Ireland Case Commentaries

Defining Consumers and Creditors under the Consumer Credit Act: Insights from US Mainstream Renewable Power Inc v. McGinnis [2021] IEHC 615

Date: Sep 4, 2021

Defining Consumers and Creditors under the Consumer Credit Act: Insights from US Mainstream Renewable Power Inc v. McGinnis [2021] IEHC 615 Introduction The case of US Mainstream Renewable Power Inc...

Dardania Holdings Ltd v. Advanced Life Safety Ltd: Ensuring Full Disclosure in Ex Parte Injunctions

Date: Sep 1, 2021

Dardania Holdings Ltd v. Advanced Life Safety Ltd: Ensuring Full Disclosure in Ex Parte Injunctions Introduction The case of Dardania Holdings Ltd v. Advanced Life Safety Ltd T/A Advanced Fire...

Extension of Time under s.45 of the Criminal Justice Act: DPP v. Walsh & Anor

Date: Sep 1, 2021

Extension of Time under Section 45 of the Criminal Justice Act: Director of Public Prosecutions v. Walsh & Anor Introduction In the case of Director of Public Prosecutions v. Walsh & Anor (Approved)...

Proportionality of Minimum Financial Penalties: Dumitran v. Ireland [2021] IEHC 567

Date: Aug 28, 2021

Proportionality of Minimum Financial Penalties: Dumitran v. Ireland [2021] IEHC 567 Introduction The case of Dumitran v. Ireland & Anor ([2021] IEHC 567) before the High Court of Ireland addresses...

Exclusion of Future Pension Entitlements in Personal Insolvency Arrangements: Fitzpatrick v. Personal Insolvency Acts 2012-2015 (Approved)

Date: Aug 28, 2021

Exclusion of Future Pension Entitlements in Personal Insolvency Arrangements: Fitzpatrick v. Personal Insolvency Acts 2012-2015 (Approved) Introduction The case of Fitzpatrick v. Personal Insolvency...

Supreme Court of Ireland Establishes Limits on NPE Principles in Cost Orders in Kenny v. Trinity College Dublin

Date: Aug 27, 2021

Supreme Court of Ireland Establishes Limits on NPE Principles in Cost Orders in Kenny v. Trinity College Dublin Introduction Kenny v. University of Dublin Trinity College ([2021] IESC 57) is a...

Waters v. An Garda Síochána & Ors: Judicial Review of Criminal Conviction Upheld

Date: Aug 26, 2021

Waters v. An Garda Síochána & Ors: Judicial Review of Criminal Conviction Upheld Introduction Waters v. An Garda Síochána & Ors ([2021] IEHC 552) is a significant judgment delivered by Mr. Justice...

Appropriateness of Judicial Review vs. Appeal: Insights from Zadecki v. Director of Public Prosecutions

Date: Aug 26, 2021

Appropriateness of Judicial Review vs. Appeal: Insights from Zadecki v. Director of Public Prosecutions ([2021] IEHC 553) Introduction The case of Zadecki v. Director of Public Prosecutions ([2021]...

The Imperative of Timeliness in Case Stated Appeals: National Transport Authority v. Express Bus LTD & Ors [2021] IEHC 560

Date: Aug 26, 2021

The Imperative of Timeliness in Case Stated Appeals: National Transport Authority v. Express Bus LTD & Ors [2021] IEHC 560 Introduction The case of National Transport Authority v. Express Bus LTD &...

Reaffirming Intermediary Immunity and Procedural Compliance: High Court Sets Aside Default Judgment in DRM v Proton Technologies AG [2021] IEHC 554

Date: Aug 26, 2021

Reaffirming Intermediary Immunity and Procedural Compliance: High Court Sets Aside Default Judgment in DRM v Proton Technologies AG [2021] IEHC 554 Introduction The case of DRM Contract...

Affirmation of Habitual Residence Principle in International Child Abduction: AW v. OU [2021] IEHC 607

Date: Aug 25, 2021

Affirmation of Habitual Residence Principle in International Child Abduction: AW v. OU [2021] IEHC 607 Introduction The case of AW v. OU ([2021] IEHC 607) adjudicated by the High Court of Ireland...

Establishing Custody Rights under the Hague Convention: Analysis of L.B. v A.H. [2021] IEHC 849

Date: Aug 24, 2021

Establishing Custody Rights under the Hague Convention: Analysis of L.B. v A.H. [2021] IEHC 849 Introduction L.B. v A.H. ([2021] IEHC 849) is a landmark case adjudicated by the High Court of Ireland,...

Reaffirming the Objective Assessment of Delay in Third-Party Notices: Susquehanna International Group Ltd v. Execuzen Ltd & Ors [2021] IEHC 551

Date: Aug 20, 2021

Reaffirming the Objective Assessment of Delay in Third-Party Notices: Susquehanna International Group Ltd v. Execuzen Ltd & Ors [2021] IEHC 551 Introduction The case of Susquehanna International...

Discretion in Cost Awards Under Section 169(1) L.S.R.A. 2015: Insights from Sixth Irish Forestry Fund PLC (In Liquidation) & Ors v. Companies Act (Approved)

Date: Aug 17, 2021

Discretion in Cost Awards Under Section 169(1) L.S.R.A. 2015: Insights from Sixth Irish Forestry Fund PLC (In Liquidation) & Ors v. Companies Act (Approved) Introduction The case of Sixth Irish...

Prosecutorial Delay and Fair Trial: Comprehensive Analysis of M.N. v. Director of Public Prosecutions [2021] IEHC 550

Date: Aug 14, 2021

Prosecutorial Delay and Fair Trial: Comprehensive Analysis of M.N. v. Director of Public Prosecutions [2021] IEHC 550 Introduction The case of M.N. v. Director of Public Prosecutions (Prosecutorial...

Enforcement of Possession Orders: Criteria and Procedural Requirements in Pepper Finance Corporation (Ireland) DAC v. Persons Unknown

Date: Aug 14, 2021

Enforcement of Possession Orders: Criteria and Procedural Requirements in Pepper Finance Corporation (Ireland) DAC v. Persons Unknown Introduction The case of Pepper Finance Corporation (Ireland) DAC...

Strict Enforcement of Timelines for Third-Party Notices: Insights from Ashford Castle Ltd v. E J Deacy Contractors [2021] IEHC 549

Date: Aug 14, 2021

Strict Enforcement of Timelines for Third-Party Notices: Insights from Ashford Castle Ltd v. E J Deacy Contractors [2021] IEHC 549 Introduction The case of Ashford Castle Ltd v. E J Deacy Contractors...

Striking Out Proceedings Due to Inordinate Delay in Kehoe & Anor v. Promontoria (Aran) Ltd & Anor. (Approved) [2021] IEHC 573

Date: Aug 12, 2021

Striking Out Proceedings Due to Inordinate Delay in Kehoe & Anor v. Promontoria (Aran) Ltd & Anor. (Approved) [2021] IEHC 573 Introduction The case of Kehoe & Anor v. Promontoria (Aran) Ltd & Anor....

Cost Allocation in Struck-Out Insolvency Applications: Insights from Morrow v Donworth Capital Ltd [2021] IEHC 558

Date: Aug 7, 2021

Cost Allocation in Struck-Out Insolvency Applications: Insights from Morrow v Donworth Capital Ltd [2021] IEHC 558 Introduction Morrow v Donworth Capital Ltd & Ors (Approved) [2021] IEHC 558 is a...

High Court Upholds European Arrest Warrant Surrender in Minister for Justice v. Paun

Date: Aug 6, 2021

High Court Upholds European Arrest Warrant Surrender in Minister for Justice v. Paun Introduction In the case of Minister for Justice v. Paun (Approved) ([2021] IEHC 581), the High Court of Ireland...