Ireland Case Commentaries

Baranya v Rosderra Irish Meats Group Ltd: Redefining Protected Disclosures in Employment Law

Date: Dec 2, 2021

Baranya v Rosderra Irish Meats Group Ltd: Redefining Protected Disclosures in Employment Law Introduction The case of Baranya v Rosderra Irish Meats Group Ltd ([2021] IESC 77_2) addresses crucial...

Judicial Clarification on the Scope of Protected Disclosures: Baranya v Rosderra Irish Meats Group Ltd and Its Implications

Date: Dec 2, 2021

Judicial Clarification on the Scope of Protected Disclosures: Baranya v Rosderra Irish Meats Group Ltd and Its Implications Introduction The Supreme Court of Ireland's decision in Baranya v Rosderra...

No Partial Frustration in Lease Agreements: Insights from Foot Locker Retail Ireland LTD v Percy Nominees LTD [2021] IEHC 749

Date: Dec 1, 2021

No Partial Frustration in Lease Agreements: Insights from Foot Locker Retail Ireland LTD v Percy Nominees LTD [2021] IEHC 749 Introduction The case of Foot Locker Retail Ireland Ltd v Percy Nominees...

Kane v Gallagher: Upholding Procedural Fairness in Coroner's Inquests

Date: Dec 1, 2021

Kane v Gallagher: Upholding Procedural Fairness in Coroner's Inquests Introduction Kane v Gallagher ([2021] IEHC 794) is a landmark decision by the High Court of Ireland that underscores the...

High Court Establishes Strict Criteria for Ministerial Appeals on Points of Exceptional Public Importance in Immigration Cases

Date: Dec 1, 2021

High Court Establishes Strict Criteria for Ministerial Appeals on Points of Exceptional Public Importance in Immigration Cases Introduction The case of Middelkamp v Minister for Justice & Equality...

Charleton v. Hassett (2021) – High Court Establishes Clarification on Receiver's Authority and Interlocutory Relief in Mortgage Disputes

Date: Dec 1, 2021

Charleton v. Hassett (2021) – High Court Establishes Clarification on Receiver's Authority and Interlocutory Relief in Mortgage Disputes Introduction Charleton v. Hassett ([2021] IEHC 746) is a...

Kerins & Anor v An Bord Pleanála & Ors [2021] IEHC 733: Upholding Mandatory Ministerial Guidelines Against EU EIA Directives in Planning Consent

Date: Dec 1, 2021

Kerins & Anor v An Bord Pleanála & Ors [2021] IEHC 733: Upholding Mandatory Ministerial Guidelines Against EU EIA Directives in Planning Consent Introduction The case of Kerins & Anor v An Bord...

Conclusive Effect of Land Register Entries in Registered Liens: Promontoria v McHale

Date: Nov 27, 2021

Conclusive Effect of Land Register Entries in Registered Liens: Promontoria v McHale Introduction The case of Promontoria (Oyster) Designated Activity Company v. Sean McHale [2021] IESCDET 131 was...

Lalor v Bankruptcy Act 1988: High Court Sets Precedent for Extended Bankruptcy Terms in Cases of Non-Cooperation

Date: Nov 27, 2021

Lalor v Bankruptcy Act 1988: High Court Sets Precedent for Extended Bankruptcy Terms in Cases of Non-Cooperation Introduction Lalor v Bankruptcy Act, 1988 (Approved) ([2021] IEHC 725) is a seminal...

Limits on Discovery in Civil Litigation: Insights from Tyrrell v Wright & Ors [2021] IEHC 739

Date: Nov 27, 2021

Limits on Discovery in Civil Litigation: Insights from Tyrrell v Wright & Ors [2021] IEHC 739 Introduction The case of Tyrrell v Wright & Ors (Approved) ([2021] IEHC 739) was adjudicated in the High...

Strict Enforcement of Judicial Review Time-Limits Affirmed in Roche v Teaching Council of Ireland

Date: Nov 26, 2021

Strict Enforcement of Judicial Review Time-Limits Affirmed in Roche v Teaching Council of Ireland ([2021] IEHC 712) Introduction In the case of Roche v Teaching Council of Ireland ([2021] IEHC 712),...

Refusal of Leave to Appeal in Summary Summons Cases: Insights from Allied Irish Banks PLC v. Balford Construction Limited (2021)

Date: Nov 26, 2021

Refusal of Leave to Appeal in Summary Summons Cases: Insights from Allied Irish Banks PLC v. Balford Construction Limited (2021) Introduction The case of Allied Irish Banks PLC v. Balford...

Clarifying Requirements for Summary Judgment in Loan Disputes: Pepper Finance v. Kenny

Date: Nov 26, 2021

Clarifying Requirements for Summary Judgment in Loan Disputes: Pepper Finance v. Kenny Introduction The case of Pepper Finance Corporation (Ireland) LTD v Kenny & Ors (Approved) ([2021] IEHC 741)...

Defining Waiver and Eligibility for Private Patient Charges in Public Hospitals: HSE v Laya Healthcare LTD

Date: Nov 26, 2021

Defining Waiver and Eligibility for Private Patient Charges in Public Hospitals: HSE v Laya Healthcare LTD Introduction The case of Health Service Executive v Laya Healthcare LTD ([2021] IEHC 737)...

Membership Validity and Negligence in Connolly v O'Connor [2021] IEHC 736

Date: Nov 25, 2021

Membership Validity and Negligence in Connolly v O'Connor [2021] IEHC 736 Introduction The case of Connolly v O'Connor (Approved) [2021] IEHC 736 before the High Court of Ireland delves into issues...

Insight into Costello v Minister for Agriculture, Food, and The Marine & Anor [2021] IEHC 735: Upholding Fair Procedures in Forestry Regulations

Date: Nov 25, 2021

Upholding Fair Procedures in Forestry Regulations: An Analysis of Costello v Minister for Agriculture, Food, and The Marine & Anor [2021] IEHC 735 Introduction The High Court of Ireland delivered its...

Affirming Renewal of Summons in Professional Negligence Claims: Insights from Gallagher v Slowey [2021] IEHC 762

Date: Nov 25, 2021

Affirming Renewal of Summons in Professional Negligence Claims: Insights from Gallagher v Slowey [2021] IEHC 762 Introduction Gallagher v Slowey & Anor (Approved) is a pivotal case adjudicated by the...

High Court Upholds Material Non-Disclosure in Insurance Claims: Billane v FSP Ombudsman

Date: Nov 24, 2021

High Court Upholds Material Non-Disclosure in Insurance Claims: Billane v Financial Services and Pensions Ombudsman Introduction The case of Billane & Anor v Financial Services and Pensions Ombudsman...

Clarifying the Scope of Exempted Development: High Court Upholds Precise Land Use Definitions in Spectre (Shelbourne) LTD v An Bord Pleanála

Date: Nov 24, 2021

Clarifying the Scope of Exempted Development: High Court Upholds Precise Land Use Definitions in Spectre (Shelbourne) LTD v An Bord Pleanála Introduction The case of Spectre (Shelbourne) LTD v An...

High Court of Ireland Establishes Flexibility in Adoption Procedures When Parental Consultation is Impossible

Date: Nov 24, 2021

High Court of Ireland Establishes Flexibility in Adoption Procedures When Parental Consultation is Impossible Introduction The case of Adoption Authority of Ireland v. AB (A Minor) (Approved) (Rev1),...