Ireland Case Commentaries

Costs Allocation in Interlocutory Applications: Insights from O'Neill v. The Commissioner of An Garda Síochána & Ors ([2021] IEHC 112)

Date: Feb 20, 2021

Costs Allocation in Interlocutory Applications: Insights from O'Neill v. The Commissioner of An Garda Síochána & Ors ([2021] IEHC 112) Introduction O'Neill v. The Commissioner of An Garda Síochána &...

High Court Establishes Priority of Receivership Expenses over Debenture Claims in Beggasa Ltd v. Revenue Commissioners

Date: Feb 20, 2021

High Court Establishes Priority of Receivership Expenses over Debenture Claims in Beggasa Ltd (In Receivership) v. Revenue Commissioners Introduction The High Court of Ireland delivered its judgment...

Receivers' Possession Applications and the Impact of Delay: McCarthy & Anor v McCarthy & Anor [2021] IEHC 115

Date: Feb 20, 2021

Receivers' Possession Applications and the Impact of Delay: McCarthy & Anor v McCarthy & Anor [2021] IEHC 115 Introduction The case of McCarthy & Anor v. McCarthy & Anor ([2021] IEHC 115) adjudicated...

Pepper Finance v. Emerald Properties: Upholding the Integrity of Debt Recovery Procedures

Date: Feb 20, 2021

Pepper Finance v. Emerald Properties: Upholding the Integrity of Debt Recovery Procedures Introduction The case of Pepper Finance Corporation (Ireland) DAC v. Emerald Properties (IRL) Ltd & Ors...

Danske Bank A/S v. Financial Services and Pensions Ombudsman (2021): Affirming the Ombudsman's Jurisdiction to Uphold Unreasonable Conduct Beyond Legal Compliance

Date: Feb 20, 2021

Danske Bank A/S v. Financial Services and Pensions Ombudsman (2021): Affirming the Ombudsman's Jurisdiction to Uphold Unreasonable Conduct Beyond Legal Compliance Introduction The case of Danske Bank...

Certification of Non-Cooperation and the Limitation of Cost Awards in Tribunals: A Commentary on Harrison v. Charleton [2021] IEHC 113

Date: Feb 19, 2021

Certification of Non-Cooperation and the Limitation of Cost Awards in Tribunals: A Commentary on Harrison v. Charleton [2021] IEHC 113 Introduction Harrison v. Charleton ([2021] IEHC 113) is a...

B.P. v S.O. (2021) IEHC 851: High Court Upholds Custody and Financial Orders Amidst Unfounded Allegations

Date: Feb 19, 2021

B.P. v S.O. (2021) IEHC 851: High Court Upholds Custody and Financial Orders Amidst Unfounded Allegations Introduction In the High Court of Ireland case B.P. v S.O. ([2021] IEHC 851), the applicant,...

Enforcement of Judgments Beyond Six Years: Analysis of Hayde v. H&T Contractors Limited [2021] IEHC 103

Date: Feb 19, 2021

Enforcement of Judgments Beyond Six Years: Analysis of Hayde v. H&T Contractors Limited [2021] IEHC 103 Introduction The case of Hayde v. H&T Contractors Limited [2021] IEHC 103 addresses the...

Admissibility of Multiple Similar Allegations in Sexual Violence Trials: A Comprehensive Analysis of Director of Public Prosecutions v. Limen ([2021] IESC 8)

Date: Feb 19, 2021

Admissibility of Multiple Similar Allegations in Sexual Violence Trials: A Comprehensive Analysis of Director of Public Prosecutions v. Limen ([2021] IESC 8) Introduction The Supreme Court of...

Guidelines on Admissibility and Jury Instructions in Multi-Complainant Sexual Offense Trials: Director of Public Prosecutions v. Limen [2021] IESC 8_1

Date: Feb 19, 2021

Guidelines on Admissibility and Jury Instructions in Multi-Complainant Sexual Offense Trials Director of Public Prosecutions v. Limen [2021] IESC 8_1 Introduction Director of Public Prosecutions v....

Enforceability of Costs Orders and Permission to Use Disputed Materials: Independent News and Media [2021] IEHC 102

Date: Feb 16, 2021

Enforceability of Costs Orders and Permission to Use Disputed Materials: Independent News and Media [2021] IEHC 102 Introduction The case of Independent News and Media (Motions) (Approved) [2021]...

Objective Bias and Procedural Fairness: Analysis of Independent News and Media plc (Recusal Application) [2021] IEHC 101

Date: Feb 16, 2021

Objective Bias and Procedural Fairness: Analysis of Independent News and Media plc (Recusal Application) [2021] IEHC 101 Introduction The case of Independent News and Media plc (Recusal Application),...

Strengthening Asset Forfeiture in Criminal Proceedings: CAB v. Kwok & Ors (2021)

Date: Feb 16, 2021

Strengthening Asset Forfeiture in Criminal Proceedings: CAB v. Kwok & Ors (2021) Introduction The case of Criminal Assets Bureau v. Kwok & Ors (Approved) ([2021] IEHC 107) was adjudicated in the High...

Costs Follow the Event Reinforced in High Court Decision: Jeffers v. Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft & Ors

Date: Feb 13, 2021

Costs Follow the Event Reinforced in High Court Decision: Jeffers v. Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft & Ors ([2021] IEHC 98) Introduction The High Court of Ireland delivered a significant ruling in the...

Limitation of Investigative Privilege in Family Law Proceedings: A v. B [2021] IEHC 96

Date: Feb 13, 2021

Limitation of Investigative Privilege in Family Law Proceedings A v. B [2021] IEHC 96 Introduction The case of A v. B (Approved) [2021] IEHC 96 adjudicated by the High Court of Ireland underscores...

Enhancing Procedural Fairness in Refugee Protection: Insights from IL v. The International Protection Appeals Tribunal & Anor ([2021] IEHC 106)

Date: Feb 13, 2021

Enhancing Procedural Fairness in Refugee Protection: Insights from IL v. The International Protection Appeals Tribunal & Anor ([2021] IEHC 106) Introduction The case of IL v. The International...

Costs Follow the Event Principle Reinforced in Moloney v. Cashel Taverns Ltd

Date: Feb 12, 2021

Costs Follow the Event Principle Reinforced in Moloney v. Cashel Taverns Ltd (In Voluntary Liquidation) & Anor (Approved) ([2021] IEHC 99) Introduction The case of Moloney v. Cashel Taverns Ltd (In...

Fixed vs. Floating Charge in Receivership: Insights from Latzur Ltd v. Companies Act 2014 [2021] IEHC 94

Date: Feb 12, 2021

Fixed vs. Floating Charge in Receivership: Insights from Latzur Ltd (In Receivership) v. Companies Act 2014 [2021] IEHC 94 Introduction The High Court of Ireland delivered a pivotal judgment in the...

Remittal and Appellate Review in Utmost Paneurope DAC v. Financial Services and Pensions Ombudsman: Establishing New Legal Precedents

Date: Feb 11, 2021

Remittal and Appellate Review in Utmost Paneurope DAC v. Financial Services and Pensions Ombudsman: Establishing New Legal Precedents Introduction The case of Utmost Paneurope DAC v. Financial...

Public Interest and Employment Injunctions: Insights from Foy v. University of Limerick [2021] IEHC 87

Date: Feb 11, 2021

Public Interest and Employment Injunctions: Insights from Foy v. University of Limerick [2021] IEHC 87 Introduction The case of Foy v. University of Limerick ([2021] IEHC 87) adjudicated by the High...