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court of appeal upholds eight-year sentence for rathcoole assault and sexual [2025] ieca 101 the has upheld an effective prison imposed on stephen mcgrath a prolonged series offences against woman in during van journey to tallaght. pleaded guilty assault, two counts causing harm production article c
court of appeal increases father’s sentence to 19 years for prolonged rape daughter [2025] ieca 89 the has increased prison imposed on a father convicted repeatedly raping and sexually abusing his over approximately 12 half years. p.h. was after trial 48 offences: 25 sample counts 23 indecent assaul
court of appeal orders appellant to pay cisco’s costs after dismissal in a ruling, the ordered discharge respondent’s appeal, with any amount not agreed be determined by adjudicator. [2025] ieca 78 has olumide smith cisco systems internetworking (ireland) limited’s an that was dismissed january 2025
court of appeal overturns covidien ruling in €45.9m vat dispute and orders rehearing [2025] ieca 75 by aisling byrne the has overturned a favour limited €45.9 million ordered company's claim for full input-tax deductions to be reconsidered tax appeals commissioner. case concerns assessments totallin
high court refuses injunction to stop g.t.’s deportation georgia the refused interim relief, finding evidence did not establish a real risk of significant harm in applicant’s particular circumstances. his application for leave seek judicial review remains be heard. [2025] iehc 220 has an prevent whi
high court refuses leave to challenge protection appeal decision the found no substantial grounds for judicial review of tribunal’s rejecting an albanian man’s claim. refusal was limited permission bring challenge; it did not determine a on its merits. [2025] iehc 186 has refused man proceedings cha
high court refuses leave to challenge ipat decision on south african protection claim the found applicant had not provided enough evidence show that more recent country information could have affected tribunal’s decision. it did determine underlying judicial review claim. [2025] iehc 184 has refused
court of appeal upholds €3.18m tax judgments against business partners [2025] ieca 77 the has upheld high requiring and life paul howard una mcclean to pay more than €3.18 million in unpaid taxes, interest penalties. had ordered €2,531,229.36 €653,407.21, together with costs. their assessments cover
high court declines to decide employment equality questions before air corps pilot’s trial the judge said preliminary hearing was unlikely save time or costs and left central dispute for full trial. [2025] iehc 177 has declined determine legal in a former case, leaving disputed issues of her action.
high court sets aside expulsion decision against three dundalk institute students [2025] iehc 232 the has ruled that a permanently expelling of technology following series fights must be set aside. christina igweze and margaret eyong taku were studying mental health nursing, while wendy briggs was b
court of appeal backs pay-parity interpretation vodafone pension rule [2025] ieca 76 the has backed a high that group scheme members have contractual entitlement under rules to increases linked pay movements rather than being entirely at vodafone’s discretion. dispute concerns c ireland plan. its ar
high court refuses leave to challenge asylum appeal decision the found applicant had not shown substantial grounds seek judicial review of tribunal’s refusal refugee status and subsidiary protection. [2025] iehc 185 has refused an application for international protection appeals tribunal refusing a
court of appeal judge says taxpayers’ fraud allegation against revenue was “hopeless” in comments accompanying the court’s decision on an concerning revenue’s legal costs arrangement, o’moore j said claim had no logical basis facts and should never have been made. a brought by two taxpayers “just ho
district court orders child’s placement with relative after section 47 application the found move was in best interests weighing risks and concerns about agency’s decision-making. it directed professionals to plan a supported transition. [2025] iedc 2 dublin metropolitan court; has granted carer’s t
high court bars garda disciplinary process over prejudicial letter the prohibited against a probationary after finding it had been irredeemably tainted by an investigating officer’s letter. rejected her other challenges to extended probation and delay. [2025] iehc 173 has proceedings garda, that str
high court restrains pause on solicitor’s investor visa work pending judicial review the granted an immediate interlocutory injunction against minister’s decision to iip applications handled by a firm. it did not decide underlying review. [2025] iehc 181 has restrained minister for justice from impl
court of appeal refers food vision 2030 habitats assessment questions to eu [2025] ieca 71 appeal, civil the has asked eu’s highest decide whether ireland’s agri-food strategy is type policy that must undergo an appropriate its effects on protected european sites. friends irish environment challenge
supreme court grants friends of ardee bog leave to appeal on one issue the may examine whether board’s decision could stand without site-specific conservation objectives for an affected spa. that is within appeal’s scope remains open. [2025] iesc 13 ireland has granted arising from bord pleanála’s p
high court refuses leave to challenge refusal of two firearms licences the found that a district appeal was more suitable remedy and judicial review did not justify extending filing deadline. [2025] iehc 234 has refused turlough tracey seek decision refusing for firearms, finding he use available ha
high court refuses late bid to challenge galway transport strategy mr justice david holland ruled that shane foran’s application seek judicial review of the 2016 was out time and refused an extension. ruling concerned leave strategy; it did not decide separate approval busconnects scheme. foran v ab
high court refuses appeal certificate over quashed 399-apartment heuston south quarter permission [2025] iehc 157 court, planning and environment the has refused to certify an of quashing for 399 apartments at in dublin. bord pleanála granted hpref hsq investments limited mainly residential strategi
high court upholds refusal of visas for shamas khan’s four children [2025] iehc 165 court, judicial review the has upheld eu treaty rights khan, a naturalised british citizen living in ireland. who was born pakistan, moved to ireland september 2020. his from first marriage remained pakistan. visa ap
ennis data centre permissions survive first high court challenge over overlooked bat roost [2025] iehc 158 planning for a six-building and associated electricity substation on 60-hectare site north-east of have survived the stage environmental despite an admitted error concerning protected roost. pr
high court upholds rates exemption for disability care homes in tipperary and meath [2025] iehc 197 the has upheld a two residential facilities county meath, confirming that their valuations should remain at zero. cases concerned millview, five-bedroom dormer bungalow kiltinan between fethard clonme
teva ordered to pay half of bristol myers squibb’s appeal costs in patent dispute the court awarded each side part its costs, with awards set off. patent’s validity remains for a high rehearing. [2025] ieca 68 appeal, civil pharmaceuticals ireland must bristol-myers squibb holdings unlimited company
court dismisses ennis pension-backed mortgage claim as statute barred [2025] ieca 66 of appeal the has dismissed a negligence concerning used by late dr eugene casey to purchase property in ennis, county clare. bought 3 daly’s terrace, carmody street, 2006 after obtaining advice through bank ireland
galway fisherman loses €130,000 tax appeal over €5m sale of fishing vessel [2025] ieca 67 court a rossaveal has lost challenge to capital gains assessment arising from the €5 million his glór na dtonn and its associated capacity tonnage. sean flaherty entered into memorandum agreement with antarctic
high court sends rté environmental information dispute to eu [2025] iehc 160 the has asked of justice european union clarify whether falls within access rules in a case arising from requests about its climate change coverage. proceedings follow july 2021 request by ken foxe right know clg. he sought
appeal court sets aside order for inspection of bank ireland’s privileged legal documents the ruled that employee’s allegations about underlying dispute did not establish advice was sought or given to further fraud. it left final form and costs a later hearing. [2025] ieca 69 appeal, civil has set h
high court sets aside michael grimes judicial review over cork suspended-sentence proceedings [2025] iehc 164 by maeve rowan the has set permission granted to pursue a challenge connected with possible activation of suspended prison sentence imposed at circuit criminal court. pleaded guilty revenue
high court sends sutton planning time-limit dispute to eu [2025] iehc 161 the has asked of justice european union rule on irish planning-law time limits in a over permission for an infill home howth road, sutton, dublin 13. alex and shahla thompson are challenging bord pleanála's june 2023 decision
high court orders donegal man’s surrender to northern ireland over 1975 double-murder allegations [2025] iehc 166 the has ordered of john edward anthony mcnicholl face prosecution two alleged murders dating from july and firearms explosives offences february 1976. warrant seeks his for robert mcpher
high court orders surrender of seamus o'kane to northern ireland over 1976 firearms and explosives allegations [2025] iehc 167 the has ordered christopher face prosecution alleged offences at brockaghboy, garvagh, in february 1976. trade co-operation agreement warrant alleges that possessed two elec
court of appeal lifts injunction over parking dispute at galway business park [2025] ieca 65 the has lifted an preventing kenny limited from using two disputed strips land city north near ballybrit, galway. concerns grassed areas beside internal access road and tuam park, where operates a car sales
high court orders notice hearing on challenge to dpp and garda summary prosecution powers [2025] iehc 159 the has directed that catherine-anne lynch’s attempt an impending district assault be heard director of public prosecutions, commissioner attorney general. mr justice conleth bradley did not gra
court of appeal allows in delayed sexual abuse claim the said alleged defendant wrongdoing may be relevant when deciding whether delay justifies dismissing a claim, and that plaintiff’s case must taken at its height on summary dismissal application. [2025] ieca 64 has allowed stephen beatty’s allegi
court of appeal allows stephen beatty’s historical sexual abuse claim against father’s estate to proceed [2025] ieca 64 the has allowed his late father trial, overturning a high order which had dismissed case because delay and loss important witnesses. mr beatty alleges that father, walter beatty, s
court of appeal dismisses state over preliminary hearing in raf airspace case the held that proposed issue could not proceed without agreed facts; it did decide whether an ireland–uk agreement exists or must be laid before dáil. [2025] ieca 63 has dismissed by government ireland, ireland and attorne
high court upholds teaching council admonishment of primary school principal over 19-week delay [2025] iehc 155 the has upheld a finding poor professional performance against who waited 19 weeks before informing parents vulnerable child about an allegation concerning child’s teacher. anonymised prin
court of appeal upholds costs order against walls after delay motion fails the rejected all three grounds construction’s an requiring it to pay a failed application strike out claim. underlying claim remains unresolved. [2025] ieca 61 has upheld construction limited by niall kealy, trading as nk eng
appeal court refuses more time to challenge seizure of bmw x5 the refused an application extend deadline for appealing high court’s refusal order car’s release, finding no arguable basis overturn that decision. [2025] ieca 62 has a decision declined release seized by gardaí. concerned 2022 registere
court of appeal strikes out garda stalking claim but leaves two alleged assault claims alive [2025] ieca 59 the has struck most paul christopher meehan's action alleging a long-running campaign and harassment, allowed specific against named gardaí to continue. mr justice allen delivered judgment on
high court refuses landlords’ bid to pause next stage of restaurant lease case the found arguable grounds for appeal but concluded they had not shown that delaying circuit hearing would minimise risk injustice. [2025] iehc 151 has refused a request by landlords mulberry garden in donnybrook postpone
high court refuses georgian man’s bid to halt deportation while protection appeal is pending [2025] iehc 154 the has refused a national’s application his he appeals decision refusing permission make second international application. g.t. first sought in ireland november 2022, claiming fears connecte
high court orders equal cost sharing after landlord and tenant each won parts of lease dispute justice siobhán phelan directed party to bear 50% the other’s costs, with a set-off adjudication if they cannot agree. ruling followed seven-day hearing in which both sides succeeded on some issues failed
high court refuses order compelling meath council to prepare east plan the accepted it had breached its statutory duty a local area plan, but declined begin work, citing staffing constraints and impact on other planning work. [2025] iehc 149 court, environment has refused county for meath, despite a
high court dismisses challenge to waterford rendering plant licence over lack of standing [2025] iehc 144 the has dismissed peter sweetman's an industrial emissions for anglo beef's at christendom, ferrybank, county waterford, after finding that he lacked sufficient pursue case. environmental protec
high court rejects principal's challenge over 19-week delay in telling parents of complaint [2025] iehc 230 the has rejected a primary school attempt to overturn teaching council finding poor professional performance arising from informing an allegation concerning their nine-year-old, pre-verbal chi
high court orders surrender of hrvoje orsolic to croatia over alleged attack on police officer [2025] iehc 169 the has ordered be surrendered face prosecution an a and separate threat offence. croatian authorities allege that approached performing his duties, grabbed him by shirt collar pulled forwa
high court allows security engineer’s appeal in protected disclosure dismissal case the found interim relief test met, but said it would hear parties before deciding what order to make. [2025] iehc 366 has allowed a after finding that he met legal for linked fire safety disclosure. did not make fina
high court refuses enforcement of €1.53m adjudicator’s award after notice sent by email the parties’ contract required statutory notices to be registered post. held that did not validly start adjudication process. [2025] iehc 139 has refused an application enforce €1,531,830.85 finding starting was
high court orders james fawl's surrender to northern ireland over christmas day assault allegations [2025] iehc 168 the has ordered fawl be surrendered face prosecution three alleged assaults on 2020. mr justice patrick mcgrath rejected objections under a trade and co-operation agreement warrant iss
high court reserves decision on wasted costs after late security assessment offer the said defendants should be liable in principle for by a offer, but left amount and final to trial of action. [2025] iehc 123 has ruled that assess an anonymised plaintiff protection equivalent state’s witness progra
supreme court rules anonymity protection continues for child defendants who turn 18 during appeal [2025] iesc 12 the has ruled that a person charged as remains protected from identification under children act 2001 even if they while their criminal proceedings or appeals are continuing. ruling arose
supreme court says life sentence with review for child murderer involved error in principle [2025] iesc 11 the has held that court-ordered attached to a imposed on 14-year-old convicted of murdering urantsetseg tserendorj cannot lawfully be carried out. c.c., whose identity remains protected, murder
court of appeal lifts pause in meta challenge to €265m data protection fines the allowed commission’s appeals, setting aside orders that had adjourned meta’s challenges until a separate whatsapp case concluded. it did not rule on merits dpc decision. [2025] ieca 60 ireland has appeals against pausin
three plaintiffs ordered to pay state’s costs after unsuccessful applications the high court against piotr skoczylas, john paul mcgann and tibor neugebauer, with amount be adjudicated if they cannot agree. order is stayed pending any appeal. [2025] iehc 153 has of several in proceedings under credit
high court says non-proving executor could not complain over bank records the found ombudsman reached correct result on standing, though its legal reasoning was wrong. judicial review also out of time, and refused to extend deadline. [2025] iehc 138 a who reserved right apply for probate bring compl
high court awards €25,000 for assault claim and orders €1,476 differential costs the awarded circuit scale with a senior counsel certificate, but ordered trial attendance after finding plaintiff should have considered remitting case shortly before trial. [2025] iehc 170 martina quinlan in general da
high court refuses receivers’ bid to dismiss property management claim the found disclosed a reasonable cause of action at this stage, while leaving validity appointment for determination elsewhere or later. it also declined restrict plaintiff from bringing further proceedings. [2025] iehc 146 has r
high court upholds revenue finding that quarry business was not transferred to company in a case stated appeal, the found tax appeals commission had evidence conclude val clarke continued trade personally. [2025] iehc 182 has upheld commission’s did transfer his coiléar rosmuc teoranta (crt) 2007. m
high court refuses bid to strike out guerin defamation case against o’doherty a judge ruled that the claims should proceed jury retrial after first trial ended without verdict. did not decide whether either party had been defamed. [2025] iehc 140 has refused gemma o’doherty’s application james gueri
high court refuses barringtons’ bid to set aside property injunction ruling mr justice twomey rejected the application reopen another judge’s interlocutory decision. final costs orders were left for a later mention. [2025] iehc 143 has refused teresa and sean barrington’s an earlier that lifted inte
high court allows contested expert evidence in ballymore pyrite case the permitted about green certificates and roadstone products used other houses, giving time to respond. april trial date was lost; judge said michaelmas appeared more realistic. [2025] iehc 129 has allowed residential limited cros
dublin court says agency failed to report hundreds of children without social workers a district judgment about 250 under care orders across went allocated workers, while the child and family return their cases as directed. [2025] iedc 1 metropolitan has described agency’s failure when an “extraordi
appeal court revives most of donegal landowner’s sac claim the allowed case to proceed, but dismissed claims that land had been compulsorily acquired. it left other issues for substantive hearing. [2025] ieca 57 has a over designation his lands as protected area while dismissing were on 11 march 202
high court refuses late bid to challenge kerry election result the said application for leave was made months after statutory deadline and refused related requests documents. [2025] iehc 137 has michelle keane present an petition challenging 2024 general in kerry, ruling that her 14-day had expired.
supreme court quashes acquittals and orders retrial over 2021 dublin city-centre shooting the ruled that trial judge’s legal error interests of justice warranted a for j.b. s.m. on attempted murder related charges. order does not determine guilt. [2025] iesc 10 ireland has quashed directed teenager
court of appeal quashes james flynn’s burglary-conspiracy conviction over indictment amendment the found that special criminal amended charge without notice or hearing submissions, breaching fair procedures. it left open whether a retrial should be ordered. [2025] ieca 104 has quashed for conspiracy
high court directs child’s return to poland, with timing and safeguards still be decided the rejected mother’s grave-risk child-objection defences a hague convention application. it directed poland but left arrangements, including undertakings timing, for further hearing. [2025] iehc 280 of ireland,
high court dismisses second bid to revive challenge planning exemption rules the said renewed motion did not meet threshold for setting aside its own order. it dismissed application and adjourned costs issue. [2025] iehc 163 court, & environment has patrick mcgreal’s set an order that removed permis
court of appeal dismisses against five-year firearm sentence the found no error in sentencing judge’s overall allowance for mitigation, including a signed guilty plea, and upheld sentence. [2025] ieca 86 has dismissed noel mcloughlin’s prison carrying with criminal intent. held that judge did not er
supreme court declines costs for unsuccessful immigration appeal the ordered no and, with consent, set aside orders in appellants’ favour high and of appeal. [2024] iesc 58 (substantive judgment) has declined to award two appellants an case, finding that did not justify making taxpayers pay any part
high court directs return of three children to sweden after rejecting father’s defences the found mother had not freely consented children’s move ireland or acquiesced in their continued stay. it ordered return, with final orders be settled at a later hearing. [2025] iehc 136 court, family law has d
high court finds debenhams consultation began before first meeting, overturns compensation award the upheld finding that should have started on 9 april 2020, but ruled it when redundancy information was sent 14 april. also found no evidence of loss supporting and proposed allowing appeal, with final
high court rejects further appeal over tax relief linked to film partnership the answered “no” whether commissioner erred in refusing taxpayer’s appeal, finding that relevant law left no on grounds raised. [2025] iehc 122 has upheld refusal of a by taxpayer revenue’s recovery an investment partnersh
court of appeal dismisses challenge to order allowing execution €25,215 costs award the upheld high court’s decision let registrar companies enforce a 2013 order, and rejected an over refusal reopen later judgment. [2025] ieca 58 has dismissed arnaud d. gaultier’s against seek €25,215.06 dating from
high court dismisses challenge to refusal under undocumented migrants scheme the found that two temporary permissions remain during a review were valid until their expiry, so applicant did not meet scheme’s four-year residence requirement. [2025] iehc 135 has dismissed judicial of an egyptian man’s
court of appeal dismisses amanda hayes’s sentence the found no error principle in three-year for possessing stolen property and certain articles, including decision to suspend final six months. has dismissed against severity a prison sentence, finding sentencing judge’s assessment mitigation or judg
court of appeal quashes sentence as unduly lenient and imposes new terms the found errors in original sentences for three child sexual exploitation offences, then resentenced respondent to concurrent prison terms. [2025] ieca 87 has quashed a imposed on man identified dl after finding it lenient, hi
court of appeal strikes out case over mental health act leave requirement the allowed ireland and attorney general’s appeal, ruling that prior high was required to institute proceedings non-compliance deprived jurisdiction. [2025] ieca 55 has struck brought by a person identified as e.c. after they
high court permits urgent treatment of detained man who lacked capacity to refuse food and fluids in an ex parte ruling, the authorised transfer preserve respondent’s life, with orders limited what was necessary or until further order. [2025] iehc 147 has a hospital another suitable clinical setting
court of appeal dismisses over relief sought in withdrawn judicial review the said proceedings had ended when michael grimes withdrew his application for leave, leaving no those proceedings. it also civil legal aid was a matter board. [2025] ieca 90 has dismissed grimes’s against refusal additional
court of appeal dismisses disability allowance challenge over unused statutory review the held that a by chief appeals officer could address claimant’s complaints about assessment her means and medical eligibility. costs decision remains pending. [2025] ieca 54 has allowed an officer, social welfare
high court strikes out dunne family’s trust proceedings over jurisdiction the held that bloem settlement’s exclusive clause applied and, alternatively, united states was more appropriate forum. it did not decide disputed ownership claims. [2025] iehc 120 of ireland has struck brought by seán and fou
high court strikes out claims against garda officer and refuses injunction the found pleaded could not proceed, dismissed plaintiff’s case refused an application to restrain officer. fourteen criminal charges plaintiff remain due for trial on indictment. [2025] iehc 132 has struck a civil proceeding
high court refuses bail to georgian national facing deportation the found a realistic prospect of within statutory detention period, while leaving open renewed application if circumstances change. [2025] iehc 133 has refused detained pending deportation, finding that there remained he could be remov
high court finds net benefit in modular trial of child’s medical negligence claim the approved a staged focused first on two disputed issues, but left terms order to be discussed at later mention. [2025] iehc 156 has found “net benefit” hearing issues brought for child, after concluding that approac
high court refuses allergan bid to dismiss breast implant proceedings the said claim could proceed at this stage, while making no finding that implants were defective and leaving open possibility of later applications for further particulars or dismissal. [2025] iehc 130 has refused limited’s applic
high court awards homeowner costs after finding receiver lacked sale authority when injunction was sought the ruled that motion had become moot bank appointed as its agent, but awarded of and action to plaintiff. [2025] iehc 124 has thomas naughton an related finding, on balance probabilities, a not
high court refuses bid to instruct barrister directly in possession-order challenge the held that plaintiff had not shown a basis eu law set aside requirement solicitor his proceedings. [2025] iehc 125 has refused an application by john desmond mallon eugenie houston proceedings challenging possessi
high court quashes costs adjudicator’s decision that solicitor’s review application was out of time the ruled statutory process includes adjudication costs, but left remittal directions and other consequential matters for a later mention. [2025] iehc 150 (the / an ard-chúirt) has quashed chief legal
high court sets aside georgian couple’s protection decisions over police collusion claims the found that appeals tribunal failed to give a reasoned assessment of whether about links extortion gangs met statutory threshold. their applications were remitted for reconsideration. [2025] iehc 134 has set
high court refuses leave to challenge power station planning permission the ruled that applicant lacked sufficient interest bring judicial review proceedings. it also said a fingal county council’s procedures could not be separated from validity of its decision. [2025] iehc 117 court, and environmen
supreme court awards costs to banks but stays payment pending trial the rejected michael p. fingleton’s request defer deciding after dismissing his appeal, granted a stay because was due begin on 6 may 2025. has awarded irish bank resolution corporation limited (in special liquidation) and nationwid
high court confirms mars capital can replace start mortgages in loan proceedings the upheld a procedural order substituting as plaintiff, while leaving defendants free to challenge transfers and lender’s right sue at trial. [2025] iehc 127 has an replacing dac with finance ireland plaintiff against
high court authorises adoption of 13-year-old by aunt and uncle the authorised an order for j.n. after finding statutory tests were met, despite birth mother’s opposition. father neither consented nor opposed. [2025] iehc 148 court, family law has authority ireland to make j.n., aged 13, in favour h
court of appeal refuses over 2021 bankruptcy summons as moot the said creditor could no longer rely on to petition for bankruptcy. it rejected debtor’s arguments about demand service and underlying judgment, leaving current a challenge later before high court. [2025] ieca 56 has refused patrick dohe