Ireland Case Commentaries

High Court Upholds Age Limitation for Family Reunification in Refugee Cases under s.56 International Protection Act 2015

Date: Jun 28, 2022

High Court Upholds Age Limitation for Family Reunification in Refugee Cases under s.56 International Protection Act 2015 Introduction The High Court of Ireland delivered a judgment on June 27, 2022,...

Balancing Pre and Post-Commencement Delay in Striking Out Actions: Costello v MacGeehin [2022] IEHC 442

Date: Jun 24, 2022

Balancing Pre and Post-Commencement Delay in Striking Out Actions: Costello v MacGeehin [2022] IEHC 442 Introduction The case of Costello v MacGeehin P/A MacGeehin Toale Solicitors & Ors (Approved)...

Affirmation of Adverse Credibility Findings in Safe Country Asylum Appeals

Date: Jun 24, 2022

Affirmation of Adverse Credibility Findings in Safe Country Asylum Appeals: G.A. & Anor v IPAT & Ors [2022] IEHC 440 Introduction In the High Court of Ireland case G.A. & Anor v International...

Costs Liability in Next Friend Appointments: Analyzing C.D. v B.B. (2022) IEHC 381

Date: Jun 24, 2022

Costs Liability in Next Friend Appointments: Analyzing C.D. v B.B. (2022) IEHC 381 Introduction In the landmark case C.D. v B.B. ([2022] IEHC 381), the High Court of Ireland grappled with the...

Refusal to Strike Out Claims Amid Inordinate Delay: Ryanair Ltd v On The Beach Ltd [2022] IEHC 385 – A Comprehensive Analysis

Date: Jun 24, 2022

Refusal to Strike Out Claims Amid Inordinate Delay: Ryanair Ltd v On The Beach Ltd [2022] IEHC 385 – A Comprehensive Analysis Introduction The case of Ryanair Ltd v On The Beach Ltd ([2022] IEHC 385)...

Determining Exceptionality in EAW Surrender: Minister for Justice v Jedrysiak

Date: Jun 24, 2022

Determining Exceptionality in EAW Surrender: Minister for Justice v Jedrysiak Introduction The case of Minister for Justice v Jedrysiak ([2022] IEHC 734) adjudicated by the High Court of Ireland on...

Stapleton v An Bord Pleanála [2022] IEHC 372: Clarification on the Aarhus Convention's Applicability in Judicial Review Proceedings

Date: Jun 23, 2022

Stapleton v An Bord Pleanála [2022] IEHC 372: Clarification on the Aarhus Convention's Applicability in Judicial Review Proceedings Introduction The case of Stapleton v An Bord Pleanála & Ors...

Clarifying Limits on Debt-for-Equity Swaps in Personal Insolvency Arrangements: McEvoy & Anor v Personal Insolvency Acts

Date: Jun 23, 2022

Clarifying Limits on Debt-for-Equity Swaps in Personal Insolvency Arrangements: McEvoy & Anor v Personal Insolvency Acts (Approved) ([2022] IEHC 380) Introduction The case of McEvoy & Anor v Personal...

Ensuring Procedural Fairness in Determining Marriages of Convenience: R.A. v The Minister for Justice [2022] IEHC 378

Date: Jun 22, 2022

Ensuring Procedural Fairness in Determining Marriages of Convenience: R.A. v The Minister for Justice [2022] IEHC 378 Introduction The High Court of Ireland, in the case of R.A. v The Minister for...

Limits of Inherent Jurisdiction in Striking Out Proceedings: Dooley v Clancy Project Management Ltd

Date: Jun 22, 2022

Limits of Inherent Jurisdiction in Striking Out Proceedings: Dooley v Clancy Project Management Ltd Introduction In the case of Dooley v Clancy Project Management Ltd Trading As Clancy Construction &...

Special Circumstances in Summons Renewal: Comprehensive Analysis of McGuinness v Sharif & Anor [2022] IEHC 438

Date: Jun 21, 2022

Special Circumstances in Summons Renewal: Comprehensive Analysis of McGuinness v Sharif & Anor [2022] IEHC 438 Introduction McGuinness v Sharif & Anor (Approved) [2022] IEHC 438 is a significant...

Rahman v Healy [2022] IEHC 354: Establishing Fixed Duration for SPSV Driver's Licenses and Cost Allocation in Moot 'Test Cases'

Date: Jun 21, 2022

Rahman v Healy [2022] IEHC 354: Establishing Fixed Duration for SPSV Driver's Licenses and Cost Allocation in Moot 'Test Cases' Introduction The case of Rahman v Healy (Costs) (Approved) [2022] IEHC...

Appeals Against Completed Personal Insolvency Arrangements Remain Live: O'Regan v Personal Insolvency Act 2012 (Approved) [2022] IEHC 373

Date: Jun 21, 2022

Appeals Against Completed Personal Insolvency Arrangements Remain Live: O'Regan v Personal Insolvency Act 2012 (Approved) [2022] IEHC 373 Introduction The case of O'Regan v Personal Insolvency Act...

Neville Hotels UnLtd Co v Public Dance Halls Act 1935: Clarifying Public Liability Insurance Requirements

Date: Jun 21, 2022

Neville Hotels UnLtd Co v In the Matter of Public Dance Halls Act 1935 ([2022] IEHC 422): Clarifying Public Liability Insurance Requirements Introduction The High Court of Ireland delivered a...

High Court Upholds European Arrest Warrant Surrender in Minister for Justice v Brunins

Date: Jun 21, 2022

High Court Upholds European Arrest Warrant Surrender in Minister for Justice v Brunins Introduction The case of Minister for Justice, Equality & Law Reform v Brunins ([2022] IEHC 419) was adjudicated...

Supreme Court Upholds Standards for Corroborative Evidence in Criminal Convictions: Director of Public Prosecutions v. Keogh

Date: Jun 18, 2022

Supreme Court Upholds Standards for Corroborative Evidence in Criminal Convictions: Director of Public Prosecutions v. Keogh Introduction Director of Public Prosecutions v. Keogh ([2022] IESCDET 76)...

PIAB's Duty to Provide Detailed Reasons in Damage Assessments: Insights from Wolfe v PIAB

Date: Jun 18, 2022

PIAB's Duty to Provide Detailed Reasons in Damage Assessments: Insights from Wolfe v Personal Injuries Assessment Board Introduction The case of Wolfe v Personal Injuries Assessment Board (Approved)...

Excusable Delay in Civil Proceedings: Analysis of McDonald v A Z Sint Elizabeth Hospital

Date: Jun 18, 2022

Excusable Delay in Civil Proceedings: Analysis of McDonald v A Z Sint Elizabeth Hospital Introduction McDonald v A Z Sint Elizabeth Hospital (Approved) ([2022] IEHC 369) is a significant High Court...

Bourke v Personal Insolvency Act 2012-2021: Upholding Ethical Standards in Debt Classification

Date: Jun 18, 2022

Bourke v Personal Insolvency Act 2012-2021: Upholding Ethical Standards in Debt Classification Introduction The case of Bourke v Personal Insolvency Act 2012-2021 ([2022] IEHC 371) adjudicated by the...

Delay in Litigation: High Court Upholds Continuance of Medical Negligence Claim in McDonald v A Z Sint Elizabeth Hospital

Date: Jun 18, 2022

Delay in Litigation: High Court Upholds Continuance of Medical Negligence Claim in McDonald v A Z Sint Elizabeth Hospital Introduction The case of Aidan McDonald v A Z Sint Elizabeth Hospital ([2022]...