Ireland Case Commentaries

Rejecting Unfounded Claims of Judicial Immunity: Insights from Keary v Property Registration of Ireland [2022] IEHC 28

Date: Jan 25, 2022

Rejecting Unfounded Claims of Judicial Immunity: Insights from Keary v Property Registration of Ireland [2022] IEHC 28 Introduction The case of Keary v Property Registration of Ireland (Approved)...

The Teaching Council v Cooney: Upholding Rigorous Standards in Teacher Registration

Date: Jan 25, 2022

The Teaching Council v Cooney: Upholding Rigorous Standards in Teacher Registration Introduction The Teaching Council v Cooney (Approved) ([2022] IEHC 30) is a landmark decision delivered by Ms....

Calculated Grades Scheme Exclusion in Burke v Minister for Education: A New Precedent on Constitutional Rights in Education Policy

Date: Jan 25, 2022

Calculated Grades Scheme Exclusion in Burke v Minister for Education: A New Precedent on Constitutional Rights in Education Policy Introduction The case of Burke v. The Minister for Education...

Kerry Fish v Kerry County Council [2022] IEHC 29: Judicial Review and Habitats Directive Compliance

Date: Jan 22, 2022

Kerry Fish v Kerry County Council [2022] IEHC 29: Judicial Review and Habitats Directive Compliance Introduction In the High Court of Ireland case Kerry Fish (Ireland) UnLtd Company v Kerry County...

Proper Provision under Section 117 of the Succession Act: Insight from G.S. v M.B. [2022] IEHC 65

Date: Jan 22, 2022

Proper Provision under Section 117 of the Succession Act: Insight from G.S. v M.B. [2022] IEHC 65 Introduction The case of G.S. v M.B. ([2022] IEHC 65) adjudicated by the High Court of Ireland,...

Judicial Review Costs Allocation in Multi-Ground Cases: Kemper v An Bord Pleanala & Ors (2022) IEHC 25

Date: Jan 22, 2022

Judicial Review Costs Allocation in Multi-Ground Cases: Kemper v An Bord Pleanala & Ors (2022) IEHC 25 Introduction Kemper v An Bord Pleanála & Ors (2022) IEHC 25 is a significant judgment delivered...

Inch View LTD v Mulhern: Establishing Director Restrictions Under Section 819 of the Companies Act 2014

Date: Jan 22, 2022

Inch View LTD v Mulhern: Establishing Director Restrictions Under Section 819 of the Companies Act 2014 Introduction Inch View Limited (In Liquidation) v Companies Acts, 2014 (Approved) ([2022] IEHC...

Interpretation of Discovery Orders in Irish High Court: Irish Airline Pilots Pension DAC v Mercer [2022] IEHC 22

Date: Jan 21, 2022

Interpretation of Discovery Orders in Irish High Court: Irish Airline Pilots Pension DAC v Mercer [2022] IEHC 22 Introduction The case of Irish Airline Pilots Pension DAC v Mercer [Ireland] LTD T/A...

Refusal to Require Undertakings in Judicial Review: Jennings & Anor v An Bord Pleanala & Ors (2022) IEHC 16

Date: Jan 20, 2022

Refusal to Require Undertakings in Judicial Review: Jennings & Anor v An Bord Pleanala & Ors (2022) IEHC 16 Introduction The case of Jennings & Anor v An Bord Pleanala & Ors (Approved) (Rev1) ([2022]...

Redefining Thresholds for Discovery in Corporate Litigation: Insights from Ryan v Dengrove DAC

Date: Jan 20, 2022

Redefining Thresholds for Discovery in Corporate Litigation: Insights from Ryan v Dengrove DAC [2022] IEHC 20 Introduction Ryan v Dengrove DAC (Approved) ([2022] IEHC 20) is a pivotal case...

Establishing Proceeds of Crime: Insights from Criminal Assets Bureau v Whelan [2022] IEHC 26

Date: Jan 20, 2022

Establishing Proceeds of Crime: Insights from Criminal Assets Bureau v Whelan [2022] IEHC 26 Introduction The case of Criminal Assets Bureau v Graham Whelan (Approved) ([2022] IEHC 26) was...

Clarity in Charge Sheets: Establishing the Prosecution's Duty in Judicial Procedures

Date: Jan 19, 2022

Clarity in Charge Sheets: Establishing the Prosecution's Duty in Judicial Procedures Introduction The case of Connors v Director of Public Prosecutions (Approved) ([2022] IEHC 32) was adjudicated by...

Res Judicata and the Prevention of Vexatious Litigation: Insights from Tucker v Havbell DAC [2022] IEHC 15

Date: Jan 19, 2022

Res Judicata and the Prevention of Vexatious Litigation: Insights from Tucker v Havbell DAC [2022] IEHC 15 Introduction Tucker v Havbell DAC (Approved) [2022] IEHC 15 is a significant judgment...

Coleman v Ireland & Ors (2022) IEHC 17: Strengthening the Doctrine Against Frivolous and Vexatious Litigation in Ireland

Date: Jan 19, 2022

Coleman v Ireland & Ors (2022) IEHC 17: Strengthening the Doctrine Against Frivolous and Vexatious Litigation in Ireland Introduction Coleman v Ireland & Ors (2022) IEHC 17 is a significant judgment...

Strict Time Limits in Planning Judicial Reviews Reinforced in O'Brien & Anor v An Bord Pleanála & Ors (2022)

Date: Jan 19, 2022

Strict Time Limits in Planning Judicial Reviews Reinforced in O'Brien & Anor v An Bord Pleanála & Ors (2022) Introduction O'Brien & Anor v An Bord Pleanála & Ors (Approved) ([2022] IEHC 18) is a...

Kilsarin Concrete UnLtd v O'Reilly Oakstown Ltd: Remittal of Planning Proceedings to the Circuit Court

Date: Jan 19, 2022

Kilsarin Concrete UnLtd v O'Reilly Oakstown Ltd: Remittal of Planning Proceedings to the Circuit Court Introduction The case of Kilsarin Concrete UnLtd Company v O'Reilly Oakstown Ltd & Anor...

Appointment of Family Members as Committee for Wards of Court: Insights from Wards of Court v Mr M (Approved) [2022] IEHC 21

Date: Jan 18, 2022

Appointment of Family Members as Committee for Wards of Court: Insights from Wards of Court v Mr M (Approved) [2022] IEHC 21 Introduction The case of Wards of Court v Mr M (Approved) ([2022] IEHC 21)...

High Court Sets Precedent on Waiving the Rule of Specialty under the European Arrest Warrant Act in Minister for Justice and Equality v Kaleja [2022] IEHC 145

Date: Jan 18, 2022

High Court Sets Precedent on Waiving the Rule of Specialty under the European Arrest Warrant Act in Minister for Justice and Equality v Kaleja [2022] IEHC 145 Introduction The case of Minister for...

Affirming Discretion under Order 42 Rule 24: Time Lapses Still Matter in Execution After Assignment – Irish Nationwide Building Society v Heagney [2022] IEHC 12

Date: Jan 15, 2022

Affirming Discretion under Order 42 Rule 24: Time Lapses Still Matter in Execution After Assignment – Irish Nationwide Building Society v Heagney [2022] IEHC 12 Introduction The case of Irish...

Balancing Environmental Integrity and Strategic Housing Needs: Insights from Jennings & Anor v An Bord Pleanála & Ors [2022] IEHC 11

Date: Jan 15, 2022

Balancing Environmental Integrity and Strategic Housing Needs: Insights from Jennings & Anor v An Bord Pleanála & Ors [2022] IEHC 11 1. Introduction The case of Jennings & Ors v An Bord Pleanála &...