Ireland Case Commentaries

Reaffirming the Primacy of Written Mortgage Terms Over Unsubstantiated Verbal Agreements: Analysis of Bank of Ireland v Lynch [2023] IEHC 199

Date: Apr 25, 2023

Reaffirming the Primacy of Written Mortgage Terms Over Unsubstantiated Verbal Agreements: Analysis of Bank of Ireland v Lynch [2023] IEHC 199 Introduction Bank of Ireland v Lynch [2023] IEHC 199 is a...

Summary Judgment Requirements in Bank of Ireland v Egan: A High Court Analysis

Date: Apr 25, 2023

Summary Judgment Requirements in Bank of Ireland v Egan: A High Court Analysis Introduction In the case of Bank of Ireland v Egan (Approved) ([2023] IEHC 198), the High Court of Ireland deliberated...

Ensuring Proper Court Supervision in Well Charging Order Sales: Insights from Seaconview DAC v Fahey [2023] IEHC 191

Date: Apr 25, 2023

Ensuring Proper Court Supervision in Well Charging Order Sales: Insights from Seaconview DAC v Fahey [2023] IEHC 191 Introduction The case of Seaconview DAC v Fahey ([2023] IEHC 191) adjudicated by...

Refusing Amendments in Possession Proceedings: Insights from Promontoria (Pluto) Ltd v Nolan

Date: Apr 25, 2023

Refusing Amendments in Possession Proceedings: Insights from Promontoria (Pluto) Ltd v Nolan [2023] IEHC 200 Introduction Promontoria (Pluto) Ltd v Nolan ([2023] IEHC 200) is a noteworthy case...

Judicial Emphasis on Distinct Elements in Refugee Claims: Insights from E.S.O v The International Protection Office & Ors [2023] IEHC 197

Date: Apr 25, 2023

Judicial Emphasis on Distinct Elements in Refugee Claims: Insights from E.S.O v The International Protection Office & Ors (Approved) [2023] IEHC 197 Introduction The case of E.S.O v The International...

High Court Reinforces the Application of EU Environmental Directives in Irish Planning Law: Kerins & Anor v An Bord Pleanála & Ors

Date: Apr 25, 2023

High Court Reinforces the Application of EU Environmental Directives in Irish Planning Law: Kerins & Anor v An Bord Pleanála & Ors Introduction The case of Kerins & Anor v An Bord Pleanála & Ors...

Establishing Proper Party and Jurisdiction in Complex International Conspiracy Cases: Trafalgar Developments Ltd v Mazepin & Ors

Date: Apr 25, 2023

Establishing Proper Party and Jurisdiction in Complex International Conspiracy Cases: Trafalgar Developments Ltd v Mazepin & Ors Introduction The case of Trafalgar Developments Ltd & Ors v Mazepin &...

A.S. & Ors v Minister for Justice (Approved) [2023] IEHC 206: Establishing Rigorous Standards in Assessing Dependency for Visa Applications

Date: Apr 25, 2023

A.S. & Ors v Minister for Justice (Approved) [2023] IEHC 206: Establishing Rigorous Standards in Assessing Dependency for Visa Applications Introduction The case of A.S. & Ors v Minister for Justice...

Enhancing Obligations for Material Reception Conditions for Asylum Seekers: S.Y. v The Minister [2023] IEHC 187

Date: Apr 22, 2023

Enhancing Obligations for Material Reception Conditions for Asylum Seekers: S.Y. v The Minister [2023] IEHC 187 Introduction The case of S.Y. (A minor suing by his next friend Aoife Dare) v The...

Costs Allocation in Probate Litigation: Insights from O'Connell v O'Connell & Anor [2023] IEHC 215

Date: Apr 22, 2023

Costs Allocation in Probate Litigation: Insights from O'Connell v O'Connell & Anor [2023] IEHC 215 Introduction The case of O'Connell v O'Connell & Anor (Approved) ([2023] IEHC 215) heard in the High...

Priority of Liquidator’s Costs Under Companies Act 2014: Insights from CTO Greenclean Environmental Solutions Ltd v Companies Act (Approved) ([2023] IEHC 230)

Date: Apr 22, 2023

Priority of Liquidator’s Costs Under Companies Act 2014: Insights from CTO Greenclean Environmental Solutions Ltd v Companies Act (Approved) ([2023] IEHC 230) Introduction The case of CTO Greenclean...

Validation of Receiver Appointment and Protection of Bona Fide Purchasers: Langan v Property Registration Authority of Ireland

Date: Apr 22, 2023

Validation of Receiver Appointment and Protection of Bona Fide Purchasers: Langan v Property Registration Authority of Ireland & Ors ([2023] IEHC 189) Introduction The case of David Langan versus The...

Protection of Bona Fide Purchasers and the Requirements for Particularizing Fraud: Insights from Langan v PRA of Ireland

Date: Apr 22, 2023

Protection of Bona Fide Purchasers and the Requirements for Particularizing Fraud: Insights from Langan v The Property Registration Authority of Ireland & Ors ([2023] IEHC 276) Introduction The case...

Enhancing Procedural Compliance in Debt Settlement Arrangements: Insights from Mansour v Personal Insolvency Acts 2012-201 (Approved) [2023] IEHC 185

Date: Apr 21, 2023

Enhancing Procedural Compliance in Debt Settlement Arrangements: Insights from Mansour v Personal Insolvency Acts 2012-201 (Approved) [2023] IEHC 185 Introduction The High Court of Ireland delivered...

A.Q. v. P.Q.: Upholding Hague Convention Standards on Consent and Child Autonomy

Date: Apr 21, 2023

A.Q. v. P.Q.: Upholding Hague Convention Standards on Consent and Child Autonomy Introduction The case A.Q. v. P.Q. ([2023] IEHC 379) before the High Court of Ireland addresses a critical issue in...

Medical Practitioners Act Section 60: Suspension of Registration for Breach of Undertakings

Date: Apr 20, 2023

Medical Practitioners Act Section 60: Suspension of Registration for Breach of Undertakings Introduction The case of Medical Council v Z (Approved) ([2023] IEHC 325) was heard in the High Court of...

Conway v An Bord Pleanála: Confirmation of Conditional Delegation under Section 28(1C) of the Planning and Development Act 2000

Date: Apr 19, 2023

Conway v An Bord Pleanála: Confirmation of Conditional Delegation under Section 28(1C) of the Planning and Development Act 2000 Introduction In Conway v An Bord Pleanála & Ors ([2023] IEHC 178), the...

Legal Professional Privilege Upheld in Brock Delappe Ltd v. Companies Act 2014, Rejecting Iniquity Exception

Date: Apr 19, 2023

Legal Professional Privilege Upheld in Brock Delappe Ltd v. Companies Act 2014, Rejecting Iniquity Exception Introduction The case of Brock Delappe Ltd v. Companies Act 2014 ([2023] IEHC 318)...

Vacuating a Lis Pendens Due to Unreasonable Delay: Analysis of McQuaid v Start Mortgages DAC & Anor [2023] IEHC 188

Date: Apr 19, 2023

Vacuating a Lis Pendens Due to Unreasonable Delay: Analysis of McQuaid v Start Mortgages DAC & Anor [2023] IEHC 188 Introduction The case of McQuaid v Start Mortgages DAC & Anor ([2023] IEHC 188)...

Enhancing Judicial Review Processes: Insights from Marshall & Ors v ESB & Ors [2023] IEHC 173

Date: Apr 19, 2023

Enhancing Judicial Review Processes: Insights from Marshall & Ors v ESB & Ors [2023] IEHC 173 Introduction The case Marshall & Ors v Electricity Supply Board & Ors (Approved) ([2023] IEHC 173)...