Ireland Case Commentaries

Affirmation of Attorney General's Discretion and Judicial Limits on Mandamus in Coroner Inquests: Kelly v Attorney General & Anor [2022] IEHC 273

Date: May 13, 2022

Affirmation of Attorney General's Discretion and Judicial Limits on Mandamus in Coroner Inquests: Kelly v Attorney General & Anor [2022] IEHC 273 Introduction Kelly v Attorney General & Anor...

Establishing Extradition Standards for Fraud Offences under the Trade and Cooperation Agreement: Minister for Justice & Equality v Keane

Date: May 13, 2022

Establishing Extradition Standards for Fraud Offences under the Trade and Cooperation Agreement: Minister for Justice & Equality v Keane Introduction The case of Minister for Justice & Equality v...

Priority of Estate Claims and Fraudulent Conveyances: Analysis of Murray & Anor v Murray & Ors [2022] IEHC 295

Date: May 12, 2022

Priority of Estate Claims and Fraudulent Conveyances: Analysis of Murray & Anor v Murray & Ors [2022] IEHC 295 Introduction The High Court of Ireland, in the landmark case Murray & Anor v Murray &...

Establishing a Fair Question to be Tried in Interlocutory Injunctions: Creaby v Allied Irish Banks PLC & Ors [2022] IEHC 282

Date: May 12, 2022

Establishing a Fair Question to be Tried in Interlocutory Injunctions: Creaby v Allied Irish Banks PLC & Ors [2022] IEHC 282 Introduction The case of Creaby v Allied Irish Banks PLC & Ors (Approved)...

High Court Upholds Res Judicata and Abuse of Process in Mortgage Litigation: McLaughlin v Ennis Property Finance Ltd [2022] IEHC 286

Date: May 12, 2022

High Court Upholds Res Judicata and Abuse of Process in Mortgage Litigation: McLaughlin v Ennis Property Finance Ltd [2022] IEHC 286 Introduction In the landmark case McLaughlin & Anor v Ennis...

Dowdall v. The Director of Public Prosecutions & Ors: Legality and Temporal Limits of the Special Criminal Court

Date: May 12, 2022

Dowdall v. The Director of Public Prosecutions & Ors: Legality and Temporal Limits of the Special Criminal Court Introduction Dowdall v. The Director of Public Prosecutions & Ors is a landmark case...

Legitimate Expectation in Excise Duty Relief: Arderin Distillery LTD v Revenue Commissioners [2022] IEHC 267

Date: May 11, 2022

Legitimate Expectation in Excise Duty Relief: Arderin Distillery LTD v Revenue Commissioners [2022] IEHC 267 Introduction The case of Arderin Distillery LTD v Revenue Commissioners ([2022] IEHC 267)...

Mchugh v. Laois County Council: Reinforcing Judicial Review Time Limits and Procedural Requirements

Date: May 11, 2022

Mchugh v. Laois County Council: Reinforcing Judicial Review Time Limits and Procedural Requirements Introduction The Supreme Court of Ireland, in the case of Mchugh v. Laois County Council ([2022]...

High Court of Ireland Affirms Best Interests in Adoption Under Section 54 of the Adoption Act 2010

Date: May 11, 2022

High Court of Ireland Affirms Best Interests in Adoption Under Section 54 of the Adoption Act 2010 Introduction The case of Child and Family Agency & Ors v Adoption Authority of Ireland & Ors...

Enhancing Fair Assessment of Durable Relationships in Residency Applications: Commentary on Singh & Anor v Minister for Justice and Equality [2022] IEHC 284

Date: May 11, 2022

Enhancing Fair Assessment of Durable Relationships in Residency Applications: Commentary on Singh & Anor v Minister for Justice and Equality [2022] IEHC 284 Introduction The case of Singh & Anor v...

Supreme Court Upholds Inclusion of Pre-Amalgamated Properties as 'Other Properties' under Valuation Act 2001

Date: May 11, 2022

Supreme Court Upholds Inclusion of Pre-Amalgamated Properties as 'Other Properties' under Valuation Act 2001 Introduction The case of Dayhoff Limited v. Commissioner of Valuation (2022_IESCDET_59)...

Application of the Primor Test in Striking Out Proceedings: Insights from Field v Cronin & Ors [2022] IEHC 292

Date: May 10, 2022

Application of the Primor Test in Striking Out Proceedings: Insights from Field v Cronin & Ors [2022] IEHC 292 Introduction The case of Field v Cronin & Ors (Approved) ([2022] IEHC 292) was...

Supreme Court Confirms Mandatory Surrender under European Arrest Warrant Framework

Date: May 10, 2022

Supreme Court Confirms Mandatory Surrender under European Arrest Warrant Framework Introduction The case of Minister for Justice & Equality v Campbell (Approved) ([2022] IESC 21_2) was adjudicated by...

Interplay of Transitional Provisions in Superior Courts: Tacit Golf LLP v McDonagh & Anor [2022] IEHC 434

Date: May 10, 2022

Interplay of Transitional Provisions in Superior Courts: Tacit Golf LLP v McDonagh & Anor [2022] IEHC 434 Introduction The case of Tacit Golf LLP v McDonagh & Anor ([2022] IEHC 434) was adjudicated...

Surrender Under European Arrest Warrant Act 2003 Confirmed for Serious Offences Consistent with ECHR Compliance: Minister for Justice and Equality v. Anton

Date: May 10, 2022

Surrender Under European Arrest Warrant Act 2003 Confirmed for Serious Offences Consistent with ECHR Compliance: Minister for Justice and Equality v. Anton 1. Introduction The case of Minister for...

Interpreting Section 21A of the European Arrest Warrant Act 2003: A New Precedent in Surrender Proceedings

Date: May 10, 2022

Interpreting Section 21A of the European Arrest Warrant Act 2003: A New Precedent in Surrender Proceedings Introduction The case of Minister for Justice & Equality v Campbell ([2022] IESC 21)...

Proper Provision in Divorce Proceedings: Insights from A v A (Approved) [2022] IEHC 268

Date: May 10, 2022

Proper Provision in Divorce Proceedings: Insights from A v A (Approved) [2022] IEHC 268 Introduction The case of A v A (Approved) ([2022] IEHC 268) adjudicated by the High Court of Ireland on May 9,...

Comprehensive Commentary on Minister for Justice v Rudnicki: Establishing Standards for European Arrest Warrant Surrender

Date: May 10, 2022

Comprehensive Commentary on Minister for Justice v Rudnicki: Establishing Standards for European Arrest Warrant Surrender Introduction Minister for Justice v Rudnicki ([2022] IEHC 294) is a pivotal...

Security for Costs in the Presence of Overlapping Counterclaims: Blue Pool Hotel Ltd v Peters & Ors (2022)

Date: May 7, 2022

Security for Costs in the Presence of Overlapping Counterclaims: Blue Pool Hotel Ltd v Peters & Ors (2022) Introduction The case of Blue Pool Hotel Limited v Peters & Ors (Approved) ([2022] IEHC 262)...

Refusal of Leave to Appeal: Establishing Criteria for Supreme Court Review in Irish Jurisprudence

Date: May 7, 2022

Refusal of Leave to Appeal: Establishing Criteria for Supreme Court Review in Irish Jurisprudence Introduction The case of Tucker v. A Judge of the Circuit Court ([2022] IESCDET 58) represents a...