Ireland Case Commentaries

Quigley v Revenue Commissioners & Anor [2023] IEHC 244: Upholding Fair Procedures in Tax Appeals

Date: May 11, 2023

Quigley v Revenue Commissioners & Anor [2023] IEHC 244: Upholding Fair Procedures in Tax Appeals Introduction Quigley v Revenue Commissioners & Anor ([2023] IEHC 244) is a pivotal case adjudicated by...

Defining Parental Status for Citizenship by Descent under s.7(1) of the 1956 Act

Date: May 10, 2023

Defining Parental Status for Citizenship by Descent under s.7(1) of the 1956 Act Introduction The Supreme Court of Ireland, in the landmark case of A, B, C (A Minor Suing by His Next Friend, A) v The...

Recognition of Proxy Marriages in Irish Immigration Law: Q.U.A v K.D.A [2023] IEHC 239

Date: May 10, 2023

Recognition of Proxy Marriages in Irish Immigration Law: Q.U.A v K.D.A [2023] IEHC 239 Introduction The case of Q.U.A v K.D.A ([2023] IEHC 239) adjudicated by the High Court of Ireland marks a...

Surrender of Respondent Under European Arrest Warrant: Analysis of Minister for Justice and Equality v Piotrowski ([2023] IEHC 731)

Date: May 10, 2023

Surrender of Respondent Under European Arrest Warrant: Analysis of Minister for Justice and Equality v Piotrowski ([2023] IEHC 731) Introduction The case of Minister for Justice and Equality v...

Supreme Court of Ireland Upholds Citizenship by Descent Requirements: A Comprehensive Analysis of A v Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade [2023] IESC 10

Date: May 10, 2023

Supreme Court of Ireland Upholds Citizenship by Descent Requirements: A Comprehensive Analysis of A v Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade [2023] IESC 10 Introduction The Supreme Court of Ireland,...

Enhanced Costs Protection Framework in Judicial Review: Clancy & Anor v An Bord Pleanála & Ors [2023] IEHC 233

Date: May 9, 2023

Enhanced Costs Protection Framework in Judicial Review: Clancy & Anor v An Bord Pleanála & Ors [2023] IEHC 233 Introduction The case of Clancy & Anor v An Bord Pleanála & Ors [2023] IEHC 233...

Donnelly v Financial Services & Pensions Ombudsman: Judicial Review and Extension of Time

Date: May 9, 2023

Donnelly v Financial Services & Pensions Ombudsman: Judicial Review and Extension of Time Introduction Case: Donnelly v Financial Services & Pensions Ombudsman (Approved) ([2023] IEHC 228) Court:...

Comprehensive Commentary on Sherwin v An Bord Pleanála [2023] IEHC 232

Date: May 9, 2023

Comprehensive Commentary on Sherwin v An Bord Pleanála [2023] IEHC 232 Introduction The case Sherwin v An Bord Pleanála (Approved) ([2023] IEHC 232) was adjudicated by the High Court of Ireland on...

Limits of County Registrar’s Jurisdiction in Dismissal Orders: Permanent TSB PLC v Farrelly [2023] IEHC 255

Date: May 6, 2023

Limits of County Registrar’s Jurisdiction in Dismissal Orders: Permanent TSB PLC v Farrelly [2023] IEHC 255 Introduction The case of Permanent TSB PLC formerly Irish Life and Permanent PLC v Farrelly...

High Court Reinforces Enforcement of Contractual Conditions in Mortgage Lending

Date: May 6, 2023

High Court Reinforces Enforcement of Contractual Conditions in Mortgage Lending Introduction The case of Bank Of Ireland Mortgage Bank UnLtd Company v Conneely (Approved) [2023] IEHC 243 adjudicated...

Interplay Between Contractual Notification Clauses and Consumer Protection: KBC Ireland PLC v Financial Services & Pensions Ombudsman (Approved) [2023] IEHC 234

Date: May 6, 2023

Interplay Between Contractual Notification Clauses and Consumer Protection KBC Ireland PLC v Financial Services & Pensions Ombudsman (Approved) [2023] IEHC 234 Introduction The case of KBC Ireland...

Establishing Priority of Equitable Assignments in Bankruptcy: Robinson v. National Asset Loan Management ([2023] IEHC 236)

Date: May 6, 2023

Establishing Priority of Equitable Assignments in Bankruptcy: Robinson v. National Asset Loan Management ([2023] IEHC 236) Introduction The case of Robinson & Anor v National Asset Loan Management...

EC v Health Service Executive: Clarifying the Scope of Section 73 of the Mental Health Act, 2001 in Civil Proceedings

Date: May 6, 2023

EC v Health Service Executive: Clarifying the Scope of Section 73 of the Mental Health Act, 2001 in Civil Proceedings Introduction EC v Health Service Executive (Approved) ([2023] IEHC 226) is a...

Refining the Framework for Plaintiffs' Joinder and Foreign Law Pleading: Insights from Trafalgar Developments Ltd & Ors v Mazepin & Ors ([2023] IEHC 235)

Date: May 6, 2023

Refining the Framework for Plaintiffs' Joinder and Foreign Law Pleading: Insights from Trafalgar Developments Ltd & Ors v Mazepin & Ors ([2023] IEHC 235) Introduction The High Court of Ireland, in...

High Court Judgment: Cost Allocation in Moot Proceedings - Donegal County Council v McBrearty ([2023] IEHC 238)

Date: May 6, 2023

Cost Allocation in Moot Proceedings: A Detailed Analysis of Donegal County Council v McBrearty ([2023] IEHC 238) Introduction The case of Donegal County Council v Frank McBrearty (Approved) ([2023]...

Absolute Privilege Upholding the Integrity of Judicial Proceedings: Insights from Moyne v Todd & Ors [2023] IEHC 237

Date: May 6, 2023

Absolute Privilege Upholding the Integrity of Judicial Proceedings: Insights from Moyne v Todd & Ors [2023] IEHC 237 Introduction Moyne v Todd & Ors (Approved) [2023] IEHC 237 is a landmark judgment...

WL (White Lands) Zoning Established as Judicial Remedy in Protect East Meath Ltd v. Meath County Council [2023] IEHC 218

Date: May 4, 2023

WL (White Lands) Zoning Established as Judicial Remedy in Protect East Meath Ltd v. Meath County Council [2023] IEHC 218 Introduction Protect East Meath Ltd v. Meath County Council is a landmark High...

Clarifying Objective Bias and Judicial Recusal Standards: Burke v Adjudication Officer & Anor [2023] IEHC 225

Date: May 4, 2023

Clarifying Objective Bias and Judicial Recusal Standards: Burke v Adjudication Officer & Anor [2023] IEHC 225 Introduction In the case of Burke v Adjudication Officer & Anor (Approved) ([2023] IEHC...

Confidentiality Protections in Environmental Information Access: Insights from The Commissioner for Environmental Information v Coillte Teoranta & Anor ([2023] IEHC 227)

Date: Apr 29, 2023

Confidentiality Protections in Environmental Information Access: Insights from The Commissioner for Environmental Information v Coillte Teoranta & Anor ([2023] IEHC 227) Introduction The case of The...

Benson Fuels Ltd v Flogas Ireland Ltd: Establishing Standards for Interlocutory Injunctions in Distributor Agreements

Date: Apr 29, 2023

Benson Fuels Ltd v Flogas Ireland Ltd: Establishing Standards for Interlocutory Injunctions in Distributor Agreements Introduction The case of Benson Fuels Ltd v Flogas Ireland Ltd (Approved) [2023]...