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high court refuses to pause bankruptcy petition over €151,000 judgment debt mr justice kennedy dismissed patrick doherty’s application stay the proceedings while he pursued separate claims goods said was prevented from collecting. may proceed; did not decide whether doherty should be adjudicated ban
supreme court refers fraud-based residency revocation question to eu [2025] iesc 29 the has asked eu’s highest decide whether permanent residence obtained through material fraud can be revoked without a separate assessment of personal consequences for applicant. case concerns muhammad imran, pakista
high court upholds margaret bradley’s 2011 will despite cognitive impairment concerns [2025] iehc 365 the has upheld of bradley, late 92 ballinteer drive, dundrum, after finding that she understood what was doing having at time. ms also known as peggy, died in november 2017 aged 79. her death certif
high court strikes out three beades claims over dublin properties and restricts further proceedings the dismissed challenging a possession order, mortgage receiver’s appointment, required leave for against specified parties concerning properties. [2025] iehc 363 has struck sets of brought by jerry t
court of appeal dismisses challenge to possession order for clondalkin property the upheld an interlocutory requiring thomas markham deliver up while underlying proceedings continue. it also awarded respondents their costs his withdrawn over a registered lis pendens. [2025] ieca 135 has dismissed ma
high court refuses injunction to stop sale of banagher investment property the found a fair issue be tried over whether receiver had power sell property, but concluded balance justice did not favour an pending trial. [2025] iehc 362 has refused sought by john ryan prevent at 4 corr na cille, banaghe
high court refuses michelle keane access to kerry election polling records [2025] iehc 369 by eoin marsh the has refused an application former independent general candidate inspect documentation connected with november 2024 in county kerry. sought under electoral act 1992 material retained clerk of
high court orders surrender to poland after dismissing objections the found that respondent knowingly chose not attend proceedings over a 2009 offence and would disproportionately disrupt his family or personal life. [2025] iehc 370 has ordered of man serve two-year prison sentence, based on absence
high court dismisses claim over schoolyard fall at loughegar national school [2025] iehc 423 the has dismissed a personal injuries brought in county westmeath which left nine-year-old pupil with fractured and dislocated elbow. amanda shakira dinnegan was third class when she fell during break on may
high court allows fresh evidence in family law appeal over 2022 consent order [2025] iehc 377 by tom arden the has allowed a wife to introduce professional an concerning her husband's alleged failure comply with order. parties are identified only as s and e. january 2025, brought motion circuit seek
high court dismisses stable hand’s wheelbarrow injury claim at curragh stables [2025] iehc 364 the has dismissed mark lawless’s personal injuries against racehorse trainer adrian keatley over a back he said occurred while emptying in curragh, co kildare. lawless was injured on march 9, 2016 cleaning
high court orders john harrington to pay costs after claims against three defendants struck out [2025] iehc 744 the has ordered legal of his proceedings them were as frivolous, vexatious and bound fail. mr justice liam kennedy had ruled on may 14, 2025 in favour srf limited, richard james fitzpatric
supreme court awards mussel fishery plaintiffs costs of appeal but leaves earlier orders intact [2025] iesc 28 the has awarded a group operators their partially successful concerning state's allocation seed, while leaving high and unchanged. ruling, delivered on june 25, 2025, follows court's substa
high court narrows discovery sought by soldier in lariam injury claim [2025] iehc 412 the has narrowed documents state must disclose a soldier’s personal case alleging that taking anti-malaria drug during three overseas deployments caused psychiatric injury. ds enlisted irish army 1997 and served er
high court refuses challenge to revocation of bangladeshi man’s residence card the found minister’s conclusions about misleading information and a marriage convenience were supported by evidence. it refused judicial review relief; costs final form orders remained for further argument. [2025] iehc 35
high court restrains laois man from extracting peat at garrymore bog [2025] iehc 360 the has permanently restrained liam gorman occupying or most of lands in county after finding that bord na móna biomass limited owned property and he was trespassing. mr justice oisín quinn delivered judgment on jun
court of appeal dismisses 70-year-old man’s over 6½-year cannabis sentence the found no error in for knowingly transporting almost 94kg cannabis, and rejected arguments that part term should have been suspended. [2025] ieca 269 has dismissed joseph kelly’s against severity a six-and-a-half-year pris
taxi licence applicant awarded half his legal costs after high court quashed refusal [2025] iehc 354 a whose was by the will recover 50% of costs, with application also to be reconsidered different decision-maker. ms justice siobhán phelan made ruling on june 20, 2025 following an earlier judgment i
high court orders case-stated appeal on drug certificate issue to proceed the found that a challenge how forensic science ireland was issued raised serious legal question. it did not decide whether admissible or resolve underlying conviction. [2025] iehc 355 has directed district allow shane ward’s
court of appeal overturns ruling that dismissed unlicensed taxi charges the held district judge was wrong in law to dismiss on basis an authorised person could not investigate operator. it remitted matter for consider evidence and its admissibility. [2025] ieca 133 has allowed national transport aut
court review finds 859 care-order directions breached across 471 children in dublin [2025] iedc 3 metropolitan district a has found that the child and family agency failed to comply with affecting under care orders granted capital. judge conor fottrell said problems went significantly beyond origina
high court quashes protection appeal decision over taliban capture credibility assessment the found tribunal’s reasoning on applicant’s alleged detention relied speculation. it ordered quashed and matter remitted to a differently constituted tribunal. [2025] iehc 347 has refusing an afghan applicant
high court refuses kerry election candidate access to sealed ballots as garda inquiry continues [2025] iehc 349 by clara finn the has refused former general michelle keane permission inspect electoral documents connected with november 2024 poll, while confirming that material will be preserved durin
high court rejects challenge and directs registration of enduring power attorney the found donor had capacity when she signed instrument in 2020 rejected objections by her son. final orders were to be made at a later hearing. [2025] iehc 344 ireland has registering an woman for two daughters, findin
high court refuses bid to reopen €1,250 company debt case after circuit appeal struck out [2025] iehc 338 the has refused an attempt a involving game changer multimedia ltd its was when nobody appeared on company's behalf. mr justice garrett simons blake jones leave seek judicial review. he also rej
electrical waste management awarded costs after bastion adjudication enforcement fails [2025] iehc 339 high court the has ordered tenderbids ltd, trading as bastion, to pay most of ltd’s legal failed in an attempt enforce a construction adjudicator’s award. mr justice garrett simons had already rule
high court orders two-thirds of family home proceeds to primary carer in divorce appeal [2025] iehc 342 the has ordered that a be sold and its net divided one-third father mother who responsibility for couple’s dependent children. ruling was made circuit involving k.b. r.b., married 2000, separated
high court extends time for solicitor misconduct appeals over late filing the allowed brendan kirwan to appeal two disciplinary decisions after finding that he had tried file within deadline and arguable grounds. it made no of misconduct. [2025] iehc 337 has extended by solicitors tribunal found pri
high court declines to decide corcorans’ glenair manor deposit claim within existing proceedings [2025] iehc 361 the has declined determine joseph and katherine corcoran’s for return of deposits paid towards number 6 their litigation. mr justice brian o’moore said issue could not properly be added i
court of appeal upholds fresh circuit hearing in charleville hotel discrimination cases [2025] ieca 130 the has upheld an order requiring complaints arising from refusal accommodation at park county cork to receive a before different judge. involve bridget o'reilly, philip o'neill and two minor fami
court of appeal restores refusal blanchardstown private prosecution summonses [2025] ieca 129 the has restored a district decision refusing an anonymised man permission to issue against several gardaí arising from incident at liffey valley shopping centre. man, identified as mr g, had himself been c
court of appeal rejects challenge to removal fingal airport noise objective the upheld minister’s direction deleting a development plan that proposed expanding dublin insulation homes exposed 40db lnight or higher. [2025] ieca 128 has rejected by friends irish environment and smtw environmental dac
supreme court allows compensation claim over esb lines to be reassessed the held that may reflect depreciation across affected landholding, but ruled future access cannot compensated before it occurs. [2025] iesc 27 of ireland has allowed peter and rose o’reilly’s appeal in part for electricity cros
high court orders surrender to northern ireland serve balance of sentence the dismissed objections over notice licence revocation process and irish sovereignty, ordered under section 16 2003 act. [2025] iehc 346 has owen john maughan a 14-year imposed for seven offences, including burglary aggravate
high court clears way for 15 boat operators to land passengers on skellig michael in 2025 [2025] iehc 324 court, judicial review the has cleared passenger landings resume at after allowing office of public works conclude contracts with successful operators. ruling arose from challenges brought by at
high court grants pepper possession of cavan property after mortgage appeal on a de novo appeal, the found had established its right to under registered charge. order was stayed for three months; final orders, including costs, were be considered later. [2025] iehc 333 has granted finance corporation
court of appeal dismisses lenders’ bid to remove couple from enniscorthy home the upheld refusal an interim injunction, finding that evidence did not clearly establish lawful execution earlier possession order. underlying dispute remains for trial. [2025] ieca 127 has dismissed start mortgages dac a
court of appeal dismisses bail by man facing drug importation conspiracy charge the upheld high court’s refusal bail, finding no error in its approach. it said concerns about trial preparation were premature before case management had been tried. [2025] ieca 134 has dismissed ali mazidi’s against pe
high court orders extensive discovery in ryanair–skyscanner dispute the ruled on competing requests for documents a case involving alleged screen-scraping and competition counterclaim. liability counterclaim remain unresolved. [2025] iehc 320 court, commercial has applications ryanair’s against skys
court restructures scott donegan sentence over false imprisonment and miltown malbay threat [2025] ieca 168 of appeal the has restructured donegan’s prison for a former partner an earlier to kill security installer in malbay, while rejecting dpp’s argument that overall punishment was unduly lenient.
supreme court judge reserves view on constitutional compensation issue in esb case [2025] iesc 27 a has reserved his position question concerning for property owners affected by statutory electricity rights. the involves supply board, paul good, and appellants peter rose o’reilly. short judgment was
supreme court dismisses hse appeal over child’s disability service statement the said an individual family plan can be a health service, but required greater detail in and its reviews. complaint returns to appeals officer. [2025] iesc 26 has dismissed executive’s case about issued for child assessed
supreme court dismisses fisherman’s appeal over €200,000 loan the majority held bank of ireland could recover from brian murray in restitution despite finding he had not signed documents; two judges dissented. [2025] iesc 24 dismissed murray’s against a judgment requiring him to repay mortgage for b
high court refuses to strike out nursing home death claim over uncle's collapse after lung surgery [2025] iehc 327 the has refused a negligence against brookvale manor arising from of 76-year-old patrick concannon shortly he entered its care following cancer surgery. mr justice barr held that action
supreme court judge backs bank of ireland restitution claim over loan proceeds received by fisherman [2025] iesc 24 a has concluded that mortgage was entitled to recover from brian murray money 2007 which benefited him even though he had not agreed be borrower. mr justice maurice collins, delivering
high court refuses discovery bid in moot naturalisation delay case the said judicial review never passed leave stage and refused a request for documents aimed at supporting applicant’s claim costs. [2025] iehc 335 has an afghan woman’s application over delays deciding her irish citizenship. was made
two supreme court judges would have rejected bank of ireland claim over forged €200,000 mortgage [2025] iesc 24 allowed brian murray’s appeal against a ruling requiring him to make restitution roughly loan taken out in 2007 using documents bearing his signature. the joint judgment mr justice seamus
high court rejects challenge over overnight detention after second alleged breach of protection order [2025] iehc 336 the has dismissed a man's to garda decision which left him detained his arrest for an order. applicant, identified as g.w., was arrested in early october 2022 posting on social media
parole board ordered to pay damien donnan’s costs after judicial review became moot [2025] iehc 328 high court the has ruled that should legal a challenge concerning preparation of release plan moot. underlying dispute followed board’s september 2024 decision refusing mr donnan parole. it said he wo
high court allows cross-examination of mars capital witnesses in €3m farrell debt case [2025] iehc 351 the has ruled that three must be available for proceedings seeking judgment more than €3 million against sean and veronica farrell. finance ireland dac had asked special permission to rely on its a
supreme court rules all 10 drug charges against dt can proceed to trial [2025] iesc 25 the has ruled that an accused identified as following a garda search of dublin apartment in november 2022. five had previously been dismissed by judge martin nolan circuit criminal because insufficient evidence co
high court refuses summary possession over clare family home on two loans justice stack ruled that later were not secured the property without non-owning spouse’s prior written consent. claim tied to a 2003 loan will continue after further evidence is filed. [2025] iehc 326 of ireland has refused gr
hse and data protection commission awarded costs after mcshane judicial review fails [2025] iehc 314 high court the has ordered eamon to pay of following failure his challenge over handling a data-protection complaint. ruling follows an april 2025 judgment in which mr justice barry o’donnell refused
high court refuses divorce but grants judicial separation and orders child maintenance a judge found that the couple had not lived apart for statutory period required divorce, their marriage lacked normal marital relationship at least year. made financial child-related listed case further mention. [
supreme court upholds liens securing later loans, sends separate kean issue back the dismissed appeals by two borrowers, ruling that a lien registered under 2006 act can secure advances when parties agreed to arrangement. it left unresolved whether contractual promise created an equitable charge ove
high court orders david okojie’s surrender to italy the rejected objections based on trial-in-absentia guarantees, delay and family life, ordered under european arrest warrant act. [2025] iehc 329 has serve remainder of a custodial sentence, rejecting his trial held in absence, private life ireland.
high court approves temporary transfer of vulnerable mayo man for specialist assessment [2025] iehc 353 by ciaran vale the has authorised a 22-year-old from his family home in co to residential placement south-east an future care needs. man, identified only as dd, is non-verbal, autism, moderate int