Ireland Case Commentaries

Concurrent Wrongdoers and Damages Allocation: A.B. v Health Service Executive Judgment

Date: Nov 12, 2022

Concurrent Wrongdoers and Damages Allocation: The A.B. v Health Service Executive Judgment Introduction The case of A.B. v Health Service Executive (Damages: sexual abuse), decided by the High Court...

Ratification of CETA Requires Referendum to Uphold Judicial Sovereignty under Article 34

Date: Nov 12, 2022

Ratification of CETA Requires Referendum to Uphold Judicial Sovereignty under Article 34 Introduction The case of Patrick Costello v The Government of Ireland, Ireland and the Attorney General...

Sovereignty and Legislative Autonomy: The Supreme Court's Decision in Costello v The Government of Ireland on CETA-Related Investor Tribunals

Date: Nov 12, 2022

Sovereignty and Legislative Autonomy: The Supreme Court's Decision in Costello v The Government of Ireland on CETA-Related Investor Tribunals Introduction The landmark case of Costello v The...

CETA Tribunal Awards and Constitutional Sovereignty: Supreme Court Commentary

Date: Nov 12, 2022

CETA Tribunal Awards and Constitutional Sovereignty: Supreme Court Commentary Introduction The case of Costello v The Government of Ireland, Ireland and the Attorney General ([2022] IESC 44)...

Negligent Overtaking: McGowan v O'Neill Establishes Liability Principles in Road Traffic Collisions

Date: Nov 12, 2022

Negligent Overtaking: McGowan v O'Neill Establishes Liability Principles in Road Traffic Collisions Introduction The case of McGowan v O'Neill ([2022] IEHC 620) adjudicated by the High Court of...

Affirmation of Executive Treaty Ratification Powers under the Irish Constitution: Costello v The Government of Ireland [2022] IESC 44

Date: Nov 12, 2022

Affirmation of Executive Treaty Ratification Powers under the Irish Constitution Costello v The Government of Ireland, Ireland and the Attorney General [2022] IESC 44 Introduction The Supreme Court...

CETA Constitutionality: Insights from Costello v The Government of Ireland

Date: Nov 12, 2022

CETA Constitutionality: Insights from Costello v The Government of Ireland Introduction The landmark case of Costello v The Government of Ireland, Ireland and the Attorney General ([2022] IESC 44_0)...

Supreme Court of Ireland Limits Judicial Sovereignty in CETA Ratification

Date: Nov 12, 2022

Supreme Court of Ireland Limits Judicial Sovereignty in CETA Ratification Introduction The landmark case Costello v The Government of Ireland, Ireland and the Attorney General ([2022] IESC 44)...

Costello v The Government of Ireland: Upholding Constitutional Sovereignty in CETA Ratification

Date: Nov 12, 2022

Costello v The Government of Ireland: Upholding Constitutional Sovereignty in CETA Ratification Introduction Costello v The Government of Ireland, Ireland and the Attorney General ([2022] IESC 44) is...

Clarifying Navigation Authority and Enforcement under the Water Supplies Act 1942: Hoey v Waterways Ireland [2022] IEHC 628

Date: Nov 12, 2022

Clarifying Navigation Authority and Enforcement under the Water Supplies Act 1942: Hoey v Waterways Ireland [2022] IEHC 628 Introduction Hoey v Waterways Ireland (Approved) ([2022] IEHC 628) is a...

Reaffirmation of the Court’s Authority: Isaac Wunder Orders in Towey v The Government of Ireland & Ors

Date: Nov 12, 2022

Reaffirmation of the Court’s Authority: Isaac Wunder Orders in Towey v The Government of Ireland & Ors [2022] IEHC 559 Introduction The case of Towey & Anor v The Government of Ireland & Ors ([2022]...

High Court Clarifies Requirements for Trustees' Joinder in Guardianship Proceedings

Date: Nov 11, 2022

High Court Clarifies Requirements for Trustees' Joinder in Guardianship Proceedings Introduction The case of L & Ors v A (Approved) [2022 IEHC 623] adjudicated by the High Court of Ireland on...

Rights to Unpaid Rent Post-Receivership: Comprehensive Analysis of Duggan v Supermacs Ireland Ltd [2022] IEHC 630

Date: Nov 11, 2022

Rights to Unpaid Rent Post-Receivership: Comprehensive Analysis of Duggan v Supermacs Ireland Ltd [2022] IEHC 630 Introduction The case of Duggan v Supermacs Ireland Ltd ([2022] IEHC 630) was...

Supreme Court Clarifies Scope of Section 50B: Comprehensive Cost Protection in Environmental Judicial Reviews

Date: Nov 11, 2022

Supreme Court Clarifies Scope of Section 50B: Comprehensive Cost Protection in Environmental Judicial Reviews Introduction In the landmark case of Heather Hill Management Company CLG & McGoldrick v...

Awarding Costs in Family Law: Insights from B v B (Approved) [2022] IEHC 622

Date: Nov 11, 2022

Awarding Costs in Family Law: Insights from B v B (Approved) [2022] IEHC 622 Introduction The case of B v B (Approved) [2022] IEHC 622 adjudicated by the High Court of Ireland addresses critical...

T.G. v International Protection Appeals Tribunal: Upholding Credibility Assessments in Refugee Claims

Date: Nov 10, 2022

T.G. v International Protection Appeals Tribunal: Upholding Credibility Assessments in Refugee Claims Introduction The case of T.G. v International Protection Appeals Tribunal & Anor ([2022] IEHC...

High Court Upholds Distinction Between Marital and Non-Marital Partners in Family Reunification under International Protection Act 2015

Date: Nov 10, 2022

High Court Upholds Distinction Between Marital and Non-Marital Partners in Family Reunification under International Protection Act 2015 Introduction In the case of O v Minister for Justice (Approved)...

Interpretation of 'Required' in SEA Directive: Supreme Court's Analysis in Friends of the Irish Environment CLG v Government of Ireland & Ors

Date: Nov 10, 2022

Interpretation of 'Required' in SEA Directive: Supreme Court's Analysis in Friends of the Irish Environment CLG v Government of Ireland & Ors Introduction The case of Friends of the Irish Environment...

Consent Settlement Orders Not Recognized as Court Orders for Taxpayer Reimbursement: Kuczak v Treacy Tyres [2022] IEHC 619

Date: Nov 10, 2022

Consent Settlement Orders Not Recognized as Court Orders for Taxpayer Reimbursement: Kuczak v Treacy Tyres [2022] IEHC 619 Introduction The High Court of Ireland delivered a significant judgment on...

Rigorous Examination of Document Redactions and Injunctive Relief in Mortgage Assignments: O'Connor v Promontoria & Ors; M&F Finance v. Promontoria [2022] IEHC 616

Date: Nov 9, 2022

Rigorous Examination of Document Redactions and Injunctive Relief in Mortgage Assignments: O'Connor v Promontoria & Ors; M&F Finance v. Promontoria [2022] IEHC 616 Introduction The case of O'Connor v...