Ireland Case Commentaries

Reaffirming Judicial Authority: Enforcement of Restraining Orders in Wardglade Ltd v. Deery

Date: Mar 27, 2021

Reaffirming Judicial Authority: Enforcement of Restraining Orders in Wardglade Ltd v. Deery Introduction The case of Wardglade Ltd v. Fergal (Otherwise Feargal) Deery ([2021] IEHC 255) was...

Cost Allocation on Transfer of Proceedings: Insights from Everyday Finance DAC v. Burns & Anor ([2021] IEHC 175)

Date: Mar 27, 2021

Cost Allocation on Transfer of Proceedings: Insights from Everyday Finance DAC v. Burns & Anor ([2021] IEHC 175) Introduction The case of Everyday Finance DAC v. Burns & Anor ([2021] IEHC 175)...

Apportionment of Legal Costs in Public Interest Judicial Reviews: A Comprehensive Analysis of Sherry v. The Minister for Education and Skills [2021] IEHC 224

Date: Mar 27, 2021

Apportionment of Legal Costs in Public Interest Judicial Reviews: A Comprehensive Analysis of Sherry v. The Minister for Education and Skills [2021] IEHC 224 Introduction Sherry v. The Minister for...

Defining the Bounds: Supreme Court Refusal of Leave to Appeal in Houston v. Barniville & ors

Date: Mar 27, 2021

Defining the Bounds: Supreme Court Refusal of Leave to Appeal in Houston v. Barniville & ors Introduction Houston v. Barniville & ors (2021_IESCDET_35) is a significant case adjudicated by the...

Legal Continuity Post-Brexit: Gallagher v. The Minister for Foreign Affairs & Ors [2021] IEHC 240

Date: Mar 27, 2021

Legal Continuity Post-Brexit: Gallagher v. The Minister for Foreign Affairs & Ors [2021] IEHC 240 Introduction The case of Gallagher v. The Minister for Foreign Affairs & Ors ([2021] IEHC 240)...

High Court Refuses to Recognize Implied Arbitration Agreement in Coen v Doyle

Date: Mar 26, 2021

High Court Refuses to Recognize Implied Arbitration Agreement in Coen v Doyle Introduction In the case of Coen & Anor v. Doyle & Ors (Approved) [2021] IEHC 244, the High Court of Ireland addressed a...

Establishing the Validity of Customs Powers to Forfeit Cash: DPP v Baxter [2021] IEHC 256

Date: Mar 26, 2021

Establishing the Validity of Customs Powers to Forfeit Cash: Director of Public Prosecutions v. Baxter [2021] IEHC 256 Introduction The case of The Director of Public Prosecutions v. Baxter ([2021]...

Statutory Scheme Supremacy Affirmed: High Court Upholds Road Traffic Regulations in A.B. v. Road Safety Authority

Date: Mar 26, 2021

Statutory Scheme Supremacy Affirmed: High Court Upholds Road Traffic Regulations in A.B. v. Road Safety Authority Introduction The case of A.B. v. Road Safety Authority ([2021] IEHC 217) represents a...

Eligibility Criteria in Public Procurement: Payzone v. National Transport Authority [2021] IEHC 212

Date: Mar 25, 2021

Eligibility Criteria in Public Procurement: Payzone v. National Transport Authority [2021] IEHC 212 Introduction The case of Payzone v. National Transport Authority (2021) IEHC 212 presents a pivotal...

Scrutiny of Provisional Liquidator Remuneration: Insights from United Power Ltd (In Liquidation) v. Companies Act 2014 [2021] IEHC 204

Date: Mar 25, 2021

Scrutiny of Provisional Liquidator Remuneration: Insights from United Power Ltd (In Liquidation) v. Companies Act 2014 [2021] IEHC 204 Introduction The case of United Power Ltd (In Liquidation) v....

Harrington v. Harrington & Anor (Approved) [2021] IEHC 213: Cost Allocation in Corporate Valuation Disputes

Date: Mar 25, 2021

Cost Allocation in Corporate Valuation Disputes: An Analysis of Harrington v. Harrington & Anor [2021] IEHC 213 Introduction Harrington v. Harrington & Anor (Approved) [2021] IEHC 213 is a pivotal...

Extension of Time in Judicial Review Applications: Insights from H v. The Director of Public Prosecutions & Ors

Date: Mar 25, 2021

Extension of Time in Judicial Review Applications: Insights from H v. The Director of Public Prosecutions & Ors Introduction The case of H v. The Director of Public Prosecutions & Ors ([2021] IEHC...

STT Risk Management v. Transdev: Insights into Modular Trials and Discovery Procedures

Date: Mar 25, 2021

STT Risk Management v. Transdev: Insights into Modular Trials and Discovery Procedures Introduction The case of STT Risk Management v. Transdev ([2021] IEHC 214) adjudicated by the High Court of...

Supreme Court Clarifies Application of Section 35(1)(i) in Contributory Negligence: UCC v. Electricity Supply Board

Date: Mar 25, 2021

Supreme Court Clarifies Application of Section 35(1)(i) in Contributory Negligence: UCC v. Electricity Supply Board Introduction The Supreme Court of Ireland, in the case of University College Cork...

Word Perfect Translation v. Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform: Establishing a Balanced Discovery Protocol

Date: Mar 25, 2021

Word Perfect Translation v. Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform: Establishing a Balanced Discovery Protocol Introduction The case of Word Perfect Translation Services Limited v. Minister for...

Finality of High Court Decisions under Section 39: Insights from ACC Loan Management Ltd v. Fagan & Anor

Date: Mar 25, 2021

Finality of High Court Decisions under Section 39: Insights from ACC Loan Management Ltd v. Fagan & Anor Introduction ACC Loan Management Ltd v. Fagan & anor (Approved) ([2021] IESC 20) is a landmark...

Director of Public Prosecutions v. Shaughnessy: New Precedents on Legal Representation and Conviction Safety in Ireland

Date: Mar 24, 2021

Director of Public Prosecutions v. Shaughnessy: New Precedents on Legal Representation and Conviction Safety in Ireland Introduction The case of Director of Public Prosecutions v. Shaughnessy ([2021]...

Establishing Government Policy in Immigration: The Wen Wei Case

Date: Mar 24, 2021

Establishing Government Policy in Immigration: The Wen Wei Case Introduction Wen Wei v. The Minister for Justice & Anor ([2021] IEHC 227) is a pivotal case adjudicated by the High Court of Ireland on...

Refusal of Entry for Online English Courses: Ting v. The Minister for Justice & Anor [2021] IEHC 226

Date: Mar 24, 2021

Refusal of Entry for Online English Courses: Ting v. The Minister for Justice & Anor [2021] IEHC 226 Introduction Ting v. The Minister for Justice & Anor ([2021] IEHC 226) is a pivotal High Court...

Supreme Court of Ireland Affirms Security for Costs Regime for Impecunious Corporate Plaintiffs

Date: Mar 23, 2021

Supreme Court of Ireland Affirms Security for Costs Regime for Impecunious Corporate Plaintiffs Introduction The case of Protégé International Group (Cyprus) Ltd. & Anor v. Irish Distillers Ltd....