Ireland Case Commentaries

Clarifying the 'Sole Purpose' Requirement under the Sporting Exemption: High Court in Listowel Race Company Ltd v Revenue Commissioners

Date: Apr 23, 2022

Clarifying the 'Sole Purpose' Requirement under the Sporting Exemption: High Court in Listowel Race Company Ltd v Revenue Commissioners Introduction The case of Listowel Race Company Ltd v Revenue...

S.A. & Ors v Minister for Justice and Equality [2022] IEHC 258: Upholding Fair Procedures in Immigration Law

Date: Apr 15, 2022

S.A. & Ors v Minister for Justice and Equality [2022] IEHC 258: Upholding Fair Procedures in Immigration Law Introduction The case of S.A. & Ors v Minister for Justice and Equality [2022] IEHC 258...

Reaffirming Reasonable Costs in Discontinuance Under the Legal Services Regulation Act 2015: Galway Roscommon ETB v Macken Walsh

Date: Apr 15, 2022

Reaffirming Reasonable Costs in Discontinuance Under the Legal Services Regulation Act 2015 Galway Roscommon Education & Training Board v Macken Walsh (Approved) ([2022] IEHC 235) Introduction The...

Affirmation of Forensic Science Ireland's DNA Handling Practices in DPP v. Maher

Date: Apr 15, 2022

Affirmation of Forensic Science Ireland's DNA Handling Practices in DPP v. Maher Introduction Case: The Director of Public Prosecutions v. Maher (2022_IESCDET_48) Court: Supreme Court of Ireland Date...

Enhancing Procedural Safeguards in Mental Health Detentions: Analysis of Ms. K v Clinical Director of Drogheda Department of Psychiatry

Date: Apr 13, 2022

Enhancing Procedural Safeguards in Mental Health Detentions: Analysis of Ms. K v Clinical Director of Drogheda Department of Psychiatry ([2022] IEHC 248) Introduction In the landmark case of Ms. K v...

Ensuring Equality and Reasonable Administrative Procedures in Garda Promotions: Quinn v Commissioner of An Garda Síochána [2022] IEHC 230

Date: Apr 12, 2022

Ensuring Equality and Reasonable Administrative Procedures in Garda Promotions: Quinn v Commissioner of An Garda Síochána [2022] IEHC 230 Introduction Quinn v Commissioner of An Garda Síochána...

Enhancing Defense Rights through Comprehensive Disclosure: Commentary on W.C. v DPP [2022] IEHC 229

Date: Apr 12, 2022

Enhancing Defense Rights through Comprehensive Disclosure: Commentary on W.C. v Director of Public Prosecutions [2022] IEHC 229 Introduction The case of W.C. v Director of Public Prosecutions...

Legal Commentary: Approval of Settlement in Ryan [Minor] v Iarnrod Eireann & Anor [2022] IEHC 205

Date: Apr 9, 2022

Approval of Settlement in Ryan [Minor] v Iarnrod Eireann & Anor: Establishing Judicial Oversight in Cases Involving Persons of Unsound Mind Introduction The case of Ryan [Minor] v Iarnrod Eireann &...

Establishing the Validity of Receiver Appointments: Insights from O'Brien & Ors v McMahon & Anor (2022)

Date: Apr 9, 2022

Establishing the Validity of Receiver Appointments: Insights from O'Brien & Ors v McMahon & Anor (2022) Introduction The case of O'Brien & Ors v McMahon & Anor (Approved) ([2022] IEHC 246)...

Delay and Credibility in Asylum Claims: High Court Upholds Tribunal’s Decision in Z.A. v IP Appeals Tribunal

Date: Apr 9, 2022

Delay and Credibility in Asylum Claims: High Court Upholds Tribunal’s Decision in Z.A. v IP Appeals Tribunal Introduction The case of Z.A. v The International Protection Appeals Tribunal & Ors...

Abbey Park Residents v. An Bord Pleanála: New Precedents on Costs Protection in Judicial Reviews

Date: Apr 9, 2022

Abbey Park Residents v. An Bord Pleanála: New Precedents on Costs Protection in Judicial Reviews Introduction The case of Abbey Park and District Residents Association v. An Bord Pleanála & Ors...

Negligence and Evidence Preservation in Personal Injury Claims: An Analysis of Kolton v Parmont LTD T/A Esplanade Hotel [2022] IEHC 134

Date: Apr 9, 2022

Negligence and Evidence Preservation in Personal Injury Claims: An Analysis of Kolton v Parmont LTD T/A Esplanade Hotel [2022] IEHC 134 Introduction Kolton v Parmont LTD T/A Esplanade Hotel [2022]...

Balancing Justice and Procedural Delay: An Analysis of Ni Chionnaith v Fahy & Anor [2022] IEHC 216

Date: Apr 9, 2022

Balancing Justice and Procedural Delay: An Analysis of Ni Chionnaith v Fahy & Anor [2022] IEHC 216 Introduction In the case of Ni Chionnaith v Fahy & Anor ([2022] IEHC 216), the High Court of Ireland...

Reaffirmation of Objective Bias Standards in Judicial Impartiality: Allied Irish Banks PLC v McQuaid & Ors (Approved) [2022] IEHC 224

Date: Apr 9, 2022

Reaffirmation of Objective Bias Standards in Judicial Impartiality: Allied Irish Banks PLC v McQuaid & Ors (Approved) [2022] IEHC 224 Introduction The case of Allied Irish Banks PLC v McQuaid & Ors...

High Court Refuses Amendment in Public Procurement Challenge: Energoinvest Reach Active Ltd v Electricity Supply Board [2022] IEHC 221

Date: Apr 9, 2022

High Court Refuses Amendment in Public Procurement Challenge: Energoinvest Reach Active Ltd v Electricity Supply Board [2022] IEHC 221 Introduction The case of Energoinvest Reach Active Ltd v...

Establishing Equitable Interest Despite Non-Registration: Roohan v Eunan Gallagher [2022] IEHC 225

Date: Apr 9, 2022

Establishing Equitable Interest Despite Non-Registration: Roohan v Eunan Gallagher [2022] IEHC 225 Introduction The case of Roohan v Eunan Gallagher as the Personal Representative of Andrew Roohan,...

Save Roscam Peninsula CLG v An Bord Pleanala & Ors: Clarifying Costs in Environmental Judicial Reviews

Date: Apr 9, 2022

Save Roscam Peninsula CLG v An Bord Pleanala & Ors: Clarifying Costs in Environmental Judicial Reviews Introduction The case of Save Roscam Peninsula CLG & Ors v An Bord Pleanala & Ors ([2022] IEHC...

Mansfield v Roadstone Provinces Limited ([2022] IEHC 223): Balancing Justice in Proceedings with Inordinate and Inexcusable Delay

Date: Apr 9, 2022

Mansfield v Roadstone Provinces Limited ([2022] IEHC 223): Balancing Justice in Proceedings with Inordinate and Inexcusable Delay Introduction Mansfield v Roadstone Provinces Limited ([2022] IEHC...

Perucki v Ireland & Anor: Upholding Section 4E of the Criminal Procedure Act 1967

Date: Apr 9, 2022

Perucki v Ireland & Anor: Upholding Section 4E of the Criminal Procedure Act 1967 Introduction In the landmark case Perucki v Ireland & Anor ([2022] IEHC 222), the High Court of Ireland examined the...

Adequate Notice and Valid Receiver Appointment in Mortgage Transfers: Insights from O'Reilly & Anor v Promontoria [Finn] Ltd & Ors ([2022] IEHC 218)

Date: Apr 8, 2022

Adequate Notice and Valid Receiver Appointment in Mortgage Transfers: Insights from O'Reilly & Anor v Promontoria [Finn] Ltd & Ors ([2022] IEHC 218) Introduction In the case of O'Reilly & Anor v...