Ireland Case Commentaries

CFA's Discretion Under Section 3 of the Child Care Act 1991 Reinforced

Date: Dec 21, 2022

CFA's Discretion Under Section 3 of the Child Care Act 1991 Reinforced Introduction The High Court of Ireland delivered a pivotal judgment in the case of DM v Child and Family Agency (Approved)...

Interlocutory Relief for Vacant Possession: Insights from Promontoria [Finn] Ltd v Armstrong & Anor [2022] IEHC 717

Date: Dec 21, 2022

Interlocutory Relief for Vacant Possession: Insights from Promontoria [Finn] Ltd v Armstrong & Anor [2022] IEHC 717 Introduction The case of Promontoria [Finn] Ltd & Anor v Armstrong & Anor...

Impact of the 2021 Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme on Vested Rights: A Comprehensive Analysis of Bowes v CICT & Brophy v CICT

Date: Dec 21, 2022

Impact of the 2021 Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme on Vested Rights: A Comprehensive Analysis of Bowes v CICT & Brophy v CICT Introduction The case of Bowes v The Criminal Injuries Compensation...

Striking Out Claims for Inordinate and Inexcusable Delay: ASM Alternative Feeds Ltd v The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine & Ors [2022] IEHC 715

Date: Dec 21, 2022

Striking Out Claims for Inordinate and Inexcusable Delay: ASM Alternative Feeds Ltd v The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine & Ors [2022] IEHC 715 Introduction The case of ASM Alternative...

Crofton Buildings Management CLG v An Bord Pleanála: Establishing the Applicability of Current Development Plans in Remittal Proceedings

Date: Dec 21, 2022

Disclaimer: This commentary is intended for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For professional legal counsel, please consult a qualified attorney. Crofton Buildings...

Establishing Circuit Court Jurisdiction in Possession Proceedings: Insights from Permanent TSB Plc v Langan [2022] IEHC 722

Date: Dec 21, 2022

Establishing Circuit Court Jurisdiction in Possession Proceedings: Insights from Permanent TSB Plc v Langan [2022] IEHC 722 Introduction Permanent TSB Plc v Langan ([2022] IEHC 722) is a pivotal...

Establishing Grave Risk in International Child Abduction: Analysis of G.D v J.F [2022] IEHC 729

Date: Dec 21, 2022

Establishing Grave Risk in International Child Abduction: Analysis of G.D v J.F [2022] IEHC 729 Introduction The High Court of Ireland rendered a significant judgment in the case of G.D v J.F (Child...

Validating Checkpoint Authorisations: High Court Upholds Road Traffic Act 2010 Procedures in Director of Public Prosecutions v White (2022)

Date: Dec 20, 2022

Validating Checkpoint Authorisations: High Court Upholds Road Traffic Act 2010 Procedures in Director of Public Prosecutions v White (2022) Introduction The case of Director of Public Prosecutions v...

Derbar Developments (Westport) Ltd v Companies Act 2014: Broad Interpretation of 'Creditor' Established

Date: Dec 20, 2022

Derbar Developments (Westport) Ltd v Companies Act 2014: Broad Interpretation of 'Creditor' Established Introduction The High Court of Ireland delivered a pivotal judgment on December 19, 2022, in...

Assessment of Vessel Valuation in Maritime Negligence: *Greenwich Project Holdings Ltd v Cronin*

Date: Dec 20, 2022

Assessment of Vessel Valuation in Maritime Negligence: Greenwich Project Holdings Ltd v Cronin Introduction The case of Greenwich Project Holdings Ltd v Cronin [2022] IEHC 691, adjudicated by the...

Reaffirmation of Taxing Master's Authority in Cost Assessment: Lopes v Minister for Justice

Date: Dec 17, 2022

Reaffirmation of Taxing Master's Authority in Cost Assessment: Lopes v Minister for Justice Introduction The case of Lopes v The Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform ([2022] IEHC 692)...

Public Interest Privilege in Statutory Investigations: Insights from Brophy & Anor v Mediahuis Ireland Group Ltd [2022] IEHC 660

Date: Dec 17, 2022

Public Interest Privilege in Statutory Investigations: Insights from Brophy & Anor v Mediahuis Ireland Group Ltd [2022] IEHC 660 Introduction The High Court of Ireland delivered a pivotal judgment on...

Establishing Director Accountability: High Court Upholds Section 819 Restrictions in McCarthy v Feehily & Ors

Date: Dec 17, 2022

Establishing Director Accountability: High Court Upholds Section 819 Restrictions in McCarthy v Feehily & Ors Introduction The High Court of Ireland delivered a landmark judgment on December 16,...

Clarifying the Scope of Environmental Impact Assessments in Solar Farm Developments: Insights from Treascon and Clondoolusk v An Bord Pleanála & Ors [2022] IEHC 700

Date: Dec 17, 2022

Clarifying the Scope of Environmental Impact Assessments in Solar Farm Developments: Insights from Treascon and Clondoolusk v An Bord Pleanála & Ors [2022] IEHC 700 Introduction The case of Concerned...

Reaffirming Judicial Consistency in Remittal Orders under Planning Law: Quinn & Anor v An Bord Pleanála [2022] IEHC 699

Date: Dec 17, 2022

Reaffirming Judicial Consistency in Remittal Orders under Planning Law: Quinn & Anor v An Bord Pleanála [2022] IEHC 699 Introduction The High Court of Ireland delivered its judgment in the case of...

Exclusion of Set-Off in Lease Agreements Confirmed in Propmaster Ventures Ltd v Fun Galaxy Ltd [2022] IEHC 731

Date: Dec 17, 2022

Exclusion of Set-Off in Lease Agreements Confirmed in Propmaster Ventures Ltd v Fun Galaxy Ltd [2022] IEHC 731 Introduction The High Court of Ireland delivered a significant judgment on December 16,...

Supreme Court Grants Leave to Appeal on Burden of Proof in Sexual Offence Cases

Date: Dec 17, 2022

Supreme Court Grants Leave to Appeal on Burden of Proof in Sexual Offence Cases Introduction The case C.W. v. The Minister for Justice & Ors (2022_IESCDET_136) presents a pivotal moment in Irish...

Inappropriateness of Solicitor-Referrals in Personal Injury Claims: Cahill v Forristal; O'Riordan v. Forristal

Date: Dec 16, 2022

Inappropriateness of Solicitor-Referrals in Personal Injury Claims: Cahill v Forristal; O'Riordan v. Forristal Introduction The High Court of Ireland delivered its judgment on December 15, 2022, in...

Restricting Plaintiff’s Claims Post-Joinder Unjustifiable: Ryanair DAC v SC VOLA. RO SRL & Anor [2022] IEHC 741

Date: Dec 16, 2022

Restricting Plaintiff’s Claims Post-Joinder Unjustifiable: Ryanair DAC v SC VOLA. RO SRL & Anor [2022] IEHC 741 Introduction Ryanair DAC v SC VOLA. RO SRL & Anor ([2022] IEHC 741) is a landmark case...

Jurisdictional Clarity in Cross-Border Contracts: Insights from Health Service Executive v Roftek Ltd

Date: Dec 16, 2022

Jurisdictional Clarity in Cross-Border Contracts: Insights from Health Service Executive v Roftek Ltd Introduction The case of Health Service Executive v Roftek Ltd (Approved) ([2022] IEHC 710)...