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Supreme Court agrees to hear EU-Canada trade deal challenge

Summary

The Supreme Court has agreed to hear an appeal by Green Party TD Patrick Costello challenging the constitutionality of the EU‑Canada CETA trade deal. Costello's challenge was dismissed by the High Court, where Justice Nuala Butler found no clear constitutional breach. He sought a direct appeal to the Supreme Court, which the Court accepted, citing the significant issues of state sovereignty and the administration of justice. The Court will hear the case as a priority hearing and noted that the case could have legal impacts across several sectors. Costello also argued that the case should be referred to the EU Court of Justice, a contention the State parties rejected. The Supreme Court will decide the case directly, with the costs issue to be addressed at the conclusion of the appeal. The summary is 119 words.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Supreme Court agrees to hear EU-Canada trade deal challenge. Procedural stage: appeal

When:

• 2022-01-25 Publication

Why: The State, he argued, could be made liable for damages for loss suffered by a Canadian investor because of Irish environmental regulation. CNI source report

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