Ireland Case Commentaries

Grange v. Information Commissioner: Establishing Standards for FOI Appeal Thresholds

Date: Nov 22, 2022

Grange v. Information Commissioner: Establishing Standards for FOI Appeal Thresholds Introduction Grange v. Information Commissioner & Anor (2022_IESCDET_129) is a landmark case adjudicated by the...

Keegan Quarries Ltd & Anor v Cummins: Clarifying Boundaries in Drone-Related Trespass Claims

Date: Nov 19, 2022

Keegan Quarries Ltd & Anor v Cummins: Clarifying Boundaries in Drone-Related Trespass Claims Introduction The case of Keegan Quarries Ltd & Anor v Cummins (Approved) ([2022] IEHC 644) was adjudicated...

Comprehensive Commentary on Hickwell Ltd & Anor v Meath County Council (No. 2) [2022] IEHC 631

Date: Nov 19, 2022

Comprehensive Analysis of Hickwell Ltd & Anor v Meath County Council (No. 2) [2022] IEHC 631 Introduction The case of Hickwell Ltd & Anor v Meath County Council (No. 2) [2022] IEHC 631 represents a...

Reaffirming Ministerial Discretion in Non-EEA Family Reunification: LTE & Anor v Minister for Justice (2022)

Date: Nov 19, 2022

Reaffirming Ministerial Discretion in Non-EEA Family Reunification: LTE & Anor v Minister for Justice (2022) Introduction The High Court of Ireland, in the landmark case LTE & Anor v Minister for...

Munnelly v Hassett & Ors [2022] IEHC 632: Reinforcing the Finality of Litigation and Compliance with PIAB Requirements

Date: Nov 18, 2022

Munnelly v Hassett & Ors [2022] IEHC 632: Reinforcing the Finality of Litigation and Compliance with PIAB Requirements Introduction In the High Court of Ireland case Munnelly v Hassett & Ors ([2022]...

Allocating Costs in Partially Successful Tax Appeals: Insights from Thornton and McDermott v Revenue Commissioners [2022] IEHC 568

Date: Nov 18, 2022

Allocating Costs in Partially Successful Tax Appeals: Insights from Thornton and McDermott v Revenue Commissioners [2022] IEHC 568 Introduction The High Court of Ireland delivered its judgment in...

CAB v Keatinge & Ors: Expanding the Scope of Proceeds of Crime Legislation

Date: Nov 17, 2022

CAB v Keatinge & Ors: Expanding the Scope of Proceeds of Crime Legislation Introduction The case of Criminal Assets Bureau (CAB) v Keatinge & Ors (Approved) ([2022] IEHC 684) represents a pivotal...

Protective Wardship Jurisdiction in Cross-Border Mental Health Treatment: Insights from In the Matter of BW [2022] IEHC 738

Date: Nov 17, 2022

Protective Wardship Jurisdiction in Cross-Border Mental Health Treatment: Insights from In the Matter of BW [2022] IEHC 738 Introduction The High Court of Ireland, in the case titled In the Matter of...

Leave to Appeal Denied in EBS Mortgage Finance v. Gallagher: Clarifying Appeal Procedures Post-Struck-Out Proceedings

Date: Nov 17, 2022

Leave to Appeal Denied in EBS Mortgage Finance v. Gallagher: Clarifying Appeal Procedures Post-Struck-Out Proceedings Introduction The Supreme Court of Ireland delivered its decision on November 16,...

Conforming Interpretation of the Rule of Specialty under the European Arrest Warrant Act: A Comprehensive Analysis of The Minister for Justice & Equality v. Sliwa

Date: Nov 17, 2022

Conforming Interpretation of the Rule of Specialty under the European Arrest Warrant Act: A Comprehensive Analysis of The Minister for Justice & Equality v. Sliwa (2022_IESCDET_125) Introduction The...

Redic v. Tusla: Clarifying the Threshold for Exceptional Direct Appeals to Ireland's Supreme Court

Date: Nov 17, 2022

Redic v. Tusla: Clarifying the Threshold for Exceptional Direct Appeals to Ireland's Supreme Court Introduction Redic v. Tusla (Child & Family Agency) & Ors (2022_IESCDET_127) is a significant...

Establishing Judicial Integrity: Insights from Murphy v The Law Society [2022] IEHC 742

Date: Nov 17, 2022

Establishing Judicial Integrity: Insights from Murphy v The Law Society [2022] IEHC 742 Introduction The case of Murphy v The Law Society (Section 18 & Strike Off) (Approved) ([2022] IEHC 742)...

Affirming Disciplinary Tribunal Standards: Comprehensive Commentary on Murphy v The Law Society (2022) IEHC 743

Date: Nov 17, 2022

Affirming Disciplinary Tribunal Standards: Comprehensive Commentary on Murphy v The Law Society (2022) IEHC 743 Introduction Murphy v The Law Society (Appeals) (Approved) ([2022] IEHC 743) is a...

Redic v. Tusla: Clarifying 'Leapfrog' Appeals Under Article 34.5.4° of the Irish Constitution

Date: Nov 17, 2022

Redic v. Tusla: Clarifying 'Leapfrog' Appeals Under Article 34.5.4° of the Irish Constitution Introduction The Supreme Court of Ireland, in the landmark case of Redic v. Tusla (2022_IESCDET_126),...

Supreme Court Upholds Paramount Consideration of Child's Best Interests in Adoption Cases: CFA & Anor v. Adoption Authority & Ors

Date: Nov 16, 2022

Supreme Court Upholds Paramount Consideration of Child's Best Interests in Adoption Cases: CFA & Anor v. Adoption Authority & Ors Introduction Case: CFA & Anor v. Adoption Authority & Ors...

Affirming Beneficial Ownership in Liquidation: Application of Trustees Act 1893 to Secure Company Assets

Date: Nov 16, 2022

Affirming Beneficial Ownership in Liquidation: Application of Trustees Act 1893 to Secure Company Assets Introduction The case of Joe Miley and Partners Ltd [In Liquidation] v The Trustee Act...

High Court of Ireland Establishes Rigorous Standards for Fair Procedures in Naturalisation Applications

Date: Nov 16, 2022

High Court of Ireland Establishes Rigorous Standards for Fair Procedures in Naturalisation Applications Introduction The case of A.J.A. v Minister for Justice and Equality (Approved) ([2022] IEHC...

Supreme Court Upholds Indefinite Development Consents Under s.177AE in Accordance with Article 6(3) of the Habitats Directive

Date: Nov 16, 2022

Supreme Court Upholds Indefinite Development Consents Under s.177AE in Accordance with Article 6(3) of the Habitats Directive Introduction In the landmark case of Ballyboden Tidy Towns Group v An...

Mars Capital Ireland No. 2 Designated Activity Company v McKeever & Anor: Upholding Rigorous Standards for Dismissal of Possession Proceedings

Date: Nov 15, 2022

Mars Capital Ireland No. 2 Designated Activity Company v McKeever & Anor: Upholding Rigorous Standards for Dismissal of Possession Proceedings Introduction In the High Court of Ireland case Mars...

Affirmation of High Threshold for Certiorari in Coroner's Verdicts: Cummins & Anor v The Coroner for Cork City

Date: Nov 15, 2022

Affirmation of High Threshold for Certiorari in Coroner's Verdicts: Cummins & Anor v The Coroner for Cork City Introduction Cummins & Anor v The Coroner for Cork City ([2022] IEHC 686) is a...