Ireland Case Commentaries

Revocation Hearings and Article 6 ECHR: Establishing Non-Engagement in Surrender Procedures - Minister for Justice and Equality v. Szamota [2020] IEHC 606

Date: Nov 17, 2020

Revocation Hearings and Article 6 ECHR: Establishing Non-Engagement in Surrender Procedures Introduction The case of Minister for Justice and Equality v. Szamota (Approved) [2020] IEHC 606 marks a...

Regulation 39 and Judicial Review: Insights from Bracken v. The Commissioner Of An Garda Síochána

Date: Nov 14, 2020

Regulation 39 and Judicial Review: Insights from Bracken v. The Commissioner Of An Garda Síochána Introduction Bracken v. The Commissioner Of An Garda Síochána ([2020] IEHC 710) is a pivotal case...

Balancing Relevance and Confidentiality in Civil Discovery: Insights from The White Country Inn v. Crowley [2020] IEHC 575

Date: Nov 14, 2020

Balancing Relevance and Confidentiality in Civil Discovery: Insights from The White Country Inn v. Crowley [2020] IEHC 575 Introduction The White Country Inn (A Firm) v. Crowley & anor (Approved)...

Protecting Settlement Confidentiality in Discovery: Insights from The White Country Inn v Crowley

Date: Nov 14, 2020

Protecting Settlement Confidentiality in Discovery: Insights from The White Country Inn v. Crowley Introduction The White Country Inn (A Firm) v. Crowley & anor (Approved) ([2020] IEHC 574) is a...

Inherent Jurisdiction and Delay: Insights from Barrett v. Hogan [2020] IEHC 668

Date: Nov 14, 2020

Inherent Jurisdiction and Delay: Insights from Barrett v. Hogan [2020] IEHC 668 Introduction The case of Barrett v. Hogan ([2020] IEHC 668) was adjudicated by the High Court of Ireland on November...

Comprehensive Commentary on Higgins & Ors v. An Bord Pleanala & Ors [2020] IEHC 564

Date: Nov 14, 2020

Reinforcing Overshadowing Standards in Irish Planning Law: Insights from Higgins & Ors v. An Bord Pleanala & Ors [2020] IEHC 564 Introduction The High Court of Ireland's decision in Higgins & Ors v....

Costs Following the Event in Interlocutory Injunction Applications: Precedent Set by Ryanair DAC v. Skyscanner Ltd & Ors [2020] IEHC 584

Date: Nov 14, 2020

Costs Following the Event in Interlocutory Injunction Applications: Precedent Set by Ryanair DAC v. Skyscanner Ltd & Ors [2020] IEHC 584 Introduction Ryanair DAC v. Skyscanner Ltd & Ors ([2020] IEHC...

High Court of Ireland Sets Precedent on Interrogatories in Fraud and Breach of Trust Cases

Date: Nov 13, 2020

High Court of Ireland Sets Precedent on Interrogatories in Fraud and Breach of Trust Cases Introduction The case of Nahj Company for Services v. Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland ([2020] IEHC 539)...

Validating Receiver Appointments and Interlocutory Injunctions: Insights from Thompson v. Tennant [2020] IEHC 594

Date: Nov 13, 2020

Validating Receiver Appointments and Interlocutory Injunctions: Insights from Thompson v. Tennant [2020] IEHC 594 Introduction The case of Thompson & anor v. Tennant & anor ([2020] IEHC 594)...

Judicial Clarification on Strategic Development Zone Regulations: Dublin City Council v. An Bord Pleanála ([2020] IEHC 557)

Date: Nov 13, 2020

Judicial Clarification on Strategic Development Zone Regulations: Dublin City Council v. An Bord Pleanála ([2020] IEHC 557) Introduction The case of Dublin City Council v. An Bord Pleanála ([2020]...

Clarifying Correspondence in EAW Surrender: Insights from Minister for Justice and Equality v. Sevcik [2020] IEHC 573

Date: Nov 12, 2020

Clarifying Correspondence in EAW Surrender: Insights from Minister for Justice and Equality v. Sevcik [2020] IEHC 573 Introduction Minister for Justice and Equality v. Sevcik ([2020] IEHC 573) is a...

Dismissal of Litigation Due to Delay and Fair Trial Concerns in O'Sullivan v. HSE [2020] IEHC 596

Date: Nov 12, 2020

Dismissal of Litigation Due to Delay and Fair Trial Concerns in O'Sullivan v. Health Service Executive [2020] IEHC 596 Introduction O'Sullivan v. The Health Service Executive (Approved) is a...

Interpretation of Security Forms under Public Works Contracts: KD Mechanical Engineers Ltd v. P.J McLoughlin & Sons Ltd

Date: Nov 12, 2020

Interpretation of Security Forms under Public Works Contracts: KD Mechanical Engineers Ltd v. P.J McLoughlin & Sons Ltd Introduction The case of KD Mechanical Engineers Ltd v. P.J McLoughlin & Sons...

Affirming Procedural Fairness in Deportation Proceedings: Commentary on SAM v. Minister for Justice & Equality [2020] IEHC 588

Date: Nov 11, 2020

Affirming Procedural Fairness in Deportation Proceedings: Commentary on SAM v. Minister for Justice & Equality [2020] IEHC 588 1. Introduction SAM v. Minister for Justice & Equality ([2020] IEHC 588)...

Partial Costs Awarded to Deter Unreasonable Litigation in Judicial Separation Proceedings

Date: Nov 11, 2020

Partial Costs Awarded to Deter Unreasonable Litigation in Judicial Separation Proceedings Introduction The High Court of Ireland, in the case of H v. H (Approved) [2020] IEHC 553, addressed critical...

High Court Clarifies Internal Relocation Requirements for Refugee Status in NNM v. The International Protection Appeals Tribunal & Anor [2020] IEHC 590

Date: Nov 11, 2020

High Court Clarifies Internal Relocation Requirements for Refugee Status in NNM v. The International Protection Appeals Tribunal & Anor [2020] IEHC 590 Introduction The case NNM v. The International...

Cost Adjudication in Interlocutory Applications: Insights from Flogas Ireland Ltd & Anor v. North West Gas Company Ltd [2020] IEHC 563

Date: Nov 7, 2020

Cost Adjudication in Interlocutory Applications: Insights from Flogas Ireland Ltd & Anor v. North West Gas Company Ltd [2020] IEHC 563 Introduction The case of Flogas Ireland Limited & Anor v. North...

High Court Overturns Ombudsman's Decision in Insurance Claim Assessment

Date: Nov 7, 2020

High Court Overturns Ombudsman's Decision in Insurance Claim Assessment Introduction The case of Utmost Paneurope DAC v. Financial Services and Pensions Ombudsman (Approved) ([2020] IEHC 565) was...

Director Disqualification and Documentary Obligations: A Commentary on Whelan Limestone Quarries Ltd v. Companies Act 1963 to 2009

Date: Nov 7, 2020

Director Disqualification and Documentary Obligations: A Commentary on Whelan Limestone Quarries Ltd & Ors v. Companies Act 1963 to 2009 1. Introduction The case of Whelan Limestone Quarries Ltd &...

Stan v. The Chief Appeals Officer: New Precedent on Backdated EU Social Security Benefits

Date: Nov 7, 2020

Stan v. The Chief Appeals Officer: New Precedent on Backdated EU Social Security Benefits Introduction In Stan v. The Chief Appeals Officer & Ors (Approved) ([2020] IEHC 548), the High Court of...