Ireland Case Commentaries

Exceptional Jurisdiction to Set Aside Final Judgments: Insights from Start Mortgages dac v Kavanagh & anor [2023] IEHC 37

Date: Jan 31, 2023

Exceptional Jurisdiction to Set Aside Final Judgments: Insights from Start Mortgages dac v Kavanagh & anor [2023] IEHC 37 Introduction The case of Start Mortgages dac v Kavanagh & anor ([2023] IEHC...

Admissibility of Psychological Evidence in Criminal Trials: Insights from The People v. B.K. (2023)

Date: Jan 31, 2023

Admissibility of Psychological Evidence in Criminal Trials: Insights from The People v. B.K. (2023) Introduction The Supreme Court of Ireland, in the case of The People (at the Suit of The Director...

Amending Court Orders: Insights from Dowling & Ors v Ireland & Ors [2023] IEHC 38

Date: Jan 28, 2023

Amending Court Orders: Insights from Dowling & Ors v Ireland & Ors [2023] IEHC 38 Introduction Dowling & Ors v Ireland & Ors [2023] IEHC 38 is a significant judgment delivered by Mr. Justice Garrett...

Sherwin v An Bord Pleanála: High Court Landmark on Protection of Historical Structures

Date: Jan 28, 2023

Sherwin v An Bord Pleanála: High Court Landmark on Protection of Historical Structures Introduction The case Sherwin v An Bord Pleanála ([2023] IEHC 26) represents a significant judicial review in...

Coughlan & Anor v O'Brien & Ors: Clarifying the Scope of Receiver Appointments under the Registration of Title Act 1964

Date: Jan 28, 2023

Coughlan & Anor v O'Brien & Ors: Clarifying the Scope of Receiver Appointments under the Registration of Title Act 1964 Introduction The High Court of Ireland delivered its judgment in the case of...

Imposition of Daily Fines for Civil Contempt: Insights from The Board of Management of Wilson's Hospital School v Burke [2023] IEHC 36

Date: Jan 27, 2023

Imposition of Daily Fines for Civil Contempt: Insights from The Board of Management of Wilson's Hospital School v Burke [2023] IEHC 36 Introduction The case of The Board of Management of Wilson's...

Privileged Litigants and Costs: Insights from Hayes v EPA [2023] IEHC 28

Date: Jan 25, 2023

Privileged Litigants and Costs: Insights from Hayes v EPA [2023] IEHC 28 Introduction Case: Hayes v Environmental Protection Agency & Ors ([2023] IEHC 28) Court: High Court of Ireland Date: January...

Ownership via Long-Term Leasehold Entitles to Membership in Management Company: A Comprehensive Analysis of [2023] IEHC 34

Date: Jan 25, 2023

Ownership via Long-Term Leasehold Entitles to Membership in Management Company: A Comprehensive Analysis of [2023] IEHC 34 Introduction The High Court of Ireland delivered a pivotal judgment on...

High Court Upholds Full Hearing in Singh v Corbert (2023) Amid Concerns of Vulnerability and Unconscionable Settlement

Date: Jan 24, 2023

High Court Upholds Full Hearing in Singh v Corbert (2023) Amid Concerns of Vulnerability and Unconscionable Settlement Introduction Singh v Corbert (Approved) ([2023] IEHC 27) is a landmark case...

Res Judicata Reinforced in Slattery v. Slattery: Implications for Familial Land Disputes

Date: Jan 21, 2023

Res Judicata Reinforced in Slattery v. Slattery: Implications for Familial Land Disputes Introduction The Supreme Court of Ireland, in Joseph Slattery v. Thomas Slattery (2023_IESCDET_6), addressed a...

Clarifying Fixture Ownership under Deasy’s Act: RGRE Grafton Ltd v Bewleys Café Grafton Street Ltd & Anor [2023] IEHC 25

Date: Jan 21, 2023

Clarifying Fixture Ownership under Deasy’s Act: RGRE Grafton Ltd v Bewleys Café Grafton Street Ltd & Anor [2023] IEHC 25 Introduction The case of RGRE Grafton Ltd v Bewleys Café Grafton Street Ltd &...

O'Brien v Bus Éireann: High Court Affirms Enhanced Employer Duty to Implement and Supervise Workplace Safety Measures

Date: Jan 21, 2023

O'Brien v Bus Éireann: High Court Affirms Enhanced Employer Duty to Implement and Supervise Workplace Safety Measures Introduction The case of O'Brien v Bus Éireann (Approved) ([2023] IEHC 31) was...

Establishing Development Land Status: Insights from McNamara v Revenue Commissioners [2023] IEHC 15

Date: Jan 20, 2023

Establishing Development Land Status: Insights from McNamara v Revenue Commissioners [2023] IEHC 15 Introduction The case of McNamara v Revenue Commissioners, decided by the High Court of Ireland on...

Re-evaluating Victim Influence and Compensation in Sentencing: The People v Stephen Duffy [2023] IESC 1

Date: Jan 20, 2023

Re-evaluating Victim Influence and Compensation in Sentencing: The People v Stephen Duffy [2023] IESC 1 Introduction The Supreme Court of Ireland, in the landmark case of The People (at the suit of...

Judicial Review and Environmental Protection: Insights from Eco Advocacy CLG v An Bord Pleanala

Date: Jan 20, 2023

Judicial Review and Environmental Protection: Insights from Eco Advocacy CLG v An Bord Pleanala [2023] IEHC 19 Introduction The case of Eco Advocacy CLG v An Bord Pleanála & Ors ([2023] IEHC 19)...

Surrender of Abderrahman Yahiaoui: Upholding Effective Judicial Protection under the European Arrest Warrant Act

Date: Jan 20, 2023

Surrender of Abderrahman Yahiaoui: Upholding Effective Judicial Protection under the European Arrest Warrant Act Introduction The High Court of Ireland, in the matter of Minister for Justice v...

Kerins v. Dáil Éireann: Supreme Court Endorses Constitutional Protections in Committee Proceedings

Date: Jan 20, 2023

Kerins v. Dáil Éireann: Supreme Court Endorses Constitutional Protections in Committee Proceedings Introduction In the landmark case of Angela Kerins v. Dáil Éireann, Ireland and The Attorney General...

Supreme Court Grants Direct Appeal on European Arrest Warrant Surrender Criteria

Date: Jan 20, 2023

Supreme Court Grants Direct Appeal on European Arrest Warrant Surrender Criteria Introduction The case of Minister for Justice v. Sergejs Radionovs ([2023] IESCDET 5) marks a significant development...

Clarification on SPPR1 Application and EIA Screening Standards: High Court's Decision in Monkstown Road Residents' Association & Ors v An Bord Pleanala & Ors [2023] IEHC 9

Date: Jan 20, 2023

Clarification on SPPR1 Application and EIA Screening Standards: High Court's Decision in Monkstown Road Residents' Association & Ors v An Bord Pleanala & Ors [2023] IEHC 9 Introduction The case of...

Sentencing Conformity and Compensation in Violent Assaults: An Analysis of The People (DPP) v Stephen Duffy [2023] IESC 1

Date: Jan 20, 2023

Sentencing Conformity and Compensation in Violent Assaults: An Analysis of The People (DPP) v Stephen Duffy [2023] IESC 1 Introduction In the landmark case of The People (at the suit of the Director...