Courts / Ireland / Report
Clare man to take latest failed bid to challenge marriage referendum result to Supreme Court
Summary
Gerry Walshe, an electrician from Lisdeen, Co Clare, has sought leave from the Supreme Court to appeal the High Court's rejection of his latest challenge to the same‑sex marriage referendum result. Walshe had previously applied for a judicial review of the returning officer's decision to issue the final referendum certificate, arguing that the certificate was signed while he still had time to appeal to the Supreme Court. The High Court, presided over by Ms Justice Margaret Heneghan, dismissed his application on 23 September. Walshe then appeared before the judge to request copies of the digital audio recording and transcript of the case, claiming the Supreme Court requires either a written judgment or these documents to consider his appeal. The judge granted the order for the recording and transcript, noting no written judgment existed, and required Walshe to undertake payment for the transcript, estimated at €280, but made no cost order.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Clare man to take latest failed bid to challenge marriage referendum result to Supreme Court. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision
When:
- September 23 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2015-11-27 Publication
Why: Mr Walshe told Ms Justice Heneghan that the Supreme Court required either a written High Court judgement or a copy of the digital audio recording of the case in order to consider his application for leave to appeal. CNI source report
Case subjects
Applicant
Places mentioned
- High Court
- Supreme Court
Topics
Help us improve this report
Your request is saved for the newsroom's next review. It does not immediately change the published report.
Prefer email? Send a correction request.