Ireland Case Commentaries

S.T. v Clifford: High Court Establishes Rigorous Standards for Dismissing Civil Actions Based on Passage of Time

Date: Jul 7, 2023

S.T. v Clifford: High Court Establishes Rigorous Standards for Dismissing Civil Actions Based on Passage of Time Introduction S.T. v Clifford (Approved) ([2023] IEHC 458) is a landmark judgment...

Reaffirmation of Duty of Care Standards in Nervous Shock Claims: Mitchell & Anor v HSE [2023] IEHC 394

Date: Jul 7, 2023

Reaffirmation of Duty of Care Standards in Nervous Shock Claims: Mitchell & Anor v Health Service Executive [2023] IEHC 394 Introduction The case of Mitchell & Anor v Health Service Executive...

Determining Costs in Hague Convention Child Abduction Proceedings: Insights from B.E. v R.E. [2023] IEHC 413

Date: Jul 7, 2023

Determining Costs in Hague Convention Child Abduction Proceedings: Insights from B.E. v R.E. [2023] IEHC 413 Introduction The case of B.E. v R.E. (Child Abduction: Costs, One Party Legally Aided)...

O'Donnell v An Bord Pleanála: Clarifying Zoning Objectives and Judicial Review Standards

Date: Jul 6, 2023

O'Donnell & Ors v An Bord Pleanála & Ors (Approved) ([2023] IEHC 381) Clarifying Zoning Objectives and Judicial Review Standards Introduction The case of O'Donnell & Ors v An Bord Pleanála & Ors...

O'Donnell & Ors v An Bord Pleanála: Clarifying the Obligations for Challenging Planning Decisions and Derogation Licences

Date: Jul 6, 2023

O'Donnell & Ors v An Bord Pleanála: Clarifying the Obligations for Challenging Planning Decisions and Derogation Licences Introduction The High Court of Ireland, in the judgment delivered by...

Post-Judgment Recusal Applications: Insights from Browne & Ors v An Taoiseach & Ors (No. 2) [2023] IEHC 399

Date: Jul 5, 2023

Post-Judgment Recusal Applications: Insights from Browne & Ors v An Taoiseach & Ors (No. 2) [2023] IEHC 399 Introduction The case of Browne & Ors v An Taoiseach & Ors (No. 2) ([2023] IEHC 399)...

Establishing the Threshold for Summary Judgment in Banking Litigation: The Governor and Company of the Bank of Ireland v Mellon & Anor [2023] IEHC 418

Date: Jul 5, 2023

Establishing the Threshold for Summary Judgment in Banking Litigation: The Governor and Company of the Bank of Ireland v Mellon & Anor [2023] IEHC 418 Introduction The case The Governor and Company...

Orobor v DPP [2023] IEHC 384: Addressing Prosecutorial Delay in Criminal Proceedings Involving Young Adults

Date: Jul 5, 2023

Orobor v The Director of Public Prosecution [2023] IEHC 384: Addressing Prosecutorial Delay in Criminal Proceedings Involving Young Adults Introduction Orobor v The Director of Public Prosecution...

Reaffirming Habitual Residence and Custody Rights under the Hague Convention: Analysis of W.W. v D.D. [2023] IEHC 443

Date: Jul 4, 2023

Reaffirming Habitual Residence and Custody Rights under the Hague Convention: Analysis of W.W. v D.D. [2023] IEHC 443 Introduction The High Court of Ireland delivered a pivotal judgment in the case...

Interpretation and Validity of Homemade Wills: Insights from Goodwin & Ors v Murphy (2023)

Date: Jul 4, 2023

Interpretation and Validity of Homemade Wills: Insights from Goodwin & Ors v Murphy (2023) Introduction The case of Goodwin & Ors v Murphy (Approved) ([2023] IEHC 383) dealt with the interpretation...

Comprehensive Commentary on Toole & Anor v. Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage & Anor & Ors (no.3) [2023] IEHC 378

Date: Jul 4, 2023

Enhancing Environmental Review: Insights from Toole & Anor v. Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage & Anor & Ors [2023] IEHC 378 Introduction The case of Toole & Anor v. Minister for...

Clarifying Surrender under Section 45 of the European Arrest Warrant Act: Insights from Minister for Justice and Equality v Guzik

Date: Jul 4, 2023

Clarifying Surrender under Section 45 of the European Arrest Warrant Act: Insights from Minister for Justice and Equality v Guzik Introduction The High Court of Ireland delivered a significant...

Discretionary Threshold for Execution of Stale Judgments: Insights from ACC Bank PLC v Sweeney [2023] IEHC 356

Date: Jul 4, 2023

Discretionary Threshold for Execution of Stale Judgments: Insights from ACC Bank PLC v Sweeney [2023] IEHC 356 Introduction The case of ACC Bank PLC v Sweeney ([2023] IEHC 356) was adjudicated in the...

The High Court's Authority in Confiscation Proceedings: Commentary on The People v. Martin Morgan [2023] IESC 16

Date: Jun 30, 2023

The High Court's Authority in Confiscation Proceedings: Commentary on The People v. Martin Morgan [2023] IESC 16 Introduction The People (Director of Public Prosecutions) v. Martin Morgan (Approved)...

Balancing Equity and Procedural Delays: Insights from Neiser v Leinster Senior College Ltd ([2023] IEHC 374)

Date: Jun 30, 2023

Balancing Equity and Procedural Delays: Insights from Neiser v Leinster Senior College Ltd ([2023] IEHC 374) Introduction The High Court of Ireland delivered a pivotal decision on June 29, 2023, in...

Disapplication of Planning Exemptions Due to Breach of Permission Conditions: Corajio UnLtd v An Bord Pleanála

Date: Jun 30, 2023

Disapplication of Planning Exemptions Due to Breach of Permission Conditions: Corajio UnLtd v An Bord Pleanála Introduction The case of Corajio Unlimited Company trading as Mr Price branded Bargains...

Inordinate Delay in Civil Proceedings: Insights from McGuinness v The Commissioner of An Garda Síochána & Ors [2023] IEHC 436

Date: Jun 30, 2023

Inordinate Delay in Civil Proceedings: Insights from McGuinness v The Commissioner of An Garda Síochána & Ors [2023] IEHC 436 Introduction The case of McGuinness v The Commissioner of An Garda...

Fraudulent Property Transfer and Professional Negligence: High Court's Landmark Decision in Gibson v O'Gorman [2023] IEHC 494

Date: Jun 29, 2023

Fraudulent Property Transfer and Professional Negligence: High Court's Landmark Decision in Gibson v O'Gorman [2023] IEHC 494 Introduction The case of Gibson v O'Gorman ([2023] IEHC 494) is a...

Tribunal's Failure to Assess Documentation Independently in International Protection Claims: Insights from M.H. v International Protection Appeals Tribunal [2023] IEHC 372

Date: Jun 29, 2023

Tribunal's Failure to Assess Documentation Independently in International Protection Claims: Insights from M.H. v International Protection Appeals Tribunal [2023] IEHC 372 Introduction The case of...

Keshmore Homes LTD v An Bord Pleanála [2023] IEHC 369: Reinforcing Procedural Fairness in Planning Appeals amid Development Plan Variations

Date: Jun 28, 2023

Keshmore Homes LTD v An Bord Pleanála [2023] IEHC 369: Reinforcing Procedural Fairness in Planning Appeals amid Development Plan Variations Introduction Keshmore Homes Limited (KHL), a development...