Ireland Case Commentaries

Roche v The Commissioner of An Garda Síochána: Clarifying Probationary Extensions in Garda Employment

Date: Jul 26, 2022

Roche v The Commissioner of An Garda Síochána: Clarifying Probationary Extensions in Garda Employment Introduction The case Roche v The Commissioner of An Garda Síochána ([2022] IEHC 461) adjudicated...

Establishing Landlord-Tenant Obligations in Lease Agreements: Gradual Investment Ltd v Grant (Approved) [2022] IEHC 465

Date: Jul 26, 2022

Establishing Landlord-Tenant Obligations in Lease Agreements: Gradual Investment Ltd v Grant (Approved) [2022] IEHC 465 Introduction The case of Gradual Investment Ltd v Grant (Approved) ([2022] IEHC...

Oppression of Minority Shareholder and Winding Up of Company: Insights from Leech Papers Ltd v Companies Act 2014 ([2022] IEHC 475)

Date: Jul 23, 2022

Oppression of Minority Shareholder and Winding Up of Company: Insights from Leech Papers Ltd v Companies Act 2014 ([2022] IEHC 475) Introduction The case of Leech Papers Ltd v Companies Act 2014...

Clearscape Property Development Ltd v Bennett Tarmacadam Ltd: Establishing Grounds for Malicious Prosecution and Breach of Contract

Date: Jul 23, 2022

Clearscape Property Development Ltd v Bennett Tarmacadam Ltd: Establishing Grounds for Malicious Prosecution and Breach of Contract Introduction The High Court of Ireland delivered a significant...

Duty of Prosecution to Identify and Secure Recent Witnesses: Supreme Court Grants Leave to Appeal

Date: Jul 22, 2022

Duty of Prosecution to Identify and Secure Recent Witnesses: Supreme Court Grants Leave to Appeal Introduction The People v. S.Q. (2022_IESCDET_88) is a landmark case adjudicated by the Supreme Court...

Trust Agreement and Land Ownership in Meagher & Anor v SAP Holdings LTD ([2022] IEHC 471)

Date: Jul 21, 2022

Trust Agreement and Land Ownership in Meagher & Anor v SAP Holdings LTD ([2022] IEHC 471) Introduction The case of Meagher & Anor v SAP Holdings LTD (Approved) ([2022] IEHC 471) was adjudicated in...

Disclosure Obligations and Asset Concealment in Judicial Separation: A.N. v K.N. ([2022] IEHC 528)

Date: Jul 21, 2022

Disclosure Obligations and Asset Concealment in Judicial Separation: A.N. v K.N. ([2022] IEHC 528) Introduction The case of A.N. v K.N. ([2022] IEHC 528) before the High Court of Ireland highlights...

Establishing Precedents in Insurance Coverage and Discovery: Chubb European Group SE v Perrigo Company Plc & Ors [2022] IEHC 444

Date: Jul 20, 2022

Establishing Precedents in Insurance Coverage and Discovery Chubb European Group SE v Perrigo Company Plc & Ors [2022] IEHC 444 Introduction The case of Chubb European Group SE (formerly Ace European...

Clarifying Costs Protection under the Environment (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2011: Kelly Dunne & Ors v Guessford Ltd

Date: Jul 20, 2022

Clarifying Costs Protection under the Environment (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2011: Kelly Dunne & Ors v Guessford Ltd Introduction The High Court of Ireland delivered a significant judgment on...

Maintenance and Champerty in Judicial Review Proceedings: Insights from Atlas GP Ltd v Kelly & Ors [2022] IEHC 443

Date: Jul 20, 2022

Maintenance and Champerty in Judicial Review Proceedings: Insights from Atlas GP Ltd v Kelly & Ors [2022] IEHC 443 Introduction The case of Atlas GP Ltd v Kelly & Ors ([2022] IEHC 443) before the...

Creditor-Led Inspection Under Section 747: WFS Forestry Ireland Ltd v Companies Act 2014 ([2022] IEHC 512)

Date: Jul 20, 2022

Creditor-Led Inspection Under Section 747: WFS Forestry Ireland Ltd v Companies Act 2014 ([2022] IEHC 512) Introduction In the High Court of Ireland case, WFS Forestry Ireland Ltd v Companies Act...

Termination of Personal Insolvency Arrangements Due to Material Omissions: Colton & Anor v Personal Insolvency Acts 2012 (Approved) ([2022] IEHC 495)

Date: Jul 19, 2022

Termination of Personal Insolvency Arrangements Due to Material Omissions: Colton & Anor v Personal Insolvency Acts 2012 (Approved) ([2022] IEHC 495) Introduction The case of Colton & Anor v Personal...

Ensuring Fair Procedures: Supreme Court Upholds Extension Rights in International Protection Appeals - A & B v IPAT [2022] IESC 35

Date: Jul 19, 2022

Ensuring Fair Procedures: Supreme Court Upholds Extension Rights in International Protection Appeals - A & B v IPAT [2022] IESC 35 Introduction The case of A & B v The International Protection...

Necessity of Oral Hearings in Social Welfare Appeals: Curtin v Chief Appeals Officer & Ors [2022] IEHC 454

Date: Jul 19, 2022

Necessity of Oral Hearings in Social Welfare Appeals: Curtin v Chief Appeals Officer & Ors [2022] IEHC 454 Introduction Curtin v Chief Appeals Officer & Ors (Approved) ([2022] IEHC 454) is a pivotal...

High Court Jurisdiction in Approving Settlements for Minor Dependants under the CervicalCheck Tribunal Act 2019

Date: Jul 19, 2022

High Court Jurisdiction in Approving Settlements for Minor Dependants under the CervicalCheck Tribunal Act 2019 Introduction The case of M. v Health Service Executive (CervicalCheck Tribunal Act...

Supreme Court of Ireland Upholds Ministerial Discretion in Refugee Appeal Processes

Date: Jul 19, 2022

Supreme Court of Ireland Upholds Ministerial Discretion in Refugee Appeal Processes Introduction The case of A & B v The International Protection Appeals Tribunal & Ors (Approved) ([2022] IESC 35)...

Unauthorized Tenancies Under Mortgage Conditions Do Not Bind New Owners: Shay Murtagh v Cooke & Anor

Date: Jul 16, 2022

Unauthorized Tenancies Under Mortgage Conditions Do Not Bind New Owners: Shay Murtagh v Cooke & Anor Introduction Shay Murtagh Ltd v Cooke & Anor (Approved) ([2022] IEHC 436) is a significant...

Procedural Directions for CJEU References in Environmental Judicial Reviews: Save Roscam Peninsula CLG v An Bord Pleanála (No. 3) [2022] IEHC 425

Date: Jul 15, 2022

Procedural Directions for CJEU References in Environmental Judicial Reviews: Save Roscam Peninsula CLG v An Bord Pleanála (No. 3) [2022] IEHC 425 Introduction The case of Save Roscam Peninsula CLG &...

Enhancing Judicial Cost Protections in Environmental Litigation: Insights from Save Roscam Peninsula CLG v An Bord Pleanála & Ors (No. 4) [2022] IEHC 426

Date: Jul 15, 2022

Enhancing Judicial Cost Protections in Environmental Litigation: Insights from Save Roscam Peninsula CLG v An Bord Pleanála & Ors (No. 4) [2022] IEHC 426 High Court of Ireland, Delivered on 14th July...

Bank of Ireland v. Wales [2022] IEHC 433: Upholding Defendant’s Right to Defence Amid Procedural Delays and Interest Rate Calculations in Summary Debt Proceedings

Date: Jul 14, 2022

Bank of Ireland v. Wales [2022] IEHC 433: Upholding Defendant’s Right to Defence Amid Procedural Delays and Interest Rate Calculations in Summary Debt Proceedings Introduction The case of Bank of...