Ireland Case Commentaries

Clarifying Custody Rights and Grave Risk Defenses in International Child Abduction: Insights from RV v AA [2021] IEHC 429

Date: Jun 11, 2021

Clarifying Custody Rights and Grave Risk Defenses in International Child Abduction: Insights from RV v AA [2021] IEHC 429 Introduction The case RV v. AA (Approved) ([2021] IEHC 429) adjudicated by...

Clerical Errors and Costs Allocation in Judicial Proceedings: McDaid v. Monaghan County Council

Date: Jun 11, 2021

Clerical Errors and Costs Allocation in Judicial Proceedings: McDaid v. Monaghan County Council Introduction The case of McDaid v. Monaghan County Council ([2021] IEHC 402) addresses the complexities...

Enhancing Parental Custody Rights under the Hague Convention: Insights from E.C v. J.F (2021) IEHC 411

Date: Jun 11, 2021

Enhancing Parental Custody Rights under the Hague Convention: Insights from E.C v. J.F (2021) IEHC 411 Introduction The case of E.C v. J.F (Approved) ([2021] IEHC 411) adjudicated by the High Court...

High Court Clarifies Exceptional Public Importance for Appeals under Section 5 of the Illegal Immigrants Trafficking Act 2000

Date: Jun 11, 2021

High Court Clarifies Exceptional Public Importance for Appeals under Section 5 of the Illegal Immigrants Trafficking Act 2000 Introduction The High Court of Ireland, in the case of A v The...

Supreme Court Refuses Leapfrog Appeal: Reinforcing the High Threshold for Direct Appeals from the High Court in Ireland

Date: Jun 10, 2021

Supreme Court Refuses Leapfrog Appeal: Reinforcing the High Threshold for Direct Appeals from the High Court in Ireland Introduction In the landmark case of Bank of Ireland Mortgage Bank v. O'Reilly...

Protection of Defence Rights Under the European Arrest Warrant Act: Insights from Minister for Justice and Equality v. Mocek

Date: Jun 9, 2021

Protection of Defence Rights Under the European Arrest Warrant Act: Insights from Minister for Justice and Equality v. Mocek Introduction The case of Minister for Justice and Equality v. Mocek (no.2)...

Strict Criteria for Binding Settlement Agreements in High Court of Ireland Judgement: Langan v. Promontoria (Oyster) DAC & Ors

Date: Jun 9, 2021

Strict Criteria for Binding Settlement Agreements in High Court of Ireland Judgement: Langan v. Promontoria (Oyster) DAC & Ors Introduction The High Court of Ireland delivered a significant judgment...

High Court Upholds Special School’s Expulsion Decision against Appeals Committee: Defining Jurisdiction and Rationality in Special Education Expulsions

Date: Jun 9, 2021

High Court Upholds Special School’s Expulsion Decision against Appeals Committee: Defining Jurisdiction and Rationality in Special Education Expulsions Introduction In the landmark case of The Board...

Enforcement of European Arrest Warrants: Upholding ECHR Rights – Minister for Justice and Equality v. Mocek (no.1) [2021] IEHC 404

Date: Jun 9, 2021

Enforcement of European Arrest Warrants: Upholding ECHR Rights – Minister for Justice and Equality v. Mocek (no.1) [2021] IEHC 404 Introduction The case of Minister for Justice and Equality v. Mocek...

Surrender of Composite Sentences under the European Arrest Warrant Act: Analysis of The Minister for Justice & Equality v. Kubalek

Date: Jun 9, 2021

Surrender of Composite Sentences under the European Arrest Warrant Act: Analysis of The Minister for Justice & Equality v. Kubalek (2021) Introduction The Minister for Justice & Equality v. Kubalek...

M.O'B & Ors v. Western Health Board & Ors: Landmark Ruling on Wardship and Legal Representation

Date: Jun 9, 2021

M.O'B & Ors v. Western Health Board & Ors: Landmark Ruling on Wardship and Legal Representation Introduction The case of M.O'B & Ors v. Western Health Board & Ors ([2021] IEHC 402) represents a...

Understanding Defamation Thresholds in Commercial Advertising: Analysis of LIDL IRELAND GmbH v. Irish Farmers Association & Ors [2021] IEHC 381

Date: Jun 5, 2021

Understanding Defamation Thresholds in Commercial Advertising: Analysis of LIDL IRELAND GmbH v. Irish Farmers Association & Ors [2021] IEHC 381 Introduction The case of LIDL IRELAND GmbH v. Irish...

Robbins v. BuzzFeed UK Ltd: Defamation Jurisdiction Established Under Brussels Recast Article 7(2) for Online Content

Date: Jun 5, 2021

Robbins v. BuzzFeed UK Ltd: Defamation Jurisdiction Established Under Brussels Recast Article 7(2) for Online Content Introduction Robbins v. BuzzFeed UK Ltd ([2021] IEHC 433) is a landmark case...

Kenny v. Roscommon County Council: High Court Refuses Certificate for Exceptional Appeal

Date: Jun 5, 2021

Kenny v. Roscommon County Council: High Court Refuses Certificate for Exceptional Appeal Introduction In the case of Kenny v. Roscommon County Council ([2021] IEHC 391), the High Court of Ireland...

Duty of Care and Golfer Responsibility: Insights from Campbell v. County Sligo Golf Club & Ors [2021] IEHC 397

Date: Jun 5, 2021

Duty of Care and Golfer Responsibility: Insights from Campbell v. County Sligo Golf Club & Ors [2021] IEHC 397 Introduction Campbell v. County Sligo Golf Club & Ors is a significant case adjudicated...

Renewal of Summons in Personal Injury Claims: The Precedent Set by Young v. St Vincent's Health Care Group Ltd & Anor [2021] IEHC 386

Date: Jun 5, 2021

Renewal of Summons in Personal Injury Claims: The Precedent Set by Young v. St Vincent's Health Care Group Ltd & Anor [2021] IEHC 386 Introduction The case of Orla Young versus St. Vincent's Health...

Presumption of Revocation in Probate: Insights from Estate of Eastwood [2021] IEHC 387

Date: Jun 5, 2021

Presumption of Revocation in Probate: Insights from Estate of Eastwood [2021] IEHC 387 Introduction The case of Estate of Eastwood, Application of Eastwood (Approved) ([2021] IEHC 387) addressed...

Unconstitutionality of Section 27(3F) of the Misuse of Drugs Act: A Comprehensive Analysis of McManus v. The Minister for Justice and Equality & Ors

Date: Jun 5, 2021

Unconstitutionality of Section 27(3F) of the Misuse of Drugs Act: A Comprehensive Analysis of McManus v. The Minister for Justice and Equality & Ors Introduction The case of McManus v. The Minister...

High Court of Ireland Upholds Priority of Creditors Over Beneficiaries in E.S.L. v. J.H.

Date: Jun 4, 2021

High Court of Ireland Upholds Priority of Creditors Over Beneficiaries in E.S.L. v. J.H. Introduction In the landmark case of E.S.L. v. J.H. ([2021] IEHC 383), the High Court of Ireland addressed a...

Reaffirming National Authority Mandate: High Court Rules SFPA Acted Ultra Vires in Pier-Side Weighing System Approval

Date: Jun 3, 2021

Reaffirming National Authority Mandate: High Court Rules SFPA Acted Ultra Vires in Pier-Side Weighing System Approval Introduction The case of Pelagic Weighing Services Limited & Killybegs...