Ireland Case Commentaries

Exceptional Circumstances in European Arrest Warrants: Minister For Justice And Equality v. Bednarczyk [2021] IEHC 316

Date: May 1, 2021

Exceptional Circumstances in European Arrest Warrants: Minister For Justice And Equality v. Bednarczyk [2021] IEHC 316 Introduction The case of Minister For Justice And Equality v. Bednarczyk ([2021]...

Extension of Time in Judicial Review: Insights from Director of Public Prosecutions v. Tyndall [2021] IEHC 283

Date: May 1, 2021

Extension of Time in Judicial Review: Insights from Director of Public Prosecutions v. Tyndall [2021] IEHC 283 Introduction In the case of Director of Public Prosecutions v. Tyndall ([2021] IEHC...

High Court Sets New Precedent on Deportation Orders and Refugee Rights in Mah v Minister for Justice [2021] IEHC 302

Date: May 1, 2021

High Court Sets New Precedent on Deportation Orders and Refugee Rights in Mah v Minister for Justice [2021] IEHC 302 Introduction The case of Mah v Minister for Justice (Approved) [2021] IEHC 302...

Owner Liability for Unmuzzled Dog Attacks: Killian v. Kilduff & Ors [2021] IEHC 340

Date: May 1, 2021

Owner Liability for Unmuzzled Dog Attacks: Killian v. Kilduff & Ors [2021] IEHC 340 Introduction Killian v. Kilduff & Ors (Approved) [2021] IEHC 340 is a significant case decided by the High Court of...

Limits on Mortgage Term Extensions in Personal Insolvency Arrangements: Fennell v. Personal Insolvency Acts [2021] IEHC 297

Date: Apr 30, 2021

Limits on Mortgage Term Extensions in Personal Insolvency Arrangements: Fennell v. Personal Insolvency Acts [2021] IEHC 297 Introduction The case of Ann Fennell versus Personal Insolvency Acts...

Sula v. International Protection Appeals Tribunal: Establishing Rigorous Standards for Credibility Assessments

Date: Apr 30, 2021

Sula v. International Protection Appeals Tribunal: Establishing Rigorous Standards for Credibility Assessments Introduction The case of Sula & Anor v. The International Protection Appeals Tribunal &...

Fannon v. O'Brien & Ors: Clarifying the Scope of s.28(6) Judicature Act in Debt Assignment

Date: Apr 29, 2021

Fannon v. O'Brien & Ors: Clarifying the Scope of s.28(6) Judicature Act in Debt Assignment Introduction The case of Fannon v. O'Brien & Ors ([2021] IEHC 301) adjudicated by the High Court of Ireland,...

Gaffney v. Minister for Justice: Clarifying the Jurisdiction Ouster of s.27(2) of the European Arrest Warrant Act 2003 in Bail Applications

Date: Apr 29, 2021

Gaffney v. Minister for Justice: Clarifying the Jurisdiction Ouster of s.27(2) of the European Arrest Warrant Act 2003 in Bail Applications Introduction The case of Gaffney v. The Minister for...

Issue Estoppel in European Arrest Warrant Proceedings: Minister for Justice & Equality v. Klubikowski [2021] IEHC 292

Date: Apr 28, 2021

Issue Estoppel in European Arrest Warrant Proceedings: Minister for Justice & Equality v. Klubikowski [2021] IEHC 292 Introduction The case of Minister for Justice & Equality v. Klubikowski...

Deference to Executive Decision-Making in Medical Disciplinary Proceedings: O'Sullivan v. HSE (2021) IEHC 282

Date: Apr 28, 2021

Deference to Executive Decision-Making in Medical Disciplinary Proceedings: O'Sullivan v. Health Service Executive (2021) IEHC 282 Introduction O'Sullivan v. Health Service Executive (2021) IEHC 282...

Remittal Process for Planning Permissions under Waste Water Discharge Regulations: Joyce Kemper v. An Bord Pleanála & Ors

Date: Apr 28, 2021

Remittal Process for Planning Permissions under Waste Water Discharge Regulations: Joyce Kemper v. An Bord Pleanála & Ors Introduction The case of Joyce Kemper v. An Bord Pleanála & Ors ([2021] IEHC...

High Court Clarifies Contract Repudiation under Section 537 of the Companies Act 2014 in Arctic Aviation Assets DAC v. NAI

Date: Apr 27, 2021

High Court Clarifies Contract Repudiation under Section 537 of the Companies Act 2014 in Arctic Aviation Assets DAC v. Norwegian Air International Ltd. Introduction The case of Arctic Aviation Assets...

Cost Allocation Precedent in Moot Judicial Review Proceedings: Insights from M.A. (Bangladesh) v. IPRAT & Ors [2021] IEHC 264

Date: Apr 27, 2021

Cost Allocation Precedent in Moot Judicial Review Proceedings: Insights from M.A. (Bangladesh) v. The International Protection Appeals Tribunal & Ors [2021] IEHC 264 Introduction The case of M.A....

Ennis Property v. McDermott: Reinforcement of Procedural Requirements for Extensions of Time in Supreme Court Appeals

Date: Apr 27, 2021

Ennis Property v. McDermott: Reinforcement of Procedural Requirements for Extensions of Time in Supreme Court Appeals Introduction Ennis Property Finance DAC v. Eugene McDermott ([2021] IESCDET 46)...

Admissibility of Section 25 Medical Certificates: Implications from Director of Public Prosecutions v. A.C.

Date: Apr 27, 2021

Admissibility of Section 25 Medical Certificates: Implications from Director of Public Prosecutions v. A.C. Introduction The landmark case of Director of Public Prosecutions v. A.C. (2021_IESCDET_45)...

Interpretation of "Closure" in Business Interruption Insurance: Insights from Hyper Trust Ltd v. FBD Insurance PLC [2021] IEHC 279

Date: Apr 24, 2021

Interpretation of "Closure" in Business Interruption Insurance: Insights from Hyper Trust Ltd t/a The Leopardstown Inn v. FBD Insurance PLC [2021] IEHC 279 Introduction The case of Hyper Trust Ltd...

Klohn v. An Bord Pleanála: Advancing Cross-Border Legal Representation in Ireland

Date: Apr 24, 2021

Klohn v. An Bord Pleanála: Advancing Cross-Border Legal Representation in Ireland Introduction Klohn v. An Bord Pleanála (2021) IESC 30 is a landmark decision by the Supreme Court of Ireland that...

Invalidation of Retrospective Development Consent Decisions under EIA Directive

Date: Apr 24, 2021

Invalidation of Retrospective Development Consent Decisions under EIA Directive Introduction The case Friends of Irish Environment & Ors v. An Bord Pleanala (Substitute Consent) ([2021] IEHC 234)...

Strict Compliance with Procedural Standards for European Arrest Warrants: Minister for Justice and Equality v. Lupu [2021] IEHC 294

Date: Apr 24, 2021

Strict Compliance with Procedural Standards for European Arrest Warrants: Minister for Justice and Equality v. Lupu [2021] IEHC 294 1. Introduction The case of Minister for Justice and Equality v....

Balancing Cabinet Confidentiality and Environmental Information Access: Right to Know v. An Taoiseach

Date: Apr 24, 2021

Balancing Cabinet Confidentiality and Environmental Information Access: Right to Know v. An Taoiseach Introduction The case of Right to Know v. An Taoiseach (Cabinet Confidentiality) (Approved)...