Ireland Case Commentaries

Strict Procedural Compliance in Granting Leave to Appeal: Duffy v Permanent TSB PLC & Ors [2023] IESCDET 19

Date: Feb 15, 2023

Strict Procedural Compliance in Granting Leave to Appeal: Duffy v Permanent TSB PLC & Ors [2023] IESCDET 19 Introduction The case of Seamus Duffy v. Permanent TSB PLC & Ors ([2023] IESCDET 19)...

Dismissal of Proceedings Due to Inordinate Delay: Sheehan v Cork County Council [2023]

Date: Feb 14, 2023

Dismissal of Proceedings Due to Inordinate Delay: Sheehan v Cork County Council [2023] Introduction The case Sheehan v Cork County Council (Approved) [2023] IEHC 46 was adjudicated by Mr. Justice...

Void Charges and Liquidation: Insights from Diamond Rock Developments Ltd (in Liquidation) (Approved) [2023] IEHC 65

Date: Feb 14, 2023

Void Charges and Liquidation: Insights from Diamond Rock Developments Ltd (in Liquidation) (Approved) [2023] IEHC 65 Introduction The case of Diamond Rock Developments Ltd (in Liquidation) (Approved)...

Brophy v Mediahuis Ireland Group: High Court Establishes Principles for Cost Allocation in Discovery Applications Involving Public Interest Privilege

Date: Feb 14, 2023

Brophy v Mediahuis Ireland Group: High Court Establishes Principles for Cost Allocation in Discovery Applications Involving Public Interest Privilege Introduction The case of Brophy v Mediahuis...

Enhanced Legal Framework for Extradition: Minister for Justice v O'Connor ([2023] IEHC 222)

Date: Feb 14, 2023

Enhanced Legal Framework for Extradition: Minister for Justice v O'Connor ([2023] IEHC 222) Introduction The case of Minister for Justice and Equality v John O'Connor ([2023] IEHC 222) adjudicated by...

Yennusick v An Bord Pleanála: High Court Affirms Extension of Time for Judicial Review in Exceptional Circumstances

Date: Feb 14, 2023

Yennusick v An Bord Pleanála: High Court Affirms Extension of Time for Judicial Review in Exceptional Circumstances Introduction In the case of Yennusick & Ors v An Bord Pleanála & Anor (Approved)...

Amendment of Indictments in Multiple Offence Cases: Commentary on The People v. C K [2023]

Date: Feb 11, 2023

Amendment of Indictments in Multiple Offence Cases: Commentary on The People v. C K [2023] Introduction The case of The People (at the suit of the Director of Public Prosecutions) v. C K ([2023]...

Interpretation of Tender Services in Public Procurement: Sere Holding Ltd v HSE (2023) IEHC 63

Date: Feb 11, 2023

Interpretation of Tender Services in Public Procurement: Sere Holding Ltd v HSE (2023) IEHC 63 Introduction Sere Holding Ltd v Health Service Executive (HSE) (Approved) [2023] IEHC 63 is a pivotal...

Liberal Approach to Amending Pleadings under Order 28 RSC: Sheridan v Ryanair DAC [2023] IEHC 196

Date: Feb 11, 2023

Liberal Approach to Amending Pleadings under Order 28 RSC: Sheridan v Ryanair DAC [2023] IEHC 196 Introduction The case of Sheridan v Ryanair DAC (Approved) [2023] IEHC 196 before the High Court of...

EPUK Investments UK v CRU & EPA: Judicial Insights on ARHL De-Rating and Regulatory Discrimination

Date: Feb 11, 2023

EPUK Investments UK v CRU & EPA: Judicial Insights on ARHL De-Rating and Regulatory Discrimination Introduction The case of EPUK Investments UK v Commission for Regulation of Utilities &...

Resentencing in The People v M.J.: Establishing New Principles for Consecutive Sentences in Child Sexual Offences

Date: Feb 11, 2023

Resentencing in The People v M.J.: Establishing New Principles for Consecutive Sentences in Child Sexual Offences Introduction The Supreme Court of Ireland, in the landmark case The People (at the...

Refusal of Leave to Appeal: Criteria and Implications in Enhanced Cognitive Interview Techniques

Date: Feb 11, 2023

Refusal of Leave to Appeal: Criteria and Implications in Enhanced Cognitive Interview Techniques Introduction The case of The People (at the suit of the Director of Public Prosecutions) v. Jason...

Establishing Inordinate Delay and Prejudice in Civil Actions: The High Court's Ruling in G.K v St John of God Trust [2023] IEHC 60

Date: Feb 11, 2023

Establishing Inordinate Delay and Prejudice in Civil Actions: The High Court's Ruling in G.K v St John of God Trust [2023] IEHC 60 Introduction The case of G.K v St John of God Trust (Approved)...

Amendment of Pleadings Under Order 28: Insights from Behan v Deering Transport Ltd & Ors [2023] IEHC 64

Date: Feb 11, 2023

Amendment of Pleadings Under Order 28: Insights from Behan v Deering Transport Ltd & Ors [2023] IEHC 64 Introduction The case of Frank Behan v Deering Transport Ltd & Ors ([2023] IEHC 64) adjudicated...

Joyce v Mayo Travellers Group: Clarifying Defamation Statute of Limitations and Extension Discretion

Date: Feb 11, 2023

Joyce v Mayo Travellers Group: Clarifying Defamation Statute of Limitations and Extension Discretion Introduction Joyce v Mayo Travellers Group & Anor (Approved) ([2023] IEHC 84) is a pivotal...

Establishing the High Court's Inherent Authority to Enforce Confiscation Orders: The People v Martin Morgan

Date: Feb 11, 2023

Establishing the High Court's Inherent Authority to Enforce Confiscation Orders: The People v Martin Morgan Introduction The People (at the suit of the Director of Public Prosecutions) v. Martin...

Protecting Property Rights: High Court Grants Injunction Amidst Allegations of Forged Mortgages in Monkswood Investments Ltd v Everyday Finance DAC & Ors

Date: Feb 10, 2023

Protecting Property Rights: High Court Grants Injunction Amidst Allegations of Forged Mortgages in Monkswood Investments Ltd v Everyday Finance DAC & Ors Introduction The case of Monkswood...

Ensuring Transparency in Firearms Certificate Decisions: Brennan v Chief Superintendent of Cork West Division

Date: Feb 9, 2023

Ensuring Transparency in Firearms Certificate Decisions: Brennan v Chief Superintendent of Cork West Division Introduction The case of Brennan v Chief Superintendent of the Cork West Division...

Enhancing Procedural Clarity in 'Right to be Forgotten' Claims: Insights from X v Google Ireland Ltd [2023] IEHC 56

Date: Feb 9, 2023

Enhancing Procedural Clarity in 'Right to be Forgotten' Claims: Insights from X v Google Ireland Ltd [2023] IEHC 56 Introduction The case X v Google Ireland Ltd (Approved) [2023] IEHC 56 was...

Establishment of Modular Trial Procedures in Contractual Disputes: High Court's Decision in Biomass Heating Solutions Ltd v Geurts International BV

Date: Feb 9, 2023

Establishment of Modular Trial Procedures in Contractual Disputes: High Court's Decision in Biomass Heating Solutions Ltd v Geurts International BV Introduction Biomass Heating Solutions Ltd v Geurts...