Ireland Case Commentaries

Establishing Normal Residence for International Protection Applicants in Driving License Exchange

Date: Nov 6, 2021

Establishing Normal Residence for International Protection Applicants in Driving License Exchange Introduction The case of Landsberg & Anor v National Driving Licence Service & Ors ([2021] IEHC 748)...

High Court Clarifies Limits of Judicial Orders in Environmental Compliance: Friends of the Irish Environment CLG v Roscommon County Council

Date: Nov 5, 2021

High Court Clarifies Limits of Judicial Orders in Environmental Compliance: Friends of the Irish Environment CLG v Roscommon County Council Introduction The case of Friends of the Irish Environment...

HMW v Minister for Justice (Approved) ([2021] IEHC 699) - Establishing Mandatory Accommodation Requirements in Humanitarian Admission Schemes

Date: Nov 5, 2021

HMW v Minister for Justice (Approved) ([2021] IEHC 699) Establishing Mandatory Accommodation Requirements in Humanitarian Admission Schemes Introduction The case HMW v Minister for Justice (Approved)...

Clarifying Pre-Emption Rights in Property Lease Agreements: Insights from Irish Cattle Breeding Federation LTD v Vespolina LTD [2021] IEHC 690

Date: Nov 4, 2021

Clarifying Pre-Emption Rights in Property Lease Agreements: Insights from Irish Cattle Breeding Federation LTD v Vespolina LTD [2021] IEHC 690 Introduction The case of Irish Cattle Breeding...

Mandatory Income Verification in Personal Insolvency Arrangements: A New Precedent

Date: Nov 3, 2021

Mandatory Income Verification in Personal Insolvency Arrangements: A New Precedent Introduction The judgment in Gallagher v Personal Insolvency Acts 2012-2015 (Approved) ([2021] IEHC 686) delivered...

Reid v An Bord Pleanála: Judicial Approach to Costs in Evidentiary Disputes During Judicial Reviews

Date: Nov 3, 2021

Reid v An Bord Pleanála: Judicial Approach to Costs in Evidentiary Disputes During Judicial Reviews Introduction The case of Reid v An Bord Pleanála (Approved) ([2021] IEHC 678) is a significant...

Enhanced Clarity on Execution Orders in Mortgage Possession: Start Mortgages DAC v Rogers & Anor (Approved) [2021] IEHC 691

Date: Nov 3, 2021

Disclaimer: This commentary is intended for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For legal advice pertaining to your specific situation, please consult a qualified...

High Court Sets Precedent for Unitary Trial in Interrelated Nervous Shock and Medical Negligence Claims

Date: Nov 3, 2021

High Court Sets Precedent for Unitary Trial in Interrelated Nervous Shock and Medical Negligence Claims Introduction The case of Bradley & Ors v Birthistle (Approved) [2021] IEHC 695 before the High...

Rejection of Consent Terms Overriding Taxpayer Reimbursements: Fahy v Padraic Fahy Tiling Contractors LTD & Anor [2021] IEHC 682

Date: Nov 2, 2021

Rejection of Consent Terms Overriding Taxpayer Reimbursements: Fahy v Padraic Fahy Tiling Contractors LTD & Anor [2021] IEHC 682 Introduction The case of Fahy v Padraic Fahy Tiling Contractors LTD &...

Revocation of Refugee Status Due to Fraud and Implications for Derived Citizenship: U.M. v. Minister for Foreign Affairs

Date: Nov 2, 2021

Revocation of Refugee Status Due to Fraud and Implications for Derived Citizenship: U.M. v. Minister for Foreign Affairs Introduction The case of U.M. v. Minister for Foreign Affairs and Ors...

Establishing Priority in Mortgage Possession: Bank of Ireland Mortgage Bank v Raymond & Anor [2021] IEHC 665

Date: Oct 30, 2021

Establishing Priority in Mortgage Possession: Bank of Ireland Mortgage Bank v Raymond & Anor [2021] IEHC 665 Introduction The case of Bank of Ireland Mortgage Bank v Raymond & Anor ([2021] IEHC 665)...

K Kirby v Express Bus LTD: High Court Establishes Rigorous Standards for Liquidators in Property Disputes

Date: Oct 30, 2021

K Kirby v Express Bus LTD: High Court Establishes Rigorous Standards for Liquidators in Property Disputes Introduction The case of K Kirby v Express Bus LTD (Approved) ([2021] IEHC 680) adjudicated...

Overriding Negligence and Novus Actus Interveniens: Insights from Davey v Sligo County Council

Date: Oct 30, 2021

Overriding Negligence and Novus Actus Interveniens: Insights from Davey v Sligo County Council Introduction Case: Davey v Sligo County Council & Ors ([2021] IEHC 707) Court: High Court of Ireland...

Vandever v Rainsford: Upholding Promissory Note Obligations Over 'Loan for Equity' Assertions

Date: Oct 30, 2021

Vandever v Rainsford: Upholding Promissory Note Obligations Over 'Loan for Equity' Assertions Introduction The case of Vandever & Ors v Rainsford & Anor (Approved) ([2021] IEHC 685) was adjudicated...

Credibility Assessment in Asylum Claims: Insights from NK v International Protection Appeals Tribunal & Anor (2021)

Date: Oct 29, 2021

Credibility Assessment in Asylum Claims: Insights from NK v International Protection Appeals Tribunal & Anor (2021) Introduction The case of NK v International Protection Appeals Tribunal & Anor...

Establishing Criteria for Security for Costs in Company Dissolution: Insights from Nobil Food Ltd v Campion Insurance Ltd [2021] IEHC 664

Date: Oct 29, 2021

Establishing Criteria for Security for Costs in Company Dissolution: Insights from Nobil Food Ltd v Campion Insurance Ltd [2021] IEHC 664 Introduction Case: Nobil Food Ltd v Campion Insurance Ltd...

Membership Termination and Duty of Care: Insights from McGroarty v Kilcullen [2021] IEHC 679

Date: Oct 29, 2021

Membership Termination and Duty of Care: Insights from McGroarty v Kilcullen [2021] IEHC 679 Introduction McGroarty v Kilcullen (Approved) [2021] IEHC 679 is a significant judgment delivered by Ms....

Leave to Amend Pleadings in Statutory Breach Claims: High Court's Approach in Carey v Sweeney

Date: Oct 28, 2021

Leave to Amend Pleadings in Statutory Breach Claims: High Court's Approach in Carey v Sweeney Introduction Case: Carey v Sweeney T/A Paul Sweeney Financial Services & Anor (Approved) ([2021] IEHC...

Ryan v O'Sullivan & Anor (Approved) [2021] IEHC 689: Establishing Driver Responsibility in Adverse Weather Conditions

Date: Oct 28, 2021

Ryan v O'Sullivan & Anor (Approved) [2021] IEHC 689: Establishing Driver Responsibility in Adverse Weather Conditions Introduction The case of Ryan v O'Sullivan & Anor (Approved) ([2021] IEHC 689)...

Lawful Execution of Committal Warrants Following Unlawful Detention: A Comprehensive Analysis of A.H. v Governor of Castlerea Prison [2021] IEHC 734

Date: Oct 27, 2021

Lawful Execution of Committal Warrants Following Unlawful Detention: A Comprehensive Analysis of A.H. v Governor of Castlerea Prison [2021] IEHC 734 Introduction The case of A.H. v Governor of...