Ireland Case Commentaries

Reddy v Hyper Trust Ltd: Clarifying Pleading Standards and Amendment Permissions in High Court Proceedings

Date: May 25, 2023

Reddy v Hyper Trust Ltd: Clarifying Pleading Standards and Amendment Permissions in High Court Proceedings Introduction The case of Reddy & Anor v Hyper Trust Ltd (Approved) ([2023] IEHC 278) was...

Limits on Property Service Providers: Determining Improper Conduct in Hayes v The Property Services Appeal Board

Date: May 24, 2023

Limits on Property Service Providers: Determining Improper Conduct in Hayes v The Property Services Appeal Board Introduction The case of Hayes v The Property Services Appeal Board (Approved) ([2023]...

Mandamus and the Unyielding Statutory Duties of the Child and Family Agency: A Comprehensive Analysis of L.M. v The Child and Family Agency [2023] IEHC 289

Date: May 24, 2023

Mandamus and the Unyielding Statutory Duties of the Child and Family Agency: A Comprehensive Analysis of L.M. v The Child and Family Agency [2023] IEHC 289 Introduction The case L.M. v The Child and...

Establishing Enhanced Jurisdiction for Interim Injunctive Relief in Environmental Judicial Review

Date: May 23, 2023

Establishing Enhanced Jurisdiction for Interim Injunctive Relief in Environmental Judicial Review Introduction The case of Toole & Anor v. Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage & Anor &...

Surrender Under the European Arrest Warrant: Evaluating Delay and Abuse of Process

Date: May 23, 2023

Surrender Under the European Arrest Warrant: Evaluating Delay and Abuse of Process Introduction The case of Minister for Justice and Equality v Daly (Approved) ([2023] IEHC 733) represents a...

Forfeiture and Condemnation of Psychoactive Substances: High Court Rules in Revenue Commissioners v Kitchen Kart Ltd ([2023] IEHC 269)

Date: May 20, 2023

Forfeiture and Condemnation of Psychoactive Substances: High Court Rules in Revenue Commissioners v Kitchen Kart Ltd ([2023] IEHC 269) Introduction In the landmark case of The Revenue Commissioners v...

Protection of Private Land Against Public Road Designation: Dowdall v O'Caoimh

Date: May 20, 2023

Protection of Private Land Against Public Road Designation: Dowdall v O'Caoimh Introduction Dowdall & Anor v O'Caoimh & Ors (Approved) [2023] IEHC 257 is a significant High Court decision in Ireland...

Dismissal of Frivolous Litigation Due to Inordinate Delay: Minnock v Pepper Finance Corporation

Date: May 20, 2023

Dismissal of Frivolous Litigation Due to Inordinate Delay: Minnock v Pepper Finance Corporation Introduction The case of Minnock v Pepper Finance Corporation (Ireland) DAC (Approved) [2023] IEHC 267...

Harrison v. Commissioner of An Garda Síochána & Ors [2023] IEHC 371: Reaffirming the Balance Between Public Interest Privilege and Fair Litigation

Date: May 20, 2023

Harrison v. Commissioner of An Garda Síochána & Ors [2023] IEHC 371: Reaffirming the Balance Between Public Interest Privilege and Fair Litigation Introduction Harrison v. Commissioner of An Garda...

Costs of Interlocutory Injunctions in Trademark Infringement Cases: Insights from Haremi Ltd v Duran & Ors [2023] IEHC 270

Date: May 20, 2023

Costs of Interlocutory Injunctions in Trademark Infringement Cases: Insights from Haremi Ltd v Duran & Ors [2023] IEHC 270 Introduction The case of Haremi Ltd v Duran & Ors ([2023] IEHC 270)...

Balancing Justice and Procedural Delays in Interconnected Proceedings: City Pharmacy Ltd v Roche & Ors [2023] IEHC 265

Date: May 20, 2023

Balancing Justice and Procedural Delays in Interconnected Proceedings: City Pharmacy Ltd v Roche & Ors [2023] IEHC 265 Introduction The case of City Pharmacy Ltd & Ors v Roche & Ors ([2023] IEHC 265)...

Right to Legal Representation in Employment Disciplinary Hearings: Insights from H v Governor of a Prison and The Irish Prison Service [2023] IEHC 262

Date: May 20, 2023

Right to Legal Representation in Employment Disciplinary Hearings: Insights from H v Governor of a Prison and The Irish Prison Service [2023] IEHC 262 Introduction The High Court of Ireland delivered...

Board's Authority to Suspend Employees and Enforce Trespass Regulations Upheld in High Court

Date: May 20, 2023

Board's Authority to Suspend Employees and Enforce Trespass Regulations Upheld in High Court Introduction The case of The Board of Management of Wilson's Hospital School v Burke (Approved) ([2023]...

Vaughan v English Leahy Solicitors: Striking Out Claims Due to Inexcusable Delay and Prejudice

Date: May 20, 2023

Vaughan v English Leahy Solicitors: Striking Out Claims Due to Inexcusable Delay and Prejudice Introduction Vaughan v English practising as English Leahy Solicitors & Anor (Approved) [2023] IEHC 281...

High Court Upholds Validity of Non-Fatal Offences Legislation in McGee & Anor v Governor of Castlerea Prison

Date: May 20, 2023

High Court Upholds Validity of Non-Fatal Offences Legislation in McGee & Anor v Governor of Castlerea Prison Introduction The case of McGee & Anor v The Governor of Castlerea Prison ([2023] IEHC 248)...

High Court Reinforces Dismissal of Frivolous Claims in O'Hara v Ireland & Ors [2023] IEHC 268

Date: May 20, 2023

High Court Reinforces Dismissal of Frivolous Claims in O'Hara v Ireland & Ors [2023] IEHC 268 Introduction The case of O'Hara v Ireland & Ors ([2023] IEHC 268) presents a significant development in...

Reaffirming Isaac Wunder Orders: Striking Out Frivolous Litigation in Lavery v Humphreys & Ors [2023] IEHC 266

Date: May 20, 2023

Reaffirming Isaac Wunder Orders: Striking Out Frivolous Litigation in Lavery v Humphreys & Ors [2023] IEHC 266 Introduction The case of Joseph Lavery v Richard Humphreys et al. ([2023] IEHC 266)...

Reinstatement of Claims and Withdrawal of Special Damages: Insights from May v Barrett & Anor [2023] IEHC 322

Date: May 19, 2023

Reinstatement of Claims and Withdrawal of Special Damages: Insights from May v Barrett & Anor [2023] IEHC 322 Introduction The case of May v Barrett & Anor [2023] IEHC 322, adjudicated by the High...

Establishing Procedural Boundaries for Winding Up Orders Without an Appointed Liquidator: Insights from WFS Forestry Ireland Ltd v Companies Act 2014

Date: May 19, 2023

Establishing Procedural Boundaries for Winding Up Orders Without an Appointed Liquidator: Insights from WFS Forestry Ireland Ltd v Companies Act 2014 ([2023] IEHC 258) Introduction The case of WFS...

Expanding the Interpretation of Parental Responsibility in IHAP 2: High Court Quashes Ministerial Refusal

Date: May 18, 2023

Expanding the Interpretation of Parental Responsibility in IHAP 2: High Court Quashes Ministerial Refusal Introduction The case of N.K.M. v The Minister for Justice (Approved) ([2023] IEHC 264)...