Ireland Case Commentaries

Cost-Efficient Litigation: Insights from Word Perfect Translation Services Ltd v Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform (Approved) [2022] IEHC 219

Date: Apr 8, 2022

Cost-Efficient Litigation: Insights from Word Perfect Translation Services Ltd v Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform (Approved) [2022] IEHC 219 Introduction The High Court of Ireland delivered...

Clarke v McCarthy & Ors (2022): A Liberal Approach to Amending Defenses in Historic Sexual Abuse Claims

Date: Apr 8, 2022

Clarke v McCarthy & Ors (2022): A Liberal Approach to Amending Defenses in Historic Sexual Abuse Claims Introduction Clarke v McCarthy & Ors (Approved) ([2022] IEHC 334) is a significant judgment...

Strict Adherence to Judicial Review Time Limits and Duty of Candour: An Analysis of M.B.B. & Ors v Minister for Justice and Equality [2022] IEHC 279

Date: Apr 8, 2022

Strict Adherence to Judicial Review Time Limits and Duty of Candour: An Analysis of M.B.B. & Ors v Minister for Justice and Equality [2022] IEHC 279 Introduction M.B.B. & Ors v Minister for Justice...

Limits on Interlocutory Injunctions in Solicitor-Client Disputes: Connolly v O'Dwyer Solicitors LLP [2022] IEHC 213

Date: Apr 8, 2022

Limits on Interlocutory Injunctions in Solicitor-Client Disputes: Connolly v O'Dwyer Solicitors LLP [2022] IEHC 213 Introduction Connolly v O'Dwyer Solicitors LLP (Approved) ([2022] IEHC 213) is a...

Costs Allocation in Partially Successful Discovery Motions: Baszont LTD T/A Starbucks [2022] IEHC 237

Date: Apr 8, 2022

Costs Allocation in Partially Successful Discovery Motions: Baszont LTD T/A Starbucks [2022] IEHC 237 Introduction The High Court of Ireland delivered a significant judgment in the case of Baszont...

Unauthorized Development in Archaeological Mitigation: Coyne & Anor v Enginenode LTD [2022] IEHC 220

Date: Apr 8, 2022

Unauthorized Development in Archaeological Mitigation: Coyne & Anor v Enginenode LTD [2022] IEHC 220 Introduction The case of Coyne & Anor v Enginenode LTD [2022] IEHC 220 was adjudicated in the High...

L.B. v Minister for Justice and Equality & Ors: Affirmation of Res Judicata and the Rule in Henderson v. Henderson

Date: Apr 7, 2022

L.B. v Minister for Justice and Equality & Ors: Affirmation of Res Judicata and the Rule in Henderson v. Henderson Introduction The case of L.B. v Minister for Justice and Equality & Ors (Approved)...

Cost Allocation in Moot Proceedings: Insights from Bronxville Investments LTD v Cayenne Holdings LTD & Ors [2022] IEHC 212

Date: Apr 7, 2022

Cost Allocation in Moot Proceedings: Insights from Bronxville Investments LTD v Cayenne Holdings LTD & Ors [2022] IEHC 212 Introduction In the High Court of Ireland case Bronxville Investments LTD v...

Supreme Court Upholds Strict Leave to Appeal Criteria in Criminal Cases: Refusal to Grant Leave in DPP v Irabor

Date: Apr 7, 2022

Supreme Court Upholds Strict Leave to Appeal Criteria in Criminal Cases: Refusal to Grant Leave in DPP v Irabor Introduction In the landmark case of The People v Irabor (2022 IESCDET 47), the Supreme...

Constitutional Torts Subject to Statute of Limitations Confirmed in McGee v Governor of Portlaoise Prison

Date: Apr 7, 2022

Constitutional Torts Subject to Statute of Limitations Confirmed in McGee v Governor of Portlaoise Prison Introduction In the landmark case McGee v Governor of Portlaoise Prison & Ors [2022] IEHC...

D.M. v V.K. ([2022] IEHC 252): Clarifying the Scope of the Hague Convention in Multi-child Abduction Cases

Date: Apr 6, 2022

D.M. v V.K. ([2022] IEHC 252): Clarifying the Scope of the Hague Convention in Multi-child Abduction Cases Introduction The High Court case of D.M. v V.K. ([2022] IEHC 252) presents a complex...

Double Jeopardy Protection under the European Arrest Warrant: Insights from Minister for Justice and Equality v Ebaid [2022] IEHC 382

Date: Apr 6, 2022

Double Jeopardy Protection under the European Arrest Warrant: Insights from Minister for Justice and Equality v Ebaid [2022] IEHC 382 Introduction The case of Minister for Justice and Equality v...

Reaffirmation of VAT Abuse of Rights Principles: Supreme Court Decision in Vieira Ltd v O’Donagain

Date: Apr 6, 2022

Reaffirmation of VAT Abuse of Rights Principles: Supreme Court Decision in Vieira Ltd v O’Donagain Introduction Vieira Ltd v. O’Donagain (Inspector of Taxes) (2022 IESCDET 44) is a significant case...

Reinforcing Criteria for Granting Leave to Appeal: Start Mortgages DAC v. McNair and Ors

Date: Apr 6, 2022

Reinforcing Criteria for Granting Leave to Appeal: Start Mortgages DAC v. McNair and Ors Introduction The case of Start Mortgages DAC v. McNair and Ors [2022] IESCDET 45, adjudicated by the Supreme...

Non-Deductibility of Capital Allowances in Domicile Levy Calculations: Corcoran v Revenue [2022] IEHC 199

Date: Apr 6, 2022

Non-Deductibility of Capital Allowances in Domicile Levy Calculations: Corcoran v Revenue [2022] IEHC 199 Introduction Corcoran v Revenue (Approved) (Rev1) [2022] IEHC 199 is a pivotal case...

Ensuring Proper Provision in Family Law: Implications of T v K [2022] IEHC 529 on Litigation Conduct and Asset Division

Date: Apr 5, 2022

Ensuring Proper Provision in Family Law: Implications of T v K (Approved) [2022] IEHC 529 on Litigation Conduct and Asset Division Introduction The High Court of Ireland delivered a significant...

Extension of Time in Appeal Proceedings: Start Mortgages DAC v Ryall & Anor [2022] IEHC 200

Date: Apr 5, 2022

Extension of Time in Appeal Proceedings: Start Mortgages DAC v Ryall & Anor [2022] IEHC 200 Introduction The case of Start Mortgages DAC v Ryall & Anor ([2022] IEHC 200) was adjudicated in the High...

Reinstatement of Discharged Charge Due to Error under s.31 of Registration of Title Act 1964 in Allied Irish Banks PLC v Property Registration Authority & Or ([2022] IEHC 232)

Date: Apr 5, 2022

Reinstatement of Discharged Charge Due to Error under s.31 of Registration of Title Act 1964 Introduction The case of Allied Irish Banks PLC v Property Registration Authority & Or (Approved) ([2022]...

Material Contravention and Procedural Fairness in Planning Permissions: Walsh v An Bord Pleanala & Anor

Date: Apr 2, 2022

Material Contravention and Procedural Fairness in Planning Permissions: Walsh v An Bord Pleanala & Anor Introduction Walsh v An Bord Pleanála & Anor ([2022] IEHC 172) is a significant High Court of...

High Court Upholds Surrender under European Arrest Warrant, Rejecting Article 8 ECHR Objections in Minister for Justice v Asenov [2022] IEHC 316

Date: Apr 2, 2022

High Court Upholds Surrender under European Arrest Warrant, Rejecting Article 8 ECHR Objections in Minister for Justice v Asenov [2022] IEHC 316 Introduction The case of Minister for Equality and...