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high court rejects most of teacher’s interim requests in teaching council case the refused discovery, particulars and a bid to strike out council’s opposition, but allowed three additional grounds be added judicial review. [2024] iehc 743 has an ongoing review decision refer complaint against him fo
high court refuses late challenge to legal aid board refusal over prison injury costs the found that judicial review was filed out of time and refused an extension. it also concluded earlier proceedings fell outside custody issues scheme. [2024] iehc 744 has a prisoner’s application extend for chall
court of appeal refuses leave to reopen bankruptcy ruling a panel said dominic carney’s proposed constitutional challenge did not meet the exceptional threshold for reviewing court’s october judgment. [2024] ieca 309 has refused carney bring motion seeking review its judgment in dispute involving ba
high court strikes out rippington’s negligence action against former solicitor the ruled that her claims had already been determined or should have raised in an earlier counterclaim. final orders and costs remained to be addressed. [2024] iehc 716 has struck majella professional solicitor, finding c
high court refuses stamp-duty exemption for proposed motion in planning case the ruled that applicant’s judicial review was not a proceeding under article 40.4 of constitution, category covered by claimed fee exemption. [2024] iehc 728 court, & environment refused patrick mcgreal’s application to fi
high court sets aside refusal of environmental records request and orders reconsideration the ruled that must be reassessed under eu court’s clarification when cabinet concern internal communications or formal proceedings. it did not decide whether disclosed. [2024] iehc 713 has quashed a 2018 decis
high court orders medical council committee rehearing after family’s challenge the granted leave for judicial review, quashed challenged decision by consent and remitted matter to a differently constituted preliminary proceedings committee, which has agreed receive submissions, including on its expe
high court sets aside refusal to revoke deportation orders after finding reasoning irrational the found that minister’s 2023 was inconsistent with information accepted in same assessment: applicants had left ireland 2005 and remained nigeria. did not decide whether original were valid or direct they
high court sanctions first step in barclays’ german consumer banking sale the approved a scheme transferring hamburg branch’s business to barclays subsidiary, with planned merger into bawag still subject regulatory approval. [2024] iehc 738 has sanctioned bank ireland plc’s administration germany li
high court makes no costs order in two moot immigration cases the found causal link between applicants’ judicial review proceedings and minister’s later decisions on their residency applications. [2025] iehc 753 has made as to that became after minister for justice decided mr cregan said were not pr
high court upholds ruling that €593,979 vat assessment against killarney consortium c should be reduced to zero the answered all eight questions in revenue’s case stated negative, finding tax appeals commissioner correctly disapplied irish provision behind assessment. [2024] iehc 732 has upheld a co
high court strikes out property claims against tarbutus and its agent the ruled that ownership registration issues had already been decided, but refused to bar plaintiff from bringing future proceedings companies. [2024] iehc 739 has struck conor hogan’s dac manager, chartered assets management limi
high court says district may admit garda chain-of-custody certificate over defence objection the ruling answers a legal question referred during dundalk cannabis trial. must still decide whether interests of justice require oral evidence about exhibit’s custody. [2024] iehc 717 has ruled that judge
high court orders enoch burke’s release and doubles daily fine to €1,400 mr justice nolan ordered from coercive imprisonment, while leaving the school able return if he breaches an order stay away its property. [2024] iehc 746 imprisonment on 20 december 2024, increasing his until purges contempt. s
supreme court upholds refusal of entry to students seeking online language courses the dismissed an appeal over refusals at cork airport in december 2020, holding that statutory public policy ground covered study on not being taught person. [2024] iesc 58 ireland has by chain wen wei and tang ting p
supreme court rejects bid to stop €290m loan claim against former inbs chief the ruled that ill health alone does not entitle a defendant have civil dismissed. it upheld refusal case, leaving trial judges monitor fairness as narrowed claims proceed. [2024] iesc 59 of ireland has dismissed michael p.
court of appeal dismisses over evidence admitted in indecent-assault trial the held that about an incident involving a senior teacher was relevant and necessary to provide context for prosecution’s grooming case. [2024] ieca 319 has dismissed by jacintha mcsherry o’connor against her conviction on t
high court allows tenant’s appeal to proceed after finding arguable unfairness in rtb hearing the extended kenneth donfield’s time a district enforcement order, an ground that tenancy tribunal did not provide fair procedures. it decide whether termination notice was served. [2024] iehc 749 has allow
court of appeal dismisses l.c.’s against 31 convictions the rejected challenges to jury directions and decision proceed with a fifth trial, finding no possible injustice on grounds raised. [2024] ieca 316 has dismissed for sexual assault, anal rape oral rape, ruling that none argued had merit. follo
high court orders applicant to pay state’s legal costs after judicial review fails in a supplemental judgment, the declined make nil order, finding case raised no sufficiently important or uncertain public law issue and had been weak. [2024] iehc 712 has ordered denise lynch of state respondents dir
court of appeal revives campion claim struck out over delay the found county council had not shown enough evidence prejudice to justify ending 17-year-old proceedings, while directing parties prepare case for trial. [2024] ieca 301 has overturned a high order striking damages by liam and josephine c
high court allows grandson to seek grant complete 1927 estate administration the held that chain of representation had been abolished and gave thomas mcwilliams liberty apply for a covering his grandfather’s unadministered estate. [2024] iehc 733 court, probate has given letters with will annexed de
supreme court judge would quash entry refusals for two malaysian students in a judgment delivered on 19 december 2024, gerard hogan j. said the statutory phrase “contrary to public policy” should be read narrowly. he grant certiorari, but source is his individual and does not establish court’s final
high court rules old judgment debt can support bankruptcy petition, but leaves other issues open mr justice o’higgins held that a creditor need not show the underlying remains enforceable to proceed on failure pay summons. petition was decided: three questions were over for further submissions. [202
supreme court dismisses appeal over refusal of entry to two malaysian students the held that an established executive policy on online language courses could constitute “public policy” under immigration law. it upheld lower courts’ decisions, leaving refusals in place. [2024] iesc 58 ireland has dis
court of appeal increases sentence for prolonged false imprisonment and assault the quashed a three-and-a-half-year after finding five-year headline substantially too low, imposed new five half years. [2024] ieca 317 has increased on soufiane mountassir causing harm, allowing director public prosecu
court of appeal dismisses challenge over meenbog wind farm stop order the upheld an stopping further development while substitute consent is pending, finding material deviations made unauthorised as a whole in this case. [2024] ieca 300 has dismissed by planree limited and mid-cork electrical agains
high court dismisses business borrowers’ €738,440 interest claim against bank of ireland the found loan agreement allowed to switch reference rate from euribor its own cost-of-funds rate, provided it gave one month’s notice. [2024] iehc 714 has dismissed a by four businesspeople who said breached th
high court dismisses prisoner’s claim over assault in mountjoy kitchen the found that prisoner was assaulted but concluded he had not proved prison authorities could reasonably have foreseen it or breached their duty of care. costs remained for submissions. [2024] iehc 715 has dismissed a against mi
high court substitutes mars capital in appeal over foxrock property possession order the allowed lender’s procedural application, while leaving substantive issues for or any later enforcement stage. [2024] iehc 727 substituted finance ireland dac as first-named plaintiff an concerning a foxrock, dub
high court refuses late judicial review bid over domiciliary care allowance appeal the refused leave after finding no good reason to extend deadline and that a statutory revision request was an adequate alternative remedy. [2024] iehc 711 has applicant seek of decision refusing for her son. proceedi
supreme court says trial judge erred in withdrawing case from jury the upheld of appeal’s conclusion that statutory inferences had to be considered when deciding whether prosecution evidence could go a jury. it left question retrial addressed separately. [2024] iesc 57 ireland has directing acquitta
court of appeal replaces fully suspended sentence with 18 months in custody for child abuse material distribution the found original sentences too low offending, quashed them and imposed a four-year headline sentence, final year on terms. has anthony ryan possessing distributing pornography, finding
court of appeal dismisses bank borrower’s over delay in pursuing 2013 claim the upheld high court’s dismissal francis davey’s damages proceedings, finding that years unexplained inactivity and age a disputed 2006 conversation made fair trial difficult. has dismissed against an order striking out his
high court dismisses in absentia trial objection to woman’s surrender the found it could infer that respondent knew proceedings might continue without her, despite no direct evidence she had been warned. [2024] iehc 748 has dismissed sole surrendering a woman united kingdom, finding knowingly waived
high court orders enforcement of construction adjudicator’s award the found no procedural or jurisdictional concern and directed enforcement, including daily interest rate after judgment. [2024] iehc 752 has ordered an in a payment dispute between finnegan contracts limited killycard developments li
supreme court makes no costs order after rejecting planning law challenge the declined to award john conway his constitutional a provision was rejected in july 2024. s: ap:ie: 2023:00092 has proposed making as an environmental activist’s provision. ruling delivered electronically on 17 december 2024
circuit court can enforce fine imposed after district appeal, of appeal rules the answered four questions in a consultative case stated, holding that has jurisdiction and courts service must prove order was perfected served. [2024] ieca 304 ruled hear proceedings to it an from court. also held enfor
court of appeal overturns dismissal cork flooding action for delay the found high had not been given enough evidence to conclude that plaintiffs’ prejudiced defendants through a personal insolvency arrangement. [2024] ieca 299 has overturned order dismissing property want prosecution, finding establ
court of appeal dismisses james bates’s over dangerous boating conviction the rejected challenges to circuit court’s jurisdiction and its decision give jurors copies two statutory provisions. sentence remain in place. [2024] ieca 318 has dismissed against his for operation a vessel, rejecting argume
high court refuses late bid to dismiss bankruptcy summons, leaving debtor free oppose petition the judge found an arguable counterclaim tied rent debt, but ruled that a delay of more than 10 months gave no basis extend 14-day deadline. [2024] iehc 708 has refused debtor’s application deadline for ch
high court dismisses woman’s shoulder injury claim after finding it was not caused by crash the found plaintiff’s right 2016 collision. directed parties to make written submissions on final order and costs, with matter listed for mention in january 2025. [2024] iehc 703 has dismissed mary daly’s per
court of appeal dismisses against rape and sexual assault convictions the rejected challenges to trial judge’s directions on recent complaint defence case, leaving effective nine-year sentence undisturbed. [2024] ieca 314 has dismissed an conviction by a man identified in judgment as om, upholding h
court of appeal rejects trustees’ challenge to dismissal €6.9m pension-funds claim the upheld trial judge’s evidential rulings and credibility findings. it rejected but left costs open for further submissions. [2024] ieca 298 has an by trustees oaklands property trust (opt) over most their €6.9 mill
high court rejects challenge to closure of fourth protected disclosure the found that 2023 report repeated earlier complaints and contained no meaningful new information. it also upheld commissioner’s decision refer department’s secretary general. [2024] iehc 696 ireland has rejected george mcloughl
high court rejects challenge to garda power require device passwords the refused judicial review of password requirement and related offence arrest powers, finding they did not breach applicant’s constitutional rights in this case. [2024] iehc 721 has yavor poptoshev’s legislation allowing gardaí ac
high court orders woman’s surrender to croatia over threat charges the rejected objections based on prosecution time limits, offence correspondence and prison conditions, ordered under european arrest warrant act. [2024] iehc 724 has kornelija kusec durbek’s face for two alleged offences of threat.
salmon farm licence challengers awarded 80% of trial costs the high court ruled on after quashing two licences for a proposed at shot head, while applying reduction unsuccessful grounds and making separate orders parties’ other costs. swi, ifi, sweetman & ors v alab [2024] iehc 700 has watch ireland
high court refers dublin airport slot dispute to eu six judicial review cases over seasonal passenger caps have been adjourned while the of justice european union considers questions about planning limits, historic slots and closure powers. [2024] iehc 758 ireland has referred airport’s limits (cjeu
high court sets one-year suspension and conditions for athlone solicitor the rejected a proposed restriction that would have ended cormac lohan’s sole practice, but imposed ongoing compliance conditions. it left compensation costs further submissions. [2024] iehc 709 has suspending lohan from practi
high court dismisses challenge to refusal of kenyan husband’s visa the found minister had properly assessed couple’s family rights and sponsor’s disability, while noting that financial criteria were unmet evidence their relationship was insufficient. [2024] iehc 702 has dismissed a judicial review f
high court rules irish courts can hear child maintenance claim despite parallel english case the held that eu jurisdiction applied and forum non conveniens could not displace them. it left itself for later determination. [2024] iehc 735 has ruled have over an application a dependent child, child’s h
court of appeal reduces gavin minto’s sentence for drug offence to seven years the quashed an eight-and-a-half-year after finding insufficient weight had been given psychological evidence and rehabilitation, then resentenced minto years, backdated 23 march 2023. [2024] ieca 323 has reduced possessin
high court orders possession of waterford shop and house, finds technical trespass during 2012 entry the upheld everyday finance dac’s claim to found that a receiver’s agents committed an unintentional by breaking lock. it left final orders, including costs, be addressed after hearing parties. [2024
court of appeal cuts priest’s additional sentence for child sexual offences to 2½ years the found that original five-year consecutive term did not sufficiently account totality. it resentenced d.n. while retaining sentences and taking a second rape count into consideration. [2024] ieca 312 reduced p
court of appeal dismisses a.t.’s challenge to rape and sexual assault convictions the rejected three grounds appeal, including challenges evidence given by a witness trial judge’s directions jury. [2024] ieca 313 has dismissed against for assault, finding no basis overturn jury’s verdicts or handlin
high court affirms crowleys’ right to buy cork home’s freehold the rejected a landlord’s argument that restriction on subleases barred charles and raymond crowley from acquiring fee simple under ground-rent legislation. [2024] iehc 695 has affirmed circuit order allowing acquire of home at 1b “annev
high court agrees in principle to refer two environmental assessment questions eu the concern whether law requires authorities choose most environmentally friendly option and compare alternatives on an equivalent basis. [2024] iehc 692 has agreed about strategic of justice european union (cjeu), a c
high court discharges leave in abstract challenge to accommodation planning rules the set aside patrick mcgreal’s permission bring judicial review, finding lacked specific facts and a concrete development context. it left open possibility of future properly constituted proceedings. [2024] iehc 690 c
high court refuses challenge to georgian applicant’s protection refusal the found no basis set aside appeals tribunal’s credibility findings, extended time for judicial review, and left final orders costs later submissions. [2024] iehc 689 has refused a request quash decision denying him refugee sub
court of appeal refuses leave to challenge pending retrial the found no arguable basis prohibit trial, while noting that questions about a possible crime-scene examination could be pursued through disclosure and at trial. [2024] ieca 303 has refused sidney sutton seek judicial review aimed stopping
high court refers nitrates programme challenge questions to eu the substantive judicial review remains undecided while of justice european union considers two about environmental assessment and alternatives. [2024] iehc 693 has referred (cjeu) in a challenging ireland’s fifth action an decision allo
high court adjourns possession appeal over pepper finance’s substitution as plaintiff the referred a preliminary question about correct form of party change to appeal, leaving merits tracey o’reilly’s be heard later. [2024] iehc 742 court, circuit has adjourned an against order while status is addre
supreme court says planning judicial review deadline extends when high offices are closed the allowed an appeal, holding that eight-week period under section 50(6) runs to next day open its final falls on a closure day. [2024] iesc 55 has appeal by save south leinster way and tara heavey over how fo
supreme court says planning challenge was filed in time after office closure the allowed an appeal over deadline for a judicial review application, ruling that filing period extended to 21 november 2022. underlying remains be decided on its merits. [2024] iesc 55 by save south leinster way and tara
supreme court rules planning challenge filed on monday was in time after sunday deadline the held that statutory for seeking judicial review shifted to next day offices were open when required action impracticable because they closed. [2024] iesc 55 allowed an appeal by save south leinster way and t
court of appeal refers windfarm conservation question to eu the concerns whether site-specific objectives are required for a valid assessment under habitats law. made preliminary reference; it did not decide that question. [2024] ieca 295 has referred justice european union about before competent au
high court discharges rent-collection injunction after receiver’s year-long delay the found receiver had failed to meet a trial-preparation deadline and ordered proceedings be set down for trial without delay. [2024] iehc 688 discharged an that allowed court-appointed collect rents from five mortgag
court of appeal refuses late ground in john dundon murder case the found no breach dpp’s disclosure duty over prison-call recordings and dismissed after other grounds were abandoned. [2024] ieca 311 has refused permission to add a his against 2013 conviction for shane geoghegan, remaining proposed c
court of appeal dismisses keanes’ challenge over bank’s abandoned solicitor claim the upheld high court’s decision to strike out couple’s proceedings against ulster bank as bound fail. provisional view was that should receive its costs, subject written submissions. [2024] ieca 293 has dismissed dona
high court awards peter casey €140,000 over facebook post the assessed damages after judgment had been entered in default of appearance, finding a about proposed accommodation buncrana defamatory. [2024] iehc 705 awarded €120,000 and further €20,000 aggravated by kim mcmenamin describing project as
court of appeal dismisses hosford’s protected-disclosure tort case the ruled that bringing same complaints to workplace relations commission barred a later claim, even though wrc dismissed them as out time. [2024] ieca 294 has pascal claim against minister for employment affairs and social protectio
high court sends irish citizen’s family visa decision back for review of marriage rights the rejected most challenges to refusals but found minister’s assessment did not properly consider couple’s and ability live together. [2024] iehc 694 has sent part a refusing long-stay visas an wife children mi
high court criticises mater after patient moved in breach of detention order the accepted hospital ceo’s personal undertaking a woman subject to inherent-jurisdiction orders was transferred without being informed. [2024] iehc 698 criticised misericordiae university detained there under another mr ju
high court dismisses seven motions challenging bankruptcy officials’ appointments the dismissed because challenge was brought by notices of motion within existing proceedings. it did not decide whether were valid, and said any must be in properly constituted [2024] iehc 685 court, has bankrupt sean
high court sends possession claim to plenary hearing on six limited issues the set out defences brian donohoe may pursue, struck two motions and made costs of proceedings date in cause. [2024] iehc 680 has adjourned permanent tsb plc start mortgages designated activity company’s application for prop
high court sets aside three property transfers to daughter as fraudulent conveyances the found were made at a gross undervalue evade consequences of unsatisfied judgments against her parents. [2025] iehc 755 has set after finding they in judgment delivered on 3 december 2024, mr justice cregan ruled
high court refuses bid to reopen challenge 2010 stabilisation law the rejected plaintiffs’ reliance on a later eu ruling and refused substitution slip-rule applications. it ordered costs for state original gave indicative views [2024] iehc 691 has applications by four plaintiffs constitutional europ
high court orders discovery of garda notes on how solicitor’s phone was seized the refused three categories and found no breach duty candour. it ordered an affidavit for contemporaneous about whether taken during search or arrest. [2024] iehc 687 has state respondents to swear listing seizure a phon
high court orders city quarter capital ii wound up over inability to pay debts the found blackbee investments was a creditor after rejecting company’s evidence that its debt genuinely disputed. final were left for further hearing. [2024] iehc 686 has ordered plc be finding it could not and limited c