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high court rejects objections to surrender in 1979 murder case the found that warrant met legal requirements and rejected based on correspondence, delay, family rights alleged abuse of process. it proposed making a order; judgment does not record order being made. [2025] iehc 53 has james donegan’s
court of appeal dismisses ryanair challenge over italian competition investigation the held that ryanair’s claims against italy’s authority concerned acts carried out under public powers and fell outside eu civil commercial jurisdiction rules. [2025] ieca 16 {'name': 'the appeal', 'division': 'civil
high court refuses appeal certificates in carrigaline planning case the declined an bord pleanála’s request to two legal points arising from its earlier decision quash board’s refusal of permission for 16 homes. [2025] iehc 43 has refused pleanála law homes and associated works at kilnagleary, carri
court of appeal upholds security for costs order against limerick private the dismissed company’s appeal, finding that vhi’s nearly eight-year delay was exceptional but company had not established prejudice or shown its financial position caused by vhi. [2025] ieca 15 has an requiring it to provide
high court refuses challenge to international protection appeal decision the found that documents submitted after hearing did not reach minimum level of materiality and upheld tribunal’s credibility findings. costs remained provisional, pending submissions final orders. [2025] iehc 51 has refused an
high court sends pepper finance possession case for full hearing the allowed borrowers’ appeal after did not address evidence raising questions about transactions involving loan. it made no final ruling on underlying dispute. [2025] iehc 48 has paul and sharon meredith’s against a circuit order soug
high court agrees in principle to refer thompson planning case eu the set directions for a possible law reference over time limits judicial review, with formal judgment follow separately. [2025] iehc 41 court, & environment has agreed questions of justice european union review concerning domestic de
high court dismisses challenge to retention permission for clare wind turbine the found applicants had not established grounds quash a relocated 36 metres from its approved position. [2025] iehc 42 has dismissed judicial review an bord pleanála’s near parteen, co clare. that demonstrated specific il
high court dismisses challenge to expired covid law as moot the declined decide constitutional section 31a of health act 1947, finding no live dispute or basis for an exception mootness rule. [2025] iehc 45 has dismissed tracey o’mahony’s a that gave minister power make covid-related regulations, ru
high court bars seizure and euthanasia of xl bullies from rescue shelters pending judicial review the granted an interlocutory injunction protecting dogs in relevant until substantive hearing, but refused to suspend rehoming ban. [2025] iehc 60 has temporarily restrained minister for rural community
high court orders surrender to czech republic for prosecution on two offences the found warrant sufficiently clear and held that alleged conduct corresponded under irish law. [2025] iehc 52 has ordered of ivan samko offences, after finding european arrest further information from authorities provide
high court grants limited leave for salumi grazing damages action sidney john sutton may bring a derivative on behalf of against mark leavey and cohesion over events surrounding the business’s transfer in 2021. refused claims other respondents. [2025] iehc 49 has given permission to infheistíochtaí
high court sets aside service in accountant’s claim against acca the ruled that proceedings had been served contrary to both rules and an earlier order, directed plaintiff apply renew summons. [2025] iehc 71 has set of brought by chartered accountant peter mcdonnell association certified accountants
court of appeal dismisses challenge to reinstatement garda battery defence the upheld orders setting aside a default strike-out and extending time for discovery, finding that defendants’ solicitor’s health pandemic-related difficulties amounted special circumstances. [2025] ieca 14 has dismissed joh
court of appeal replaces community service orders with prison sentences in takeaway assault case the quashed that had allowed two men to perform instead serving terms, and resentenced each a half years, final 12 months suspended. [2025] ieca 73 has convicted causing harm producing weapon terms. it y
high court refuses state bid to appeal asylum judgment the declined certify two proposed legal questions for appeal, finding they did not arise from its 2024 and that applicable law was clear after a cjeu ruling. [2025] iehc 50 has refused respondents’ application of in an judicial review case. mr j
high court judge declines to recuse himself from houston-doyle proceedings kennedy j ruled that being named as a defendant in separate case brought by eugenie houston did not require him step aside. the underlying applications remain pending. [2025] iehc 35 has declined between and wendy doyle, ruli
high court refuses to dismiss byrne home-condition case over delay the judge found plaintiffs’ in progressing their claim was inordinate and inexcusable, but said landlord had not shown enough prejudice justify ending before trial. [2025] iehc 40 has refused a couple’s against condition of dublin ho
high court allows kc capital to add fraud allegations quarry dispute the granted leave amend statement of claim, finding proposed were sufficiently particularised and that no prejudice defendant had been established. [2025] iehc 46 has property group limited its claim against keegan quarries limited
high court allows agreed amendments to kelly’s claim, rejects contested changes the ruling concerns permission amend a statement of claim in an ongoing dispute over receiver appointed bray industrial property. it does not decide underlying claims. [2025] iehc 82 ireland has allowed aidan kelly parts
supreme court dismisses appeal over credit-servicing argument in €11.4m debt case the held that peter kelly could not raise new at this stage, but did decide whether cave projects required central bank authorisation or legislation applied to pending proceedings. [2025] iesc 3 of ireland has dismisse
high court allows executors €10,650 in legal costs from insolvent estate the measured of late brendan heapes’s at plus vat and ordered that allowed sum rank as an administration expense. it disallowed for attending substantive hearing affidavit filed after trial date. [2025] iehc 34 has reasonable i
supreme court dismisses appeal in rape conviction case, finds no unfairness jury charge the held there was breach of browne v dunn fairness principle and said trial judge’s neutral comment did not make unfair. [2025] iesc 4 has dismissed m.s.’s against his on six counts rape, holding that comments t
high court discharges anonymised man from wardship and appoints decision-making representative the found he lacked capacity in personal welfare property affairs decisions unless supported by a co-decision maker, ordered that be made jointly where practicable. [2025] iehc 54 discharged an his sixties
supreme court says contempt declaration can be sought over agency’s failure to comply with care order the allowed an appeal on procedure for seeking a finding, but made no finding of and issued further because evidence was insufficient special placement had since been found. [2025] iesc 2 ireland ha
appeal court removes €10,000 monthly maintenance order after husband’s retirement the of found there was not enough evidence that husband would earn retiring to fund payments. it upheld other challenged financial provisions and proposed no as costs. [2025] ieca 9 has allowed a against an requiring h
appeal court overturns award after finding fuel-station kerb was a usual danger the of dismissed pregnant woman’s injury claim over fall at dublin fuel station, replacing high court’s decision that had found operator fully liable. [2025] ieca 13 has overturned awarding damages to woman who tripped c
high court orders inspection of 1,239 moriarty tribunal documents the held that tribunal’s confidentiality policy did not outweigh interests justice in a long-running dispute over 1995 gsm licence tender. [2025] iehc 33 has ordered denis o’brien to list and produce for supplied him by tribunal, find
high court lets aviation insurance expert testify, but excludes repossession section justice eileen roberts ruled that most of an insurer-side expert’s report could be heard and challenged at trial, without deciding whether it would ultimately admissible or relevant. [2025] iehc 32 court, commercial
high court refuses appeal certificate in galway gaming-use planning case the declined to certify four proposed points of law arising from its earlier refusal overturn an bord pleanála’s permission for a change use at fairgreen house. costs were left later hearing. [2025] iehc 36 has refused paul fre
high court rejects bid to dismiss receivers’ case despite finding inexcusable delay the found plaintiffs responsible for serious delays but ruled that defendant had not shown enough prejudice justify ending proceedings or lifting injunction. [2025] iehc 6 has dismissed an application by gerard scriv
high court rejects prisoner’s challenge to mountjoy isolation the found that his periods in challenging behaviour unit were justified and refused judicial review relief sought. final order costs remained be determined. [2025] iehc 37 has a prison inmate’s application for over he spent prison’s (cbu)
court of appeal dismisses challenge to 2014 garda search the upheld high court’s findings that was conducted under a warrant and items alleged have been taken were not unlawfully removed. [2025] ieca 10 has dismissed francis mcguinness’s against dismissal his action over business premises in cloghra
court of appeal replaces suspended sentence with three years’ imprisonment the found that suspending whole for a brutal assault in limerick failed to reflect offence’s gravity and need general deterrence. [2025] ieca 33 has quashed wholly causing harm resentenced accused imprisonment, final 12 month
court of appeal dismisses challenge to €11.5m guarantees over quarry lands the held that lender could rely on given by late john joseph flood, despite findings transaction was improvident and legal advice inadequate. [2025] ieca 8 has dismissed an joan acting as personal representative her husband,
court of appeal dismisses challenge to correction high order a single judge ruled that the had corrected clerical error in title an earlier order. concerned correction, not underlying judicial review application. [2025] ieca 17 has dismissed v.b.’s against correcting reflected child and family agenc
high court refuses tenant’s appeal over landlord’s responsibility for apartment complex common areas the found no legal error in rtb tribunal’s decision, which treated as outside ownership or control. was limited to a point of law. [2025] iehc 29 has refused leonardo de oliveira lima’s against resid
high court refuses father leave to challenge child access decisions by judicial review the said he could appeal district rulings circuit court, and refused his request stay ongoing family proceedings. [2025] iehc 238 has a seek of about child, finding that had an alternative remedy: full court. ex p
appeal court upholds killaree’s exclusion from public lighting tender but sends penalty issue back the of found mayo county council’s failure to send a proper standstill letter deprived killaree services chance seek pre-contract remedies, refused invalidate contract and remitted question civil high
high court refuses tenancy appeal and awards rtb its costs in a follow-up judgment, the ordered no between tenant maureen kelly landlord miracove holdings limited, which had taken limited role statutory appeal. [2025] iehc 25 has refused kelly’s against residential tenancies board determination her
high court enforces polish arbitral award against solis and alternus the entered judgment for applicant two irish companies refused alternus’s request an eight-week stay. application was not pursued second respondent. [2025] iehc 64 has recognised enforced a bond company dac energy group plc, enteri
high court refuses challenge to deportation order after late refoulement material the said minister was not required set aside an made before new information submitted, while noting that relevant must be considered a person is removed. [2025] iehc 30 has refused georgian man’s judicial review order,
high court allows homeowners to pursue updated losses in flood damage case the ruling decides a pleading issue only. it does not determine whether can prove their claims or recover damages. [2025] iehc 57 has ruled that two may set out particulars over house beside river shannon flooded 2009. mr jus
high court affirms possession order in pepper finance mortgage appeal the rejected defendant’s appeal, finding had established its legal title to and proofs needed for possession. final orders, including costs, were listed a later date. [2025] iehc 31 has declan egan’s against circuit granting corpo
high court sets €501,592 security for costs in ashford development dispute the ordered beakonford limited to provide two defendants’ estimated legal costs, while saying it could not determine whether estimates met statutory test of reasonableness. [2024] iehc 22 court, commercial has set at a over p
high court allows trafficking claimant to amend judicial review grounds the ruling permits new legal arguments be added a challenge an ipat decision. it does not decide whether original or will succeed. [2025] iehc 27 has allowed anonymised applicant her proceedings concerning international protecti
high court orders poptoshev to pay costs after failed challenge over phone passwords the ruling followed court’s earlier dismissal of a constitutional powers under criminal justice (theft and fraud offences) act 2001. are stayed if an appeal is brought, pending its determination or further order. [2
court of appeal dismisses former cisco employee’s discrimination the found no error law in high court’s dismissal olumide smith’s over labour findings on race discrimination, victimisation, pay and promotion. [2025] ieca 6 has dismissed against a decision upholding rejection his employment complaint
supreme court refers wind farm compensation dispute to eu the irish has asked of justice european union interpret rules on for renewable generators whose output is reduced, while underlying appeals remain unresolved. {'name': '[2025] iesc 1', 'value': 1'} 'supreme ireland', ireland'} referred a over
high court restores dentist’s clinic access pending partnership trial the found a strong case that suspension and expulsion may have been procedurally flawed, but did not decide underlying dispute. defendants undertook to sell practice while proceedings continue. [2025] iehc 17 dentist who was locke
high court dismisses burke’s challenge to warning over courtroom disruption mr justice nolan rejected enoch argument that a about removing disruptive people from was unlawful, citing the supreme court’s ruling in walsh. [2025] iehc 39 has dismissed an application by burke alleging unlawful. ruled on
court of appeal dismisses connaghan’s against manslaughter sentence the upheld a nine-year sentence, with final year suspended, finding that sentencing judge was entitled to place offending at lower end high-culpability range. [2025] ieca 19 has dismissed ian severity his for manslaughter, leaving i
court of appeal replaces sentences after finding repeat offending was not marked the quashed original as unduly lenient and imposed a consecutive term for later offences, while retaining concurrent terms within that bill. [2025] ieca 22 has on philip moran offences arising from two incidents at his
high court refuses bid to dissolve order over beach tavern sale the said its 2022 declared that a purchase option had been exercised but did not require either side complete sale. it refused defendants’ motion vary or order. [2025] iehc 21 has by ray and etna o’keeffe an concerning proposed of in ir
high court dismisses bid to revive withdrawn planning challenge the refused leave seek judicial review, finding earlier proceedings had been and there was no basis reinstate them. [2025] iehc 18 court, & environment has dismissed philip gaffney’s application for review of a permission works at concr
court of appeal dismisses challenge to judicial review time limits as moot the found no live controversy remained after appellant’s earlier case was finalised and declined hear substantive 2011 rules. [2025] ieca 23 has dismissed alan harte’s against refusal his rules setting for applications. it di
high court refuses surrender to croatia over risk of inhuman prison conditions the found that assurances about zagreb did not rebut arising from overcrowding and possible periods below three square metres personal space. [2025] iehc 142 has refused an order edward prenderville for prosecution, findi
high court awards €38,800 after ruling later right-sided symptoms were not caused by crash the found that patrick keogh had proved a neck soft-tissue injury with left-arm resolved over two years. it rejected his claim led to surgery. [2025] iehc 26 awarded in damages for injuries from 2018 road cras
court of appeal dismisses challenge to three-year money-laundering sentence the found no error in four-and-a-half-year headline or decision not suspend part term. [2025] ieca 21 has dismissed an by igor logvinov against severity a prison for money laundering involving €56,350 cash. pleaded guilty du
high court finds both drivers equally at fault in killorglin motorcycle crash a judgment personal injury claim and vehicle-damage counterclaim apportioned liability equally, awarded the motorcyclist €244,323 including agreed special damages before 50% reduction, left costs for further hearing. [2025
high court orders surrender of man to northern ireland over 1982 murders the rejected objections based on fair-trial risk, delay, family rights and possible onward extradition colombia. order concerns for prosecution; it does not decide guilt. [2025] iehc 28 has ordered martin john mcauley’s prosecu
high court sends €90,000 loan dispute to plenary hearing the refused summary judgment, finding that defendant had an arguable defence and agreement’s true meaning required oral evidence. [2025] iehc 23 has patrick digan’s application for judgment against leonora o’brien over alleged loan, remitting
court of appeal quashes sentence over condition tied to sex-offender programme the resentenced j.k. after finding that making a suspended year depend on completing he was unlikely access unfair, unlawful and disproportionate. [2025] ieca 44 has quashed replaced imposed for attempted rape attached it
high court refuses separate trial on shareholder standing in company oppression case the declined to isolate whether alexandr vakiy remained a member of two companies, finding that evidence from wider dispute could bear question. underlying claims remain unresolved. [2025] iehc 11 has refused reques
high court appoints guardian ad litem in €190,000 settlement matter the appointment is only relief granted ruling. any further application to protect plaintiff’s property must be brought by formal motion and establish court’s jurisdiction. [2025] iehc 38 appointed a for [am] case concerning personal
high court orders seizure of limerick properties, cash and car in criminal assets bureau case the found a prima facie basis to treat as proceeds crime, while allowing stacey calvert remain singland crescent for seven years granting her 20% equitable lien on its eventual net sale proceeds. [2025] ieh
high court quashes second annual-return extensions granted to two companies the ruled that district rules could not authorise a extension barred by act, and ordered resulting company-register entries be unwound. [2025] iehc 16 has quashed orders gave greenay limited kitchen innovations file annual r
high court dismisses appeal over substitution of lender in possession case the found enough preliminary evidence to let everyday finance replace promontoria (oyster) as plaintiff, while leaving validity transfer open for substantive hearing. [2025] iehc 9 has dismissed gary mc cool’s against an orde
court of appeal dismisses two appeals over teacher’s dismissal and injury gratuity the upheld refusals to grant leave for judicial review, finding one application out time other unable meet threshold an arguable case. [2025] ieca 3 has dismissed by former teacher deirdre morgan, upholding high decis
court of appeal dismisses two appeals over discrimination and pension claims the upheld high court’s dismissal deirdre morgan’s on points law from labour determinations concerning complaints against kildare wicklow education training board. [2025] ieca 4 has dismissed by morgan refusal to overturn d
high court allows appeal in delayed personal injury case, but warns against further delay the found plaintiff’s inexcusable said defendant had not sufficiently established prejudice to justify dismissing claim. case was remitted circuit court. [2025] iehc 13 court, has allowed an by a man whose clai
high court refuses bid to stop retrial on sexual assault count the ruled that applicant had not shown a would inevitably be unfair after jury acquitted him five counts and could agree sixth. [2025] iehc 10 has refused an application prohibit anonymised but reach agreement in judgment delivered 14 ja
high court requires oral evidence in ebs mortgage possession appeal a mistaken reference to earlier affidavits mars capital manager’s led the require further hearing, with at least one witness attend for cross-examination. [2025] iehc 380 has ruled that involving dwayne and nicola bedford can no lon
high court sets aside phone conviction after finding district trial fundamentally unfair the found that judge had conducted a hostile cross-examination and failed to give reasons for refusing request refer legal questions. it reserved question of whether case should return court. [2025] iehc 8 has s
court of appeal dismisses challenge to consecutive sentence for 2010 robbery the found special criminal properly considered totality and that combined sentences were proportionate. [2025] ieca 18 appeal; (sentencing court) has dismissed trevor byrne’s against severity imposed a armed related offence
high court awards bank defendants half the costs of failed strike-out bid also ordered plaintiffs to pay caused by amendments their pleadings, while leaving open submissions on a proposed stay execution. [2025] iehc 12 has wesley curran and graham o’donnell ulster ireland dac other 50% an applicatio
high court refuses wind farm group leave to appeal noise assessment ruling the said proposed questions misstated or did not arise from its earlier findings, and would risk further delay renewable energy project. [2025] iehc 3 has refused nagle view turbine aware dismissal of challenge an bord pleaná
high court quashes annagh wind farm refusal over ballyroe submission notice failure the found that an bord pleanála’s order relied on appropriate assessment had considered material about a nearby solar farm, but applicant was not notified or given chance to respond as required by law. [2025] iehc 2
high court refuses dublin bus bid to strike out long-running injury claim the found plaintiff’s delays were inordinate and inexcusable, but said defendant had not shown that a trial would be unfair. [2025] iehc 7 has refused bus’s application former driver’s personal injuries proceedings, finding al
court of appeal rejects challenge to refusal naturalisation the upheld high court’s quash minister’s decision, finding that applicant’s road traffic convictions could be considered and decision’s reasons were sufficient. [2025] ieca 1 has rejected m’s against a decision refusing minister for justice
high court refuses botswana woman’s challenge to protection appeal decision the found no irrationality in tribunal’s credibility assessment and refused her application quash its denying refugee status or subsidiary protection. [2025] iehc 4 has a an international appeals tribunal that denied judgmen