Ireland Case Commentaries

Shawl Property Investments Ltd v A and B: Supreme Court Upholds Strict Criteria for Leave to Appeal

Date: Jun 8, 2022

Shawl Property Investments Ltd v A and B: Supreme Court Upholds Strict Criteria for Leave to Appeal Introduction Shawl Property Investments Limited v. A and B (2022_IESCDET_73) is a landmark decision...

Contravention of the Education for Persons with Special Educational Needs Act 2004: Minister's Inflexible Policy on SLD Classes

Date: Jun 8, 2022

Contravention of the Education for Persons with Special Educational Needs Act 2004: Minister's Inflexible Policy on SLD Classes Introduction In the case of G.F. & Anor v Minister for Education and...

Final Judgment Refusal in Bank of Ireland v O'Connor: Implications for Summary Judgments in Property Disputes

Date: Jun 5, 2022

Final Judgment Refusal in Bank of Ireland v O'Connor: Implications for Summary Judgments in Property Disputes Introduction In the case of Governor and Company of the Bank of Ireland v O'Connor & Anor...

Expansion of 'Groceries' Beyond Food in Commercial Lease Covenants: Dunnes Stores UnLtd v Dafora UnLtd

Date: Jun 4, 2022

Expansion of 'Groceries' Beyond Food in Commercial Lease Covenants: Dunnes Stores UnLtd v Dafora UnLtd Introduction The case of Dunnes Stores UnLtd Company & Anor v Dafora UnLtd Company & Anor...

The Effect of Refugee Status Revocation on Child Citizenship: Analysis of M v Minister for Foreign Affairs [2022] IESC 25

Date: Jun 3, 2022

The Effect of Refugee Status Revocation on Child Citizenship: Analysis of M v Minister for Foreign Affairs & anor [2022] IESC 25 Introduction The case of M v The Minister for Foreign Affairs & anor...

Summary Judgment Upholds Bank Guarantees in Bank of Ireland v Balford Construction Ltd

Date: Jun 3, 2022

Summary Judgment Upholds Bank Guarantees in Bank of Ireland v Balford Construction Ltd Introduction The case of Bank of Ireland v Balford Construction Ltd along with Bank of Ireland v. McNicholas &...

Security for Costs Under Companies Act 2014: Clarifications from Atin Investments Ltd v Remcoll Capital Ltd & Anor ([2022] IEHC 357)

Date: Jun 3, 2022

Security for Costs Under Companies Act 2014: Clarifications from Atin Investments Ltd v Remcoll Capital Ltd & Anor ([2022] IEHC 357) Introduction The case of Atin Investments Ltd v Remcoll Capital...

Tallon v Director of Public Prosecutions & Ors: High Court Upholds Constitutional Protections Against Overbroad Anti-Social Behaviour Orders

Date: Jun 3, 2022

Tallon v Director of Public Prosecutions & Ors: High Court Upholds Constitutional Protections Against Overbroad Anti-Social Behaviour Orders Introduction Tallon v Director of Public Prosecutions &...

Balancing Equal Provision and Clean Break in Judicial Separation: High Court's Decision in A v A [2022] IEHC 340

Date: Jun 3, 2022

Balancing Equal Provision and Clean Break in Judicial Separation: High Court's Decision in A v A [2022] IEHC 340 Introduction A v A ([2022] IEHC 340) is a landmark judgment delivered by Mr. Justice...

Nolan v Fingal County Council: High Court Clarifies 'Relevant Wrongdoing' in Protected Disclosures Act 2014

Date: Jun 3, 2022

Nolan v Fingal County Council: High Court Clarifies 'Relevant Wrongdoing' in Protected Disclosures Act 2014 Introduction The case of Nolan v Fingal County Council ([2022] IEHC 335) represents a...

Reevaluating Victim Influence and Compensation in Sentencing: Insights from The People v. Duffy

Date: Jun 3, 2022

Reevaluating Victim Influence and Compensation in Sentencing: Insights from The People v. Duffy Introduction The People (at the Suit of the Director of Public Prosecutions) v. Duffy ([2022] IESCDET...

Cost Allocation in Public Interest Appeals: Insights from G v Health Service Executive [2022] IESC 26

Date: Jun 3, 2022

Cost Allocation in Public Interest Appeals: Insights from G v Health Service Executive [2022] IESC 26 Introduction The case of G v Health Service Executive (Approved) ([2022] IESC 26) addresses...

Kelly Dunne & Ors v Guessford LTD: Insights into Civil Contempt and Director Liability in Environmental Enforcement

Date: Jun 3, 2022

Kelly Dunne & Ors v Guessford LTD: Insights into Civil Contempt and Director Liability in Environmental Enforcement Introduction The case of Kelly Dunne & Ors v Guessford LTD T/A Oxigen Environmental...

Delaney v Personal Injuries Assessment Board: Upholding Delegated Legislation and Judicial Independence in Personal Injury Damages Assessment

Date: Jun 3, 2022

Delaney v Personal Injuries Assessment Board: Upholding Delegated Legislation and Judicial Independence in Personal Injury Damages Assessment Introduction Delaney v Personal Injuries Assessment Board...

Dismissing Personal Injury Actions: Insights from Strelet v Babitchi & Ors [2022] IEHC 265

Date: Jun 3, 2022

Dismissing Personal Injury Actions: Insights from Strelet v Babitchi & Ors [2022] IEHC 265 Introduction The High Court of Ireland's judgment in Strelet v Babitchi & Ors [2022] IEHC 265 addresses the...

Enforcement of High Court Orders: Insights from Start Mortgages DAC v Kavanagh & Anor [2022] IEHC 348

Date: Jun 3, 2022

Enforcement of High Court Orders: Insights from Start Mortgages DAC v Kavanagh & Anor [2022] IEHC 348 Introduction The case of Start Mortgages DAC v Kavanagh & Anor ([2022] IEHC 348) adjudicated by...

Durable Relationships and Evidentiary Requirements under the Citizens Directive: Analysis of Walia & Anor v Minister for Justice and Equality [2022] IEHC 339

Date: Jun 3, 2022

Durable Relationships and Evidentiary Requirements under the Citizens Directive: Analysis of Walia & Anor v Minister for Justice and Equality [2022] IEHC 339 Introduction In the case of Walia & Anor...

Z v Z [2022] IEHC 330: High Court Reinforces Standards for Proper Financial Provision in Divorce

Date: Jun 2, 2022

Z v Z [2022] IEHC 330: High Court Reinforces Standards for Proper Financial Provision in Divorce Introduction The case of Z v Z [2022] IEHC 330 addresses critical issues surrounding ancillary...

Reidy v Pasek [2022] IEHC 366: Jurisdictional Limits on Extending Time for Defamation Proceedings

Date: Jun 2, 2022

Reidy v Pasek [2022] IEHC 366: Jurisdictional Limits on Extending Time for Defamation Proceedings Introduction The case of Reidy v Pasek (Approved) [2022] IEHC 366 presents a significant examination...

Heneghan v. Minister for Housing Planning & Ors: Expanding Electoral Rights in Seanad Elections

Date: Jun 2, 2022

Heneghan v. Minister for Housing Planning & Ors: Expanding Electoral Rights in Seanad Elections Introduction In the landmark case of Heneghan v. Minister for Housing Planning & Ors ([2022] IESCDET...