Irish local news and public records
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high court strikes out challenge to 1995 revenue settlement as of time mr justice kennedy ruled that a claim brought in 2020 was statute barred and the delay made fair trial impossible. he also concluded had no reasonable cause action or prospect success. [2024] iehc 553 has struck proceedings by th
court of appeal dismisses loc8 code challenge over eircode contract the held that company’s claim was, in substance, a late to public procurement process and awarded capita 2013. [2024] ieca 235 appeal, civil has dismissed limited’s against striking out its proceedings develop manage ireland’s natio
high court quashes refusal of shannon lng project over planning board error the found that an bord pleanála wrongly classified consultation material as national policy and relied on it in refusing project. did not decide other challenges to or 2021 fracked gas policy. [2024] iehc 555 has quashed ple
court of appeal dismisses challenge to €144,788.50 vat penalties the upheld high court’s recovery order, removed interest claim after it was not pressed, and invited a further submission on costs. [2024] ieca 236 has dismissed cormac lohan’s against order requiring him pay in for incorrect returns.
high court refuses to dismiss pepper finance’s €887,515 claim over delay the found a lengthy in summary proceedings was excused by defendants’ consent numerous adjournments. underlying debt and judgment motion remain unresolved. [2024] iehc 567 has refused finance corporation (ireland) dac’s €887,51
high court awards discovery-motion costs to plaintiff, with payment stayed until case ends the defendants accepted that plaintiff should receive but sought a stay. ordered in her favour, including of responding their submissions, and enforcement pending determination proceedings. [2024] iehc 560 has
high court dismisses child’s injury case over delay and risk of unfair trial the found significant prejudice to westwood club after a long changes in account how child was injured. it listed matter for final orders on 10 october 2024. [2024] iehc 563 has dismissed personal brought against limited, f
high court orders furlong to pay mccann’s costs in planning enforcement case the order follows an earlier judgment granting relief over unauthorised milking parlour and ancillary structures. [2024] iehc 559 has ordered patrick stephen legal proceedings a supplemental delivered on 27 september 2024,
high court dismisses appeal against possession order in dublin mortgage case the found lender had established its right to despite borrower’s arguments about interest overcharging, regulatory authorisation and unfair contract terms. final orders, including costs, were adjourned. [2024] iehc 561 has
high court upholds dismissal of nta taxi licensing charges the ruled that district was entitled to find an officer’s covert test purchase fell outside powers provided by regulation act 2013. [2024] iehc 741 has upheld two against christopher anderson, ruling correct in law dismiss prosecution brough
high court quashes refusal of 24-home carrigaline scheme over planning errors the found an bord pleanála misread cork county’s employment-zoning objective and gave inadequate reasons for refusing permission. it left merits board to determine. [2024] iehc 554 court, environment has ruled that misinte
court of appeal affirms dismissal carrownagowan forestry challenges the upheld high court’s decision to strike out or refuse claims concerning historic consents and refused discovery a proposed eu reference. [2024] ieca 234 has affirmed dismiss linked windfarm in county clare. did not determine sepa
court of appeal dismisses carlow foods’ bid to cross-examine veterinary inspectors the concerned whether should be questioned in company’s judicial review challenge minister’s 2020 poultry cull decisions. found no contested material issue fact requiring cross-examination. [2024] ieca 233 has dismiss
court of appeal dismisses leahy’s claim against tippo and restricts further proceedings the held that a 2018 settlement covered machinery claims in 2021 action. it also ordered he must obtain leave before bringing or its solicitors. [2024] ieca 232 has dismissed michael international limited, ruling
high court refuses appeal leave in carrownagowan wind farm case the dismissed applicants’ request to its judgment rejecting most of their challenge planning permission, while noting that a declaration and some costs had already been awarded. [2024] iehc 549 court, & environment has refused concern g
court of appeal overturns ombudsman’s tracker mortgage rulings the set aside findings that ulster bank had acted unlawfully and improperly in two borrowers’ complaints, sent improper-conduct issue back for an oral hearing. [2024] ieca 231 has overturned financial services pensions ombudsman decision
high court refuses challenge to georgian applicant’s transfer france the rejected a judicial review of minister’s article 17 decision and process for transferring applicant under dublin iii regulation. question costs was left later mention. [2024] iehc 579 ireland has refused his from eu’s regulatio
high court refuses injunction over galway property auction the found borrower had not repaid or validly tendered mortgage debt before auction, while leaving her claims for trial. [2024] iehc 556 has refused an sought by lucy ewins to stop completion of a sale and prevent interference with use it. in
high court refuses urgent bid to stop farm auction justice marguerite bolger found the plaintiffs had not raised a fair question be tried on their remaining grounds for an injunction. separate house land already been removed from proposed sale. [2024] iehc 557 has refused application by declan houli
high court strikes out claim against state defendants in legal aid dispute the ruled that pleaded minister for justice, ireland and attorney general had no reasonable prospect of success. costs remain subject to further submissions. [2024] iehc 531 has dismissed john o’connor’s proceedings arising f
high court quashes refusal of tattoo artist’s employment permit review the found decision failed to show that minister’s officer exercised judgment required decide whether job was ineligible for a general permit. [2024] iehc 548 has quashed upholding south korean application permit, finding process
high court refuses challenge to refusal of anonymity in pending district case the found no basis quash ruling, leaving any request protect applicant’s children’s identities for trial judge consider. [2024] iehc 544 has refused an application a judge’s decision not anonymise criminal proceedings agai
high court quashes refusal of summons application against gardaí the found district judge had not adequately explained why was premature or an abuse process, and sent it back for a fresh hearing. [2024] iehc 545 has quashed ruling that refused by anonymised applicant to issue summonses four gardaí,
high court refuses christian morris leave to appeal planning judgment the said had not raised a point of law exceptional public importance or shown interest in an appeal. it left final orders and costs for later consideration. [2024] iehc 543 has refused its substantive judicial review, finding that
high court refuses planning appeal bid over 32-home howth development the declined to certify four proposed legal questions for appeal, finding they raised no point of exceptional public importance. final orders and costs remained be determined. [2024] iehc 542 has refused graymount house action gro
high court says planning board’s substitute consent order was a nullity the found an bord pleanála had granted leave under provision for application that not before it. quarry operator’s separate remains undecided. [2024] iehc 546 court, and environment has ruled pleanála’s april 2023 granting to ap
high court orders disclosure of deceased suspect’s identity but refuses garda file for now the found necessary to pursue potential redress, said applicant had not shown that full investigation was essential before proceedings. [2024] iehc 540 has ordered commissioner disclose a suspect in sexual abu
high court strikes out masterson’s new challenge to pepper mortgage enforcement the found 2023 proceedings sought reargue issues already raised in concluded possession litigation. it struck claim against pepper; costs remained subject possible further submissions. [2024] iehc 547 has francis j. fina
high court quashes hotel discrimination appeal ruling over unfair circuit hearing the found excessive judicial intervention made and ordered a fresh before different judge. underlying claims remain unresolved. [2024] iehc 541 has quashed orders that overturned workplace relations commission decision
high court awards costs to respondents after dismissing waters judicial review a supplemental judgment ruled that the could recover of two legal teams, including reserved and relating written submissions. [2024] iehc 539 has ordered michael pay they successfully resisted his application. award cover
high court refuses order to freeze company assets in property dispute the found evidence did not establish that company’s current owners intended dispose of prevent enforcement a possible award. plaintiff may apply again if further emerges. [2024] iehc 507 has refused an application involved over ki
high court refuses bartra challenge to bullock harbour plan change the rejected property’s judicial review of a development amendment removing residential use from consideration at harbour. costs remained for later hearing. [2024] iehc 535 has refused property (dublin) limited’s dún laoghaire rathdo
high court finds murder sentencing scheme breaches equality rights for some juvenile offenders the ruled that turning 18 before trial cannot, by itself, remove benefit of discretionary a committed as child. form relief remains to be decided. [2024] iehc 523 has ireland’s regime constitutional guaran
high court says bank settlement dispute must be heard in separate proceedings the ruled that adjourning an existing debt case did not create a route for summary enforcement of unsigned deed. underlying claim and counterclaim remain open. [2024] iehc 522 has over proposed between allied irish banks p
high court quashes foreshore licence after habitats directive failure the set aside a 2020 for surveys off dublin and sent application back to minister reconsideration. it refused late bid prevent developer using survey data in future consent applications. [2024] iehc 524 has quashed coast state con