Ireland Case Commentaries

High Court Sets New Precedent on Employer Responsibilities Under Section 14A Employment Equality Act

Date: Dec 9, 2023

High Court Sets New Precedent on Employer Responsibilities Under Section 14A Employment Equality Act Introduction The case of Onyemekeihia v The Minister for Justice and Equality ([2023] IEHC 697)...

Supreme Court Upholds Constitutionality of Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2022: Enhancing Judicial Independence and Merit-Based Appointments

Date: Dec 9, 2023

Supreme Court Upholds Constitutionality of Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2022: Enhancing Judicial Independence and Merit-Based Appointments Introduction The landmark decision delivered by the...

Indebtedness Requirements for Garnishee Orders: McGuinness v McGuinness [2023] IEHC 703

Date: Dec 9, 2023

Indebtedness Requirements for Garnishee Orders: McGuinness v McGuinness [2023] IEHC 703 Introduction The case of McGuinness v McGuinness (Approved) ([2023] IEHC 703) before the High Court of Ireland...

Dismissal of Claims Due to Inordinate Delay: Davey v Ulster Bank Ireland Ltd (Approved) [2023] IEHC 701

Date: Dec 9, 2023

Dismissal of Claims Due to Inordinate Delay: Davey v Ulster Bank Ireland Ltd (Approved) [2023] IEHC 701 Introduction The case Davey v Ulster Bank Ireland Ltd (Approved) [2023] IEHC 701, adjudicated...

Diesel Spa v Controller [2023]: Affirmation of Proprietorship and Rejection of Dishonest Trademark Use under the Trademarks Act

Date: Dec 9, 2023

Diesel Spa v Controller [2023]: Affirmation of Proprietorship and Rejection of Dishonest Trademark Use under the Trademarks Act Introduction Diesel Spa v The Controller of Patents, Designs and...

Sanctioning Schemes of Arrangement under the Companies Act 2014: Comprehensive Analysis of EFW21 Renewable Energy Ltd v The Companies Act [2023] IEHC 690

Date: Dec 8, 2023

Sanctioning Schemes of Arrangement under the Companies Act 2014: Comprehensive Analysis of EFW21 Renewable Energy Ltd v The Companies Act [2023] IEHC 690 Introduction The case of EFW21 Renewable...

Reaffirming the Director of Public Prosecutions' Immunity from Discovery: Hamill v DPP [2023] IEHC 688

Date: Dec 7, 2023

Reaffirming the Director of Public Prosecutions' Immunity from Discovery: Hamill v The Director of Public Prosecutions [2023] IEHC 688 Introduction The case of Hamill v The Director of Public...

Ensuring Procedural Fairness in International Protection Claims: A.E. v The Chief International Protection Officer & Ors ([2023] IEHC 695)

Date: Dec 7, 2023

Ensuring Procedural Fairness in International Protection Claims: A.E. v The Chief International Protection Officer & Ors ([2023] IEHC 695) Introduction The case of A.E. v The Chief International...

Establishing Capacity Standards in Wardship Cases: Insights from In Re A Ward [2023] IEHC 768

Date: Dec 7, 2023

Establishing Capacity Standards in Wardship Cases: Insights from In Re A Ward [2023] IEHC 768 Introduction The case of In Re A Ward: General Solicitor (JC) (Approved) [2023] IEHC 768 adjudicated by...

Limitations on Furnishing Affidavits to Foreign Prosecuting Authorities in Fraud Cases: Boon v South Sea Merchants Mariners Ltd Partnership & Ors [2023] IEHC 678

Date: Dec 6, 2023

Limitations on Furnishing Affidavits to Foreign Prosecuting Authorities in Fraud Cases: Boon v South Sea Merchants Mariners Ltd Partnership & Ors [2023] IEHC 678 Introduction The case of Boon v South...

Retained Jurisdiction and Best Interests in International Child Abduction: Analysis of H v. I [2023] IEHC 700

Date: Dec 6, 2023

Retained Jurisdiction and Best Interests in International Child Abduction: Analysis of H v. I [2023] IEHC 700 1. Introduction The case of H v. I (Child Abduction: Retained Jurisdiction Following...

High Court Upholds Fixed Interest-Only Period in Mortgage Enforcement: Promontoria (Finn) Ltd & Anor v O'Neill & Ors [2023] IEHC 682

Date: Dec 5, 2023

High Court Upholds Fixed Interest-Only Period in Mortgage Enforcement: Promontoria (Finn) Ltd & Anor v O'Neill & Ors [2023] IEHC 682 Introduction The case of Promontoria (Finn) Ltd & Anor v O'Neill &...

Upholding the Twelve-Year Execution Order Limit in Circuit Court: Commentary on Pepper Finance Corp v Doyle [2023] IEHC 662

Date: Dec 5, 2023

Upholding the Twelve-Year Execution Order Limit in Circuit Court: Commentary on Pepper Finance Corporation (Ireland) DAC v Doyle & Ors (Approved) [2023] IEHC 662 Introduction The case of Pepper...

Threshold of Substantial Grounds for Judicial Review in Immigration Cases Affirmed in GR & Ors v IPAT

Date: Dec 5, 2023

Threshold of Substantial Grounds for Judicial Review in Immigration Cases Affirmed in GR & Ors v International Protection Appeals Tribunal & Ors ([2023] IEHC 767) Introduction The High Court of...

Promontoria (Finn) LTD v Flavin [2023] IEHC 663: Emphasizing the Necessity of Mortgage Deed in Possession Actions for Unregistered Land

Date: Dec 5, 2023

Promontoria (Finn) LTD v Flavin [2023] IEHC 663: Emphasizing the Necessity of Mortgage Deed in Possession Actions for Unregistered Land Introduction The case of Promontoria (Finn) LTD v Flavin...

Adequate Particularisation in Guarantee Claims: Insights from The Governor and Company of the Bank of Ireland v Hanley & Ors (IEHC 676)

Date: Dec 2, 2023

Adequate Particularisation in Guarantee Claims: Insights from The Governor and Company of the Bank of Ireland v Hanley & Ors (IEHC 676) Introduction In the High Court of Ireland case, The Governor...

Clarifying the Scope of Section 631 Applications in Company Liquidations: GTLK Europe DAC Case Commentary

Date: Dec 2, 2023

Clarifying the Scope of Section 631 Applications in Company Liquidations: GTLK Europe DAC Case Commentary Introduction The High Court of Ireland, in the judgment GTLK Europe Designated Activity...

Deployment of Legal Advice and Waiver of Privilege: Elsharkawy v. The Minister for Transport [2023] IEHC 672

Date: Dec 2, 2023

Deployment of Legal Advice and Waiver of Privilege: Elsharkawy v. The Minister for Transport [2023] IEHC 672 Introduction The High Court of Ireland delivered a significant judgment on December 1,...

Strengthening the Precautionary Principle in Environmental Impact Assessments: Insights from Waltham Abbey Residents Association v An Bord Pleanala & Ors ([2023] IEHC 661)

Date: Dec 2, 2023

Strengthening the Precautionary Principle in Environmental Impact Assessments: Insights from Waltham Abbey Residents Association v An Bord Pleanala & Ors ([2023] IEHC 661) Introduction The case of...

Culpable Prosecutorial Delay Insufficient to Prohibit Prosecution in Juvenile Age-Out Cases: L.W. v Director of Public Prosecutions [2023] IEHC 739

Date: Dec 2, 2023

Culpable Prosecutorial Delay Insufficient to Prohibit Prosecution in Juvenile Age-Out Cases: L.W. v Director of Public Prosecutions [2023] IEHC 739 Introduction In the High Court of Ireland decision...