Ireland Case Commentaries

Mulcahy v Clifford: Liability in Rear-End Collisions and the Role of Pre-Existing Conditions

Date: Jun 26, 2021

Mulcahy v Clifford: Liability in Rear-End Collisions and the Role of Pre-Existing Conditions Introduction Mulcahy v. Clifford ([2021] IEHC 448) is a significant judgment delivered by Mr. Justice Barr...

Acheson v. Loughshinny Motorcycle Supporters Club LTD: Cost Adjudication in Interlocutory Applications

Date: Jun 26, 2021

Acheson v. Loughshinny Motorcycle Supporters Club LTD: Cost Adjudication in Interlocutory Applications Introduction The case of Acheson v. Loughshinny Motorcycle Supporters Club LTD & Anor ([2021]...

Autology Ltd Approved Seizure: Establishing Proceeds of Mandate Fraud

Date: Jun 26, 2021

Autology Ltd Approved Seizure: Establishing Proceeds of Mandate Fraud Introduction The case of Criminal Assets Bureau v. Autology Ltd T/A Autopace (Approved) ([2021] IEHC 536) is a significant...

Establishing a Framework for Security for Costs in High-Stakes Litigation: Quinn Insurance Ltd v. PricewaterhouseCoopers [2021] IESC 39

Date: Jun 26, 2021

Establishing a Framework for Security for Costs in High-Stakes Litigation: Quinn Insurance Ltd v. PricewaterhouseCoopers [2021] IESC 39 1. Introduction In the landmark case of Quinn Insurance Limited...

Protection of Vested Rights in Suspended Sentences: Insights from Kedzierski v DPP [2021] IEHC 347

Date: Jun 26, 2021

Protection of Vested Rights in Suspended Sentences: Insights from Kedzierski v Director of Public Prosecutions [2021] IEHC 347 Introduction Kedzierski v. Director of Public Prosecutions (Approved)...

NL v. International Protection Appeals Tribunal & Anor ([2021] IEHC 430): Redefining Asylum Claims Amid Cultural Traditions and Perceived Threats

Date: Jun 26, 2021

NL v. International Protection Appeals Tribunal & Anor ([2021] IEHC 430) Introduction The case of NL v. International Protection Appeals Tribunal & Anor ([2021] IEHC 430) presents a significant...

Unreasonable Delay in Prosecuting Proceedings: Sheahan & Anor v. Quill Junior & Anor [2021] IEHC 428

Date: Jun 25, 2021

Unreasonable Delay in Prosecuting Proceedings: Sheahan & Anor v. Quill Junior & Anor [2021] IEHC 428 Introduction The case of Sheahan & Anor v. Quill Junior & Anor (Approved) ([2021] IEHC 428) was...

Affirmation of Involuntary Detention Confirmed: Adequate Reasoning under Mental Health Act 2001

Date: Jun 25, 2021

Affirmation of Involuntary Detention Confirmed: Adequate Reasoning under Mental Health Act 2001 Introduction The case of F.C. v. Mental Health Tribunal (Approved) ([2021] IEHC 432) was adjudicated in...

Hannon v. Tipperary County Council: Establishing Scrutiny in Trip and Fall Claims

Date: Jun 25, 2021

Hannon v. Tipperary County Council: Establishing Scrutiny in Trip and Fall Claims Introduction Hannon v. Tipperary County Council ([2021] IEHC 514) is a pivotal case adjudicated by the High Court of...

Employer's Duty to Maintain Equipment and Apportionment of Causation in Workplace Injury Claims: Insights from Price v Limerick City and County Council

Date: Jun 25, 2021

Employer's Duty to Maintain Equipment and Apportionment of Causation in Workplace Injury Claims: Insights from Price v. Limerick City and County Council 1. Introduction The case of Price v. Limerick...

Reaffirmation of Defense Rights in European Arrest Warrant Proceedings: Minister for Justice v. Szefer [2021] IEHC 441

Date: Jun 24, 2021

Reaffirmation of Defense Rights in European Arrest Warrant Proceedings Minister for Justice v. Szefer (Approved) [2021] IEHC 441 Introduction The case of Minister for Justice v. Szefer ([2021] IEHC...

Extending Blocking Injunctions: Implications from FAPL v. Eircom Ltd & Ors [2021] IEHC 425

Date: Jun 23, 2021

Extending Blocking Injunctions: Implications from FAPL v. Eircom Ltd & Ors [2021] IEHC 425 Introduction The High Court of Ireland delivered a pivotal judgment on June 22, 2021, in the case of...

Defining Boundaries of Document Discovery in Corporate Liability: Columbia Lake Partners v. Egan & Murphy [2021] IEHC 423

Date: Jun 23, 2021

Defining Boundaries of Document Discovery in Corporate Liability: Columbia Lake Partners v. Egan & Murphy [2021] IEHC 423 Introduction The case of Columbia Lake Partners Growth Lending (LUXCO) SARL...

Hardy v Bible and the Motor Insurers' Bureau of Ireland: Setting Precedent on False Personal Injury Claims and Inappropriate Solicitor Referrals

Date: Jun 23, 2021

Hardy v Bible and the Motor Insurers' Bureau of Ireland: Setting Precedent on False Personal Injury Claims and Inappropriate Solicitor Referrals Introduction In the case of Hardy v Bible and the...

High Court Clarifies Remittance of Possession Appeals Post-Cody: Permanent TSB v. Mooney

Date: Jun 23, 2021

High Court Clarifies Remittance of Possession Appeals Post-Cody: Permanent TSB v. Mooney Introduction The case of Permanent TSB (formerly Irish Life & Permanent PLC) & Anor v. Mooney & Anor ([2021]...

Mandatory Transfer of Social Housing Units Confirmed: High Court Sets Precedent in O'Driscoll v Cork City Council [2021] IEHC 504

Date: Jun 23, 2021

Mandatory Transfer of Social Housing Units Confirmed: High Court Sets Precedent in O'Driscoll v Cork City Council [2021] IEHC 504 Introduction In the landmark case of O'Driscoll & Ors T/A The Levis...

Surrender of Respondent under European Arrest Warrant: Minister for Justice v. Collopy

Date: Jun 23, 2021

Surrender of Respondent under European Arrest Warrant: Minister for Justice v. Collopy Introduction The case of Minister for Justice and Equality v. Collopy ([2021] IEHC 460) presents a significant...

Correspondence and Enforceability in European Arrest Warrants: High Court's Ruling in Minister for Justice & Equality v. Wajdzik

Date: Jun 22, 2021

Correspondence and Enforceability in European Arrest Warrants: High Court's Ruling in Minister for Justice & Equality v. Wajdzik Introduction The case of Minister for Justice & Equality v. Wajdzik...

High Court of Ireland Upholds Jurisdictional Limits in Tax Appeal Amendments

Date: Jun 22, 2021

High Court of Ireland Upholds Jurisdictional Limits in Tax Appeal Amendments Introduction The case Express Motor Assessors Ltd (In Liquidation) v. Revenue Commissioners (Approved) ([2021] IEHC 420)...

High Court Upholds Standards: Dismissing Adults' Minor Injury Claims on Children's Playground Equipment

Date: Jun 19, 2021

High Court Upholds Standards: Dismissing Adults' Minor Injury Claims on Children's Playground Equipment Introduction The case of O'Mahoney v. Tipperary County Council & Ors ([2021] IEHC 643)...