Ireland Case Commentaries

Enhancing Employer Liability: Wright v Abbey Equine Ltd Establishes Clear Communication of Safety Procedures

Date: Jun 2, 2022

Enhancing Employer Liability: Wright v Abbey Equine Ltd Establishes Clear Communication of Safety Procedures 1. Introduction In the landmark case of Wright v Abbey Equine Ltd T/A Abbeyleix Stud Farm...

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...

Reaffirmation of Res Judicata Principles in Employment Equality and Pension Claims: Morgan v The Labour Court [2022] IEHC 362

Date: Jun 2, 2022

Reaffirmation of Res Judicata Principles in Employment Equality and Pension Claims: Morgan v The Labour Court [2022] IEHC 362 Introduction The case of Morgan v The Labour Court; Morgan v. The Labour...

Morgan v The Labour Court & Ors: High Court Sets Precedent on Preventing Abusive Litigation with Isaac Wunder Orders

Date: Jun 2, 2022

Morgan v The Labour Court & Ors: High Court Sets Precedent on Preventing Abusive Litigation with Isaac Wunder Orders Introduction In the case of Morgan v The Labour Court & Ors; Morgan v. Minister...

Presumption of Innocence Upheld: Invalidating Reverse Onus in Sexual Offence Cases

Date: Jun 2, 2022

Presumption of Innocence Upheld: Invalidating Reverse Onus in Sexual Offence Cases Introduction In the High Court of Ireland, the case C.W. v Minister for Justice and Equality & Ors (Approved)...

Restricting Vexatious Litigation through Isaac Wunder Orders: Analysis of O'Connell v Solas [2022] IEHC 411

Date: Jun 1, 2022

Restricting Vexatious Litigation through Isaac Wunder Orders: Analysis of O'Connell v Solas [2022] IEHC 411 Introduction The case of O'Connell v Solas (Approved) ([2022] IEHC 411) addressed the issue...

Monkstown Road Residents’ Association v An Bord Pleanála: Establishing Rigorous Environmental Assessment Standards in Planning Decisions

Date: Jun 1, 2022

Monkstown Road Residents’ Association v An Bord Pleanála: Establishing Rigorous Environmental Assessment Standards in Planning Decisions Introduction The case of Monkstown Road Residents’ Association...

Sufficiency of Particulars in Summary Summons: Insights from Allied Irish Banks PLC v Dorey

Date: Jun 1, 2022

Sufficiency of Particulars in Summary Summons: Insights from Allied Irish Banks PLC v Dorey ([2022] IEHC 317) Introduction Allied Irish Banks PLC v Dorey (Approved) ([2022] IEHC 317) is a pivotal...

Narrow Interpretation of Administrative Immigration Schemes Confirmed in A.K.R. v Minister for Justice and Equality

Date: Jun 1, 2022

Narrow Interpretation of Administrative Immigration Schemes Confirmed in A.K.R. v Minister for Justice and Equality ([2022] IEHC 325) Introduction The case of A.K.R. v Minister for Justice and...

Joint and Several Liability in Agricultural Operational Safety: Insights from Williamson v Nyhan & Anor (2022)

Date: Jun 1, 2022

Joint and Several Liability in Agricultural Operational Safety: Insights from Williamson v Nyhan & Anor (2022) Introduction Williamson v Nyhan & Anor (2022) [IEHC 319] is a pivotal case adjudicated...

Balancing Delays and Justice: High Court Rules Against Dismissal Despite Inordinate and Inexcusable Delay in Brannach v Brothers of Charity Services Galway

Date: Jun 1, 2022

Balancing Delays and Justice: High Court Rules Against Dismissal Despite Inordinate and Inexcusable Delay in Brannach v Brothers of Charity Services Galway Introduction In the matter of Brannach v...

Balancing Justice and Procedural Delay: Insights from Burke v Brothers of Charity Services Galway [2022] IEHC 324

Date: Jun 1, 2022

Balancing Justice and Procedural Delay: Insights from Burke v Brothers of Charity Services Galway [2022] IEHC 324 Introduction Burke v Brothers of Charity Services Galway ([2022] IEHC 324) is a...

High Court Rules District Court's Granting of Rights of Audience to Non-Prosecuting Gardaí is Ultra Vires

Date: Jun 1, 2022

High Court Rules District Court's Granting of Rights of Audience to Non-Prosecuting Gardaí is Ultra Vires Introduction The case of Director of Public Prosecutions v Davitt (Approved) ([2022] IEHC...

Clarifying the High Court’s Authority in Confirming Market Abuse Sanctions: Central Bank of Ireland v Lynch

Date: Jun 1, 2022

Clarifying the High Court’s Authority in Confirming Market Abuse Sanctions: Central Bank of Ireland v Lynch Introduction The case of Central Bank of Ireland v Lynch ([2022] IEHC 319) represents a...

Comprehensive Commentary on Carroll v Residential Tenancies Board & Ors [2022] IEHC 326

Date: Jun 1, 2022

Refining the Scope of Statutory Appeals: Insights from Carroll v Residential Tenancies Board & Ors [2022] IEHC 326 Introduction The case of Reginald Carroll v Residential Tenancies Board & Ors...

Application of Section 123 of the Land and Conveyancing Reform Act 2009: High Court Upholds Vacating Lis Pendens Due to Unreasonable Delay

Date: Jun 1, 2022

Application of Section 123 of the Land and Conveyancing Reform Act 2009: High Court Upholds Vacating Lis Pendens Due to Unreasonable Delay Introduction Boyle v Ulster Bank LTD DAC & Ors (Approved) is...

Adequate Service in Default Judgment: Insights from Allied Irish Banks PLC v Harsveld [2022] IEHC 347

Date: Jun 1, 2022

Adequate Service in Default Judgment: Insights from Allied Irish Banks PLC v Harsveld [2022] IEHC 347 Introduction The High Court of Ireland, in the case of Allied Irish Banks PLC v Harsveld...

Interlocutory Injunction Standards in Receivership Appointments: Insights from Doran v Charleton & Anor

Date: Jun 1, 2022

Interlocutory Injunction Standards in Receivership Appointments: Insights from Doran v Charleton & Anor ([2022] IEHC 331) Introduction Doran v Charleton & Anor ([2022] IEHC 331) is a pivotal judgment...

Cost Allocation in Moot Article 40.4.2 Inquiries: Insights from H.B. v Governor of Mountjoy Prison [2022] IEHC 313

Date: May 31, 2022

Cost Allocation in Moot Article 40.4.2 Inquiries: Insights from H.B. v Governor of Mountjoy Prison [2022] IEHC 313 Introduction The case of H.B. v Governor of Mountjoy Prison ([2022] IEHC 313)...

Redefining Miscarriage of Justice in the Context of Insanity Defenses: A Comprehensive Analysis of Abdi v Director of Public Prosecutions ([2022] IESC 24)

Date: May 31, 2022

Redefining Miscarriage of Justice in the Context of Insanity Defenses: A Comprehensive Analysis of Abdi v Director of Public Prosecutions ([2022] IESC 24) Introduction Abdi v Director of Public...