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high court refuses leave for judicial review over domiciliary care allowance appeal the said father could ask a revision of appeals officer’s decision, and noted that diagnosis made after original application should be addressed through fresh claim. [2024] iehc 675 has refused an ex parte to bring p
high court strikes out claims against tailte éireann and part of case attorney general the dismissed claim that was responsible for supervising it. a separate state stayed pending outcome proceedings other defendants. [2024] iehc 682 has struck plaintiffs’ their in dispute arising from sale registra
high court refuses leave in domiciliary care allowance challenge the said applicant could seek revision of an appeals officer’s decision, adequate alternative remedy to judicial review. [2024] iehc 676 has refused bring review proceedings over refusal for her daughter, finding that she first a statu
court of appeal blocks sale monaghan farmland pending trial receiver’s authority the found a fair issue to be tried over whether appointment was validly reconstituted after loan transfer, and granted interlocutory relief while underlying action proceeds. [2024] ieca 285 has allowed kieran mckenna’s
high court refuses to dismiss medical negligence claim but stays case pending amended pleadings the found that a recent report just met threshold for stateable about injury a’s left foot. it also imposed litigation restriction order requiring prior permission further proceedings against defendants t
high court refuses to consolidate brothers’ property and company disputes the found no current basis combine proceedings or direct that they be heard together, leaving sale claim continue separately for now. [2024] iehc 665 has refused an application two between brothers over a jointly owned company
high court rejects challenge to undocumented migrants scheme refusal the found that fz did not qualify under either strand of and had established unlawful discrimination or a fettering ministerial discretion. it refused relief sought; costs remained provisional. [2024] iehc 683 has an algerian man’s
high court dismisses appeal over notice ending dublin tenancy the upheld rtb’s finding that landlord intended to sell dwelling within statutory period, while leaving ancillary matters, including costs, for a later mention. [2024] iehc 730 {'name': 'high of ireland', 'source_wording': 'an ard-chúirt
court of appeal sends apixaban patent dispute back for rehearing the allowed bristol-myers squibb’s because high had not adequately explained key findings on plausibility. patent’s validity remains unresolved. [2024] ieca 287 has squibb holdings ireland unlimited company’s over an irish covering api
court of appeal dismisses challenge to finding that handprint coffee outlet breached exclusivity clause the upheld high court’s operation at point village was a separate business, not ancillary freshii. it also rexbay limited’s standing claim losses. [2024] ieca 289 has dismissed an by paul mccann,
court of appeal dismisses two tax-liability appeals after admitting fresh evidence the allowed revenue affidavits explaining discrepancies in sums claimed, then dismissed both against summary judgments. costs remained to be finalised. [2024] ieca 288 has by cecelia onyenemezu judgments for tax liabi
high court sets aside decision classifying ryanair pilot as employee the ruled that an appeals officer’s 2021 on paul clements’s social insurance status rested unreasonable inferences and errors of law. proposed orders, with their final form costs still to be addressed. [2024] iehc 719 ireland has s
high court refuses leave to challenge dublin city council possession order the refused judicial review at preliminary stage, awarded costs against applicant and stayed for three days. [2024] iehc 673 has roberto alamazani bring proceedings challenging a district in favour of council. also ordered hi
high court orders case stated after rejecting ‘frivolous’ label in passport conviction appeal the found leroy dumbrell’s proposed legal question about sufficiency of evidence was arguable. it directed district to state a case, leaving unresolved. 2024 iehc 681 has on whether sufficient convict dumbr
high court gives husband option to buy family home for €70,000 in a divorce appeal, the ordered that wife receive two thirds of home’s net sale proceeds if does not her interest within period still be set after submissions. [2024] iehc 736 has granted an his former wife’s their €70,000, with propert
high court dismisses challenge to refusal of planning permission extension grassridge limited’s concerned a for 15 homes in dalkey. the dismissed judicial review and said proceedings would return final orders on 16 december 2024. [2024] iehc 669 court, & environment has dún laoghaire-rathdown county
high court orders sale of former couple’s home after seven-year divorce delay the granted a decree on counterclaim and made for an open-market sale, equal division savings proceeds, conditional opportunity appellant to buy home. [2024] iehc 745 has ordered family divided their equally hearing appeal
supreme court says roadside drug test required driver to wait for result the ruled that using statutory oral-fluid testing apparatus included waiting its result, but said one-hour limit gardaí stated had no basis. district must decide whether error affected case. [2024] iesc 54 has a provide an spec
high court dismisses challenge to refusal of naturalisation certificate the upheld minister’s assessment that applicant had not met good character condition, citing road traffic convictions and use a false identity in an earlier asylum application. 2024 iehc 661 has dismissed judicial review by muha
court of appeal dismisses challenge to legal costs adjudication the upheld high court’s approval a determination, finding no grounds disturb its ruling. it gave respondents provisional view on and set process for written submissions. [2024] ieca 282 has dismissed william mulrooney’s against order ap
court grants 28-day interim care order for two children the dublin metropolitan district said was needed to protect children’s health and welfare while agency arranged therapeutic support access. granted child family an 28 days, finding reasonable cause believe they had been ill-treated neglected, p
high court sets aside order requiring gilligans to return replacement car the defendants were given unconditional leave defend a dealership’s detinue claim after found credible defence summary judgment. [2024] iehc 656 court, circuit appeal has set sharon and kevin gilligan connolly bros. sales (bal
high court refuses summary judgment over disputed guarantee transfer the found arguable issues about whether a personal had passed to linked recoveries, but did not decide underlying legal questions. [2024] iehc 701 has refused recoveries limited’s application for against paul dunne business loan, f
high court gives administrator priority over beneficiary’s costs in insolvent estate the ruled that an administrator’s must be paid ahead of a litigant’s where both were awarded as administration expenses and cannot meet them all. [2024] iehc 668 has legal take pay both, even when sets “costs estate
high court grants solicitors a limited charge over estate costs, refuses tipperary farm the capped james lucey & company’s at €351,000 on sums plaintiff receives from estate. it declined to 122-acre while dispute his fee liability remains for costs adjudication. [2024] iehc 667 has granted company c
court of appeal awards hse costs after dismissing in breast-lump case the ruled that should receive its appeal, finding no ground to depart from usual position plaintiff’s was dismissed. [2024] ieca 281 has awarded health service executive an brought by catriona crumlish, her october. ruling, delive
high court allows revenue to correct 2012 tax claim wording the refused an adjournment and permitted amendment changing stated basis of liability from a return assessment. it did not decide whether is owed. [2024] iehc 677 has allowed commissioners amend summary summons so that its for income said b
high court finds missing will was lost at solicitor’s office the ruled that patrick quinn had not taken or revoked his 1992 will. it said mislaid firm held and proposed orders admitting a reconstructed copy to probate revoking administrators’ grant. [2024] iehc 670 has found made by in never into po
high court rejects challenge to public sector work ban for protection applicants a.m. argued that ireland’s restriction on jobs breached eu and constitutional rights. the refused judicial review, finding applicant had effective access other work. [2024] iehc 660 has a.m.’s application review of a ru
high court rules mortgage refinancing can trigger pia clawback based on property value the rejected a couple’s challenge to lender’s proposed €85,000 clawback, holding that statutory calculation uses property’s at disposition, not amount borrowed. [2024] iehc 666 has ruled restructured through perso
high court strikes out murrays’ challenge to meath demolition orders the dismissed new proceedings as an abuse of process and refused interim injunctive relief. it left ancillary for a later hearing. [2024] iehc 658 has struck brought by chris rose murray seeking set aside earlier requiring removal
court of appeal upholds refusal injunction in disputed meath land sale the found no arguable case for enforcing alleged agreement and said damages would be an adequate remedy. its ruling concerned interim injunctions, not final trial underlying claims. [2024] ieca 277 has refused phoenix rock enterp
high court orders linked trials in ballynagran landfill royalty dispute the greenstar proceedings will be heard first by one judge. a separate professional negligence case must prepared for trial but its hearing is stayed pending outcome of case. [2024] iehc 657 has admitted two long-running cases c
high court awards garda €91,621.90 after fire tender collision the found driver liable for a 2019 near ardfert, awarding €60,000 in general damages and €31,621.90 special damages. [2024] iehc 672 has awarded dennis o’mahony finding that was negligent on road co kerry. an ex tempore judgment delivere
supreme court sets aside costs order against dca appellant the declined to award her after dismissing appeal, while setting out a starting position for in certain public interest appeals. [2024] iesc 53 of ireland has set high requiring deirdre little pay respondents’ she lost an appeal concerning d
court of appeal dismisses mcdonaghs’ challenge to screening order the requires brothers obtain leave before bringing specified new proceedings. it does not prevent them defending existing or later cases. [2024] ieca 276 has dismissed an by brian, kenneth and maurice mcdonagh against isaac wunder req
hogan raises uncertainty over statutory basis for court costs rules in a concurring supreme judgment, mr justice gerard outlined competing provisions and earlier decisions, but said it was unnecessary to decide whether section 53 of the 1877 act remains force. [2024] iesc ireland has highlighted on
high court refuses injunction to stop eviction but lets most of ooi’s claim proceed the dismissed bid halt enforcement a possession order for dromin house, while refusing strike out yeoksee claims against promontoria. it made no ruling on her constitutional challenge, which remains state defendants.
high court sends unfair dismissal appeal back for fresh labour hearing the found legal errors in court’s refusal to hear a protected disclosure argument and its approach worker’s employment status. [2024] iehc 662 has set aside determination an case remitted hearing. treatment of assessment concerns
court of appeal dismisses challenge over refusal to state case on safety order the concerned whether a district judge should have referred bid undo high court. upheld leave for judicial review, while raising concerns about how was worded. [2024] ieca 280 appeal, civil has dismissed an by a.b. agains
court of appeal dismisses fortberry’s over €198,147 security for costs the upheld high order requiring fortberry limited to provide allied irish banks’ costs, finding bank had a prima facie defence. it did not decide underlying claims at trial. [2024] ieca 271 appeal, civil; from has dismissed limit
court of appeal dismisses waterford burglary conviction the rejected challenges to refusal move nora o’reilly’s trial and decision leave garda recognition evidence jury. [2024] ieca 310 has dismissed against her for burglary, rejecting arguments that should have been moved from case withdrawn o’reil
court of appeal orders michael hoey to pay waterways ireland’s costs after dismissing hoey’s appeal, the ordered him respondent’s and refused a stay pending possible supreme appeal. [2024] ieca 272 has defending his unsuccessful request pause order court. in ruling delivered on 18 november 2024, mr
high court dismisses appeal against possession order for wexford property the upheld circuit court’s after rejecting challenges over service, transfer of mortgage and limitation periods, but stayed enforcement three months. [2024] iehc 648 has dismissed samuel walsh’s an giving mars capital finance
high court dismisses ida appeal over release of drogheda land records the upheld information commissioner’s decision to some about ida’s purchase a 39-acre site, while leaving negotiation-sensitive exempt at that time. [2024] iehc 649 has dismissed an by industrial development agency (ida) against c
high court refuses surrender to poland over trial in absentia the found that respondent’s absence from his polish did not establish an informed waiver of right attend, despite evidence he had avoided service documents. [2024] iehc 723 has refused order a man serve remainder three-year sentence, find
supreme court dismisses appeal over district court’s refusal to try child-identification charges summarily the held that a judge managing cases could reconsider whether alleged offences were minor, despite an earlier accepting summary jurisdiction. appeals concerned where be tried, not applicants gu
high court dismisses solicitor negligence case over delay the found plaintiff’s in progressing his claim was inordinate and inexcusable. it dismissed proceedings, while leaving final orders, including costs, for a later hearing. [2024] iehc 651 has professional against after finding that inexcusable
court of appeal dismisses rape conviction the rejected five grounds appeal, including challenges to prosecution closing remarks, expert evidence and remote testimony. [2024] ieca (neutral citation incomplete in source) has dismissed sr’s against his for rape, upholding leaving original sentence plac
supreme court appeal dismissed as judge sets out view on limits of constitutional provision justice woulfe agreed the should be but said had not decided whether article 41.2 applies only to married women and mothers. he argued that it does. [2024] iesc 51 an brought by b.m. her minor son, j.m., in p
high court refuses challenge to undocumented migrants scheme decision the rejected an albanian applicant’s judicial review challenge, finding he had not shown that his temporary residence certificate made exclusion from unlawful. costs remained provisional. [2024] iehc 647 has refused man’s applicat
high court quashes heuston south quarter planning permission over protected view the found that an bord pleanála failed to address development’s adverse impact on royal hospital kilmainham–phoenix park cone of vision under statutory material contravention procedure. [2024] iehc 599 court, and enviro
high court restricts publication details in student’s case against a university the anonymised proceedings and barred of several identifying details, while declining to order that all future hearings be held camera. [2024] iehc 664 has restricted brought by m.m. university, citing privacy reputation
court of appeal replaces fully suspended sentence with 30 months’ imprisonment the found nicholas o’neill’s for assault causing harm and producing an article capable inflicting serious injury unduly lenient, quashed it imposed a partly sentence. [2024] ieca 297 has replaced on o’neill requiring him
court of appeal dismisses landlords’ challenge to discovery order in insomnia café dispute the upheld high court’s for documents about insomnia’s presence fresh outlets, finding no appealable error and demonstrated risk injustice. [2024] ieca 270 has dismissed peter alan woods’s over wording a their
high court authorises adoption of nearly 18-year-old girl without birth parents’ consent the found statutory requirements met, giving weight to young woman’s wishes and best interests as she approached adulthood. [2024] iehc 678 court, family law has authorised authority ireland make an order for a
supreme court dismisses appeal over reduced carer’s allowance the held that minister was not required to create an exception means test and article 41.2 did entitle applicant a particular level of support. [2024] iesc 51 ireland has dismissed by bm her minor son jm rate paid bm, affirming high court
court of appeal reduces sentence for man convicted sexual offences against two nieces the found original headline one count was excessive and re-sentenced appellant to five years in prison, followed by post-release supervision. [2024] ieca 292 has replaced sentences imposed on a nieces, ordering tot
supreme court dismisses challenges to hotel quarantine designation and review process the held that health minister could designate uae in writing officer did not administer justice. appellants’ criminal charges remained extant. [2024] iesc 50 has dismissed appeals by niamh mulreany kirstie mcgrath
high court refuses bid to strike out irish lagoon beach transfer proceedings mr justice max barrett rejected gayle dunne’s application dismiss the case as res judicata or an abuse of process, finding that alleged fraudulent claim had not been adjudicated in united states. [2024] iehc 650 ireland has
high court clarifies eu reference in challenge to drumakilla licence the set out clarifications about public notice, environmental screening and time limits, ordered them sent of justice eu. underlying remains for that consider. [2024] iehc 630 has a planning be european union (cjeu), following ques
high court orders surrender to italy on three warrants, refuses two mr justice patrick mcgrath ordered marian cantea’s under warrants 1, 2 and 4, but refused 3 5 after considering sentence service trial in absentia. [2024] iehc 722 the has european arrest while refusing others. a judgment delivered
high court refuses bid to make company director personally liable for legal costs the found that had driven company’s litigation, but evidence did not establish he was its “real party”. late notice of application weighed strongly against an order. [2024] iehc 637 has refused a another party’s after
court of appeal dismisses nowak’s challenge over rejected high notices the held that his judicial review application was brought outside three-month limit and he had not applied for an extension time. [2024] ieca 266 appeal, civil has dismissed peter against refusal order directing central office to
high court sets aside second inquiry into garda discipline allegations the held that a first inquiry’s decision to end proceedings because evidence was insufficient amounted final determination were unproven. it set appointment of inquiry, with order and costs still be addressed. [2024] iehc 626 has
high court finds hospital admission order lawful in article 40 inquiry the held that reasons recorded across and recommendation forms were sufficient to show how statutory criteria met, dismissed challenge detention’s legality. [2024] iehc 643 has found an anonymised patient’s involuntary midland re
high court seeks further submissions on challenge to planning time limits the did not decide whether eu law changes deadline for challenging permission. it directed parties address three defined questions before deciding rule them or refer any court. [2024] iehc 639 court, & environment has in a jud
high court sends dublin housing application back to point before refusal the agreed quash an bord pleanála’s of a 1,005-home scheme and directed that it resume consideration from just refusal. precise order was still be settled. [2024] iehc 633 has ruled pleanála must reconsider proposed development
high court orders surrender to portugal after rejecting absence-at-trial objection the found respondent’s defence rights were protected and ordered his under european arrest warrant act. [2024] iehc 645 has of franclim jose soares vitor serve a custodial sentence, that absence from proceedings there
supreme court makes no costs order after school board’s partly successful appeal the rejected challenge to unfair dismissal test but changed parts of high outcome. it ordered each side bear its own appeal. has made as an brought by bord bainistíochta, gaelscoil moshíológ, finding that board succeede
high court refuses investors’ injunction over three buy-to-let properties the found a serious issue to be tried transfer of loans, but said claim only narrowly met that threshold and refused requested relief. it ordered rents any future sale proceeds preserved pending proceedings. has couple’s appli
high court refuses injunction bid to stop sale of kerry property mr justice nolan rejected an interim application concerning penney’s cottage, finding no fair issue be tried and questioning whether the named plaintiff had standing bring it. [2024] iehc 632 has refused for a in county kerry. said app
heavily redacted loan deed sends pepper finance possession appeal to plenary hearing the high court said had not yet established that it retained legal title debt, but made no final finding on ownership or defendant’s defence. [2024] iehc 625 court, an from circuit has adjourned corporation (ireland
court clarifies 1991 separation order extinguished husband’s succession rights only the circuit family determined that a succession-rights made in applied to husband, after considering wording and unfinished state of original proceedings. [2024] iecc 22 dublin court, county city dublin; has clarifie
high court upholds revenue’s out-of-time amended assessment in tax dispute a case stated on preliminary time-limit issue ended with all seven questions answered against the taxpayer. upheld appeals commissioner’s finding that his 2005 return did not disclose material share transaction. [2024] iehc 6
dublin circuit court approves personal insolvency arrangement over pepper’s objection judge gerard meehan ruled that the debtor was insolvent because his home not readily realisable, and proposed affordable unfairly prejudicial to pepper. (circuit court, county of dublin) has approved a for stephen
high court dismisses defence in kilkenny property dispute, allowing counterclaim to continue the refused adjourn case, extended deadline vacate by 21 days and denied leave replace with an amended pleading. [2024] iehc 631 has dismissed of a man who had been occupying property, while his continue. it
high court sets aside inquiry notice for one complaint against google ireland the refused ireland’s request broader declarations on admissibility and fairness, awarded company 70% of its costs. [2024] iehc 646 set part a data protection commission concerning identified in order as czech complaint, l
court of appeal dismisses challenge to czech surrender over seven-month default sentence the held that was enforceable for purposes european arrest warrant act, although appellant could avert it by paying original fine. [2024] ieca 265 has dismissed an against order filip brazda republic under a war
court of appeal dismisses michael collins’s against 15-year sentence and lifetime driving ban the found no sentencing error in terms imposed for a fatal 2016 spree dismissed both disqualification appeals. [2024] ieca 322 has his dangerous that caused jillian thornton’s death disqualification. princi
high court rejects privilege claim over emails with retired solicitor the said must be disclosed, ruling that advice allegedly given by a without practising certificate would not privileged. it also made directions on other discovery disputes; final orders and costs remained for later. [2024] iehc 6
high court refuses ardee bog group’s bid to appeal planning judgment the declined certify any of three proposed legal questions for appeal. it no order as costs, subject written submissions within 14 days. [2024] iehc 634 has refused friends bog’s application a certificate allowing may 2024 judicial
court of appeal dismisses patrick o’connor’s over permission to sue the held that a litigant subject an isaac wunder order needed high leave refusal start related proceedings. [2024] ieca 264 has dismissed against court’s let him institute further proceedings property registration authority ireland.
high court refuses challenge to protection appeal decision the found no demonstrated error of law or process in tribunal’s refusal an applicant’s international appeal. [2024] iehc 635 has refused a botswana woman’s application for judicial review appeals tribunal denying her refugee and subsidiary d
court of appeal refuses roberts’ bid to review judgment that had allowed his the said exceptional test for revisiting its july ruling was not met. underlying proceedings return high court, where a strike-out application remains open. [2024] ieca 262 has refused an by david ian roberts and janice rut
high court stays dublin airport’s summer 2025 passenger seat cap pending judicial reviews the order suspends only 25.2 million in iaa’s coordination decision while three proceed. made no ruling on underlying legal challenges. [2024] iehc 624 has stayed operation of a for season review cases applies
court of appeal refuses injunction to halt search solicitor’s phone data the declined bar gardaí from examining under a second warrant while judicial review challenge continues, citing appellants’ failure engage with proposed privilege protocol. [2024] ieca 278 has refused an application by solicito
court of appeal dismisses challenge to refusal corroboration warning the rejected sole ground pursued in an against conviction, finding trial judge had considered delay and separately acted within her discretion. [2024] ieca 291 has dismissed s.c.’s rejecting a judge’s decision not give jury warning
high court orders codling survey licence amended but dismisses most challenge the found that three environmental safeguards assessed as necessary were omitted from without explanation. it rejected applicants’ other grounds and ordered stay lifted, subject to compliance with proposed conditions. [202
high court dismisses challenge over georgian interpreter after late filing the refused an extension to protection decisions, finding no good and sufficient reason for 49-day delay. it also said applicant’s oral appeal ipat could address disputed translation issues. [2024] iehc 623 dismissed a judici
high court awards liquidator 30% of costs after rejecting day’s appointment motion the ordered roger day to pay liquidator’s defending his unsuccessful motion, with amount be adjudicated if parties cannot agree. [2024] iehc 617 has incurred by kieran wallace, official custom house capital, in appoin
high court rejects challenge to galway development plan zoning the extended time for judicial review but directed that proceedings be dismissed unless a contrary written legal submission was delivered within 14 days. [2024] iehc 604 court, planning & environment has by five landowning companies part
high court orders interim suspension of dentist amid medicines-supply allegations the found a real and substantial immediate risk to public for purpose an application, without deciding underlying allegations. are remain until further order, with review listed february 2025. [2024] iehc 731 has order
high court dismisses challenge to cork wind farm permission over noise assessment the found that an bord pleanála had considered evidence, including concerns about amplitude modulation, and applicant not proved environmental was inadequate. [2024] iehc 603 court, planning & environment has dismissed
high court certifies two appeal questions on removal and exclusion orders the certified points of law for to appeal, concerning written notifications time allowed arrange departure. [2024] iehc 750 has in a challenge involving made against an anonymised applicant. mr justice conleth bradley delivere