Ireland Case Commentaries

Enhanced Standards for Environmental Impact Assessments: Insights from Waltham Abbey Residents Association v An Bord Pleanála [2023] IEHC 146

Date: Mar 25, 2023

Enhanced Standards for Environmental Impact Assessments: Insights from Waltham Abbey Residents Association v An Bord Pleanála [2023] IEHC 146 Introduction The case of Waltham Abbey Residents...

Carthy v Ireland & Ors [2023] IEHC 152: High Court Clarifies Procedures for Notice for Particulars in Civil Litigation

Date: Mar 25, 2023

Carthy v Ireland & Ors [2023] IEHC 152: High Court Clarifies Procedures for Notice for Particulars in Civil Litigation Introduction The High Court of Ireland delivered a significant judgment in the...

High Court Upholds Surrender under European Arrest Warrant Act 2003 in Minister for Justice & Equality v Ewertowski

Date: Mar 25, 2023

High Court Upholds Surrender under European Arrest Warrant Act 2003 in Minister for Justice & Equality v Ewertowski Introduction The case Minister for Justice & Equality v Ewertowski (Approved)...

Limits on Interrogatories in Irish Civil Proceedings: The Kiely v U2 Ltd Decision

Date: Mar 24, 2023

Limits on Interrogatories in Irish Civil Proceedings: The Kiely v U2 Ltd Decision Introduction The High Court of Ireland delivered its judgment in the case of Kiely v U2 Ltd ([2023] IEHC 153) on...

Continued Vesting of Trust Assets Following Ineffective Wind-Up: O'Rourke v Meadowvale Pension Scheme

Date: Mar 24, 2023

Continued Vesting of Trust Assets Following Ineffective Wind-Up: O'Rourke v Meadowvale Pension Scheme Introduction The case of O'Rourke & Anor v Meadowvale Pension Scheme (Approved) ([2023] IEHC 148)...

No Vicarious Labour Market Access for Parents of Minor International Protection Applicants

Date: Mar 24, 2023

No Vicarious Labour Market Access for Parents of Minor International Protection Applicants Introduction The case A (A Minor) v International Protection Appeals Tribunal (Labour Market Access)...

Cronin v Cowen et al.: Striking Out Frivolous Litigation Against Public Officials

Date: Mar 24, 2023

Cronin v Cowen et al.: Striking Out Frivolous Litigation Against Public Officials Introduction Cronin v Cowen; Cronin v Harris & Anor; Cronin v Martin; Cronin v McEntee & Anor ([2023] IEHC 190) is a...

Balancing Interests in Security for Costs Applications under s.212 of the Companies Act: Pasrm LTD v Companies Act (Approved) ([2023] IEHC 149)

Date: Mar 23, 2023

Balancing Interests in Security for Costs Applications under s.212 of the Companies Act: Pasrm LTD v Companies Act (Approved) ([2023] IEHC 149) Introduction The High Court of Ireland delivered a...

Epuk Investments UK v EPA & CRU: Cost Orders in Judicial Review and Public Interest Litigation

Date: Mar 23, 2023

Epuk Investments UK v EPA & CRU: Cost Orders in Judicial Review and Public Interest Litigation Introduction The case Epuk Investments UK v Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Epuk Investments...

Exceptional Jurisdiction in Revisiting Written Judgments: Insights from G. v Director of Public Prosecutions [2023] IEHC 139

Date: Mar 23, 2023

Exceptional Jurisdiction in Revisiting Written Judgments: Insights from G. v Director of Public Prosecutions [2023] IEHC 139 Introduction The case of G. v Director of Public Prosecutions (Approved)...

Reaffirming Default Costs Awards in Final Judgment Set Aside Applications: Start Mortgages DAC v. Kavanagh [2023] IEHC 140

Date: Mar 23, 2023

Reaffirming Default Costs Awards in Final Judgment Set Aside Applications: Start Mortgages DAC v. Kavanagh [2023] IEHC 140 Introduction The case of Start Mortgages DAC v. Kavanagh ([2023] IEHC 140)...

Establishing Habitual Residence and Acquiescence in International Child Abduction Cases: Commentary on W. v W. [2023] IEHC 150

Date: Mar 23, 2023

Establishing Habitual Residence and Acquiescence in International Child Abduction Cases: Commentary on W. v W. [2023] IEHC 150 Introduction The High Court of Ireland delivered a significant judgment...

Amendment in Judicial Review and Conflict of Interest Standards Established in O'Lone v An Bord Pleanála [2023] IEHC 136

Date: Mar 22, 2023

Amendment in Judicial Review and Conflict of Interest Standards Established in O'Lone v An Bord Pleanála [2023] IEHC 136 Introduction The case of Barry O'Lone v An Bord Pleanála & Ors [2023] IEHC 136...

Enhancing Administrative Fairness in Visa Applications: Analysis of M.A. & Anor v Minister for Justice [2023] IEHC 291

Date: Mar 22, 2023

Enhancing Administrative Fairness in Visa Applications: Analysis of M.A. & Anor v Minister for Justice [2023] IEHC 291 Introduction The case of M.A. & Anor v Minister for Justice ([2023] IEHC 291)...

Comprehensive Commentary on Brownfield Restoration Ireland Ltd v Wicklow County Council [2023] IEHC 137

Date: Mar 22, 2023

Comprehensive Commentary on Brownfield Restoration Ireland Ltd v Wicklow County Council [2023] IEHC 137 Introduction The case Brownfield Restoration Ireland Ltd v Wicklow County Council ([2023] IEHC...

Ensuring Fairness in Disciplinary Proceedings: Insights from QQ v Board of Management of a School (Approved) [2023] IEHC 302

Date: Mar 22, 2023

Ensuring Fairness in Disciplinary Proceedings: Insights from QQ v Board of Management of a School (Approved) [2023] IEHC 302 Introduction In the High Court of Ireland case QQ v Board of Management of...

Jurisdictional Boundaries on Digital Searches: Insights from Director of Public Prosecutions v Quirke [2023] IESC 5

Date: Mar 21, 2023

Jurisdictional Boundaries on Digital Searches: Insights from Director of Public Prosecutions v Quirke [2023] IESC 5 Introduction Director of Public Prosecutions v Quirke ([2023] IESC 5) is a landmark...

Tolan v Brady: Permitting Amendments in Professional Negligence Claims

Date: Mar 17, 2023

Amending Pleadings in Professional Negligence: Insights from Tolan v Brady [2023] IEHC 130 Introduction In the High Court of Ireland case, Tolan v Brady Trading Under The Style and Title of...

Judicial Review in Salmon Watch v ALAB: Cross-Examination Rights Under the Water Framework Directive

Date: Mar 17, 2023

Judicial Review in Salmon Watch v ALAB: Cross-Examination Rights Under the Water Framework Directive Introduction The case of Salmon Watch Ireland CLG v Aquaculture Licences Appeals Board & Ors...

Isaac Wunder Order in Decobake Ltd v Companies Act (Approved) ([2023] IEHC 231)

Date: Mar 17, 2023

Isaac Wunder Order in Decobake Ltd v Companies Act (Approved) ([2023] IEHC 231) Introduction The case of Decobake Ltd v Companies Act (Approved) ([2023] IEHC 231) is a significant judicial decision...