Ireland Case Commentaries

Comprehensive Commentary on Custom House Capital LTD v Regulation 166 EC (MiFI) Regs 2007 (Approved) ([2021] IEHC 842)

Date: Oct 14, 2021

Disclaimer: This commentary is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For specific legal concerns, please consult a qualified legal professional. Custom House...

Crowley v Murphy: Clarification on Costs Allocation in Executor Removal Actions

Date: Oct 13, 2021

Crowley v Murphy: Clarification on Costs Allocation in Executor Removal Actions Introduction Crowley v Murphy, [2021] IEHC 645, is a significant judgment delivered by Mr. Justice Mark Sanfey of the...

Tearfund Ireland LTD v Commissioner of Valuation: Defining Charitable Purposes under the Valuation Act 2001

Date: Oct 13, 2021

Tearfund Ireland LTD v Commissioner of Valuation: Defining Charitable Purposes under the Valuation Act 2001 Introduction Tearfund Ireland Ltd v Commissioner of Valuation (Approved) [2021] IEHC 646 is...

Attorney General v Wall [2021]: Upholding Extradition Standards and Human Rights Considerations in Ireland

Date: Oct 12, 2021

Attorney General v Wall [2021]: Upholding Extradition Standards and Human Rights Considerations in Ireland Introduction The case of Attorney General v Wall ([2021] IEHC 687) was adjudicated in the...

Minister for Justice v Gabco: High Court Validates Surrender under Dual European Arrest Warrants

Date: Oct 12, 2021

Minister for Justice v Gabco: High Court Validates Surrender under Dual European Arrest Warrants Introduction The case of Minister for Justice v Gabco (Approved) ([2021] IEHC 670) deals with complex...

Ensuring Defence Rights in European Arrest Warrants: High Court Upholds Procedural Standards in Minister for Justice v Torac

Date: Oct 12, 2021

Ensuring Defence Rights in European Arrest Warrants: High Court Upholds Procedural Standards in Minister for Justice v Torac Introduction Minister for Justice v Torac (Approved) ([2021] IEHC 671) is...

Quantifying Damages for Denial of a Trial with Due Expedition: O'Callaghan v. Ireland [2021] IESC 73

Date: Oct 9, 2021

Quantifying Damages for Denial of a Trial with Due Expedition: O'Callaghan v. Ireland [2021] IESC 73 Introduction O'Callaghan v. Ireland and the Attorney General (Approved) [2021] IESC 73 is a...

Keogh v. AV Pound & Company LTD: Establishing the Non-Mootness of Interlocutory Motions in Employment Disputes

Date: Oct 9, 2021

Keogh v. AV Pound & Company LTD: Establishing the Non-Mootness of Interlocutory Motions in Employment Disputes Introduction Keogh v. AV Pound & Company LTD ([2021] IEHC 640) is a pivotal case...

Interpreting Regulatory Compliance in Environmental Impact Assessments: Insights from Waltham Abbey Residents Association v. An Bord Pleanála

Date: Oct 8, 2021

Interpreting Regulatory Compliance in Environmental Impact Assessments: Insights from Waltham Abbey Residents Association v. An Bord Pleanála Introduction The case of Waltham Abbey Residents...

Proper Identification of Defendants Essential in High Court Proceedings: Greally v Havbell DAC Ltd & Ors

Date: Oct 8, 2021

Proper Identification of Defendants Essential in High Court Proceedings: Greally v Havbell DAC Ltd & Ors Introduction The case of Greally v. Havbell DAC Ltd & Ors ([2021] IEHC 637) addresses critical...

Enhancing Protections for Vulnerable Migrants: Insights from ASVF v. Minister for Justice [2021] IEHC 634

Date: Oct 7, 2021

Enhancing Protections for Vulnerable Migrants: Insights from ASVF v. Minister for Justice [2021] IEHC 634 Introduction The case of ASVF v. Minister for Justice ([2021] IEHC 634) represents a pivotal...

Enforcement of Adjudicator’s Decision under the Construction Contracts Act 2013: Aakon Construction Services LTD v. Pure Fitout Associated Ltd [2021] IEHC 619

Date: Oct 7, 2021

Enforcement of Adjudicator’s Decision under the Construction Contracts Act 2013: Aakon Construction Services LTD v. Pure Fitout Associated Ltd [2021] IEHC 619 Introduction The case of Aakon...

Reid v. An Bord Pleanála: Defining Standards for Leave to Appeal in Environmental Judicial Reviews

Date: Oct 7, 2021

Reid v. An Bord Pleanála: Defining Standards for Leave to Appeal in Environmental Judicial Reviews Introduction Reid v. An Bord Pleanála (Approved) ([2021] IEHC 593) is a significant judgment...

High Court Clarifies Grounds for Vacating Lis Pendens in Joint Venture Disputes

Date: Oct 6, 2021

High Court Clarifies Grounds for Vacating Lis Pendens in Joint Venture Disputes Introduction The High Court of Ireland delivered a significant judgment on October 5, 2021, in the case of O'Loughlin &...

High Court Upholds Summary Judgment Against Defendants' Unsubstantiated Defenses in Contractual Payment Dispute

Date: Oct 6, 2021

High Court Upholds Summary Judgment Against Defendants' Unsubstantiated Defenses in Contractual Payment Dispute Introduction In the case of Vector Workplace and Facilities Management LTD v. Firstcare...

Munnelly v. Start Mortgages DAC: Allocating Costs in Interlocutory Motions

Date: Oct 6, 2021

Munnelly v. Start Mortgages DAC: Allocating Costs in Interlocutory Motions Introduction The case of Munnelly & Anor v. Start Mortgages DAC & Ors (Approved), adjudicated by the High Court of Ireland...

Beaumont Hospital Board & Anor v. O'Doherty: High Court Sets Precedent on Interlocutory Costs in Defamation Cases

Date: Oct 6, 2021

Beaumont Hospital Board & Anor v. O'Doherty: High Court Sets Precedent on Interlocutory Costs in Defamation Cases Introduction The case of Beaumont Hospital Board & Marie Murray v. Gemma O’Doherty...

Balancing Relevance and Proportionality in Defamation Litigation: Insights from Egan v. Fenlon & Ors ([2021] IEHC 626)

Date: Oct 6, 2021

Balancing Relevance and Proportionality in Defamation Litigation: Insights from Egan v. Fenlon & Ors ([2021] IEHC 626) Introduction The case of Egan v. Fenlon & Ors ([2021] IEHC 626) was adjudicated...

Establishing Standards for Discovery and Particulars in Defamation Cases: Egan v. Fenlon & Ors [2021] IEHC 625

Date: Oct 6, 2021

Establishing Standards for Discovery and Particulars in Defamation Cases: Egan v. Fenlon & Ors [2021] IEHC 625 Introduction Egan v. Fenlon & Ors [2021] IEHC 625 is a significant High Court of Ireland...

Establishing Compliance with Notification Requirements in European Arrest Warrant Surrender: Minister for Justice v. Rostas [2021] IEHC 639

Date: Oct 5, 2021

Establishing Compliance with Notification Requirements in European Arrest Warrant Surrender: Minister for Justice v. Rostas [2021] IEHC 639 Introduction The case of Minister for Justice v. Rostas...