Ireland Case Commentaries

High Court Upholds Procedural Integrity in Quarry Planning Decisions

Date: Apr 29, 2023

High Court Upholds Procedural Integrity in Quarry Planning Decisions Introduction In the landmark case of Donal McMonagail agus a mhic teoranta trading as McMonagle Stone v Ireland & Ors; Donal...

Strict Interpretation of Statutory Timelines: Enners v Residential Tenancies Board Establishes Non-Extendable 21-Day Appeal Period

Date: Apr 29, 2023

Strict Interpretation of Statutory Timelines: Enners v Residential Tenancies Board Establishes Non-Extendable 21-Day Appeal Period Introduction In the High Court of Ireland case Enners v The...

Voluntary Patient Status Clarified in GR v Clinical Director of Department of Psychiatry & Ors

Date: Apr 29, 2023

Voluntary Patient Status Clarified in GR v Clinical Director of Department of Psychiatry & Ors ([2023] IEHC 219) Introduction The High Court of Ireland, in the case of GR v Clinical Director of...

Murphy v Depuy Ireland Unlimited: Establishing the "Special Circumstances" Standard for Summons Renewal

Date: Apr 29, 2023

Murphy v Depuy Ireland Unlimited: Establishing the "Special Circumstances" Standard for Summons Renewal 1. Introduction Murphy v Depuy Ireland Unlimited (Approved) ([2023] IEHC 220) is a pivotal case...

Kenny & Anor v BGM Engineering LTD & Anor: High Court Establishes Repudiation of Arbitration Agreement

Date: Apr 29, 2023

Kenny & Anor v BGM Engineering LTD & Anor: High Court Establishes Repudiation of Arbitration Agreement Introduction The case of Kenny & Anor v BGM Engineering LTD & Anor ([2023] IEHC 368) adjudicated...

Inordinate Delay in Civil Litigation: High Court of Ireland Upholds Primor Test in RN & HF v Pearse Community College Nursery Ltd & Ors

Date: Apr 29, 2023

Inordinate Delay in Civil Litigation: High Court of Ireland Upholds Primor Test in RN & HF v Pearse Community College Nursery Ltd & Ors Introduction The High Court of Ireland delivered a significant...

Corkery v Marine Motors LTD & Ors [2023] IEHC 217: Establishing Standards for Dismissal on Delay Grounds

Date: Apr 29, 2023

Corkery v Marine Motors LTD & Ors [2023] IEHC 217: Establishing Standards for Dismissal on Delay Grounds Introduction Corkery v Marine Motors LTD & Ors (Approved) [2023] IEHC 217 is a seminal case...

Jurisdictional Authority in Service Provision: Insights from JN and TM v. John Harraghy & Health Service Executive [2023] IESC 9

Date: Apr 28, 2023

Jurisdictional Authority in Service Provision: Insights from JN and TM v. John Harraghy & Health Service Executive [2023] Introduction The Supreme Court of Ireland delivered its judgment in the case...

Assessing Inordinate Delay in Civil Proceedings: McGreal v Mayo County Council [2023] IEHC 298

Date: Apr 28, 2023

Assessing Inordinate Delay in Civil Proceedings: McGreal v Mayo County Council [2023] IEHC 298 1. Introduction The case of McGreal v Mayo County Council & Westport Town Council ([2023] IEHC 298)...

Establishing Priority in Funeral Arrangements: AB v CD & Anor [2023] IEHC 211

Date: Apr 28, 2023

Establishing Priority in Funeral Arrangements: AB v CD & Anor [2023] IEHC 211 Introduction The case of AB v CD & Anor (Approved) [2023] IEHC 211 was adjudicated in the High Court of Ireland on April...

McGonagle v District Court for District No.1 & Anor: Affirming the Plea of Autrefois Acquit in Procedural Errors Within Jurisdiction

Date: Apr 28, 2023

McGonagle v District Court for District No.1 & Anor: Affirming the Plea of Autrefois Acquit in Procedural Errors Within Jurisdiction Introduction The case of McGonagle v District Court for District...

Inexcusable Delay and Strike Out Proceedings: Analysis of Kelleher & Anor v Tallis & Company Ltd & Ors [2023] IEHC 212

Date: Apr 27, 2023

Inexcusable Delay and Strike Out Proceedings: Analysis of Kelleher & Anor v Tallis & Company Ltd & Ors [2023] IEHC 212 Introduction The case of Kelleher & Anor v Tallis & Company Ltd & Ors ([2023]...

State Liability for Improper Transposition of EU Directive: Comprehensive Analysis of L.K. v International Protection Appeals Tribunal & Ors (2023) IEHC 210

Date: Apr 27, 2023

State Liability for Improper Transposition of EU Directive: Comprehensive Analysis of L.K. v International Protection Appeals Tribunal & Ors (2023) IEHC 210 Introduction The High Court of Ireland, in...

K4S Real Estate Ltd v Companies Act 2014: Upholding Fiduciary Duties in Corporate Transactions

Date: Apr 26, 2023

K4S Real Estate Ltd v Companies Act 2014: Upholding Fiduciary Duties in Corporate Transactions Introduction The case of K4S Real Estate Ltd (In Liquidation) v Companies Act 2014 (Approved) ([2023]...

Strict Enforcement of Costs Orders to Prevent Abuse of Process: Commentary on Browne & Ors v An Taoiseach & Ors [2023] IEHC 205

Date: Apr 26, 2023

Strict Enforcement of Costs Orders to Prevent Abuse of Process: Commentary on Browne & Ors v An Taoiseach & Ors [2023] IEHC 205 Introduction The High Court of Ireland delivered a significant judgment...

Comprehensive Commentary on Minister for Justice & Equality v TD (Aka TO'R) [2023] IEHC 397

Date: Apr 26, 2023

Minister for Justice & Equality v TD (Aka TO'R) [2023] IEHC 397: Establishing Surrender Protocols under the Trade and Cooperation Agreement Introduction The case of Minister for Justice & Equality v...

Crumlish v Health Service Executive: Upholding the 'Costs Follow the Event' Principle in Medical Negligence Claims

Date: Apr 26, 2023

Crumlish v Health Service Executive: Upholding the 'Costs Follow the Event' Principle in Medical Negligence Claims Introduction Crumlish v Health Service Executive ([2023] IEHC 202) is a pivotal...

Harris v Moore: High Court Prioritizes Judicial Efficiency in Defamation Proceedings

Date: Apr 26, 2023

Harris v Moore: High Court Prioritizes Judicial Efficiency in Defamation Proceedings Introduction Harris v Moore ([2023] IEHC 213) is a significant case adjudicated by the High Court of Ireland on...

Exclusive Jurisdiction under Article 5(1) of the Lugano Convention: Insights from Von Geitz v De Rothschild (Suisse) S.A. [2023] IEHC 224

Date: Apr 25, 2023

Exclusive Jurisdiction under Article 5(1) of the Lugano Convention: Insights from Von Geitz v De Rothschild (Suisse) S.A. [2023] IEHC 224 Introduction The case of Von Geitz v De Rothschild (Suisse)...

C.D. v B.B. [2023] IEHC 204: Presumption of Capacity in Legal Proceedings and Solicitor Retainer Termination

Date: Apr 25, 2023

C.D. v B.B. [2023] IEHC 204: Presumption of Capacity in Legal Proceedings and Solicitor Retainer Termination Introduction The case of C.D. v B.B. ([2023] IEHC 204) examined critical issues...