Ireland Case Commentaries

Direct Appeal to the Supreme Court under Article 34.5.4°: A Landmark Decision in J.J. v. Hospital

Date: Dec 1, 2020

Direct Appeal to the Supreme Court under Article 34.5.4°: A Landmark Decision in J.J. v. Hospital Introduction The Supreme Court of Ireland's decision in In the Matter of J.J. (2020_IESCDET_133)...

Direct Appeals to the Supreme Court: Establishing New Protocols in Wardship Cases - In the Matter of J.J.

Date: Dec 1, 2020

Direct Appeals to the Supreme Court: Establishing New Protocols in Wardship Cases - In the Matter of J.J. Introduction In the Matter of J.J. (2020_IESCDET_132) is a pivotal case decided by the...

Prohibition of Surrender Under European Arrest Warrant Act 2003 Due to Risk of Inhuman Treatment: Analysis of Minister for Justice & Equality v. Gheorghe [2020] IEHC 618

Date: Dec 1, 2020

Prohibition of Surrender Under European Arrest Warrant Act 2003 Due to Risk of Inhuman Treatment: Analysis of Minister for Justice & Equality v. Gheorghe [2020] IEHC 618 Introduction The case of...

Nolan & Ors v. Dildar Ltd & Ors: Addressing Deficient Discovery in the Age of Cyber Attacks

Date: Nov 28, 2020

Nolan & Ors v. Dildar Ltd & Ors: Addressing Deficient Discovery in the Age of Cyber Attacks Introduction The case of Nolan & Ors v. Dildar Ltd & Ors ([2020] IEHC 614) adjudicated by the High Court of...

Exclusion of Personal Liability for Receivers in Commercial Lease Agreements

Date: Nov 28, 2020

Exclusion of Personal Liability for Receivers in Commercial Lease Agreements Introduction The case of TMT Digital Centre Ltd & anor v. Grehan & ors (Approved) ([2020] IEHC 628) adjudicated by the...

Set Aside of Ex Parte Planning Injunctions: Waterford City & County Council v. Centz Retail Holdings Ltd & ors [2020] IEHC 540

Date: Nov 28, 2020

Set Aside of Ex Parte Planning Injunctions: Waterford City & County Council v. Centz Retail Holdings Ltd & ors [2020] IEHC 540 Introduction The case of Waterford City and County Council v. Centz...

Inherent Authority of the Chief Justice to Remove Commissioners for Oaths: A Comprehensive Analysis of [2020] IESC 69

Date: Nov 28, 2020

Inherent Authority of the Chief Justice to Remove Commissioners for Oaths: A Comprehensive Analysis of [2020] IESC 69 Introduction The Supreme Court of Ireland delivered a pivotal opinion in [2020]...

High Court Establishes Limits on Inherent Jurisdiction for Protective Costs Orders in Civil Proceedings

Date: Nov 28, 2020

High Court Establishes Limits on Inherent Jurisdiction for Protective Costs Orders in Civil Proceedings Introduction The case of Tearfund Ireland Ltd v. Commissioner of Valuation ([2020] IEHC 621)...

High Court Establishes Accountability for Misfeasance in Company Liquidations

Date: Nov 27, 2020

High Court Establishes Accountability for Misfeasance in Company Liquidations Introduction The case of Richardson, Liquidator of Chempro Investments Ltd v. Lennon ([2020] IEHC 613) adjudicated by the...

High Court Refuses Preliminary Trial on Statute of Limitations: McPhilips v. Gleeson & ors [2020] IEHC 612

Date: Nov 27, 2020

High Court Refuses Preliminary Trial on Statute of Limitations: McPhilips v. Gleeson & ors [2020] IEHC 612 Introduction In the case of McPhilips v. Gleeson & ors ([2020] IEHC 612), the High Court of...

Y v. Z [2020] IEHC 611: Judicial Separation and Divorce Provisions under Family Law

Date: Nov 27, 2020

Y v. Z [2020] IEHC 611: Judicial Separation and Divorce Provisions under Family Law Introduction The case of Y v. Z ([2020] IEHC 611) was adjudicated by the High Court of Ireland on November 26,...

Balscadden Road SAA Residents Association Ltd v. An Bord Pleanála: Establishing Rigorous Planning Compliance Standards

Date: Nov 26, 2020

Balscadden Road SAA Residents Association Ltd v. An Bord Pleanála: Establishing Rigorous Planning Compliance Standards Introduction The case of Balscadden Road SAA Residents Association Ltd v. An...

Practical and Fair Maintenance Adjustments: Analyzing M v. M [2020] IEHC 609

Date: Nov 26, 2020

Practical and Fair Maintenance Adjustments: Analyzing M v. M [2020] IEHC 609 Introduction The case of M v. M (Approved) [2020] IEHC 609 was adjudicated by the High Court of Ireland on November 25,...

LK v. The International Protection Appeals Tribunal: Re-defining Judicial Review Practices Under Dublin III Regulation

Date: Nov 26, 2020

LK v. The International Protection Appeals Tribunal: Re-defining Judicial Review Practices Under Dublin III Regulation Introduction The case of LK v. The International Protection Appeals Tribunal &...

Establishing Proper Provision Amidst Domestic Abuse: A Comprehensive Commentary on A v. B [2020] IEHC 610

Date: Nov 26, 2020

Establishing Proper Provision Amidst Domestic Abuse: A Comprehensive Commentary on A v. B [2020] IEHC 610 Introduction A v. B ([2020] IEHC 610) is a landmark judgment delivered by Mr. Justice Max...

Safe Country of Origin Designation under the Illegal Immigrants (Trafficking) Act 2000: Comprehensive Analysis of EV & Ors v. The International Protection Appeals Tribunal & Ors (2020)

Date: Nov 26, 2020

Safe Country of Origin Designation under the Illegal Immigrants (Trafficking) Act 2000: Comprehensive Analysis of EV & Ors v. The International Protection Appeals Tribunal & Ors (2020) Introduction...

High Court Affirms Validity of Safe Country of Origin Designation in IM v. IPAT

Date: Nov 26, 2020

High Court Affirms Validity of Safe Country of Origin Designation in IM v. IPAT Introduction The case of IM v. The International Protection Appeals Tribunal & Ors ([2020] IEHC 615) centers around the...

Cunningham v. Bracken: Establishing Stricter Standards for Dismissing Claims Due to Inordinate and Inexcusable Delays

Date: Nov 25, 2020

Cunningham v. Bracken: Establishing Stricter Standards for Dismissing Claims Due to Inordinate and Inexcusable Delays Introduction The case of Cunningham T/A Cunningham Construction v. Bracken &...

Kemper v. An Bord Pleanála: Ensuring Proper EPA Consultation in Waste Water Discharge Authorizations

Date: Nov 25, 2020

Kemper v. An Bord Pleanála: Ensuring Proper EPA Consultation in Waste Water Discharge Authorizations Introduction The case of Joyce Kemper v. An Bord Pleanála & ors ([2020] IEHC 601) represents a...

Remediation Obligations in Unauthorized Quarry Developments: Fowler v. Keegan Quarries Ltd [2020] IEHC 608

Date: Nov 25, 2020

Remediation Obligations in Unauthorized Quarry Developments: Fowler v. Keegan Quarries Ltd [2020] IEHC 608 Introduction Fowler v. Keegan Quarries Ltd ([2020] IEHC 608) is a significant High Court of...