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high court sets aside refusal of pakistani chef’s irish visa appeal the found that decision overlooked relevant employment evidence and gave inadequate reasons for refusing visa. it set decision; final orders costs remained to be addressed. [2025] iehc 475 has minister justice’s a against long-stay
high court grants leave for challenge to domiciliary care allowance appeal process the ex parte ruling allows a judicial review proceed at arguability stage. made no final finding on and reserved respondents’ right contest whether statutory was available. [2025] iehc 114 has granted woman seek of ch
court of appeal overturns surgeon’s interim return-to-work order the set aside high relief that would have allowed an anonymised consultant surgeon to work at hse hospitals other than hospital x while investigation proceeded. it reserved formal orders and costs for a further hearing. [2025] ieca 48
promontoria awarded costs after appeal dismissed the court of ordered against appellant for appeal, including reserved costs, but made no order on promontoria’s cross-appeal or its a motion dealt with by consent. [2025] ieca 51 has to pay scariff dac’s an that was dismissed, all costs. are be adjudi
circuit court finds occupier had no tenancy and grants possession to registered owner the rejected norman doody’s claims an interest in dublin property, either his own right or as administrator of late mother’s estate. it left handover date legal costs for counsel address. [2025] iecc 2 court, count
court of appeal dismisses challenge to poultry farm licence the held that epa covered rearing at limerick installation, not later spreading litter or wash water on other lands. [2025] ieca 49 has dismissed peter sweetman’s over an environmental protection agency for intensive rathcahill, county lime
high court refuses some discovery requests in performer revenue dispute the declined to order production of correspondence requesting party should already hold, but ordered ppi’s internal consideration licence allocation approaches. [2025] iehc 119 court, commercial has ruled on competing a over dis
high court quashes refusal of pakistani man’s residence-card retention application the found serious flaws in review decision, including inadequate reasons and reliance on undisclosed third-party information. it did not decide whether marriage was genuine or direct minister to grant a residence card
high court dismisses cattle dealer’s negligence claim against former solicitor the found proposed malicious falsehood connacht gold had no realistic prospect of success and accepted that dealer chosen not to pursue it. [2025] iehc 121 has dismissed finbar tolan’s his solicitor, john brady, over hand
court dismisses appeals over uk safe-country designation as moot the of appeal said legislative changes had removed live dispute decisions affecting two applicants. it dismissed both and a withdrawn cross-appeal, leaving costs to be decided after written submissions. [2025] ieca 43 by minister for j
high court rules rtb appeal was issued too late and cannot be extended the decided a preliminary timing issue in tenant’s purported appeal, leaving underlying dispute unresolved. costs final orders were reserved for later mention. [2025] iehc 113 of ireland has ruled that by maciej olaszewski agains
court of appeal allows bid to add google defamation case the ruled only that claim against was not clearly time-barred at this procedural stage. it did decide whether liable or in time. [2025] ieca 42 has allowed bernard gilroy and vincent byrne ireland limited as a defendant their proceedings over
high court refuses pre-trial bid to exclude bank expert report the declined strike out or further edit an accountant’s before trial, leaving questions about its assumptions and weight for trial judge. [2025] iehc 198 has refused application by shane nicola little a expert’s from their long-running p
high court refuses to return child non-eu country after finding grave risk the found, on affidavit evidence and civil standard of proof, that mother’s allegations violence rape were probably true a would create harm child. it made no order. [2025] iehc 99 court, family law has refused an application
court of appeal dismisses bid to block eviction from dromin house the upheld high court’s refusal an interlocutory injunction, citing delay and balance justice. underlying constitutional challenge remains separate that decision. [2025] ieca 40 has dismissed yeoksee ooi’s against injunction would hav
high court sets out next steps to enforce unpaid contempt fines against enoch burke the fixed €79,100 as and made a conditional garnishee order concerning burke’s salary, with further hearing set for 7 march 2025. [2025] iehc 104 has amount of owed by 24 february 2025 his salary. is not yet permanen
high court rejects objections to uk surrender warrant for richard curtin the dismissed challenges concerning errors, prison conditions, family rights and possible licence restrictions, then ordered under section 16. [2025] iehc 145 has curtin’s united kingdom a trade cooperation agreement warrant, a
high court to facilitate creditors trading in gtlk notes, subject safeguards the said two committee members may trade if sanctions are lifted and resumes, but left final order for a later hearing identified possible changes information protocol. [2025] iehc 105 has proposed orders that would allow o
court of appeal dismisses tyler jackson’s against murder conviction the rejected challenges to a trial judge’s refusal discharge jury and admission witness statement describing jackson with knife. [2025] ieca 88 has dismissed his for murdering conor quinn in mallow july 2018, rejecting all three gro
high court dismisses bid to stop taxation of circuit costs a 14-year pause followed shared understanding that neither side would pursue costs, the found. it ruled applicants had not shown grounds prohibit process from going ahead. [2025] iehc 108 has dismissed judicial review application by thiebaul
high court orders undistributable custom house capital funds lodged under companies act the ruled that remaining client monies and assets fall within statutory process for unapplied or balances, allowing long-running liquidation to move towards conclusion. [2025] iehc 103 has ordered held in of limi
high court finds reasons for galway site’s dezoning were inadequately identified the ruled in a part-heard judicial review that minister and planning regulator must identify which they relied on leaving ballindooley developments site unzoned. trial was adjourned pending compliance. [2025] iehc 109 h
high court corrects wording in judgment on confidential gsm licence documents the replaced a sentence an earlier ruling after accepting that moriarty tribunal had made no formal finding of corruption concerning award. [2025] iehc 110 has amended passage dispute over access to linked ireland’s mobile
high court allows social worker’s appeal against cancellation of registration the found that regulator had not properly weighed circumstances and mitigation. it replaced with a lengthy suspension conditions, leaving their precise wording for later determination. [2025] iehc 267 has allowed his regis
high court refuses bid to reopen possession order after supreme declined appeal the joined mars capital finance ireland dac as a co-plaintiff so it could oppose application, but said 2020 not be challenged through this motion. [2025] iehc 98 has refused richard conway and rose (otherwise rosaline) c
court of appeal dismisses defamation over legal aid board letter the held that 2018 was not reasonably capable bearing defamatory meanings pleaded and malicious falsehood claim lacked evidence untruth malice. [2025] ieca 39 has dismissed john o’connor’s against high court’s decision to dismiss his c
high court awards €83,563.97 in damages after finding crash narrowed driver’s work options the assessed only, awarding €60,000 for pain and suffering €15,000 loss of opportunity. it listed matter costs final orders two weeks. [2025] iehc 101 court, limerick at a heavy machine driver injured 2020 rea
high court refuses challenge to employment visa refusal the found no unfairness in minister’s handling of an appeal over a pakistani chef’s long stay application. it refused judicial review relief and listed case for further mention on costs final orders. [2025] iehc 102 has national’s application “
high court approves transfer of woman to specialist care home once medically fit the approved hospital’s application after finding that continued hospital residence medical fitness posed a significant risk. it declined order be detained at new placement. [2025] iehc 115 has in her 70s facility she i
court of appeal awards respondents costs after dismissing decobake the ruled on following its dismissal paul coyle’s against an isaac wunder order, directing that costs, including reserved be adjudicated if parties cannot agree. 2025 ieca 38 has awarded their order made by high in proceedings concer
high court refuses judicial review bid over district judge’s remark the said statement about a case involving children, videos and social media was not reasonably capable of defamatory meaning alleged, no reviewable decision challenged. [2025] iehc 93 has refused an application for leave to bring pr
high court to hear submissions on legal aid recommendation in further rogers judicial review the noted linda rogers’s application under – custody issues scheme and scheduled a hearing consider whether her proposed case is arguable. [2025] iehc 94 has for 10 march 2025 an arguable should receive sche
high court upholds orders for n.d.’s detention and treatment at central mental hospital the found that a statutory gap left court’s inherent jurisdiction as only lawful route to continue care after health tribunal revoked renewal order. [2025] iehc 86 has upheld of n.d. hospital, finding no mechanis
court of appeal rejects challenge to sale order for family home deemed proceeds crime the dismissed mary cash’s against an appointing a receiver with power sell house, finding high had considered family’s housing difficulties and proposed insurance undertaking. [2025] ieca 36 has rejected by cash al
high court refuses leave for judicial review over alleged bias in family law case the found applicant’s account did not establish an arguable of unfair and said appeal was appropriate remedy district order. [2025] iehc 92 has refused applicant to pursue alleging that a judge biased proceedings. his
high court refuses mcgreal’s motion to set aside earlier planning judgment the said challenge should presumptively go of appeal. it refused and made no order as costs. [2025] iehc 162 has patrick an concerning his regulations, saying procedural route was appeal in ex tempore delivered on 17 february
high court allows appeal over service of separation papers by wechat the ruled that on respondent in china was effective and returned case to circuit for further prosecution. it did not decide claim. [2025] iehc 96 allowed an after refused grant judgment default appearance judicial proceedings, find
court of appeal upholds release after finding mental health admission order invalid the found that psychiatrist’s form did not state grounds for one part statutory test, leaving no legal basis ms. a’s detention. it also held nurse’s application met separate requirements applicants outside specified
court of appeal quashes refusal residence card after resources claim was not considered the allowed an by two anonymised applicants, finding that minister had substantively assessed whether eu citizen sufficient to reside in ireland. [2025] ieca 29 has quashed a decision refusing nigerian man’s appl
court of appeal restores former examiner’s €171,000 costs award the set aside a high refusal to approve costs, finding that failings did not justify withholding all remuneration and expenses. [2025] ieca 37 appeal; (earlier application) has order refusing any remuneration, expenses claimed by examin
high court rejects fire safety company’s month-by-month test for ewss eligibility the upheld tax appeals commissioner’s interpretation that 30% turnover reduction had to be assessed across full specified period. case stated appeal was rejected. [2025] iehc 78 has rejected security advantage limited’
high court refuses to continue interim order requiring garda driver’s re-engagement the refused an interlocutory injunction while a labour appeal against wrc age-discrimination decision remains pending. was stay in place until final orders were made. [2025] iehc 79 has civilian application for his b
high court refuses costs against mountjoy prisoner after rejecting judicial review the made no order as to costs, citing risk of discouraging prisoners from bringing bona fide challenges their detention conditions. it also allowed applicant obtain a hearing transcript free charge if he appeals. [202
high court dismisses ryanair challenge to dublin airport underpass permission the rejected ryanair’s remaining challenges over aircraft stands and water rules. it ordered proceedings dismissed, with no order as costs unless a party applied otherwise within seven days. [2025] iehc 74 has dismissed de
court of appeal quashes remand order after suspended-sentence case was re-entered the ruled that district had no power to re-enter a six days sentencing arrange concerning an earlier suspended sentence. [2025] ieca 53 appeal; high court; nenagh balbriggan sitting in swords has quashed remanding john
supreme court dismisses child’s appeal over birthright citizenship and subsidiary protection the held that a parent’s renewable residence permission remains conditional while it depends on continued entitlement to protection. [2025] iesc 7 of ireland has dismissed an by child born in whose mother pr
high court refuses leave to challenge nenagh golf club driving-bay roof permission mr justice nolan found that david reddan had not established substantial grounds bring judicial review of an bord pleanála’s for a over six practice bays. [2025] iehc 172 the has refused proceedings planning above dri
high court refuses nigerian family’s challenge to protection appeal decision the rejected arguments that appeals hearing was unfair, but left final orders, including costs, a later listing. [2025] iehc 89 (an ard-chúirt) has refused mother and her four children’s application for judicial review of d
high court rules that revised rent arrears are due under long lease the held a review clause required tenant’s receiver to pay from 10 march 2014 and 1 july 2018. precise sums, interest costs remained be determined. [2025] iehc 80 has ruled rents of dublin mews property were payable relevant periods
court of appeal dismisses volkswagen over delayed third-party notice the upheld high decision setting aside against c. currid motors, finding it was not issued as soon reasonably possible. also formally struck out respondent’s cross-appeal. [2025] ieca 41 appeal, civil has dismissed an by group irel
high court defers decision on revenue strike-out bid to allow amendment application a farmer has six weeks seek leave amend his claim against the commissioners. made no substantive findings and did not decide whether should be struck out. [2025] iehc 63 deferred commissioners’ strike out farmer’s cl
high court discharges young man from wardship and appoints independent decision-maker the appointed a decision-making representative decision support service panel for personal welfare property matters, while existing inherent-jurisdiction proceedings continue separately. [2025] iehc 112 court, ward
high court orders €26,525 payment in road-accident costs ruling, subject to assessment the defendants must pay plaintiff on circuit scale up 6 january 2023, but their from that date through last day of trial. [2025] iehc 228 has directed two a dispute over arising 2014 road traffic accident. cannot
circuit court finds jd lacks capacity for decisions in inheritance proceedings the appointed a decision-making representative six months to assist with specific litigation, order due review at end of that period. [2025] iecc 1 court, dublin circuit, county city found lacked make about litigation he
high court orders cross-examination in skydiving club’s judicial review the ruled that conflicting affidavit evidence about aviation inspections could not fairly be resolved on affidavits alone. underlying remains to heard. [2025] iehc 77 has directed witnesses may cross-examined a brought by irish
high court refuses bid to set aside loan case substitution or strike out proceedings the held lender must still apply re-enter long-dormant debt proceedings; borrower may oppose that application. judgment made no final costs order. [2025] iehc 75 has refused jeremiah o’shea’s applications of everyda
high court orders district scale costs after €13,262.50 injury award the directed defendant to pay damages for injuries in a 2016 collision, but ordered plaintiff difference associated with bringing claim court. [2025] iehc 229 has george o’donoghue zsolt rezmuves sustained while ordering defendant’
high court limits costs after €50,001 tender in road accident case the ordered patrick simons to pay zsolt rezmuves €13,262.50 damages, but also simons’s for much of later proceedings, subject exclusions and set-off. [2025] iehc 227 has set out how are be divided a claim which defendant accepted lia
high court refuses to stay ganley defamation action over expired us limitation period the also refused strike out two cnn group companies, leaving their potential liability for trial or a preliminary hearing. [2025] iehc 62 has brought by declan and rivada networks ltd against three finding that pro
court of appeal dismisses challenge over delayed enforcement unpaid fines the left proceedings to continue in district court, where john stokes can argue that delay makes them oppressive. [2025] ieca 27 has dismissed stokes’s against refusal judicial review enforce fines, leaving those court. it hel
court of appeal dismisses remaining claim over alleged assault for lack required authorisation the allowed defendants’ cross-appeal, ruling that and mental injury could not proceed without from injuries resolution board. [2025] ieca 26 has dismissed part a woman’s proceedings an raid at her family h
court of appeal rejects dpp’s bid to extend time over trial jurisdiction error the concerned a late judicial review application seeking quash return defendant for that lacked jurisdiction. upheld refusal time. [2025] ieca 28 has dismissed director public prosecutions’ deadline challenging defendant’
high court refuses order to move sands of mali pending ownership trial the dispute over stallion’s remains unresolved. ordered that he stay at defendants’ stud for now, with regular veterinary examinations and ongoing accounts income expenses. [2025] iehc 72 refused an application by clipper bcs llp
high court awards stillorgan gas €40,000 over four online reviews the assessed damages after a 2023 default judgment, finding that james manning was responsible for defamatory reviews. second defendant not found responsible; costs remained further consideration. [2025] iehc 90 awarded heating and pl
court of appeal rejects eamonn brett’s challenge over ballina property the upheld findings that a partnership had agreed to transfer beneficial interest company in liquidation, but replaced high court’s trustee appointment with vesting order under act 1893. [2025] ieca 25 appeal, civil has rejected
high court dismisses claim over pain during pacemaker procedure the found patient reported once procedure, which it said was promptly relieved. identified a technical breach in hospital’s failure to document that complaint, but did not cause injury. [2025] iehc 81 has dismissed eileen tynan’s person
high court allows cabot to enter €231,580 judgment against borrower the rejected borrower’s account that remaining loan balance had been waived after a secured property sale, finding it unsupported and contradicted by correspondence. [2025] iehc 97 has given financial (ireland) limited liberty final
high court says niece should pay uncle’s costs after abandoning injunction bid the court’s provisional view was that plaintiff bear defendant’s of discontinued application. it made no order on itself and listed matter for further submissions. [2025] iehc 70 said a woman her an application she chose
high court finds off-licence defamed customer in shoplifting accusation a de novo appeal over 2020 shop visit was allowed on liability. the left damages unresolved and gave parties time to discuss amount. 2025 [iehc] 85 has april gallagher’s her defamation claim against o’brien retail concepts limit
high court dismisses appeal over family settlement the declined to reopen consent terms covering home and child maintenance, finding that process was not a first-instance hearing. [2025] iehc 76 has dismissed an by t. r. against resolving disputes with o. b. c. their former maintenance for two depen
court of appeal dismisses bid to increase sentence in waterford domestic violence case the said four-year custodial term may be lenient, but director public prosecutions had not shown it was unduly lenient. [2025] ieca 106 has dismissed an application by imposed on damien mccabe for burglary, false
court of appeal dismisses challenge to convictions on 25 sexual offences the rejected arguments about joint trials, criminal capacity and evidence heard by jury. concerned entered after a central trial. [2025] ieca 72 has dismissed e o’r’s against conviction eight counts rape, five indecent assault
high court rejects prison-conditions objection to uk surrender the found evidence did not establish even a generalised risk of ill-treatment under article 3, and said it would make order section 16. [2025] iehc 69 has rejected man’s united kingdom, finding that about prison conditions 3 european con
high court dismisses challenge to climate action plan 2023 the said must quantify expected emissions reductions sufficiently assess compliance with carbon budgets, but found applicant had not shown fell short on evidence presented. [2025] iehc 61 court, planning & environment list has dismissed frie
high court refuses challenge to egyptian man’s exclusion from subsidiary protection the held that appeals tribunal had adequately assessed assault conviction and refused judicial review. final orders, including costs, were listed for a later hearing. [2025] iehc 88 has an application review of decis
appeal judge raises question of conditions for litigants found dishonest in an ex tempore judgment, court john meenan said the should be addressed a future case, but did not decide it this appeal. [2025] ieca 34 has called consideration whether litigant to have forged document and lied under oath fa
court of appeal dismisses challenge to subpoenas being set aside the said appellants had not shown error in high court’s ruling that proposed witnesses could give relevant evidence and were oppressive an abuse process. [2025] ieca 32 has dismissed by declan rogers recycling limited against a order s
court of appeal dismisses challenge to €150,000 trespass award over dublin industrial units the rejected all grounds brought by declan rogers and recycling limited, leaving high court’s injunction, damages costs order in place. [2025] ieca 31 has dismissed an limited against orders concerning on oss
high court awards €70,890 for lasting symptoms after limerick road collision the assessed damages finding that a woman’s post-concussion and other injuries followed 2020 collision. liability was not disputed. 2025 iehc 59 awarded woman in arising from four-car on childers road, limerick, october 202
high court refuses access to rival tender’s pricing in seai contract challenge the rejected ksn’s requests for abtran’s detailed and a ksn director join confidentiality ring, finding material was not necessary resolve procurement challenge. [2025] iehc 65 court, commercial has refused losing tendere
high court refuses niall murphy’s request to waive fees for proposed action the ruled that his intended claim over an hse report did not qualify article 40.4 fee exemption. murphy must pay if he wishes proceed. [2025] iehc 171 has refused application avoid a into care of son, ruling case does fall w
appeal court increases sentence for armed lidl robbery to seven years the of set aside original concurrent sentences, finding that their start date had effectively cut prison term by about 19 months without explanation. it resentenced paul clarke years, with final five suspended four years. [2025] i
court of appeal dismisses oisin cannon’s against 3-year, 9-month sentence the found no sentencing error, including in decision not to suspend part prison term, following three convictions for possessing child pornography. [2025] ieca 183 has dismissed severity an effective three-year-and-nine-month
court of appeal dismisses challenge to irish proceedings over norwegian costs order the held that norway has exclusive jurisdiction about whether an individual can be personally liable for a company’s existing order. it dismissed and set aside service proceedings. [2025] ieca 24 appeal, civil arne v
court of appeal dismisses challenge to four-year sentence for harassment campaign the found no error in six-year headline sentence, its reduction four years or decision suspend half prison term. [2025] ieca 182 has dismissed eimear carroll’s against severity a and two postal communications offences.
high court dismisses challenge to refusal of naturalisation application the held that minister could apply a flexible policy requiring exceptional and compelling reasons when considering an irish associations under section 16. [2025] iehc 67 has dismissed dd’s judicial review her for citizenship by
high court refuses judicial review challenge to protection refusal the held that applicant could pursue his claims in a de novo appeal international appeals tribunal and refused set aside leave-to-remain decisions. [2025] iehc 118 has an anonymised applicant’s decisions refusing him leave remain, ho
supreme court refuses extension request but gives applicant one week to seek leave appeal the declined a defer an application concerning of interlocutory order, while extending time apply for until 4pm on 19 february 2025. ireland refused piotr skoczylas’s bring prospective appeal, extended availabl
high court orders leave screening for houston’s future claims against and legal categories the granted a prospective litigation restriction order covering five of people entities. it requires prior to issue proceedings them; does not bar outright. [2025] iehc 58 has ordered eugenie houston obtain be
high court rejects former prisoner’s challenge to compensation scheme time bar the found that applicant had not shown limitation rule was unfair in his circumstances or irish law lacked an effective remedy for slopping out claims. [2025] iehc 56 has refused relief a cork prison prisoner who challeng
high court awards €110,721 after dublin castle workplace fall liability was admitted, leaving the to assess damages. award covers injuries, past and future earnings loss, expenses. [2025] iehc 95 has awarded james (otherwise jimmy) leeson in a personal injuries action arising from at castle. defenda
court of appeal dismisses challenge to three-year-nine-month corruption sentence the found no significant error in imposed after ryan fitzpatrick pleaded guilty and perverting course justice. [2025] ieca 20 has dismissed fitzpatrick’s against severity a three-year-and-nine-month prison for corruptio
high court dismisses tenant’s appeal over rtb rent-arrears ruling the held that challenge sought to revisit factual findings, and left residential tenancies board order in place pending a later mention on ancillary matters, including costs. [2025] iehc 84 (an ard-chúirt) has dismissed against (rtb)
high court makes no costs order after striking out quarry-related relief against epa the found that david malone’s request to stop processing a waste licence application had jurisdictional basis in his enforcement proceedings, but declined award him. [2025] iehc 83 has made as on environmental prote
hotel liable after woman fractures wrist in wet dancefloor fall the high court found allingham arms failed to show that a proper system was operating prevent drink spillages and clean dancefloor. it awarded carmel duddy €233,486.80; costs were left for further hearing. [2025] iehc 68 has operator of
court of appeal replaces money laundering sentence with four and a half years’ imprisonment the allowed director public prosecutions’ undue leniency appeal, quashed original imposed new custodial term, alongside an order confiscating cash. [2025] ieca 113 has on liudmyla budash for €491,955 resenten
high court orders ukrainian man committed pending us extradition decision the rejected objections to on family life, refoulement, sentencing fairness and alleged abuse of process. order commits him prison while he awaits minister for justice’s decision; it does not itself his surrender. [2025] iehc