Ireland Case Commentaries

Cost Implications for Frivolous Environmental Judicial Review Challenges under the Planning and Development Act: Insights from Kerry Fish v Kerry County Council [2022] IEHC 112

Date: Mar 2, 2022

Cost Implications for Frivolous Environmental Judicial Review Challenges under the Planning and Development Act: Insights from Kerry Fish (Ireland) UnLtd Company v Kerry County Council [2022] IEHC...

Costs Protection in Environmental Litigation: High Court Establishes No Liability for Unsuccessful Applicants under Section 7 of the Environment (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2011

Date: Mar 1, 2022

Costs Protection in Environmental Litigation: High Court Establishes No Liability for Unsuccessful Applicants under Section 7 of the Environment (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2011 Introduction The...

Affirmation of Reciprocity Principles in European Arrest Warrant Execution: Minister for Justice & Equality v Pal [2022] IESC 12

Date: Mar 1, 2022

Affirmation of Reciprocity Principles in European Arrest Warrant Execution: Minister for Justice & Equality v Pal [2022] IESC 12 Introduction The case of Minister for Justice & Equality v Pal ([2022]...

Clarity in Trade and Cooperation Agreement Warrants Confirmed in Minister for Justice & Equality v Hull [2022] IEHC 159

Date: Mar 1, 2022

Clarity in Trade and Cooperation Agreement Warrants Confirmed in Minister for Justice & Equality v Hull [2022] IEHC 159 Introduction In the landmark case of Minister for Justice & Equality v Kane...

Reaffirming Credibility Assessments and Safe Country Designations in Asylum Claims: Commentary on I.M. v International Protection Appeals Tribunal [2022] IEHC 164

Date: Mar 1, 2022

Reaffirming Credibility Assessments and Safe Country Designations in Asylum Claims: Commentary on I.M. v International Protection Appeals Tribunal & Ors [2022] IEHC 164 Introduction The case of I.M....

Rigorous Standards for Mandatory Interlocutory Relief in Receivership Cases: Wallace & Anor v Davey ([2022] IEHC 120)

Date: Feb 26, 2022

Rigorous Standards for Mandatory Interlocutory Relief in Receivership Cases: Wallace & Anor v Davey ([2022] IEHC 120) Introduction The case of Wallace & Anor v Davey ([2022] IEHC 120) addresses...

Reliability of Witness Testimonies in Traffic Accident Claims: An Analysis of Byrne v. Stamp ([2022] IEHC 137)

Date: Feb 26, 2022

Reliability of Witness Testimonies in Traffic Accident Claims: An Analysis of Byrne v. Stamp ([2022] IEHC 137) Introduction The case of Byrne v. Stamp, heard in the High Court of Ireland on February...

Causation in Personal Injury Claims: Pre-Existing Conditions and Accident-Induced Aggravation - Malone Walker v Rhys & Anor

Date: Feb 26, 2022

Causation in Personal Injury Claims: Pre-Existing Conditions and Accident-Induced Aggravation Introduction Malone Walker v Rhys & Anor ([2022] IEHC 124) is a significant High Court of Ireland...

Morrow v Burns & Ors [2022] IEHC 69: Amendment of Pleadings in Personal Injuries Action

Date: Feb 26, 2022

Morrow v Burns & Ors [2022] IEHC 69: Amendment of Pleadings in Personal Injuries Action Introduction Morrow v Burns & Ors [2022] IEHC 69 is a significant judgment delivered by the High Court of...

Judicial Review of Z9 Zoning: Flannery & Ors v An Bord Pleanála ([2022] IEHC 83)

Date: Feb 26, 2022

Judicial Review of Z9 Zoning: Flannery & Ors v An Bord Pleanála ([2022] IEHC 83) 1. Introduction The case of Flannery & Ors v An Bord Pleanála ([2022] IEHC 83) embodies a significant judicial review...

High Court Affirms Tribunal's Credibility Assessments in Refugee Claims: Insights from YD v International Protection Appeals Tribunal & Ors ([2022] IEHC 115)

Date: Feb 26, 2022

High Court Affirms Tribunal's Credibility Assessments in Refugee Claims: Insights from YD v International Protection Appeals Tribunal & Ors ([2022] IEHC 115) Introduction The case of YD v...

Hanrahan v Revenue Commissioners [2022] IEHC 102: Clarifying Cost Allocation Through Partial Success

Date: Feb 25, 2022

Hanrahan v Revenue Commissioners [2022] IEHC 102: Clarifying Cost Allocation Through Partial Success Introduction Case Citation: Hanrahan v Revenue Commissioners [2022] IEHC 102 Court: High Court of...

Establishing Surgical Negligence in Haemorrhoidectomy: A.Z. v Hannon [2022] IEHC 128

Date: Feb 25, 2022

Establishing Surgical Negligence in Haemorrhoidectomy: A.Z. v Hannon [2022] IEHC 128 Introduction The case of A.Z. v Hannon ([2022] IEHC 128) adjudicated in the High Court of Ireland presents a...

High Court Upholds 'One Lot Rule' and Division into Lots in Public Procurement, Reinforcing EU Directives on SME Participation

Date: Feb 25, 2022

High Court Upholds 'One Lot Rule' and Division into Lots in Public Procurement, Reinforcing EU Directives on SME Participation Introduction The case of Word Perfect Translation Services Ltd v...

Limits on Mortgagee's Power of Sale: Insights from Hennessy v Tyrell & Anor [2022] IEHC 109

Date: Feb 25, 2022

Limits on Mortgagee's Power of Sale: Insights from Hennessy v Tyrell & Anor [2022] IEHC 109 Introduction The case of Hennessy v Tyrell & Anor ([2022] IEHC 109) adjudicated by the High Court of...

Reaffirming Fair Dismissal Standards Based on Incapacity Due to Ill-Health: McCormack v Ashford Castle Hotel Ltd [2022] IEHC 188

Date: Feb 25, 2022

Reaffirming Fair Dismissal Standards Based on Incapacity Due to Ill-Health Introduction The case of McCormack v Ashford Castle Hotel Ltd ([2022] IEHC 188) adjudicated by the High Court of Ireland,...

Cully v Minister for Transport: Affirmation of Judicial Review Standards in Fixed Charge Notice Procedures

Date: Feb 25, 2022

Cully v Minister for Transport: Affirmation of Judicial Review Standards in Fixed Charge Notice Procedures Introduction In the case of Cully v Minister for Transport, Tourism, and Sport & Ors ([2022]...

Minister for Justice and Equality v Juhasz [2022] IEHC 191: Upholding European Arrest Warrant Execution for Prosecution Purposes

Date: Feb 25, 2022

Minister for Justice and Equality v Juhasz [2022] IEHC 191 Introduction The High Court of Ireland delivered its judgment on February 24, 2022, in the case of Minister for Justice and Equality v...

High Court Upholds Environmental Protection Measures in Kildare County Council v Merlehan T/A Ark Recycling

Date: Feb 25, 2022

High Court Upholds Environmental Protection Measures in Kildare County Council v Merlehan T/A Ark Recycling ([2022] IEHC 107) Introduction The case of Kildare County Council v Merlehan T/A Ark...

Duty of Care and Passenger Safety: The Precedent Set in Quaid v Bus Eireann [2022] IEHC 125

Date: Feb 24, 2022

Duty of Care and Passenger Safety: The Precedent Set in Quaid v Bus Eireann [2022] IEHC 125 Introduction The case of Quaid v Bus Eireann / Irish Bus ([2022] IEHC 125) adjudicated by the High Court of...