Ireland Case Commentaries

Barry & Ors v BDO (2023): Establishing Criteria for Discretionary Release of Discovery Undertakings in Separate Proceedings

Date: Feb 9, 2023

Barry & Ors v BDO (2023): Establishing Criteria for Discretionary Release of Discovery Undertakings in Separate Proceedings Introduction Barry & Ors v BDO (Approved) [2023] IEHC 61 is a significant...

Termination of Summons Proceedings: High Court Upholds Withdrawal as Final in G.B v DPP ([2023] IEHC 43)

Date: Feb 9, 2023

Termination of Summons Proceedings: High Court Upholds Withdrawal as Final in G.B v Director of Public Prosecutions ([2023] IEHC 43) Introduction The case of G.B v Director of Public Prosecutions...

Q v Q (Approved) [2023] IEHC 183: New Precedent on Cumulative Grave Risk in International Child Abduction

Date: Feb 9, 2023

Q v Q (Approved) [2023] IEHC 183: New Precedent on Cumulative Grave Risk in International Child Abduction Introduction The High Court of Ireland delivered a pivotal judgment in the case of Q v Q...

Dual Purposes in Environmental Information Holding: Bord Na Mona PLC v Commissioner for Environmental Information

Date: Feb 8, 2023

Dual Purposes in Environmental Information Holding: Bord Na Mona PLC v Commissioner for Environmental Information Introduction The case of Bord Na Mona PLC v Commissioner for Environmental...

Establishing Credible Defences in Summary Judgment Applications: Insights from Pepper Finance Corporation v Macari & Anor

Date: Feb 8, 2023

Establishing Credible Defences in Summary Judgment Applications: Insights from Pepper Finance Corporation (Ireland) DAC v Macari & Anor Introduction The case of Pepper Finance Corporation (Ireland)...

Failure to Consider Material Considerations: Solan v An Bord Pleanála [2023] IEHC 58

Date: Feb 4, 2023

Failure to Consider Material Considerations: Solan v An Bord Pleanála [2023] IEHC 58 Introduction The case of Gary Solan v An Bord Pleanála ([2023] IEHC 58) marks a significant judicial review in the...

Inordinate Delay in Litigation: Insights from Carroll v M&P Sales and Marketing Ltd [2023] IEHC 54

Date: Feb 4, 2023

Inordinate Delay in Litigation: Insights from Carroll v M&P Sales and Marketing Ltd [2023] IEHC 54 Introduction The High Court of Ireland, in the case of Carroll v M&P Sales and Marketing Ltd & Anor...

Judicial Review in Mental Health Services: Affirming HSE's Discretion and Continuing Duty Under the Health Act 2004

Date: Feb 3, 2023

Judicial Review in Mental Health Services: Affirming HSE's Discretion and Continuing Duty Under the Health Act 2004 Introduction The High Court of Ireland delivered a pivotal judgment on February 2,...

Proper Weighting of Medico-Legal Evidence in Asylum Claims: Insights from A.S v International Protection Appeals Tribunal & Anor ([2023] IEHC 53)

Date: Feb 3, 2023

Proper Weighting of Medico-Legal Evidence in Asylum Claims: Insights from A.S v International Protection Appeals Tribunal & Anor ([2023] IEHC 53) Introduction The case of A.S v International...

Surrender Under the European Arrest Warrant Act: Supreme Court Sets Clarifying Precedents

Date: Feb 3, 2023

Surrender Under the European Arrest Warrant Act: Supreme Court Sets Clarifying Precedents Introduction The Supreme Court of Ireland recently delivered a pivotal decision in the case of The Minister...

Enforcing "No Foal, No Fee" Agreements: Insights from Microclean Environmental Ltd v Bradley & Anor

Date: Feb 3, 2023

Enforcing "No Foal, No Fee" Agreements: Insights from Microclean Environmental Ltd v Bradley & Anor Introduction Microclean Environmental Ltd v Bradley & Anor ([2023] IEHC 52) is a significant...

Clarifying Mootness in Supreme Court Appeals: Insights from Odum & Ors v Minister for Justice & Equality [2023] IESC 3

Date: Feb 3, 2023

Clarifying Mootness in Supreme Court Appeals: Insights from Odum & Ors v Minister for Justice & Equality [2023] IESC 3 Introduction The case of Odum & Ors v Minister for Justice & Equality ([2023]...

Supreme Court Establishes Clarity in Immigration Law: Middelkamp v Minister for Justice & Equality & IHREC ([2023] IESC 2)

Date: Feb 2, 2023

Supreme Court Establishes Clarity in Immigration Law: Middelkamp v Minister for Justice & Equality & IHREC ([2023] IESC 2 Introduction The case of Jamiee Middelkamp v Minister for Justice and...

Retention of Residence Rights Post-Divorce: I.T. v Minister for Justice [2023] IEHC 40

Date: Feb 2, 2023

Retention of Residence Rights Post-Divorce: I.T. v Minister for Justice [2023] IEHC 40 Introduction The case of I.T. v Minister for Justice ([2023] IEHC 40) examines the intricate interplay between...

Strict Adherence to Leave to Appeal Criteria: Carroll v. Residential Tenancies Board

Date: Feb 1, 2023

Strict Adherence to Leave to Appeal Criteria: Carroll v. Residential Tenancies Board Introduction The case of Reginald Carroll v. Residential Tenancies Board ([2023] IESCDET 12) serves as a pivotal...

Enhancing Judicial Efficiency: Active Case Management in Wilson's Hospital School v Burke

Date: Feb 1, 2023

Enhancing Judicial Efficiency: Active Case Management in Wilson's Hospital School v Burke Introduction Board of Management of Wilson's Hospital School v Burke (Approved) ([2023] IEHC 41) is a...

Affirmation of 'Costs Follow the Event' and Interpretation of Section 169(1) of the Legal Services Regulation Act 2015 in THE HEALTH SERVICE EXECUTIVE v ROFTEK LIMITED [2023] IEHC 42

Date: Feb 1, 2023

Affirmation of 'Costs Follow the Event' and Interpretation of Section 169(1) of the Legal Services Regulation Act 2015 in THE HEALTH SERVICE EXECUTIVE v ROFTEK LIMITED [2023] IEHC 42 Introduction The...

Supreme Court Upholds Denial of Leave to Appeal in Sheridan v. Allied Irish Banks PLC: Establishing Standards for Granting Leave

Date: Jan 31, 2023

Supreme Court Upholds Denial of Leave to Appeal in Sheridan v. Allied Irish Banks PLC: Establishing Standards for Granting Leave Introduction In the landmark case John Sheridan v. Allied Irish Banks...

Supreme Court Upholds Res Judicata and Henderson v. Henderson in Denying Leave to Appeal: Sheridan v. Emerald Contract Cleaners Ltd

Date: Jan 31, 2023

Supreme Court Upholds Res Judicata and Henderson v. Henderson in Denying Leave to Appeal: Sheridan v. Emerald Contract Cleaners Ltd Introduction The case of John Sheridan v. Emerald Contract Cleaners...

Supreme Court Upholds Balancing Test in Prosecutorial Delay: Furlong v. DPP

Date: Jan 31, 2023

Supreme Court Upholds Balancing Test in Prosecutorial Delay: Furlong v. DPP Introduction Sean Furlong v. The Director of Public Prosecutions (2023_IESCDET_8) is a pivotal case adjudicated by the...