Ireland Case Commentaries

Remittal of High Court Proceedings to Circuit Court: Farrelly v Pepper Finance Corporation DAC [2023] IEHC 92

Date: Mar 1, 2023

Remittal of High Court Proceedings to Circuit Court: Farrelly v Pepper Finance Corporation DAC [2023] IEHC 92 1. Introduction The case of Farrelly v Pepper Finance Corporation DAC [2023] IEHC 92 was...

Refusal of Leave to Appeal in G.A & N.G v. The International Protection Appeals Tribunal: Implications for Judicial Review Processes

Date: Feb 28, 2023

Refusal of Leave to Appeal in G.A & N.G v. The International Protection Appeals Tribunal: Implications for Judicial Review Processes Introduction The case of G.A & N.G v. The International Protection...

Mandatory Consideration of Material Information in FOI Settlements: High Court in Ms. T v Information Commissioner [2023] IEHC 108

Date: Feb 25, 2023

Mandatory Consideration of Material Information in FOI Settlements: High Court in Ms. T v Information Commissioner [2023] IEHC 108 Introduction The case of Ms. T v Information Commissioner ([2023]...

Hennigan v An Coimisiun Le Rinci Gaelacha (Approved) [2023] IEHC 87: Reinforcing Natural Justice in Private Disciplinary Procedures

Date: Feb 25, 2023

Hennigan v An Coimisiun Le Rinci Gaelacha (Approved) [2023] IEHC 87: Reinforcing Natural Justice in Private Disciplinary Procedures Introduction The High Court of Ireland delivered a significant...

Attribution of Workplace Injury and Expert Medical Testimony in Healy v HSE [2023] IEHC 128

Date: Feb 25, 2023

Attribution of Workplace Injury and Expert Medical Testimony in Healy v HSE [2023] IEHC 128 Introduction Healy v HSE [2023] IEHC 128 is a landmark case decided by the High Court of Ireland on...

Reaffirming the 'Substantially in Excess' Threshold for Domiciliary Care Allowance Eligibility in M.D. v Minister for Social Protection [2023] IEHC 88

Date: Feb 25, 2023

Reaffirming the 'Substantially in Excess' Threshold for Domiciliary Care Allowance Eligibility in M.D. v Minister for Social Protection [2023] IEHC 88 Introduction The case of M.D. [Identity...

Application for Leave to Appeal Denied in Natale v. Garda Síochána Ombudsman and Minister for Justice and Equality

Date: Feb 25, 2023

Application for Leave to Appeal Denied in Natale v. Garda Síochána Ombudsman and Minister for Justice and Equality Introduction The case of Oliver Natale v. The Commissioner of An Garda Síochána,...

Refusal of Leave to Appeal in Kildare County Council v. Patrick Merlehan: Reinforcing Procedural Finality in Irish Judicial Hierarchy

Date: Feb 25, 2023

Refusal of Leave to Appeal in Kildare County Council v. Patrick Merlehan: Reinforcing Procedural Finality in Irish Judicial Hierarchy Introduction The case of Kildare County Council v. Patrick...

Supreme Court Upholds Mandatory Retirement Age for Sheriffs: Seamus Mallon v. The Minister for Justice

Date: Feb 25, 2023

Supreme Court Upholds Mandatory Retirement Age for Sheriffs: Seamus Mallon v. The Minister for Justice Introduction The case of Seamus Mallon v. The Minister for Justice, Ireland & The Attorney...

Conditional Grant of Tender Offers During Discovery to Ensure Procedural Fairness: Feely v Bank of Ireland

Date: Feb 24, 2023

Conditional Grant of Tender Offers During Discovery to Ensure Procedural Fairness: Feely v Bank of Ireland Introduction The High Court of Ireland delivered a significant judgment on February 23,...

Balancing Interests in Employment Interlocutory Relief: Insights from Buttimer v Oak Fuel Supermarket Ltd

Date: Feb 24, 2023

Balancing Interests in Employment Interlocutory Relief: Insights from Buttimer v Oak Fuel Supermarket Ltd Trading As CostCutter Rathcormac (Approved) ([2023] IEHC 126) Introduction The case of...

Settlement Agreements and Time-Limited Claims: Insights from Corrigan v Aramark Ireland & Ors [2023] IEHC 82

Date: Feb 24, 2023

Settlement Agreements and Time-Limited Claims: Insights from Corrigan v Aramark Ireland & Ors [2023] IEHC 82 Introduction The case of Corrigan v Aramark Ireland & Ors ([2023] IEHC 82) adjudicated by...

Limitation of Compensation under Section 53 of the Electricity (Supply) Act 1927: No Injurious Affection for Retained Lands

Date: Feb 23, 2023

Limitation of Compensation under Section 53 of the Electricity (Supply) Act 1927: No Injurious Affection for Retained Lands Introduction The case of Electricity Supply Board v Good (Approved) ([2023]...

Legal Commentary on McNamara v Bus Eireann/Irish Bus [2023] IEHC 90

Date: Feb 22, 2023

Establishing Credibility and the Burden of Proof in Personal Injury Claims: A Comprehensive Analysis of McNamara v Bus Eireann/Irish Bus [2023] IEHC 90 1. Introduction The case of McNamara v Bus...

Broderick v Robinson [2023]: Framework for Assessing Aggravated Damages in Personal Injury Cases

Date: Feb 22, 2023

Broderick v Robinson [2023]: Framework for Assessing Aggravated Damages in Personal Injury Cases Introduction The case of Broderick v Robinson ([2023] IEHC 98) adjudicated by the High Court of...

High Court Establishes Broader Appeal Scope in Ombudsman Decisions: Chubb Europe SE v FSPO [2023] IEHC 74

Date: Feb 22, 2023

High Court Establishes Broader Appeal Scope in Ombudsman Decisions: Chubb Europe SE v FSPO [2023] IEHC 74 Introduction The High Court of Ireland delivered a landmark judgment in the case of Chubb...

Supreme Court Grants Direct Appeal on Marital Status Discrimination in Social Welfare Benefits

Date: Feb 21, 2023

Supreme Court Grants Direct Appeal on Marital Status Discrimination in Social Welfare Benefits Introduction The case of JOHN O' MEARA, JACK O' MEARA (a Minor suing by his father and next friend JOHN...

Habitual Residence Determination in International Child Abduction: Insights from M. v M. ([2023] IEHC 182)

Date: Feb 21, 2023

Habitual Residence Determination in International Child Abduction: Insights from M. v M. ([2023] IEHC 182) Introduction The High Court of Ireland delivered its judgment in the case M. v M. ([2023]...

Supreme Court Grants Leave to Appeal on Scope of Section 317 in Deirdre Little v. The Chief Appeals Officer

Date: Feb 21, 2023

Supreme Court Grants Leave to Appeal on Scope of Section 317 in Deirdre Little v. The Chief Appeals Officer Introduction In the case of Deirdre Little v. The Chief Appeals Officer, Social Welfare...

Pepper Finance Corporation v Kenny & Anor [2023] IEHC 115: Establishing Standards for Summary Judgment and Admissibility of Business Records in Debt Recovery

Date: Feb 18, 2023

Pepper Finance Corporation v Kenny & Anor [2023] IEHC 115: Establishing Standards for Summary Judgment and Admissibility of Business Records in Debt Recovery Introduction The case of Pepper Finance...