Ireland Case Commentaries

Approval of Joint and Several Liability in Allied Irish Banks v. McKeown: A Comprehensive Commentary

Date: Jul 17, 2021

Approval of Joint and Several Liability in Allied Irish Banks & Anor. v. McKeown & Anor. No. 2 ([2021] IEHC 498) Introduction The case of Allied Irish Banks & Anor. v. McKeown & Anor. No. 2 ([2021]...

Clarifying 'Unconditional Offer' in Compensation Claims: McCarthy v. ESB [2021] IEHC 501

Date: Jul 17, 2021

Clarifying 'Unconditional Offer' in Compensation Claims: McCarthy v. ESB [2021] IEHC 501 Introduction The case of McCarthy v. Electricity Supply Board (Approved) [2021] IEHC 501 addresses significant...

Enforcement of Adjudicator’s Decision Under the Construction Contracts Act 2013: Principal Construction LTD v. Beneavin Construction LTD

Date: Jul 17, 2021

Enforcement of Adjudicator’s Decision Under the Construction Contracts Act 2013: Principal Construction LTD v. Beneavin Construction LTD Introduction The case of Principal Construction Limited v....

Luqman v. Minister for Justice [2021] IEHC 496: Clarifying Executive Discretion in Work Visa Applications

Date: Jul 17, 2021

Luqman v. Minister for Justice [2021] IEHC 496: Clarifying Executive Discretion in Work Visa Applications Introduction Luqman v. Minister for Justice is a pivotal case adjudicated by the High Court...

Limitations on Disclosure Powers under Companies Act 2014: Insights from Second Irish Forestry Fund PLC (In Liquidation) v. Companies Act [2021] IEHC 488

Date: Jul 17, 2021

Limitations on Disclosure Powers under Companies Act 2014: Insights from Second Irish Forestry Fund PLC (In Liquidation) v. Companies Act [2021] IEHC 488 Introduction The case of Second Irish...

Threshold for Granting Leave to Appeal: Insights from Zhang v. Farrell [2021] IESCDET 82

Date: Jul 16, 2021

Threshold for Granting Leave to Appeal: Insights from Zhang v. Farrell [2021] IESCDET 82 Introduction Zhang v. Farrell ([2021] IESCDET 82) is a significant case adjudicated by the Supreme Court of...

Upholding the Duty of Utmost Good Faith in Ex Parte Judicial Review Applications: High Court's Decision in Director of Public Prosecutions v. Judges of the Circuit Court

Date: Jul 16, 2021

Upholding the Duty of Utmost Good Faith in Ex Parte Judicial Review Applications: High Court's Decision in Director of Public Prosecutions v. Judges of the Circuit Court Introduction In the High...

Invalidation of Temporary Planning Permission Near Primary School: A Landmark High Court Judgment

Date: Jul 16, 2021

Invalidation of Temporary Planning Permission Near Primary School: A Landmark High Court Judgment Introduction The High Court of Ireland delivered a significant judgment on July 15, 2021, in the case...

Zhang v. Farrell: Upholding the Standards for Leave to Appeal in Ireland

Date: Jul 16, 2021

Zhang v. Farrell: Upholding the Standards for Leave to Appeal in Ireland Introduction The Supreme Court of Ireland, in the landmark case Zhang v. Farrell ([2021] IESCDET 81), addressed pivotal issues...

Clarifying Arbitrability and Scope of Arbitration Clauses in Insurance Disputes: High Court Decision in Charwin Ltd v. Zavarovalnica Sava Insurance [2021] IEHC 489

Date: Jul 15, 2021

Clarifying Arbitrability and Scope of Arbitration Clauses in Insurance Disputes: High Court Decision in Charwin Ltd v. Zavarovalnica Sava Insurance [2021] IEHC 489 1. Introduction The High Court of...

Extended Live Blocking Injunctions: UEFA v. Eircom LTD Establishes Two-Year Precedent

Date: Jul 15, 2021

Extended Live Blocking Injunctions: UEFA v. Eircom LTD Establishes Two-Year Precedent Introduction The case of Union des Associations Européennes de Football v. Eircom LTD T/A Eir & Ors ([2021] IEHC...

Refusal of Surrender Under European Arrest Warrant: The Case of Minister for Justice v. Markiewicz

Date: Jul 15, 2021

Refusal of Surrender Under European Arrest Warrant: The Case of Minister for Justice v. Markiewicz Introduction The High Court of Ireland delivered a significant judgment on July 14, 2021, in the...

Surrender of Respondent Under European Arrest Warrant: Minister for Justice v. Popiel

Date: Jul 15, 2021

Surrender of Respondent Under European Arrest Warrant: Minister for Justice v. Popiel Introduction The case of Minister for Justice and Equality v. Popiel ([2021] IEHC 510) was adjudicated by Mr....

Clarifying Extensions Under the Mental Health Act 2001: Insights from B v. The Clinical Director Of An Approved Centre (2021)

Date: Jul 14, 2021

Clarifying Extensions Under the Mental Health Act 2001: Insights from B v. The Clinical Director Of An Approved Centre (2021) Introduction The case of B v. The Clinical Director Of An Approved Centre...

Reilly v. Iconic Newspaper Ltd: Affirming Absolute Privilege for Fair and Accurate Reports under Defamation Act 2009

Date: Jul 14, 2021

Reilly v. Iconic Newspaper Ltd: Affirming Absolute Privilege for Fair and Accurate Reports under Defamation Act 2009 Introduction The case of Reilly v. Iconic Newspaper Ltd ([2021] IEHC 490) is a...

Clifford & Anor v An Bord Pleanala & Ors: Establishing Rigorous Standards for Judicial Review in Environmental Planning

Date: Jul 13, 2021

Clifford & Anor v An Bord Pleanala & Ors: Establishing Rigorous Standards for Judicial Review in Environmental Planning Introduction The case of Clifford & Anor v An Bord Pleanala & Ors and O'Connor...

Additional Discovery in High Court: Brahami v. Kelleher Chartered Surveyors Ltd [2021] IEHC 611

Date: Jul 13, 2021

Additional Discovery in High Court: Brahami v. Kelleher Chartered Surveyors Ltd [2021] IEHC 611 Introduction The case of Brahami & Anor v. Kelleher Chartered Surveyors Ltd ([2021] IEHC 611) was...

Comprehensive Analysis of McNamara v. The Revenue Commissioners ([2021] IEHC 485): A Milestone in Tax Appeal Procedures

Date: Jul 13, 2021

Comprehensive Analysis of McNamara v. The Revenue Commissioners ([2021] IEHC 485): A Milestone in Tax Appeal Procedures Introduction The case of McNamara v. The Revenue Commissioners ([2021] IEHC...

Judicial Commentary: Director of Public Prosecutions v. Grimes [2021] IEHC 484

Date: Jul 13, 2021

High Court Sets New Precedent on Judicial Discretion in Amending Charge Sheets: Director of Public Prosecutions v. Grimes [2021] IEHC 484 Introduction The Director of Public Prosecutions v. Grimes...

Presumption of Compliance with European Arrest Warrant Act in Minister for Justice v. Jancauskas

Date: Jul 13, 2021

Presumption of Compliance with European Arrest Warrant Act in Minister for Justice v. Jancauskas Introduction Minister for Justice v. Jancauskas (Approved) ([2021] IEHC 491) is a pivotal case decided...