Ireland Case Commentaries

Affirming the 'Polluter Pays' Principle in Waste Remediation: Analysis of Brownfield Restoration Ireland Ltd v Wicklow County Council [2023] IEHC 250

Date: May 17, 2023

Affirming the 'Polluter Pays' Principle in Waste Remediation: Analysis of Brownfield Restoration Ireland Ltd v Wicklow County Council [2023] IEHC 250 Introduction Brownfield Restoration Ireland Ltd v...

High Court Upholds Exclusive Jurisdiction of Criminal Courts Over Pre-Trial Legal Declarations: Marley v DPP & Ors [2023] IEHC 245

Date: May 17, 2023

High Court Upholds Exclusive Jurisdiction of Criminal Courts Over Pre-Trial Legal Declarations: Marley v DPP & Ors [2023] IEHC 245 Introduction Marley v DPP & Ors [2023] IEHC 245 is a significant...

Validity of Beneficiary Disclaimers: Insights from Egan v Egan [2023] IEHC 259

Date: May 17, 2023

Validity of Beneficiary Disclaimers: Insights from Egan & Anor v Egan & Anor [2023] IEHC 259 Introduction The case Egan & Anor v Egan & Anor ([2023] IEHC 259) presents a pivotal examination of...

Consolidation of Hybrid Personal Injury Claims Under Order 49, Rule 6: Establishing New Precedents in Irish High Court

Date: May 17, 2023

Consolidation of Hybrid Personal Injury Claims Under Order 49, Rule 6: Establishing New Precedents in Irish High Court Introduction The High Court of Ireland delivered a pivotal judgment on May 16,...

High Court Upholds Transfer of Loan Benefits: Leahy & Anor v Bank of Scotland PLC & Ors

Date: May 17, 2023

High Court Upholds Transfer of Loan Benefits: Leahy & Anor v Bank of Scotland PLC & Ors Introduction In the landmark case of Leahy & Anor v Bank of Scotland PLC & Ors [2023] IEHC 246, the High Court...

Enhanced Judicial Oversight in Remittal Directions: Crofton Buildings Management CLG v An Bord Pleanála [2023] IEHC 240

Date: May 17, 2023

Enhanced Judicial Oversight in Remittal Directions: Crofton Buildings Management CLG v An Bord Pleanála [2023] IEHC 240 Introduction The case of Crofton Buildings Management CLG & Anor v An Bord...

Personal Liability of Liquidators for Costs: Ballylea Developments LTD v Companies Act 2014 ([2023] IEHC 261)

Date: May 17, 2023

Personal Liability of Liquidators for Costs: Ballylea Developments LTD v Companies Act 2014 ([2023] IEHC 261) Introduction In the case of Ballylea Developments LTD (In Voluntary Liquidation) v...

High Court Refusal of Mandatory Interlocutory Relief in Compulsory Purchase Case: Beades v Keegan & Anor

Date: May 16, 2023

High Court Refusal of Mandatory Interlocutory Relief in Compulsory Purchase Case: Beades v Keegan & Anor Introduction Beades v Keegan & Anor (Approved) ([2023] IEHC 251) is a significant case...

High Court Establishes Rigorous Cost Allocation in Interlocutory Applications: Insights from Berrill & Ors v Kenmare Property Finance DAC ([2023] IEHC 385)

Date: May 16, 2023

High Court Establishes Rigorous Cost Allocation in Interlocutory Applications: Insights from Berrill & Ors v Kenmare Property Finance DAC ([2023] IEHC 385) Introduction The case of Berrill & Ors v...

Anonymity Protections for Defendants' Medical Conditions in Employment Litigation: RM v SHC [2023] IEHC 252

Date: May 16, 2023

Anonymity Protections for Defendants' Medical Conditions in Employment Litigation: RM v SHC [2023] IEHC 252 Introduction The case of RM v SHC (Approved) [2023] IEHC 252 before the High Court of...

High Court Reinstates Suspension of Medical Practitioner Dr. Bukhari: Implications for Medical Professional Conduct

Date: May 16, 2023

High Court Reinstates Suspension of Medical Practitioner Dr. Bukhari: Implications for Medical Professional Conduct Introduction The case of Medical Council v Bukhari ([2023] IEHC 429) is a landmark...

Determining Curtilage in Protected Structures: Insights from North Great George's Street Preservation Society v An Bord Pleanála [2023] IEHC 241

Date: May 16, 2023

Determining Curtilage in Protected Structures: Insights from North Great George's Street Preservation Society v An Bord Pleanála [2023] IEHC 241 Introduction The case of North Great George's Street...

Statute of Limitations Bar Negligent Valuation Claims: Analysis of McDonagh & Ors v Ulster Bank Ireland DAC & Ors [2023] IEHC 242

Date: May 13, 2023

Statute of Limitations Bar Negligent Valuation Claims Analysis of McDonagh & Ors v Ulster Bank Ireland DAC & Ors [2023] IEHC 242 Introduction The case of McDonagh & Ors v Ulster Bank Ireland DAC &...

Discrimination in Tenancy Termination: Fitzpatrick v Residential Tenancies Board [2023]

Date: May 13, 2023

Discrimination in Tenancy Termination: Fitzpatrick v Residential Tenancies Board [2023] Introduction Fitzpatrick v Residential Tenancies Board (Approved) ([2023] IEHC 229) is a landmark case heard by...

Establishing Domicile of Choice: Insights from A v B [2023] IEHC 254

Date: May 12, 2023

Establishing Domicile of Choice: Insights from A v B [2023] IEHC 254 1. Introduction The High Court of Ireland, in the landmark case A v B ([2023] IEHC 254), addressed critical issues surrounding the...

Inordinate and Inexcusable Delay in Civil Proceedings: Danske Bank v Cadogan [2023] IEHC 305

Date: May 12, 2023

Inordinate and Inexcusable Delay in Civil Proceedings: Danske Bank v Cadogan [2023] IEHC 305 Introduction The High Court of Ireland delivered a pivotal judgment in the case of Danske Bank A/S trading...

Surrender of Respondent under European Arrest Warrant: Comprehensive Legal Commentary on Minister For Justice And Equality v Berdowska ([2023] IEHC 465)

Date: May 12, 2023

Surrender of Respondent under European Arrest Warrant: Comprehensive Legal Commentary on Minister For Justice And Equality v Berdowska ([2023] IEHC 465) Introduction The case of Minister For Justice...

Reaffirming Employer's Discretion in Administrative Suspension: HSE v O'Sullivan [2023] IESC 11

Date: May 11, 2023

Reaffirming Employer's Discretion in Administrative Suspension: HSE v O'Sullivan [2023] IESC 11 Introduction The case of HSE v O'Sullivan (Approved) ([2023] IESC 11) before the Supreme Court of...

Legal Standards for Employment Suspension: Insights from HSE v O'Sullivan

Date: May 11, 2023

Legal Standards for Employment Suspension: Insights from HSE v O'Sullivan Introduction The Supreme Court of Ireland's decision in HSE v O'Sullivan (2023) serves as a pivotal case in understanding the...

HSE v O'Sullivan: Supreme Court Establishes Strict Standards for Suspension Under Contractual Clauses

Date: May 11, 2023

HSE v O'Sullivan: Supreme Court Establishes Strict Standards for Suspension Under Contractual Clauses Introduction The landmark judgment in HSE v O'Sullivan delivered by the Supreme Court of Ireland...