland ltd breached philip mccabe’s personal data rights and ordered company to account for what happened a recording. it made no finding on his privacy or negligence claims. [2024] iecc 6 dublin civil cour
court of appeal replaces four-year sentence with 2.5 years for former teacher the upheld use a consecutive but found original too severe when assessed alongside earlier term and appellant’s circumstances. has quashed imposed on john mcclean offences against 22 pupils resentenced him to global years,
high court orders fresh consideration of protection applicant’s nationality the found that errors in recording identity documents materially affected decision to treat applicant as south african and process her claim through an accelerated route. [2024] iehc 477 has ordered reconsideration internati
high court makes no costs order against mother after failed challenge over special care the dismissed mother’s plenary proceedings on procedural grounds but said cfa’s failure to give effect its had caused case. it ordered agency pay guardian ad litem’s legal costs. [2024] iehc 461 has made of a 14-
court of appeal restores cctv identification evidence for murder trial the ruled that a jury should consider two garda officers’ proposed accused in footage near victim’s home. it made no finding on whether is reliable. [2024] ieca 176 has restored consideration excluded before man charged with murd
high court quashes citizenship refusals over residence while applications were pending the held that time spent in ireland after accepted for consideration could count towards naturalisation requirements, and set aside two refusals. it did not grant citizenship. [2024] iehc 412 has quashed of irish
high court finds son exerted undue influence over mother’s estate funds in a judgment delivered on 4 july 2024, the found that dermot horan used joint bank account to withdraw for his own benefit and ordered repayment. judgment’s conclusion does not state precise amount of repayment order. [2024] ie
high court to reconsider tax ruling after finding key evidence was overlooked the answered first case-stated question “no” and indicated matter should be remitted appeals commissioner. it left next steps, including whether answer a second question, for further submissions. [2024] iehc 414 has provis
high court awards costs to guardians after special care beds were delayed the declined determine contempt motions that became moot two children entered care, but ordered for their and rejected agency’s bid recover from them. [2024] iehc 460 has child family agency (cfa) pay of ad litem who brought o
supreme court dismisses residents’ appeal over offaly solar farm eia the held that appeal’s central environmental assessment arguments were not properly pleaded, and rejected two of them on their merits. it found a separate challenge to future ministerial premature. [2024] iesc 28 has dismissed an b
high court strikes out claims against start mortgages and ab wolfe the found pleadings gave no factual basis for treated challenge to an earlier possession order as abuse of process. [2024] iehc 415 has struck pat gleeson’s dac solicitors, finding that his did not set facts needed support a reasonab
high court discharges s.m. from wardship and appoints decision-making representative the found lacked capacity in specified areas even with co-decision-making support, appointed a professional ordered review within three years. [2024] iehc 449 court; wards of discharged to manage decisions about his
high court overturns tax ruling on €6m loan release to arlum the ruled that writing down land bought with a did not amount deduction for debt under section 87(1), so was taxable as trade receipt basis. [2024] iehc 402 has overturned appeals commissioner’s €6,043,555 limited should be treated receipt
high court dismisses proceedings against dpp for no reasonable cause of action the dismissed paul reid’s case director public prosecutions, finding that pleaded complaints did not disclose a action. costs were left written submissions, with final orders to follow. [2024] iehc 400 has prosecutions (d
high court orders immediate release over defects in involuntary admission paperwork the found order and initial application failed to meet statutory requirements, making detention unlawful. it directed applicant’s under article 40.4.2°. [2024] iehc 408 has of an anonymised woman detained mental heal
high court refuses challenge to circuit possession order the found 2023 hearing was fair and refused applicant’s request quash its order. [2024] iehc 401 has john mahon’s application a order, finding that had sufficient evidence make decision. mr justice oisín quinn delivered ex tempore judgment on
high court dismisses appeal over dpc’s handling of accountant’s exam-data complaint the upheld circuit court’s dismissal peter nowak’s concerning a 2022 decision on five issues linked to his 2010 data access complaint. costs and any consequential matters were left for later mention. [2024] iehc 428
court of appeal declines to reopen dismissed and proposes costs award the rejected alan moyne’s application revisit its earlier judgment proposed that respondents receive their costs, be measured if parties cannot agree. [2024] ieca 172 has declined review or dismissing his against striking out acti
high court rejects challenge over child offender’s loss of summary hearing the dismissed a judicial review by man prosecuted as an adult for alleged robbery committed when he was 17, holding that age limit children’s lawful. [2024] iehc 392 has who 17 allegedly took part in but had turned 19 time fi
supreme court makes no costs order after dismissing sheriff’s retirement appeal the declined to make state respondents pay unsuccessful appellant’s costs, while each side bears its own costs. [2024] iesc 27 has ordered that there be for an by seamus mallon, who challenged mandatory regime sheriffs.
court of appeal dismisses challenge to review judicial conduct complaint the upheld refusal leave seek review, finding no arguable ground complaints committee’s inadmissibility decision. [2024] ieca 216 has dismissed agnieszka nowak’s against a high decision refusing her handling about judge. in an
high court finds tenant liable for rent arrears, leaves interest rate later hearing the ruled on a landlord’s claim over stepaside commercial unit, including effect of breached rent-abatement agreement and expert review. it rejected service-charge evidence presented found lease’s provisions unenforc
high court refuses tenants’ appeal over rtb rent-arrears decision the said raised factual matters and a request to increase compensation, not point of law. it also ordered costs in favour residential tenancies board. [2024] iehc 478 has refused an by two tenants against board (rtb) determination con
high court dismisses bankrupt’s challenge to revenue’s €472,154.96 claim the held that revenue could surrender its security and prove for full debt with official assignee’s consent. it dismissed challenge; costs final orders remained be addressed. [2024] iehc 389 has henry dixon’s application limit
high court sends mars capital possession appeal to full hearing the found that is registered owner of two charges and a default event occurred, but said gaps in chain title prevent summary order. [2024] iehc 407 has directed an by dwayne nicola bedford against circuit order, finding finance dac had
high court quashes cru decision on wind farm compensation the set aside regulator’s 2022 and made declarations for non-market redispatch, while limiting liberty to apply reserving costs any stay. [2024] iehc 390 has quashed a by commission regulation of utilities (cru) electricity generators affecte