Ireland Case Commentaries

Kearney v. Davy: Establishing New Precedents in Fraudulent Misrepresentation Claims

Date: Jan 19, 2023

Kearney v. Davy: Establishing New Precedents in Fraudulent Misrepresentation Claims Introduction The case of Kearney & Anor v J&E Davy & Ors (Approved) [2023] IEHC 18 was adjudicated by the High...

Sovereignty vs. Due Process: The Minister for Justice v. Sean Walsh (2023) - A New Precedent in Constitutional Law

Date: Jan 18, 2023

Sovereignty vs. Due Process: The Minister for Justice v. Sean Walsh (2023) - A New Precedent in Constitutional Law Introduction In the landmark case of The Minister for Justice v. Sean Walsh...

Limitations on Recoverable Party and Party Costs: The Skoczylas v Minister for Finance Judgment

Date: Jan 18, 2023

Limitations on Recoverable Party and Party Costs: The Skoczylas v Minister for Finance Judgment Introduction The case of Skoczylas v The Minister for Finance (Approved) ([2023] IEHC 33) was...

Supreme Court of Ireland Establishes Parameters for Public Authority Under Environmental Information Regulations

Date: Jan 18, 2023

Supreme Court of Ireland Establishes Parameters for Public Authority Under Environmental Information Regulations Introduction The Supreme Court of Ireland, in the landmark case Right to Know CLG v....

Upholding Equitable Maxims and Court Order Compliance in School Disciplinary Proceedings: Board of Management of Wilson's Hospital School v Burke [2023] IEHC 22

Date: Jan 18, 2023

Upholding Equitable Maxims and Court Order Compliance in School Disciplinary Proceedings: Board of Management of Wilson's Hospital School v Burke [2023] IEHC 22 Introduction In the High Court of...

High Court Reinforces Standards for Identifying Marriages of Convenience in Residence Card Revocations

Date: Jan 18, 2023

High Court Reinforces Standards for Identifying Marriages of Convenience in Residence Card Revocations Introduction The case of A v Minister for Justice (Approved) ([2023] IEHC 32) presents a pivotal...

Affirming Comprehensive Medical Discovery in Personal Injury Litigation: Egan v Castlrea Co-Operative Livestock Mart Ltd [2023] IEHC 16

Date: Jan 18, 2023

Affirming Comprehensive Medical Discovery in Personal Injury Litigation: Egan v Castlrea Co-Operative Livestock Mart Ltd [2023] IEHC 16 Introduction The case of Egan v Castlrea Co-Operative Livestock...

Enhanced Discovery Obligations in Municipal Negligence Claims: Sheeran v Dublin City Council [2023] IEHC 21

Date: Jan 18, 2023

Enhanced Discovery Obligations in Municipal Negligence Claims: Sheeran v Dublin City Council [2023] IEHC 21 Introduction The case of Sheeran v Dublin City Council ([2023] IEHC 21) represents a...

Cost Allocation in Moot Judicial Proceedings: Islam v Commissioner of An Garda Síochána [2023] IEHC 12

Date: Jan 17, 2023

Cost Allocation in Moot Judicial Proceedings: Islam v Commissioner of An Garda Síochána [2023] IEHC 12 Introduction The case of Nazrul Islam v Commissioner of An Garda Síochána ([2023] IEHC 12)...

Judicial Review Limitations in Child Care Orders: LL v The Child and Family Agency [2023] IEHC 17

Date: Jan 17, 2023

Judicial Review Limitations in Child Care Orders: LL v The Child and Family Agency [2023] IEHC 17 Introduction LL v The Child and Family Agency (Approved) ([2023] IEHC 17) is a significant case...

Clarifying the Discretionary Threshold for Leave to Issue Execution: Start Mortgages DAC v Hendrick [2023] IEHC 11

Date: Jan 17, 2023

Clarifying the Discretionary Threshold for Leave to Issue Execution: Start Mortgages DAC v Hendrick [2023] IEHC 11 Introduction In the case of Start Mortgages DAC v Hendrick (Approved) [2023] IEHC...

Refining Standards for Interlocutory Injunctions in Mental Health Treatment: Insights from E.C v Health Service Executive & Anor (2023)

Date: Jan 16, 2023

Refining Standards for Interlocutory Injunctions in Mental Health Treatment: Insights from E.C v Health Service Executive & Anor (2023) Introduction The case of E.C v Health Service Executive & Anor...

Equal Partnership and Clean Break: Key Principles from A v A ([2023] IEHC 375)

Date: Jan 13, 2023

Equal Partnership and Clean Break: Key Principles from A v A (Approved) ([2023] IEHC 375) Introduction The case of A v A (Approved) ([2023] IEHC 375) before the High Court of Ireland marks a...

Establishing Principles for False Imprisonment Claims in Transfer of Sentenced Persons Cases: Commentary on O'Farrell & Ors v The Governor of Portlaoise Prison & Ors [2023] IEHC 13

Date: Jan 13, 2023

Establishing Principles for False Imprisonment Claims in Transfer of Sentenced Persons Cases: Commentary on O'Farrell & Ors v The Governor of Portlaoise Prison & Ors [2023] IEHC 13 Introduction The...

Supreme Court Upholds Finality and Res Judicata in Granting Leave to Appeal

Date: Jan 13, 2023

Supreme Court Upholds Finality and Res Judicata in Granting Leave to Appeal Introduction The case of Paul Coyle v. Denis McHugh, Deirdre Murphy and Declan De Lacy ([2023] IESCDET 1) before the...

Equitable Financial Provision in Divorce: Insights from D v D (IEHC 765)

Date: Jan 13, 2023

Equitable Financial Provision in Divorce: Insights from D v D (IEHC 765) Introduction The case of D v D (Approved) ([2023] IEHC 765) adjudicated by the High Court of Ireland on January 12, 2023,...

Statute-Barred Enforcement of Equitable Mortgages: Insights from Promontoria DAC v Kearney

Date: Jan 12, 2023

Statute-Barred Enforcement of Equitable Mortgages: Insights from Promontoria DAC v Kearney Introduction The case of Promontoria (Oyster) DAC v Kearney (Approved) ([2023] IEHC 7) adjudicated by the...

High Court of Ireland Upholds Proper Consideration of Country of Origin in Refugee Claims: K. (Zimbabwe) v International Protection Appeals Tribunal ([2023] IEHC 6)

Date: Jan 12, 2023

High Court of Ireland Upholds Proper Consideration of Country of Origin in Refugee Claims: K. (Zimbabwe) v International Protection Appeals Tribunal ([2023] IEHC 6) Introduction The case of K....

Negligence and Record-Keeping in Equestrian Accidents: Comprehensive Analysis of Allen v Clonshire Equestrian Centre & Anor ([2023] IEHC 10)

Date: Jan 12, 2023

Negligence and Record-Keeping in Equestrian Accidents: Comprehensive Analysis of Allen v Clonshire Equestrian Centre & Anor ([2023] IEHC 10) Introduction Case Citation: Allen v Clonshire Equestrian...

Respecting Autonomy: High Court Upholds Prisoner’s Right to Refuse Food and Medical Treatment

Date: Jan 12, 2023

Respecting Autonomy: High Court Upholds Prisoner’s Right to Refuse Food and Medical Treatment Introduction In the landmark case The Governor of X Prison v B.K. (Approved) ([2023] IEHC 488), the High...