Ireland Case Commentaries

Establishing the Bounds of Malicious Prosecution: Insights from O'Neill v Ireland & Ors [2023] IEHC 520

Date: Sep 15, 2023

Establishing the Bounds of Malicious Prosecution: Insights from O'Neill v Ireland & Ors [2023] IEHC 520 Introduction The High Court of Ireland delivered a pivotal judgment in the case of O'Neill v...

Affirmation of Borrower's Right to Redemption and Clarification of Credit Servicing Firms' Roles

Date: Sep 15, 2023

Affirmation of Borrower's Right to Redemption and Clarification of Credit Servicing Firms' Roles Introduction The case of Start Mortgages DAC v Ward & Anor (Approved) ([2023] IEHC 521) was heard by...

High Court of Ireland Refers Delegated Directive Validity Issues to CJEU: Insights from PJ Carroll & Co Ltd v Minister for Health

Date: Sep 12, 2023

High Court of Ireland Refers Delegated Directive Validity Issues to CJEU: Insights from PJ Carroll & Co Ltd v Minister for Health Introduction In the landmark case of PJ Carroll & Company Ltd & Anor...

Reaffirming the Sanctity of Court Orders: High Court's Ruling in Wilson's Hospital School v Burke

Date: Sep 9, 2023

Reaffirming the Sanctity of Court Orders: High Court's Ruling in Wilson's Hospital School v Burke ([2023] IEHC 528) Introduction The case of The Board of Management of Wilson's Hospital School v...

Establishing the 'As Soon as Reasonably Possible' Standard for Third-Party Notices: Riverview Administration Owners Management Ltd v Waterford City and County Council [2023] IEHC 518

Date: Sep 7, 2023

Establishing the 'As Soon as Reasonably Possible' Standard for Third-Party Notices: Riverview Administration Owners Management Ltd v Waterford City and County Council [2023] IEHC 518 Introduction...

Strict Jurisdictional and Evidential Standards for Injunctive Relief in International Arbitration: An Analysis of First Modular Gas Systems Ltd v Citibank Europe PLC & Ors (Approved) ([2023] IEHC 514)

Date: Sep 6, 2023

Strict Jurisdictional and Evidential Standards for Injunctive Relief in International Arbitration: An Analysis of First Modular Gas Systems Ltd v Citibank Europe PLC & Ors ([2023] IEHC 514)...

Elganagy v Galopin Trawlers Ltd: Extending Worker Remedies in Maritime Sectors

Date: Sep 5, 2023

Elganagy v Galopin Trawlers Ltd: Extending Worker Remedies in Maritime Sectors Introduction The case of Elganagy v Galopin Trawlers Ltd ([2023] IEHC 544) presented before the High Court of Ireland on...

Inordinate Delay and Balance of Justice: High Court's Decision in Byrne & Anor v Carney & Ors

Date: Sep 5, 2023

Inordinate Delay and Balance of Justice: High Court's Decision in Byrne & Anor v Carney & Ors Introduction The case of Byrne & Anor v Carney & Ors (Approved) ([2023] IEHC 534) was adjudicated in the...

Habitual Residence Determination under the Hague Convention: Insights from L.O. v M.O. [2023] IEHC 516

Date: Sep 5, 2023

Habitual Residence Determination under the Hague Convention: Insights from L.O. v M.O. [2023] IEHC 516 Introduction The case of L.O. v M.O. ([2023] IEHC 516) adjudicated by the High Court of Ireland...

High Court Refines Discretion in Possession Proceedings: Start Mortgages DAC v O'Sullivan [2023] IEHC 512

Date: Sep 1, 2023

High Court Refines Discretion in Possession Proceedings: Start Mortgages DAC v O'Sullivan [2023] IEHC 512 Introduction The High Court of Ireland, in the case of Start Mortgages DAC v O'Sullivan...

Supreme Court of Ireland Upholds Presumption of Innocence Over Reverse Burden in Sexual Offence Cases

Date: Aug 29, 2023

Supreme Court of Ireland Upholds Presumption of Innocence Over Reverse Burden in Sexual Offence Cases Introduction The case of C.W v The Minister for Justice, Ireland and the Attorney General and the...

Standard of Judicial Review in Data Protection Complaints: Ryan v Data Protection Commission [2023] IEHC 511

Date: Aug 29, 2023

Standard of Judicial Review in Data Protection Complaints: Ryan v Data Protection Commission [2023] IEHC 511 Introduction Ryan v Data Protection Commission [2023] IEHC 511 is a pivotal case...

Establishing Grounds for Vacating Lites Pendentes: The Hayes v Geary Decision

Date: Aug 25, 2023

Establishing Grounds for Vacating Lites Pendentes: The Hayes v Geary Decision Introduction The case of Hayes v Geary & Anor (Approved) ([2023] IEHC 517) adjudicated by the High Court of Ireland on...

Balancing Cost Allocation and Statutory Interpretation in Judicial Reviews: Insights from O'Keefe v Commissioner of An Garda Síochána [2023] IEHC 504

Date: Aug 24, 2023

Balancing Cost Allocation and Statutory Interpretation in Judicial Reviews: Insights from O'Keefe v Commissioner of An Garda Síochána [2023] IEHC 504 Introduction The High Court of Ireland, in the...

No Conflict in Dual Roles: High Court Upholds Receiver’s Authority in Duddy v Everyday Finance [2023] IEHC 510

Date: Aug 23, 2023

No Conflict in Dual Roles: High Court Upholds Receiver’s Authority in Duddy v Everyday Finance [2023] IEHC 510 Introduction In the landmark case of M & J Duddy Developments Ltd v Everyday Finance DAC...

Strict Application of Order 42 Rule 24: ACC Bank PLC v Sweeney [2023] IEHC 503 Sets Firm Threshold for Granting Execution Leave After Six-Year Lapse

Date: Aug 17, 2023

Strict Application of Order 42 Rule 24: ACC Bank PLC v Sweeney [2023] IEHC 503 Sets Firm Threshold for Granting Execution Leave After Six-Year Lapse Introduction ACC Bank PLC v Sweeney (Approved)...

SO'C v Director of Public Prosecutions [2023] IEHC 502: Reinforcing Standards for Delay and Prosecutorial Procedures in Sexual Offence Trials

Date: Aug 17, 2023

SO'C v Director of Public Prosecutions [2023] IEHC 502: Reinforcing Standards for Delay and Prosecutorial Procedures in Sexual Offence Trials Introduction The High Court of Ireland, in the case of...

Dismissal of State Defendants' Liability in Carthy v Ireland & Ors [2023] IEHC 508

Date: Aug 16, 2023

Dismissal of State Defendants' Liability in Carthy v Ireland & Ors [2023] IEHC 508 Introduction Carthy v Ireland & Ors (Approved), [2023] IEHC 508, was adjudicated in the High Court of Ireland on...

High Court Establishes Limits on Discovery in Cases of Unparticularised Allegations: O'Dwyer & Anor v Kenny Property Group Ltd & Ors

Date: Aug 16, 2023

High Court Establishes Limits on Discovery in Cases of Unparticularised Allegations: O'Dwyer & Anor v Kenny Property Group Ltd & Ors Introduction The case of O'Dwyer & Anor v Kenny Property Group Ltd...

Enforceability of Penalty Clauses in Settlement Agreements: Ethafil Ltd v Express Bus Ltd [2023] IEHC 506

Date: Aug 16, 2023

Enforceability of Penalty Clauses in Settlement Agreements: Ethafil Ltd v Express Bus Ltd [2023] IEHC 506 Introduction The case of Ethafil Ltd (In Voluntary Liquidation) v Express Bus Ltd (Approved)...