Ireland Case Commentaries

Delegation of Legislative Power in Sectoral Employment Orders: NECI v Labour Court & ors [2021] IESC 36

Date: Jun 19, 2021

Delegation of Legislative Power in Sectoral Employment Orders: NECI v Labour Court & ors [2021] IESC 36 Introduction The case of Naisiunta Leictreach (NECI) v Labour Court & ors ([2021] IESC 36)...

Broad Release of Claims in Settlement Agreements: A Commentary on IJM Timber Engineering v. Companies Act 2014 ([2021] IEHC 412)

Date: Jun 19, 2021

Broad Release of Claims in Settlement Agreements: A Commentary on IJM Timber Engineering v. Companies Act 2014 ([2021] IEHC 412) Introduction The case of IJM Timber Engineering Limited v. Companies...

Delegated Legislative Authority under Article 15.2 of the Irish Constitution: Insights from Naisiúnta Léictreach Contraitheoir Éireann Coideachta Faoi Theorainn Ráthaoichta v. Labour Court & ors

Date: Jun 19, 2021

Delegated Legislative Authority under Article 15.2 of the Irish Constitution: Insights from Naisiúnta Léictreach Contraitheoir Éireann Coideachta Faoi Theorainn Ráthaoichta v. Labour Court & ors...

Judicial Discipline in Legal Costs: Insights from Byrne v. Revenue Commissioners (2021) IEHC 415

Date: Jun 18, 2021

Judicial Discipline in Legal Costs: Insights from Byrne v. Revenue Commissioners (2021) IEHC 415 Introduction Byrne v. Revenue Commissioners (Approved) ([2021] IEHC 415) is a landmark judgment...

Diamrem Ltd v. Clare County Council: High Court Reinforces Strict Adherence to Procedural Time Limits

Date: Jun 17, 2021

Diamrem Ltd v. Clare County Council: High Court Reinforces Strict Adherence to Procedural Time Limits Introduction The case of Diamrem Ltd v. Clare County Council ([2021] IEHC 408) adjudicated by the...

Affirmation of Surrender Procedures under the European Arrest Warrant Act in the Context of Mandatory Minimum Sentences: Analysis of Minister for Justice v. Draghia [2021] IEHC 414

Date: Jun 17, 2021

Affirmation of Surrender Procedures under the European Arrest Warrant Act in the Context of Mandatory Minimum Sentences: Analysis of Minister for Justice v. Draghia [2021] IEHC 414 Introduction In...

Sweetman v. APB & Ors: Judicial Clarification on Design Detail Requirements in Strategic Infrastructure Planning

Date: Jun 17, 2021

Sweetman v. APB & Ors: Judicial Clarification on Design Detail Requirements in Strategic Infrastructure Planning Introduction The case of Sweetman v. APB & Ors ([2021] IEHC 390) heard by the High...

Pembroke Road Association v. An Bord Pleanála: Insights into Applicant Continuity and Development Condition Validity

Date: Jun 17, 2021

Pembroke Road Association v. An Bord Pleanála: Insights into Applicant Continuity and Development Condition Validity Introduction The case of Pembroke Road Association v. An Bord Pleanála & Ors...

Extended Interpretation of Statute of Limitations in Personal Injury Claims: Ojewale v. Kearns & Anor [2021] IEHC 431

Date: Jun 17, 2021

Extended Interpretation of Statute of Limitations in Personal Injury Claims: Ojewale v. Kearns & Anor [2021] IEHC 431 Introduction Ojewale v. Kearns & Anor is a pivotal case adjudicated by the High...

Efficient Case Management and Judicial Recusal Standards: Insights from Tracey & Anor v. Ireland & Ors [2021] IEHC 406

Date: Jun 16, 2021

Efficient Case Management and Judicial Recusal Standards: Insights from Tracey & Anor v. Ireland & Ors [2021] IEHC 406 Introduction The case of Tracey & Anor v. Ireland & Ors (Approved) [2021] IEHC...

Power v. Health Service Executive: High Court Establishes Comprehensive Scope of Fixed-Term Work Protections

Date: Jun 16, 2021

Power v. Health Service Executive: High Court Establishes Comprehensive Scope of Fixed-Term Work Protections Introduction Case: Power v. Health Service Executive (Approved) [2021] IEHC 346 Court:...

Irish v. Irish [2021] IEHC 464: Reinforcing Pleading Requirements in Personal Injury Cases

Date: Jun 16, 2021

Irish v. Irish [2021] IEHC 464: Reinforcing Pleading Requirements in Personal Injury Cases Introduction The case of Irish v. Irish ([2021] IEHC 464) adjudicated by the High Court of Ireland on June...

Supreme Court Solidifies Greendale Jurisprudence: Finality of Leave Refusals Confirmed in Student Transport Scheme v. Bus Eireann

Date: Jun 15, 2021

Supreme Court Solidifies Greendale Jurisprudence: Finality of Leave Refusals Confirmed in Student Transport Scheme v. Bus Eireann Introduction The case of Student Transport Scheme Ltd. v. Bus Éireann...

Surrender of Respondent Under European Arrest Warrant: Insights from Minister for Justice v. Tomkowiak

Date: Jun 12, 2021

Surrender of Respondent Under European Arrest Warrant: Insights from Minister for Justice v. Tomkowiak 1. Introduction The case of The Minister for Justice v. Tomkowiak ([2021] IEHC 413) was...

Ruffley Reaffirmed: No Duty to Investigate Historic Allegations; Employee Cooperation with Attendance Processes — Ward v An Post [2021] IEHC 470

Date: Jun 12, 2021

Ruffley Reaffirmed: No Duty to Investigate Historic Allegations; Employee Cooperation with Attendance Processes — Ward v An Post [2021] IEHC 470 Introduction Ward v. An Post [2021] IEHC 470 is a...

Language Requirements in Pet Product Labeling: Insights from Mac Fhlannchadha v An tAire Talmhaiochta, Bia agus Mara & Ors ([2021] IEHC 647)

Date: Jun 12, 2021

Language Requirements in Pet Product Labeling: Insights from Mac Fhlannchadha v An tAire Talmhaiochta, Bia agus Mara & Ors ([2021] IEHC 647) Introduction The case of Mac Fhlannchadha v An tAire...

High Court Reinforces Proper Judicial Reasoning and Correct Application of Sovereign Immunity under UN Convention in Employment Dismissal: The State of Kuwait v. Kanj

Date: Jun 12, 2021

High Court Reinforces Proper Judicial Reasoning and Correct Application of Sovereign Immunity under UN Convention in Employment Dismissal: The State of Kuwait v. Kanj Introduction The State of Kuwait...

Establishing Subsidiary Protection: Evaluating Future Risk in NA & KMA v. IPAT [2021] IEHC 417

Date: Jun 12, 2021

Establishing Subsidiary Protection: Evaluating Future Risk in NA & KMA v. IPAT [2021] IEHC 417 Introduction The case of NA & KMA v. The International Protection Appeals Tribunal & Anor (Approved)...

Crotty v. SAS AB & Anor: Clarifying Jurisdiction Under the Brussels Recast Regulation and the Montreal Convention

Date: Jun 11, 2021

Crotty v. SAS AB & Anor: Clarifying Jurisdiction Under the Brussels Recast Regulation and the Montreal Convention 1. Introduction In the High Court of Ireland case Crotty v. SAS AB & Anor (Approved)...

Limits of Summary Judgment in Contested Debt Litigation: Insights from Cabot Financial (Ireland) Ltd v Wilson [2021] IEHC 443

Date: Jun 11, 2021

Limits of Summary Judgment in Contested Debt Litigation: Insights from Cabot Financial (Ireland) Ltd v Wilson [2021] IEHC 443 Introduction The case of Cabot Financial (Ireland) Ltd v. Andrew Wilson...