Ireland Case Commentaries

High Court Upholds Validity of Casual Trading Convictions Despite Procedural Challenges in Alary v Cork County Council & Anor [2022] IEHC 173

Date: Mar 17, 2022

High Court Upholds Validity of Casual Trading Convictions Despite Procedural Challenges in Alary v Cork County Council & Anor [2022] IEHC 173 Introduction The case of Alary v Cork County Council &...

Comprehensive Commentary on Harte Peat LTD v Environment Protection Agency [2022] IEHC 148

Date: Mar 17, 2022

Comprehensive Commentary on Harte Peat LTD v Environment Protection Agency [2022] IEHC 148 Introduction The case of Harte Peat LTD v Environment Protection Agency ([2022] IEHC 148) serves as a...

Determining Beneficial Ownership in Equitable Execution: Harrahill v Kane ([2022] IEHC 156)

Date: Mar 17, 2022

Determining Beneficial Ownership in Equitable Execution: Harrahill v Kane ([2022] IEHC 156) Introduction Harrahill v Kane ([2022] IEHC 156) is a significant decision by the High Court of Ireland that...

Clarifying Property Boundaries: Insights from Ellickson & Ors v Walsh & Ors ([2022] IEHC 203)

Date: Mar 17, 2022

Clarifying Property Boundaries: Insights from Ellickson & Ors v Walsh & Ors ([2022] IEHC 203) Introduction The case of Ellickson & Ors v Walsh & Ors (Approved) ([2022] IEHC 203) adjudicated by the...

Dismissal of Civil Proceedings Due to Inordinate Delay and Risk of Unfair Trial: Scannell v Kennedy & Meehan [2022]

Date: Mar 17, 2022

Dismissal of Civil Proceedings Due to Inordinate Delay and Risk of Unfair Trial: Scannell v Kennedy & Meehan [2022] Introduction The case of Scannell v Kennedy & Meehan (As Executors of the Estate of...

Pepper Finance Corporation v Persons Unknown: High Court's Stance on Dismissing Actions for Failure to Deliver Statement of Claim

Date: Mar 16, 2022

Pepper Finance Corporation v Persons Unknown: High Court's Stance on Dismissing Actions for Failure to Deliver Statement of Claim Introduction The case of Pepper Finance Corporation (Ireland) DAC v...

Promontoria v. Lynn: Clarification on Notice Requirements for Assignment of Debt

Date: Mar 16, 2022

Promontoria v. Lynn: Clarification on Notice Requirements for Assignment of Debt Introduction The case of Promontoria (Oyster) DAC v. Lynn ([2022] IEHC 99) adjudicated by the High Court of Ireland on...

Bergin v McGuinness [2022] IEHC 151: Establishing New Standards for Dismissal Due to Inordinate Delay

Date: Mar 16, 2022

Bergin v McGuinness [2022] IEHC 151: Establishing New Standards for Dismissal Due to Inordinate Delay Introduction The case of Bergin v McGuinness ([2022] IEHC 151) adjudicated by Mr. Justice Dignam...

Landers v Information Commissioner [2022] IEHC 170: Establishing the Boundaries of Irrationality in FOI Appeals

Date: Mar 16, 2022

Landers v Information Commissioner [2022] IEHC 170: Establishing the Boundaries of Irrationality in FOI Appeals Introduction Landers v Information Commissioner ([2022] IEHC 170) is a pivotal case...

Establishing Good Character and Conduct Under the Special Student Scheme: High Court Reaffirms Strict Standards

Date: Mar 16, 2022

Establishing Good Character and Conduct Under the Special Student Scheme: High Court Reaffirms Strict Standards Introduction The High Court of Ireland delivered a composite judgment on March 15,...

Reaffirming Credibility Assessment Boundaries in Refugee Claims: O.O. v International Protection Appeals Tribunal & Anor [2022] IEHC 155

Date: Mar 16, 2022

Reaffirming Credibility Assessment Boundaries in Refugee Claims: O.O. v International Protection Appeals Tribunal & Anor [2022] IEHC 155 Introduction The case of O.O. v International Protection...

Expanding Inherent Jurisdiction for Interim Relief Pending Appeal - Barrett v Commissioner for An Garda Síochána & Anor (no. 2) [2022] IEHC 153

Date: Mar 16, 2022

Expanding Inherent Jurisdiction for Interim Relief Pending Appeal Barrett v Commissioner for An Garda Síochána & Anor (no. 2) [2022] IEHC 153 Introduction Barrett v Commissioner for An Garda Síochána...

Right to a Fair Hearing in Judicial Review: Insights from MM v LOC ([2022] IEHC 196)

Date: Mar 15, 2022

Right to a Fair Hearing in Judicial Review: Insights from MM v LOC ([2022] IEHC 196) Introduction The case of MM v LOC (Approved) ([2022] IEHC 196) heard by the High Court of Ireland on March 14,...

Modular Trials in Personal Injuries: High Court of Ireland Establishes New Precedent

Date: Mar 12, 2022

Modular Trials in Personal Injuries: High Court of Ireland Establishes New Precedent Introduction The case of Ian O’Connell (A Minor) suing by his Father and Next Friend Michael O’Connell v National...

Adams v British Broadcasting Corporation: Refined Standards for Defamation Defenses in Ireland

Date: Mar 12, 2022

Adams v British Broadcasting Corporation: Refined Standards for Defamation Defenses in Ireland Introduction The High Court of Ireland's decision in Adams v British Broadcasting Corporation (Approved)...

Dublin 8 Residents Association v An Bord Pleanala: Establishing Standing and Capacity in Judicial Review

Date: Mar 12, 2022

Dublin 8 Residents Association v An Bord Pleanala: Establishing Standing and Capacity in Judicial Review Introduction The case of Dublin 8 Residents Association v An Bord Pleanala & Ors (Approved)...

Exclusivity of Statutory Enforcement Mechanisms for Defined Disabilities under the Disability Act 2005

Date: Mar 12, 2022

Exclusivity of Statutory Enforcement Mechanisms for Defined Disabilities under the Disability Act 2005 Introduction The landmark case E.L.G. (a minor suing by her mother and next friend S.G.) v...

Diagnostic Requirement Affirmed in Disability Act 2005 Assessments

Date: Mar 12, 2022

Diagnostic Requirement Affirmed in Disability Act 2005 Assessments Introduction The cases of C.T.M. (A Minor) v Assessment Officer & Anor and J.A. (A Minor) v. The Health Service Executive (Approved)...

Refusal of Surrender under Section 44 of the European Arrest Warrant Act 2003: Minister for Justice & Equality v Gozdrya

Date: Mar 11, 2022

Refusal of Surrender under Section 44 of the European Arrest Warrant Act 2003: Minister for Justice & Equality v Gozdrya Introduction In the landmark case of Minister for Justice & Equality v Gozdrya...

Strict Enforcement of Mandatory Time Limits for Appeals: Kirwan v O'Leary & Ors [2022] IEHC 152

Date: Mar 10, 2022

Strict Enforcement of Mandatory Time Limits for Appeals: Kirwan v O'Leary & Ors [2022] IEHC 152 Introduction Kirwan v O'Leary & Ors [2022] IEHC 152 is a pivotal case adjudicated by the High Court of...