Ireland Case Commentaries

Clarifying Special Costs Rules in Environmental Judicial Reviews: Enniskerry Alliance v An Bord Pleanála [2022] IEHC 6

Date: Jan 15, 2022

Clarifying Special Costs Rules in Environmental Judicial Reviews: Enniskerry Alliance v An Bord Pleanála [2022] IEHC 6 Introduction The High Court of Ireland delivered a significant judgment on...

Costs Allocation in Probate Motions Under Section 27(4) of the Succession Act: Analysis of [2022] IEHC 14

Date: Jan 15, 2022

Costs Allocation in Probate Motions Under Section 27(4) of the Succession Act: Analysis of [2022] IEHC 14 Introduction The High Court of Ireland's judgment in The Estate of George Moore Deceased v...

Authority of Company Officers and Tribunal's Power to Adjourn Hearings: O’C v Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal ([2022] IEHC 13)

Date: Jan 15, 2022

Authority of Company Officers and Tribunal's Power to Adjourn Hearings: O’C v Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal ([2022] IEHC 13) Introduction The case of O'C v Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal...

Establishing Disqualification Periods under the Companies Act 2014: A Comprehensive Analysis of Eurosurgical LTD (In Liquidation) v Companies Act, 2014 [2022] IEHC 10

Date: Jan 15, 2022

Establishing Disqualification Periods under the Companies Act 2014: A Comprehensive Analysis of Eurosurgical LTD (In Liquidation) v Companies Act, 2014 [2022] IEHC 10 Introduction The case of...

Integration of EU Environmental Law Principles in Domestic Judicial Procedures: Insights from Hellfire Massy Residents Association v An Bord Pleanála & Ors [2022] IEHC 2

Date: Jan 15, 2022

Integration of EU Environmental Law Principles in Domestic Judicial Procedures: Insights from Hellfire Massy Residents Association v An Bord Pleanála & Ors [2022] IEHC 2 Introduction The case of...

Clarification of Occupier Status in Landlord-Tenant Relationships under the Occupiers Liability Act 1995: Keegan v Sligo County Council

Date: Jan 13, 2022

Clarification of Occupier Status in Landlord-Tenant Relationships under the Occupiers Liability Act 1995: Keegan v Sligo County Council Introduction Keegan v Sligo County Council [2022] IEHC 19 is a...

Consent to Surrender Under Section 22(7) of the European Arrest Warrant Act 2003: Insights from Minister for Justice and Equality v Connors [2022] IEHC 119

Date: Jan 12, 2022

Consent to Surrender Under Section 22(7) of the European Arrest Warrant Act 2003: Insights from Minister for Justice and Equality v Connors [2022] IEHC 119 Introduction The case of Minister for...

Purcell v Coras Iompair Eireann (CIE): Reinforcing the Strict Temporal Obligations for Serving Third-Party Notices in Personal Injury Claims

Date: Jan 12, 2022

Purcell v Coras Iompair Eireann (CIE): Reinforcing the Strict Temporal Obligations for Serving Third-Party Notices in Personal Injury Claims Introduction The case of Purcell v Coras Iompair Eireann...

High Court Upholds Enforcement of Adjudicator’s Decision Amid Allegations of Procedural Unfairness in Construction Contracts Act Framework

Date: Jan 12, 2022

High Court Upholds Enforcement of Adjudicator’s Decision Amid Allegations of Procedural Unfairness in Construction Contracts Act Framework Introduction The case of John Paul Construction LTD v...

Pepper Finance v. Tighe: Affirming Mortgagee's Right to Possession Despite Securitisation Agreements

Date: Jan 11, 2022

Pepper Finance v. Tighe: Affirming Mortgagee's Right to Possession Despite Securitisation Agreements Introduction The case of Pepper Finance Corporation (Ireland) Ltd T/A Pepper Asset Servicing v....

Ballyboden Tidy Towns Group v An Bord Pleanála & Ors: Upholding Development Plan Integrity

Date: Jan 11, 2022

Ballyboden Tidy Towns Group v An Bord Pleanála & Ors: Upholding Development Plan Integrity Introduction In Ballyboden Tidy Towns Group v An Bord Pleanála & Ors ([2022] IEHC 7), the High Court of...

Dublin City Council v An Bord Pleanála ([2022] IEHC 5): A Comprehensive Analysis of Judicial Review Procedures in Planning Scheme Amendments

Date: Jan 8, 2022

Dublin City Council v An Bord Pleanála ([2022] IEHC 5): A Comprehensive Analysis of Judicial Review Procedures in Planning Scheme Amendments Introduction The case of Dublin City Council v An Bord...

Strict Pleading Requirements in Leave to Appeal: Insights from Ballyboden Tidy Towns Group v An Bord Pleanala & Ors [2022] IEHC 1

Date: Jan 8, 2022

Strict Pleading Requirements in Leave to Appeal: Insights from Ballyboden Tidy Towns Group v An Bord Pleanala & Ors [2022] IEHC 1 Introduction The case of Ballyboden Tidy Towns Group v An Bord...

Ganley v Minister for Health: Reinforcement of Mootness Doctrine in Judicial Review of Temporary Public Health Regulations

Date: Jan 6, 2022

Ganley v Minister for Health: Reinforcement of Mootness Doctrine in Judicial Review of Temporary Public Health Regulations Introduction The case of Ganley v Minister for Health (Approved) ([2021]...

KBC Bank Ireland Plc v. O’Doherty & Ors: Supreme Court Upholds Strict Criteria for Leapfrog Appeals

Date: Dec 23, 2021

KBC Bank Ireland Plc v. O’Doherty & Ors: Supreme Court Upholds Strict Criteria for Leapfrog Appeals Introduction KBC Bank Ireland Plc v. O’Doherty & Ors ([2021] IESCDET 140) is a significant judgment...

Clarifying SID Status for Multi-Location Windfarms and Power Output Interpretation: Massey v An Bord Pleanála [2021] IEHC 783

Date: Dec 22, 2021

Clarifying SID Status for Multi-Location Windfarms and Power Output Interpretation: Massey v An Bord Pleanála [2021] IEHC 783 Introduction The case of Massey v An Bord Pleanála & Ors (Approved)...

Abuse of Judicial Process in Multi-Defendant Litigation: Insights from Scanlan v Gilligan & Ors [2021] IEHC 825

Date: Dec 22, 2021

Abuse of Judicial Process in Multi-Defendant Litigation: Insights from Scanlan v Gilligan & Ors [2021] IEHC 825 Introduction The case of Scanlan v Gilligan & Ors ([2021] IEHC 825) presents a complex...

Balancing Post-Consent Conditions and Environmental Integrity: Insights from Donnelly & Anor v An Bord Pleanala

Date: Dec 22, 2021

Balancing Post-Consent Conditions and Environmental Integrity: Insights from Donnelly & Anor v An Bord Pleanala Introduction The case of Donnelly & Anor v An Bord Pleanala ([2021] IEHC 834) addresses...

Negligent Infliction of Emotional Distress and Data Protection Compliance: An In-Depth Analysis of Brogan v The Dublin Airport Authority [2021] IEHC 858

Date: Dec 22, 2021

Negligent Infliction of Emotional Distress and Data Protection Compliance: An In-Depth Analysis of Brogan v The Dublin Airport Authority [2021] IEHC 858 Introduction Brogan v The Dublin Airport...

Effective State Protection Under Section 31: FM and RM v International Protection Appeals Tribunal

Date: Dec 22, 2021

Effective State Protection Under Section 31: FM and RM v International Protection Appeals Tribunal Introduction The case of FM and RM v International Protection Appeals Tribunal & Anor (Approved)...