Ireland Case Commentaries

Enforcing Statutory Duties in Child Welfare: Comprehensive Commentary on M v The Child and Family Agency; B v The Child and Family Agency ([2023] IEHC 559)

Date: Oct 14, 2023

Enforcing Statutory Duties in Child Welfare: Comprehensive Commentary on M v The Child and Family Agency; B v The Child and Family Agency ([2023] IEHC 559) Introduction The High Court of Ireland,...

Clarifying the Scope of Norwich Pharmacal Orders: High Court of Ireland in ESB & Anor v Richmond Homes & Anor

Date: Oct 14, 2023

Clarifying the Scope of Norwich Pharmacal Orders: High Court of Ireland in ESB & Anor v Richmond Homes & Anor Introduction The High Court of Ireland delivered its judgment in the case of Electricity...

Reaffirming High Court Authority in Tax Penalty Imposition: Howley v Lohan [2023] IEHC 551

Date: Oct 14, 2023

Reaffirming High Court Authority in Tax Penalty Imposition: Howley v Lohan [2023] IEHC 551 Introduction Howley v Lohan [2023] IEHC 551 is a landmark judgment delivered by Mr. Justice Garrett Simons...

Admissibility of Non-Custodial Confessions in Criminal Proceedings: Insights from The People v BK [2023] IESC 23

Date: Oct 14, 2023

Admissibility of Non-Custodial Confessions in Criminal Proceedings: Insights from The People v BK [2023] IESC 23 Introduction The People (at the suit of the Director of Public Prosecutions) v BK...

Comprehensive Commentary on Maloney v. The Revenue Commissioners ([2023] IEHC 555)

Date: Oct 13, 2023

Comprehensive Commentary on Maloney v. The Revenue Commissioners ([2023] IEHC 555) Introduction Maloney v. The Revenue Commissioners ([2023] IEHC 555) is a pivotal case adjudicated by the High Court...

High Court of Ireland Adopts Modular Trial Approach in Title Dispute – Keane v Guinness

Date: Oct 13, 2023

High Court of Ireland Adopts Modular Trial Approach in Title Dispute – Keane v Guinness Introduction The High Court of Ireland delivered a significant decision in the case of Keane & Ors v Guinness...

High Court Quashes Minister's Ultra Vires Deportation Option in K.A. v The Minister for Justice

Date: Oct 13, 2023

High Court Quashes Minister's Ultra Vires Deportation Option in K.A. v The Minister for Justice Introduction The case of K.A. v The Minister for Justice (Approved) ([2023] IEHC 556) was adjudicated...

Establishing Standards for Preliminary Justiciability in Executive Security Matters: Craughwell v The Government of Ireland & Ors

Date: Oct 13, 2023

Establishing Standards for Preliminary Justiciability in Executive Security Matters: Craughwell v The Government of Ireland & Ors Introduction The High Court of Ireland rendered a pivotal judgment in...

Valid Appointment of Receiver and Injunction Against Interference: Fennell v Reilly & Anor (2023) IEHC 554

Date: Oct 13, 2023

Valid Appointment of Receiver and Injunction Against Interference: Fennell v Reilly & Anor (2023) IEHC 554 Introduction The case of Fennell v Reilly & Anor (Approved) ([2023] IEHC 554) dealt with the...

High Court of Ireland Refuses Article 40 Enquiry in Doocey & Anor v Murphy & Ors (Approved) [2023] IEHC 707

Date: Oct 13, 2023

High Court of Ireland Refuses Article 40 Enquiry in Doocey & Anor v Murphy & Ors (Approved) [2023] IEHC 707 Introduction In the case of Doocey & Anor v Murphy & Ors (Approved) [2023] IEHC 707, the...

Reinstatement of Dismissed Charges: High Court Confirms District Judge’s Jurisdiction in Corrigan v The District Court For The County of Dublin

Date: Oct 13, 2023

Reinstatement of Dismissed Charges: High Court Confirms District Judge’s Jurisdiction in Corrigan v The District Court For The County of Dublin Introduction The High Court of Ireland delivered a...

High Court Clarifies Standards for Interim Suspension Orders under Section 60 in Medical Council Proceedings

Date: Oct 12, 2023

High Court Clarifies Standards for Interim Suspension Orders under Section 60 in Medical Council Proceedings Introduction The case of Medical Council v A Medical Practitioner (Approved) ([2023] IEHC...

Sweeney & Anor v The Voluntary Health Insurance Boards & Ors: Establishing Security for Costs Against Impecunious Plaintiffs

Date: Oct 12, 2023

Sweeney & Anor v The Voluntary Health Insurance Boards & Ors: Establishing Security for Costs Against Impecunious Plaintiffs Introduction The case of Sweeney & Anor v The Voluntary Health Insurance...

EFW 21 Renewable Energy Ltd v Companies Act 2014: High Court Affirms Discretion in Convening Schemes of Arrangement Amid Initial Objections on Scheme Circular

Date: Oct 12, 2023

EFW 21 Renewable Energy Ltd v Companies Act 2014: High Court Affirms Discretion in Convening Schemes of Arrangement Amid Initial Objections on Scheme Circular Introduction The case of EFW 21...

Mandatory Interlocutory Injunction in Cavernbell Ltd v Walsh: Establishing Clear Contractual Obligations

Date: Oct 11, 2023

Mandatory Interlocutory Injunction in Cavernbell Ltd v Walsh: Establishing Clear Contractual Obligations Introduction The case of Cavernbell Limited v Walsh ([2023] IEHC 747) before the High Court of...

Validity of Class Formation in Examinership Schemes: Insights from MAC Interiors Ltd v Companies Act 2014 ([2023] IEHC 549)

Date: Oct 10, 2023

Validity of Class Formation in Examinership Schemes: Insights from MAC Interiors Ltd v Companies Act 2014 ([2023] IEHC 549) Introduction In the High Court of Ireland's judgment delivered on October...

High Court Establishes Procedural Fairness in Cross-Boundary Property Valuation Appeals under Valuation Act 2001

Date: Oct 10, 2023

High Court Establishes Procedural Fairness in Cross-Boundary Property Valuation Appeals under Valuation Act 2001 Introduction The case of Powercon Wind Energy LTD trading as Carrowleagh Windfarm v...

Sweetman v EPA: Judicial Restraint in Pre-emptive Advisory Opinions on Remedial Assessments

Date: Oct 10, 2023

Judicial Restraint in Pre-emptive Advisory Opinions: An Analysis of Sweetman v Environmental Protection Agency ([2023] IEHC 784) Introduction Sweetman v Environmental Protection Agency (Approved)...

High Court Refuses Injunction in McKenna v Pepper Finance Corporation: Implications for Loan Assignments and Receivership

Date: Oct 10, 2023

High Court Refuses Injunction in McKenna v Pepper Finance Corporation: Implications for Loan Assignments and Receivership Introduction The case of McKenna v Pepper Finance Corporation (Ireland) DAC &...

Rexbay Ltd v McCann & Ors: Upholding Exclusivity Clauses in Commercial Leases

Date: Oct 7, 2023

Rexbay Ltd v McCann & Ors: Upholding Exclusivity Clauses in Commercial Leases 1. Introduction The High Court of Ireland delivered its judgment on October 6, 2023, in the case of Rexbay Ltd v McCann &...