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high court refuses security for costs in director reinstatement dispute the found that company had not put forward enough evidence to establish a prima facie defence at this preliminary stage. it did decide merits of underlying claims. [2024] iehc 616 has refused an application by joint arab-irish c
high court discharges k.k. from wardship after finding she does not lack capacity the declared capable of making her own decisions and ordered discharged wardship, with access to assets held on behalf. [2024] iehc 629 court, wards that remitting management affairs. mr justice mark heslin delivered r
high court says ncbi charity shop was wrongly treated as rateable the answered a case stated from valuation tribunal, finding that it applied wrong legal test to virginia shop. form of order remained be decided. [2024] iehc 606 has ruled tribunal when found an retail in virginia, co cavan, rateable.
high court discharges p.g. from wardship and appoints his sister to support decisions the found he could make health welfare with a co-decision-maker, but lacked capacity manage property financial affairs even that assistance. [2024] iehc 640 court, wards of discharged appointed sister, ms. c, him p
high court refuses solicitor’s €187,014 summary judgment bid mr justice barr sent the fee dispute to a plenary hearing, finding that questions about liability and scope of an expert determination require oral evidence. [2024] iehc 605 has refused application for over legal fees claimed from two defe
high court rules it can return shot head salmon farm decisions for reconsideration justice david holland held that the quashed aquaculture decision could be remitted to licences appeals board, with linked foreshore pending board’s reconsideration. [2024] iehc 608 court, planning & environment, judic
high court refuses to reopen struck-out proceedings and orders plaintiffs pay costs mr justice liam kennedy declined the plaintiffs’ request for further directions his decision. he ordered them defendants’ costs, with amount be determined if not agreed. [2024] iehc 615 has refused a by thomas farrel
court of appeal refuses colm murphy’s applications to add evidence and seek discovery the rejected a bid rely on transcripts from proceedings involving law society refused records about an anonymised solicitor’s health. it invited written submissions costs. [2024] ieca 259 has introduce separate as
high court refuses doctor’s appeal over medical council registration decision the found council’s assessment of his fitness to practise fair in circumstances, while stressing that safeguards required cases depend on each case’s facts. [2024] iehc 710 has refused a against ireland’s not register him,
high court dismisses challenge to refusal of irish citizenship for two siblings the upheld minister’s 2023 decisions declining waive residence conditions applicants. it also awarded costs against their father. 2024 iehc 720 has dismissed a judicial review brought challenging minister justice’s grant
high court discharges b.h. from wardship and appoints her brother as decision-making representative the declared that lacked capacity to make decisions about personal welfare property affairs, even with co-decision-making support, ordered a review within three years. [2024] iehc 641 has discharged a
high court refuses injunction to halt proposed coolock accommodation project mr justice david holland rejected the plaintiffs’ interlocutory application, finding that legal grounds advanced did not raise a fair issue be tried. wider proceedings continue. 2024 iehc 607 has refused an application by t
court of appeal dismisses minister’s challenge to inspection legal advice the held that minister relied on justify a change in how penalty point rules were applied, waiving privilege unusual circumstances case. 2024 ieca 258 has dismissed for transport’s against an order allowing osama elsharkawy in
high court awards state respondents costs in dublin transfer case the declined to depart from usual rule that follow event after succeeded judicial review. [2024] iehc 718 has awarded their costs, including any reserved a review concerning an applicant’s ireland france under iii regulation. are be a
high court awards discovery costs to ccc essen and barcelona in three cases the declined defer decision until jurisdiction motions, finding it could decide liability for applications now. also ordered yasar pay essen’s his case once assessed. [2024] iehc 759 has awarded their of applications, includ
high court rejects mcdonaghs’ bid to set aside judgment in ulster bank dispute the application sought reopen a 2020 already affirmed by of appeal. rejected it, holding it had no jurisdiction entertain application. [2024] iehc 609 court, commercial has an brian, kenneth and maurice mcdonagh bank’s wi
high court awards landlord €200,791.78 in rent dispute mr justice rory mulcahy found that a tenant’s breaches ended rent-abatement agreement, but rejected the landlord’s claim for underpaid during an earlier period. final orders and costs were to be addressed at later hearing. [2024] iehc 602 has ru
court of appeal rejects bid to limit costs and stay order in lis pendens the dismissed appeal, affirmed high awarded respondent his costs, including submission. [2024] ieca 255 civil has patrick doyle’s concerning a registered relation property. further judgment on requested stay, ordered doyle pay
high court rules cab lacked basis to assess disability allowance claim the rejected state’s delay objection and held that a certificate from 1998 concerning different benefit could not justify referring later criminal assets bureau. precise form of order remained be settled. [2024] iehc 601 has rule
high court orders surrender to poland serve sentence after dismissing abuse-of-process objection the rejected respondent’s remaining challenge under a european arrest warrant, he withdrew objections about prison conditions and statutory specialty requirements. [2024] iehc 644 has ordered krzysztof a
bewley’s rent set at €738,169 a year for five-year tenancy the circuit court fixed annual café on grafton street after weighing competing valuation methods and allowing higher rate its distinctive rear dining area. [2024] iecc 19 dublin civil court, county of city dublin; €738,169.74 beginning in au
circuit court dismisses claim over alleged promise to leave portmarnock home the found that claimed 2003 agreement was not proved and evidence did establish a verbal giving plaintiff whole property. [2024] iecc 20 dublin civil court, county of city judge dismissed woman’s full interest in her late m
court of appeal dismisses challenge to legal costs adjudication the said david cooper’s did not identify an error in adjudicator’s assessment and instead sought revisit earlier, concluded proceedings. it gave successful second respondent opportunity make submissions on costs. [2024] ieca 253 has dis
court of appeal replaces fully suspended drug sentence with four and a half years’ imprisonment the ruled that original judge was wrong to suspend entire for serious offence. it ordered final 18 months on conditions imposed no separate money laundering [2024] ieca 257 has quashed sentences mark harr
court of appeal orders gaultier to pay respondents’ costs the dismissed and ordered arnaud costs, including reserved with amount be adjudicated if parties cannot agree. [2024] ieca 254 has his appeal, any costs. are agree on amount. ruling was delivered by mr justice charles meenan 24 october 2024,
high court rejects enforceable right to review disability assessment reports the refused relief in two judicial reviews against hse, finding that act 2005 and 2007 regulations do not create an a of report. [2024] iehc 621 has cases brought by parents on behalf children with disabilities, ruling rela
circuit court rules xtx markets cannot bring equal status act discrimination claim the upheld a wrc decision that company lacked standing to pursue its complaint. it decided only preliminary issue, not whether occurred. [2024] iecc 18 court, dublin county of city has workplace relations commission t
supreme court dismisses bid to halt historic indecent assault trial over disclosure dispute the held that disputes should ordinarily be decided by judge and found no basis prohibit this prosecution before trial. [2024] iesc 48 of ireland has dismissed an appeal wc, anonymised man charged with assaul
supreme court refers labour market access dispute to eu the referred four questions about attributing delay in processing an international protection application and ireland’s rules for granting applicants work permission. [2024] iesc 42 of ireland has justice european union when can be attributed a
supreme court refers walsh surrender appeal back to eu over release rules the remains stayed while of justice considers whether northern ireland’s later release-on-licence could amount a heavier penalty for offences allegedly committed in 2020. [2024] iesc 47 ireland has made further reference europ
high court refuses bid to reopen anonymisation ruling and refer questions eu mr justice conleth bradley refused an applicant’s request revisit earlier decision declined his proposed the of european union. costs were listed for a later hearing. [2024] iehc 726 has denying have substantive judicial re
high court strikes out three claims over family law dispute, refuses litigation restrictions the found had no reasonable chance of success or were an abuse process, but said threshold for requiring prior permission to bring future cases not been met. [2024] iehc 595 has struck sets proceedings broug
court of appeal replaces harassment sentences with seven years, suspending final two the quashed concurrent after identifying an error over statutory maximum, then resentenced appellant to consecutive terms totalling years suspended release. imposed on lee hutchinson for harassing three gardaí and h
high court quashes protection appeal decision over undisclosed questionnaire the found tribunal’s reliance on a unseen by applicant’s solicitors breached fair procedures and duty of cooperation, ordered fresh hearing. [2024] iehc 598 has quashed refusing pakistani man international after finding tha
court of appeal rejects late bid to challenge €10,000 psra fine the held that 30-day limit was absolute and, alternatively, delay had no good and sufficient reason. [2024] ieca 251 has dismissed gabriel dooley’s over refusal extend time for him a imposed by property services regulatory authority (ps
high court dismisses aldi’s claim against trolley repairer over worker’s injury the was not satisfied that had worked on injured an aldi employee. it said failure to track or secure unsafe trolleys, and inconsistencies in its witnesses’ evidence, led conclusion. [2024] iehc 596 has dismissed stores
high court refuses bid to strike out sheehy’s third-party proceedings the found an arguable basis for claims continue alongside related proceedings, leaving costs of motion be determined. [2024] iehc 612 has refused application by noel tynan and brian moloney brought andrew sheehy in a dispute invol
court of appeal dismisses three challenges to special care orders for teenager the upheld requiring a 16-year-old in be returned from england child and family agency, despite no bed being available at time. [2024] ieca 246 has dismissed appeals by agency (cfa), upholding that provide his return irel
supreme court allows minister’s appeal over refusals under special scheme the held that unchallenged findings of serious misconduct could ground refusals, and review officers’ statements showed they had considered new material. [2024] iesc 46 ireland has allowed minister for justice’s in two linked
high court refuses surrender to poland over impact on respondent’s autistic son the found that a long passage of time had coincided with exceptional family circumstances, making european arrest warrant disproportionate. [2024] iehc 619 has refused an anonymised man warrant, finding effect his made d
appeal court reinstates five cannabis charges after finding dismissal was wrong the of allowed director public prosecutions’ over dismissed before trial, ruling that proposed evidence, including statutory inferences, sufficient for case to proceed. [2024] ieca 252 has a prosecution against cannabis-
high court quashes fingal’s ci zoning for alsaa lands after finding councillors considered irrelevant factors the found that support existing sports use was a lawful planning reason, but repeated references to helping in its dispute with daa and sending message airport operator were not peripheral.
supreme court rejects challenge to ministerial power create indictable environmental offences the dismissed an appeal over constitutional basis for creating through regulations implementing eu law, and affirmed high order. [2024] iesc 45 has challenging constitutionality of a law that allows ministe
court of appeal dismisses careys’ challenge to bank ireland possession orders the upheld over two westmeath folios, refusing reopen its 2018 judgment and leaving costs for a later determination. [2024] ieca 247 has dismissed timothy carey finola colgan carey’s against granting properties in county w
high court upholds direction removing fingal noise insulation objective the dismissed a judicial review challenge to ministerial deleting wording from development plan that called for expanded airport schemes. [2024] iehc 588 court, planning & environment has by friends of irish company limited guar
high court rules landlord’s delay over hap form can breach discrimination law the set aside a circuit decision and sent appeal back for rehearing, leaving compensation jurisdiction questions unresolved. [2024] iehc 593 has ruled that failure to sign return housing assistance payment (hap) an existin
high court awards €50,000 after rejecting earnings claim in three-collision case the declined to dismiss plaintiff’s actions under section 26, but rejected his claims for lost and future losses. it found some past neck symptoms were attributable collisions left terms of final orders, including costs
high court finds cleaner’s dermatitis claim was brought in time and awards €17,500 the found that worker’s not statute-barred workplace breaches caused her hand dermatitis. it awarded general damages, with lost earnings costs left for a further short hearing. [2024] iehc 659 has former personal-inju
high court identifies pay as a core issue in special care bed crisis focused review examined why five children with orders had not received beds. the identified staffing and central concerns but made no directions against child family agency. [2024] iehc 614 has concluded that improving working cond
high court declines jurisdiction over easygroup claims against easy forex the ruled that forex’s irish customers and online availability did not establish it targeted ireland. declined trademark infringement passing off claims; final orders costs remained to be addressed. [2024] iehc 590 court, comm
court of appeal dismisses careys’ challenge to bank ireland property orders the upheld high charging a €597,435.44 judgment debt against three westmeath folios and permitting sale if is not paid. it left bank’s 2% interest claim intact gave provisional view on costs. [2024] ieca 245 has dismissed ti
court of appeal dismisses in breast cancer negligence case the upheld high court’s dismissal a woman’s claim after finding she had not established that cancerous tumour was detectable during her may 2017 assessment. it left over costs contingent on unsuccessful main appeal. [2024] ieca 244 has dismi
high court sets aside dublin city council’s third-party claim against irish water the found council had not served its notice as soon reasonably possible. costs and any related matters were left for a later mention. [2024] iehc 622 has set proceedings over arising from an alleged leak at home in 201
court of appeal quashes noel noonan’s drug conviction and orders retrial the upheld two grounds over hearsay evidence about confidential information that drugs were in car, finding it unfairly affected defence. other grounds, including challenges to search cctv evidence, failed. has quashed for offe
high court refuses content moderator’s request for meta contract documents the ruling rejected discovery a pending jurisdiction challenge, finding requested material was not shown to be necessary decide whether claims should heard together. [2024] iehc 620 of ireland has refused setting out relation
court of appeal refuses late bid by couple whose case was struck out the refused to extend time for a dublin high court’s order striking their proceedings, and awarded costs minister justice. [2024] ieca 283 has an application married proceedings against also ordered them pay minister’s extension ap
court of appeal dismisses over missing cctv in military sexual assault case the held that refusing a six-month adjournment and rejecting bid to stop trial did not make appellant’s unfair. [2024] ieca 279 has dismissed an against conviction by appellant identified judgment as ro’, finding footage dep
supreme court rules statutory self-defence test applies to homicide cases, but dismisses murder appeal the held that 1997 act governs lawful use of force in fatal and non-fatal cases. it dismissed mark crawford’s because jury had rejected his claim he honestly believed used was necessary. [2024] ies
circuit court overturns awd’s successful appeal over waste permit refusal the allowed offaly county council’s appeal, ruling that district should not have overturned of awd solutions’ application. [2024] iecc 17 court, midland circuit, has a had solutions limited to its application for collection pe
supreme court dismisses murder appeal, says statutory self-defence test covers fatal offences in a judgment agreeing with donnelly j., hogan j. said section 18 of the non-fatal against person act 1997 applies to both and offences. he jury’s rejection argument meant that applying would not have chang
court of appeal refuses dpp bid to increase sentence for fatal drink-driving crash the found three-year sentence, with final 18 months suspended, fell within sentencing judge’s margin appreciation. has refused director public prosecutions’ application review as unduly lenient imposed on michael luce
court of appeal dismisses gavin ryan’s against shooting conviction the rejected challenges to cctv evidence, search apartment, his arrest and handling an ammunition exhibit. it did not decide whether gardaí unlawfully entered apartment before obtaining a warrant. [2024] ieca 267 has dismissed convic
high court refuses leave in garda information case after answers were provided the also refused an application to cross-examine two garda-related deponents, finding no relevant conflict of fact narrow claim before it. [2024] iehc 594 has tinka zaprynova seek judicial review commissioner over about a
high court confirms mainline power rescue plan after rejecting creditor vtg’s objections the approved a modified scheme of arrangement, including €3.5 million in new investment and changes to company’s constitution, finding evidence did not support case that liquidation would likely produce better r
high court orders weekly overnight and alternate weekend contact for father a judge varied arrangements two young children after their relocated to ireland, ordering regular stays while declining adopt two-night midweek schedule. [2024] iehc 679 court, family law the has ordered with father, varying
appeal court rules against fresh wardship detention orders under repealed-era power the of dismissed child and family agency’s appeal, finding high could not use section 9 to make a new order for an adult ward in proceedings begun after assisted decision-making act commenced. [2024] ieca 242 has rul
high court strikes out most claims in electrician’s case against utilities regulator the remaining data protection will continue. left any decision on transferring to a lower for possible later application. [2024] iehc 578 has struck of an commission regulation (cru), finding that several requests r
high court removes czech complaint from inquiry into google account sign-up process the held inadmissible because complainant had not opened an and no personal data been processed. it otherwise refused google’s request to set aside notice, while finding regulator should have established admissibilit
court of appeal replaces sentence in dpp challenge with three-and-a-half years the found original for endangerment and related offences unduly lenient, quashed it resentenced respondent, suspending final year subject to probation conditions. has a lenient man years’ imprisonment, 12 months suspended
supreme court says employer’s truck use may trigger compulsory insurance cover the ruled on legal questions in an insurers’ special case, leaving disputed facts and application of policies for continuing proceedings. [2024] iesc 43 ireland has that employer be treated as using a vehicle through empl
court of appeal dismisses father’s challenge to convictions for offences against daughter the rejected four grounds his convictions, including challenges concerning missing communications, cross-examination and a corroboration warning. [2024] ieca 324 has dismissed man’s daughter, rejecting all he r
court of appeal says longford driver was wrongly convicted over failed urine sample the held that after appellant to provide urine, gardaí had renew blood-sample requirement before a refusal could support conviction. it answered case stated against [2024] ieca 268 has ruled district judge not correc
high court dismisses appeal over drogheda collision and awards defendants costs the upheld circuit court’s dismissal of a personal injury claim, finding van driver’s account more credible ordering plaintiff to pay in both courts. [2024] iehc 582 court, appeals has woman’s claim arising from 2018 on
high court refuses security for costs in credebt confidentiality case the found that defendants had not shown a real risk would be unable to pay order. it refused and directed matter return mention before final orders are settled. [2024] iehc 572 has an application by aventis solutions limited harry
court of appeal dismisses richard walsh’s against assault conviction the rejected challenges to phone footage admitted at trial and jury direction on self-defence, while allowing an amendment one ground. [2024] ieca 325 has dismissed his for causing harm, rejecting admission mobile judge’s self-defe
high court confirms order setting aside company share transfers in divorce case the confirmed its reversing of 60% a company’s shares and imposed freezing orders over respondent’s interests company. substantive part iii financial relief application remains ongoing. [2024] iehc 756 court, family law
circuit court refuses application to transfer family home into joint names the found evidence did not clearly establish relevant person’s wishes or show a need for proposed transfer. it refused and left costs open further submissions. [2024] iecc 16 court, dublin county of city has an by two decisio
high court refuses extension of time in challenge to end pandemic payment the declined extend deadline for a judicial review brought by part-time worker whose covid-19 unemployment had ceased. it did not decide challenge’s substantive grounds. [2024] iehc 581 has refused fintan jones seek decision d
supreme court refers labour market access questions to eu in asylum case the found significant unexplained delay l.k.’s questionnaire submission but referred on law interpretation and irish regulations cjeu. it made no final ruling transposition issue or damages claim. [2024] iesc 42 of ireland has
high court orders aventis to provide €325,000 security for costs the order pauses company’s claim against credebt exchange until is provided. did not decide whether disputed fees were owed. [2024] iehc 573 has ordered solutions limited as limited’s while over a 2020 trade finance arrangement proceed
high court refuses residents’ association leave to appeal planning remittal ruling the said application did not meet statutory test for a point of law exceptional public importance and an desirable in interest. [2024] iehc 580 has refused millbourne residents on which body should reconsider after de
high court rejects challenge to syringe threat offence the held that can be read as requiring subjective recklessness and dismissed constitutional challenge. it later made no order costs. [2024] iehc 653 has rejected a of threatening another person with syringe, holding law interpreted proof reckles
high court orders uldis antons surrendered to latvia serve two-year sentence the rejected four objections surrender under a european arrest warrant, including arguments about warrant’s detail and activation hearing held in his absence. [2024] iehc 584 has ordered warrant prison for fraud. mr justice
high court declares planning board failed to notify public properly about wind farm information the declined quash permission for 17-turbine seven hills farm, but declared that an bord pleanála carry out its statutory notification duties further information. [2024] iehc 570 court, & environment has
high court cancels €20,000 tenancy award and sends soroka dispute back for rehearing the said tribunal had to decide whether tuath breached statutory or contractual repair duties. it did not that underlying issue, who should pay appeal costs. [2024] iehc 574 has cancelled a tetyana vassyl in their w
high court orders child’s return to ukraine after rejecting hague convention defences the found that consent covered a two-month stay in poland, not relocation ireland. it ordered but reserved specific safety undertakings for further hearing. [2024] iehc 654 court, family law has child be returned f
court of appeal rules bankrupt cannot pursue litigation over property left at cork premises the held that proceedings vested in official assignee when dominic carney was adjudicated and did not return to him on his discharge. it refused two motions ordered struck out. [2024] ieca 237 appeal, civil h
high court sets aside group tax relief decision in revenue appeal the ruled that a delaware llc was not resident us under ireland-us treaty, rejecting basis on which three irish companies had been granted relief. [2024] iehc 569 has set appeals commission determination to dispute with commissioners.
high court says one solicitor may be assigned per district legal aid certificate the declined to recast a consultative case stated around factual scenario not found by court, then answered its first question: no. other two questions did arise. [2024] iehc 566 has ruled that only can under certificat
high court orders martin mcdermott’s surrender to uk over alleged assault and car damage the rejected objections concerning information about vehicle possibility of prosecution in ireland, then ordered for under a trade cooperation agreement warrant. [2024] iehc 583 has united kingdom allegations wo
high court rules pepper can seek sale of limerick properties over €415,997 judgment debt the declared robert foley’s interests in two registered well charged, rejected his objections and proposed a order if is not paid. final orders were listed for 14 october 2024. [2024] iehc 562 has county charged