Ireland Case Commentaries

Egan v. Fenlon & ors: Reinforcing the Necessity of Formal Procedures in Discontinuing Defamation Actions

Date: Feb 5, 2021

Egan v. Fenlon & ors: Reinforcing the Necessity of Formal Procedures in Discontinuing Defamation Actions Introduction The case of Egan v. Fenlon & ors ([2021] IEHC 75) was adjudicated in the High...

Enhancing the Standards for Section 22 Re-admission in International Protection: A Comprehensive Analysis of BL v. The International Protection Appeals Tribunal & Ors (Approved) [2021] IEHC 86

Date: Feb 4, 2021

Enhancing the Standards for Section 22 Re-admission in International Protection: A Comprehensive Analysis of BL v. The International Protection Appeals Tribunal & Ors (Approved) [2021] IEHC 86...

Appointment of New Trustee for Unit Owners under the Trustee Act 1893: Barr Na Farraige Owners Management Company Ltd v. The Trustee Act 1893 [2021] IEHC 71

Date: Feb 3, 2021

Appointment of New Trustee for Unit Owners under the Trustee Act 1893 Barr Na Farraige Owners Management Company Ltd By Guarantee v. The Trustee Act 1893 (Approved) ([2021] IEHC 71) Introduction The...

Adoption Without Biological Father's Consultation: Analysis of Adoption Authority of Ireland v. O ([2021] IEHC 378)

Date: Feb 3, 2021

Adoption Without Biological Father's Consultation: Analysis of Adoption Authority of Ireland v. O ([2021] IEHC 378) Introduction The case of Adoption Authority of Ireland v. O (Approved) ([2021] IEHC...

Maintaining Security Clearance: Fundamental Employment Term Upheld in Delaney v Aer Lingus

Date: Feb 3, 2021

Maintaining Security Clearance: Fundamental Employment Term Upheld in Delaney v Aer Lingus Introduction The case of Delaney v. Aer Lingus (Ireland) Ltd ([2021] IEHC 72) represents a significant...

De Novo Rehearing for Solicitors' Discipline: Insights from O'Flynn v. J.M. [2021] IEHC 41

Date: Feb 2, 2021

De Novo Rehearing for Solicitors' Discipline: Insights from O'Flynn v. J.M. [2021] IEHC 41 Introduction O'Flynn v. J.M. (Approved) [2021] IEHC 41 is a significant judgment delivered by Mr. Justice...

Timeliness in Judicial Review: Insights from McHugh v. Laois County Council [2021] IEHC 21

Date: Feb 2, 2021

Timeliness in Judicial Review: Insights from McHugh v. Laois County Council [2021] IEHC 21 Introduction The case of McHugh v. Laois County Council ([2021] IEHC 21) presents a critical examination of...

Costs in Judicial Review: Upholding the 'Costs Follow the Event' Principle in Razneas v. Chief Appeals Officer

Date: Feb 2, 2021

Costs in Judicial Review: Upholding the 'Costs Follow the Event' Principle in Razneas v. Chief Appeals Officer Introduction The case of Razneas & ors v. The Chief Appeals Officer & ors (Approved),...

High Court Affirms Surrender Under European Arrest Warrant: Key Insights from Minister for Justice and Equality v. Langowski

Date: Feb 2, 2021

High Court Affirms Surrender Under European Arrest Warrant: Key Insights from Minister for Justice and Equality v. Langowski Introduction The case of Minister for Justice and Equality v. Langowski...

Establishing 'Good Reason' for Renewal of Personal Injury Summons: Insights from Klodkiewicz v. Palluch & anor [2021] IEHC 67

Date: Feb 2, 2021

Establishing 'Good Reason' for Renewal of Personal Injury Summons: Insights from Klodkiewicz v. Palluch & anor [2021] IEHC 67 Introduction Klodkiewicz v. Palluch & anor ([2021] IEHC 67) is a seminal...

Restricting Cross-Examination in Interlocutory Amendment Applications: Insights from Trafalgar Developments Ltd & ors v. Mazepin & ors [2021] IEHC 69

Date: Feb 2, 2021

Restricting Cross-Examination in Interlocutory Amendment Applications: Insights from Trafalgar Developments Ltd & ors v. Mazepin & ors [2021] IEHC 69 Introduction The case of Trafalgar Developments...

Clarifying the Audi Alteram Partem Principle in Judicial Reviews: Insights from AA v. The Minister for Justice and Equality [2021] IEHC 85

Date: Feb 2, 2021

Clarifying the Audi Alteram Partem Principle in Judicial Reviews: Insights from AA v. The Minister for Justice and Equality [2021] IEHC 85 Introduction The case of AA v. The Minister for Justice and...

Reaffirmation of 'Costs Follow the Event' Principle in High Court of Ireland: Naudziunas v. OKR Group ([2021] IEHC 42)

Date: Feb 2, 2021

Reaffirmation of 'Costs Follow the Event' Principle in High Court of Ireland: Naudziunas v. OKR Group ([2021] IEHC 42) Introduction The High Court of Ireland, in the case of Naudziunas v. OKR Group...

Affirming Robust Scrutiny Before Dismissing Commercial Claims: Airscape Ltd v. Instant Upright Ltd

Date: Jan 30, 2021

Affirming Robust Scrutiny Before Dismissing Commercial Claims: Airscape Ltd v. Instant Upright Ltd ([2021] IEHC 64) Introduction In the High Court of Ireland decision Airscape Ltd v. Instant Upright...

Clarifying Appellate Jurisdiction in Disability Discrimination Claims: Cunningham v. Irish Prison Service

Date: Jan 30, 2021

Clarifying Appellate Jurisdiction in Disability Discrimination Claims: Cunningham v. Irish Prison Service Introduction The case of Cunningham v. Irish Prison Service ([2021] IECA 19) represents a...

Interlocutory Injunctions in Trespass Cases: Upholding Property Rights in Alfred Beit Foundation v. Egar ([2021] IEHC 65)

Date: Jan 30, 2021

Interlocutory Injunctions in Trespass Cases: Upholding Property Rights in Alfred Beit Foundation v. Egar ([2021] IEHC 65) Introduction The High Court of Ireland delivered a significant judgment in...

Lehane v. Wealth Options Ltd: Distinguishing 'Income' and 'Amount of Money Other Than Income' in Pension Arrangements under Bankruptcy Law

Date: Jan 30, 2021

Lehane v. Wealth Options Ltd: Distinguishing 'Income' and 'Amount of Money Other Than Income' in Pension Arrangements under Bankruptcy Law Introduction The case of Lehane v. Wealth Options Ltd & Anor...

Proper Production and Proof of Statutory Regulations in Prosecutions: Kirby v. Director of Public Prosecutions [2021] IEHC 68

Date: Jan 30, 2021

Proper Production and Proof of Statutory Regulations in Prosecutions: Kirby v. Director of Public Prosecutions [2021] IEHC 68 Introduction In the High Court of Ireland's judgment delivered on January...

Judicial Costs Allocation in McDonald v Irish Prison Service: A New Precedent

Date: Jan 29, 2021

Judicial Costs Allocation in McDonald v Irish Prison Service: A New Precedent Introduction The case of McDonald v Irish Prison Service & Ors; Buckley v. Irish Prison Service & Ors; Dowling v Irish...

Limiting the Scope of Discovery: Insights from McNulty & Anor v. Diakali Ltd & Ors [2021] IEHC 57

Date: Jan 29, 2021

Limiting the Scope of Discovery: Insights from McNulty & Anor v. Diakali Ltd & Ors [2021] IEHC 57 Introduction The case of McNulty & Anor v. Diakali Ltd & Ors ([2021] IEHC 57) adjudicated by the High...