Ireland Case Commentaries

Right to Counsel Consultation in Sentencing: Connors v Director of Public Prosecutions [2023] IEHC 8

Date: Jan 12, 2023

Right to Counsel Consultation in Sentencing: Connors v Director of Public Prosecutions [2023] IEHC 8 Introduction Connors v Director of Public Prosecutions (Approved) ([2023] IEHC 8) is a significant...

Retrospective Revocation of Residency and Its Impact on Citizenship: A.K.S. & Ors v Minister for Justice & Ors ([2023] IEHC 1)

Date: Jan 12, 2023

Retrospective Revocation of Residency and Its Impact on Citizenship: A.K.S. & Ors v Minister for Justice & Ors ([2023] IEHC 1) Introduction The High Court of Ireland, in the case of A.K.S. & Ors v...

Winterisation Measures and Unauthorized Development: Analysis of North Westmeath Turbine Action Group CLG v Westland Horticulture Ltd [2023] IEHC 3

Date: Jan 4, 2023

Winterisation Measures and Unauthorized Development: Analysis of North Westmeath Turbine Action Group CLG v Westland Horticulture Ltd [2023] IEHC 3 Introduction The case of North Westmeath Turbine...

Defamation in the Age of Social Media: Insights from Lobov v McGregor [2022] IEHC 724

Date: Dec 24, 2022

Defamation in the Age of Social Media: Insights from Lobov v McGregor [2022] IEHC 724 Introduction In the High Court of Ireland case Lobov v McGregor ([2022] IEHC 724), the plaintiff, Artem Lobov,...

Non-Transposition of EU Framework Decision and Mandatory Surrender under EAW: Minister for Justice and Equality v Kairys [2022] IESC 53

Date: Dec 23, 2022

Non-Transposition of EU Framework Decision and Mandatory Surrender under EAW: Minister for Justice and Equality v Kairys [2022] IESC 53 Introduction The case of Minister for Justice and Equality v...

Comprehensive Commentary on Cullen v Dore [2022] IEHC 725: Delay and Fairness in Professional Negligence Claims

Date: Dec 22, 2022

Comprehensive Commentary on Cullen v Dore [2022] IEHC 725: Delay and Fairness in Professional Negligence Claims Introduction In the High Court of Ireland case Cullen v Dore practising under the Style...

An Bord Pleanála’s Implied Jurisdiction to Conduct EIA Screening under s.177AE Confirmed

Date: Dec 22, 2022

An Bord Pleanála’s Implied Jurisdiction to Conduct EIA Screening under s.177AE Confirmed Introduction The case of Save Cork City Community Association CLG v An Bord Pleanála & Ors (Approved) ([2022]...

High Court Establishes Clarified Criteria for Unauthorized Development Under Section 160 of the Planning and Development Act 2000

Date: Dec 22, 2022

High Court Establishes Clarified Criteria for Unauthorized Development Under Section 160 of the Planning and Development Act 2000 Introduction In the landmark case of North Westmeath Turbine Action...

Time Limits for Judicial Review of Environmental Impact Assessments: Insight from Geraghty v Leitrim County Council [2022] IEHC 730

Date: Dec 22, 2022

Time Limits for Judicial Review of Environmental Impact Assessments: Insight from Geraghty v Leitrim County Council [2022] IEHC 730 Introduction Geraghty v Leitrim County Council (Approved) ([2022]...

High Court of Ireland Permits Public Hearings and Disclosure of Identity in Medical Practitioner Proceedings Under Section 60 of the Medical Practitioners Act 2007

Date: Dec 22, 2022

High Court of Ireland Permits Public Hearings and Disclosure of Identity in Medical Practitioner Proceedings Under Section 60 of the Medical Practitioners Act 2007 Introduction In the case of Medical...

Wilson's Hospital School v Burke (Approved) [2022] IEHC 719: End of Coercive Imprisonment in Contempt Cases

Date: Dec 22, 2022

End of Coercive Imprisonment in Contempt Cases: Wilson's Hospital School v Burke (Approved) [2022] IEHC 719 Introduction Wilson's Hospital School v Burke (Approved) ([2022] IEHC 719) is a significant...

Establishing Criteria for Marriages of Convenience: Comprehensive Commentary on H v The Minister for Justice ([2022] IEHC 721)

Date: Dec 22, 2022

Establishing Criteria for Marriages of Convenience: Comprehensive Commentary on H v The Minister for Justice ([2022] IEHC 721) Introduction The High Court of Ireland delivered a pivotal judgment in...

M.K. v R.M.: Establishing Jurisdiction and Best Interests in International Child Custody

Date: Dec 22, 2022

M.K. v R.M.: Establishing Jurisdiction and Best Interests in International Child Custody Introduction M.K. v R.M. ([2022] IEHC 736) is a pivotal case adjudicated by the High Court of Ireland on...

Reopening Judgments in High Court: Insights from Bank of Ireland Mortgage Bank v Hade & Ors [2022] IEHC 728

Date: Dec 22, 2022

Reopening Judgments in High Court: Insights from Bank of Ireland Mortgage Bank v Hade & Ors (Approved) [2022] IEHC 728 Introduction The case of Bank of Ireland Mortgage Bank v Hade & Ors (Approved)...

Affirmation of Procedural Standards in Corporate Liquidation: Paul Coyle v. De Lacy

Date: Dec 22, 2022

Affirmation of Procedural Standards in Corporate Liquidation: Paul Coyle v. De Lacy (2022) Introduction The case of Paul Coyle v. De Lacy (2022) serves as a pivotal reference in understanding the...

High Court Upholds Joint and Several Liability Despite Partial Settlements: Cave Projects v Gilhooly & Ors (2022)

Date: Dec 22, 2022

High Court Upholds Joint and Several Liability Despite Partial Settlements: Cave Projects v Gilhooly & Ors (2022) Introduction The case of Cave Projects v Gilhooly & Ors (Approved) ([2022] IEHC 718)...

Establishing Plaintiff Standing in Solicitor Negligence Claims: Leahy v McNally & Ors [2022] IEHC 690

Date: Dec 22, 2022

Establishing Plaintiff Standing in Solicitor Negligence Claims: Leahy v McNally & Ors [2022] IEHC 690 Introduction The case of Leahy v McNally & Ors ([2022] IEHC 690) adjudicated by the High Court of...

Judicial Discretion in Multi-Defendant Personal Injury Cases: Insights from Earley v Fingal County Council

Date: Dec 22, 2022

Judicial Discretion in Multi-Defendant Personal Injury Cases: Insights from Earley v Fingal County Council Introduction The case of Earley v Fingal County Council (Approved) ([2022] IEHC 713) before...

Balancing Confidentiality and Judicial Discovery: Insights from Kiernan v D [2022] IEHC 712

Date: Dec 22, 2022

Balancing Confidentiality and Judicial Discovery: Insights from Kiernan v D [2022] IEHC 712 Introduction The case of Kiernan v D [2022] IEHC 712 presents a significant examination of the interplay...

Faced Joint Dysfunction and Employer Liability: Insights from Ryan v Queally Pig Slaughtering Ltd [2022] IEHC 732

Date: Dec 22, 2022

Faced Joint Dysfunction and Employer Liability: Insights from Ryan v Queally Pig Slaughtering Ltd [2022] IEHC 732 Introduction Ryan v Queally Pig Slaughtering Ltd ([2022] IEHC 732) is a pivotal case...