Ireland Case Commentaries

Standby Time and Working Time: Insights from Walsh v Kerry County Council [2023] IEHC 719

Date: Dec 16, 2023

Standby Time and Working Time: Insights from Walsh v Kerry County Council [2023] IEHC 719 Introduction The case of Walsh v Kerry County Council ([2023] IEHC 719) marks a significant judicial...

Comprehensive Legal Commentary on A (Albania) v Minister for Justice and Equality ([2023] IEHC 692)

Date: Dec 16, 2023

A Broadened Interpretation of Section 49 of the International Protection Act 2015: Insights from A (Albania) v Minister for Justice and Equality ([2023] IEHC 692) Introduction The case of A (Albania)...

Ensuring Fairness in Civil Service Disciplinary Proceedings: Analysis of Campbell v The Irish Prison Service [2023] IEHC 706

Date: Dec 16, 2023

Ensuring Fairness in Civil Service Disciplinary Proceedings: Analysis of Campbell v The Irish Prison Service [2023] IEHC 706 Introduction The High Court of Ireland delivered its judgment in Campbell...

Enhancing Particularity in Judicial Review: Analysis of Mount Salus v An Bord Pleanala & Ors [2023] IEHC 691

Date: Dec 16, 2023

Enhancing Particularity in Judicial Review: Analysis of Mount Salus v An Bord Pleanala & Ors [2023] IEHC 691 Introduction In the case of Mount Salus Residents Owners Management Company Ltd By...

Renewal of Expired Summons under Order 8 RSC: Comprehensive Commentary on O'Brien v Wicklow County Council ([2023] IEHC 751)

Date: Dec 16, 2023

Renewal of Expired Summons under Order 8 RSC: Comprehensive Commentary on O'Brien v Wicklow County Council ([2023] IEHC 751) Introduction The High Court of Ireland delivered a significant judgment on...

Refining the Scope of Article 4a: Insights from Minister for Justice and Equality v. Sergeis Radionovs [2023] IESC 37

Date: Dec 15, 2023

Refining the Scope of Article 4a: Insights from Minister for Justice and Equality v. Sergeis Radionovs [2023] IESC 37 1. Introduction The Supreme Court of Ireland's decision in Minister for Justice...

B.G. v J.C. [2023] IEHC 785: Affirmation of Parental Rights and Impact of Non-Compliance in Parentage Determination

Date: Dec 15, 2023

B.G. v J.C. [2023] IEHC 785: Affirmation of Parental Rights and Impact of Non-Compliance in Parentage Determination Introduction The case of B.G. v J.C. ([2023] IEHC 785) before the High Court of...

Deductibility of Expenses Under Section 81(2) of the Taxes Consolidation Act 1997 Confirmed in Fahy v Revenue Commissioners [2023] IEHC 710

Date: Dec 15, 2023

Deductibility of Expenses Under Section 81(2) of the Taxes Consolidation Act 1997 Confirmed in Fahy v Revenue Commissioners [2023] IEHC 710 Introduction Fahy v Revenue Commissioners is a pivotal case...

DPP v B.K: Clarifying the Admissibility of Clinical Confessions and Re-trial Standards under CPA 2010

Date: Dec 15, 2023

DPP v B.K: Clarifying the Admissibility of Clinical Confessions and Re-trial Standards under CPA 2010 Introduction The case of The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) v B.K. (Approved) ([2023] IESC...

Supreme Court of Ireland Clarifies Requirements for Scientific Evidence in HIV Transmission Convictions

Date: Dec 15, 2023

Supreme Court of Ireland Clarifies Requirements for Scientific Evidence in HIV Transmission Convictions Introduction In the landmark case of Director of Public Prosecutions v R.K (Approved) [2023]...

State Liability and Force Majeure in International Protection Cases: An Analysis of the S.A. & R.J. v Minister for Children Judgment [2023] IEHC 717

Date: Dec 15, 2023

State Liability and Force Majeure in International Protection Cases: An Analysis of the S.A. & R.J. v Minister for Children Judgment [2023] IEHC 717 Introduction The High Court of Ireland, in the...

High Court Establishes New Precedent on Adoption Proceedings Without Natural Father Consultation

Date: Dec 15, 2023

High Court Establishes New Precedent on Adoption Proceedings Without Natural Father Consultation Introduction In the recent judgment In the Matter of the Proposed Adoption of 'A' (A Minor)....

Separating Practicality and Budget Considerations: A New Precedent in Disability Appeals under the Disability Act, 2005

Date: Dec 15, 2023

Separating Practicality and Budget Considerations: A New Precedent in Disability Appeals under the Disability Act, 2005 Introduction E.I. v The Office of the Disability Appeals Officer (Approved)...

Establishing the Truly Exceptional Case Test for Recognizing Non-Conforming Intercountry Adoptions in Ireland

Date: Dec 14, 2023

Establishing the Truly Exceptional Case Test for Recognizing Non-Conforming Intercountry Adoptions in Ireland Introduction The case of E.McW & Ors v The Adoption Authority of Ireland; E.McW & Ors v....

Strict Adherence to Appeal Timeframes Affirmed in Start Mortgages Ltd v Ryan & Anor [2023] IEHC 738

Date: Dec 13, 2023

Strict Adherence to Appeal Timeframes Affirmed in Start Mortgages Ltd v Ryan & Anor [2023] IEHC 738 Introduction Start Mortgages Ltd v Ryan & Anor ([2023] IEHC 738) is a pivotal decision by the High...

Refusal of Interlocutory Relief in Tyrrell & Anor v Govan: Implications for Habeas Corpus Applications and Discovery Procedures

Date: Dec 13, 2023

Refusal of Interlocutory Relief in Tyrrell & Anor v Govan: Implications for Habeas Corpus Applications and Discovery Procedures Introduction In the High Court of Ireland's judgment delivered on...

Grave Defect in Administration of Justice: Insights from Director of Public Prosecutions v Special Criminal Court & Anor [2023] IEHC 664

Date: Dec 12, 2023

Grave Defect in Administration of Justice: Insights from Director of Public Prosecutions v Special Criminal Court & Anor [2023] IEHC 664 Introduction The case of Director of Public Prosecutions v...

Reinforcing Procedural Compliance in Discovery: McKillen v NAMA & Ors [2023] IEHC 711

Date: Dec 12, 2023

Reinforcing Procedural Compliance in Discovery: McKillen v The National Asset Management Agency & Ors [2023] IEHC 711 Introduction In the High Court of Ireland's 2023 judgment in the matter of...

Framework for Assessing Multiple Injuries in Pre-Guidelines Cases: Massey v Croft [2023] IEHC 771

Date: Dec 9, 2023

Framework for Assessing Multiple Injuries in Pre-Guidelines Cases: Massey v Croft [2023] IEHC 771 Introduction Massey v. Croft is a landmark decision delivered by Mr. Justice Micheál O'Higgins of the...

Strengthening Timeliness in Civil Proceedings: Insights from O'Donoghue v Dawson & Ors [2023] IEHC 687

Date: Dec 9, 2023

Strengthening Timeliness in Civil Proceedings: Insights from O'Donoghue v Dawson & Ors [2023] IEHC 687 Introduction The High Court of Ireland delivered a pivotal judgment on December 8, 2023, in the...