Ireland Case Commentaries

Upholding Consecutive Sentencing in Multiple Offence Cases: Director of Public Prosecutions v. Delaney

Date: Jun 20, 2020

Upholding Consecutive Sentencing in Multiple Offence Cases: Director of Public Prosecutions v. Delaney Introduction The case of Director of Public Prosecutions v. Delaney (2020_IESCDET_73) is a...

Establishing a Bona Fide Question for Interlocutory Injunctions: Insights from Downes and Howard Ltd v Everyday Finance DAC [2020] IEHC 306

Date: Jun 20, 2020

Establishing a Bona Fide Question for Interlocutory Injunctions: Insights from Downes and Howard Ltd v Everyday Finance DAC [2020] IEHC 306 Introduction The case of Downes and Howard Ltd & ors v....

Refugee Status and Citizenship: Supreme Court's Landmark Decision in KN & Ors v Minister for Justice & Equality

Date: Jun 20, 2020

Refugee Status and Citizenship: Supreme Court's Landmark Decision in KN & Ors v Minister for Justice & Equality Introduction The Supreme Court of Ireland delivered a pivotal judgment on June 19,...

Enhanced Criteria for Disabled Drivers Tax Concessions: Reeves & Lennon v. Disabled Drivers Medical Board of Appeal

Date: Jun 19, 2020

Enhanced Criteria for Disabled Drivers Tax Concessions: Reeves & Lennon v. Disabled Drivers Medical Board of Appeal ([2020] IESC 31) Introduction The Supreme Court of Ireland's decision in Reeves &...

Crawley v. Sunday Newspapers Ltd: Advancing the Balance Between Journalistic Privilege and Defamation Claims

Date: Jun 19, 2020

Crawley v. Sunday Newspapers Ltd: Advancing the Balance Between Journalistic Privilege and Defamation Claims Introduction The case of Crawley v. Sunday Newspapers Ltd Trading as The Sunday World...

Centralised Settlement Schemes under the Companies Act 2014: Insights from Xtrackers (IE) PLC v. Companies Act 2014 ([2020] IEHC 330)

Date: Jun 19, 2020

Centralised Settlement Schemes under the Companies Act 2014: Insights from Xtrackers (IE) PLC v. Companies Act 2014 ([2020] IEHC 330) Introduction The case of Xtrackers (IE) PLC v. Companies Act 2014...

Strict Liability for Vehicle Owners in Taxi Regulation: Insights from National Transport Authority v. Beakhurst [2020] IEHC 301

Date: Jun 18, 2020

Strict Liability for Vehicle Owners in Taxi Regulation: Insights from National Transport Authority v. Beakhurst [2020] IEHC 301 Introduction The case of National Transport Authority v. Beakhurst...

Smyth v. The Governor of the Midlands Prison: Reinforcing Procedural Safeguards in Vulnerable Prisoner Classification

Date: Jun 18, 2020

Smyth v. The Governor of the Midlands Prison: Reinforcing Procedural Safeguards in Vulnerable Prisoner Classification Introduction Smyth v. The Governor of the Midlands Prison & Ors (Approved)...

Discretionary Authority in Guardianship of Infants: Analysis of B.C. v. P.K. ([2020] IEHC 432)

Date: Jun 18, 2020

Discretionary Authority in Guardianship of Infants: Analysis of B.C. v. P.K. ([2020] IEHC 432) Introduction B.C. v. P.K. (Approved) ([2020] IEHC 432) is a significant case adjudicated by the High...

Non-Registration with the Companies Registration Office Does Not Void Charge Registrations: Supreme Court Decision in Ross v. Bank of Scotland Plc

Date: Jun 17, 2020

Non-Registration with the Companies Registration Office Does Not Void Charge Registrations: Supreme Court Decision in Ross v. Bank of Scotland Plc Introduction The case of Ross v. Bank of Scotland...

Advanced Industrial Technology Corporation Ltd v. Casey & ors: A New Standard in Amending Pleadings

Date: Jun 17, 2020

Advanced Industrial Technology Corporation Ltd v. Casey & ors: A New Standard in Amending Pleadings Introduction The case of Advanced Industrial Technology Corporation Ltd v. Casey & ors ([2020] IEHC...

Establishing Compliance of Issuing Judicial Authorities under the European Arrest Warrant: An Analysis of Minister for Justice and Equality v. Ziznevskis [2020] IEHC 415

Date: Jun 17, 2020

Establishing Compliance of Issuing Judicial Authorities under the European Arrest Warrant: An Analysis of Minister for Justice and Equality v. Ziznevskis [2020] IEHC 415 Introduction The case of...

Defining 'Consumer' in Joint Loan Agreements: A New Precedent from Allied Irish Banks PLC v. Murphy [2020] IEHC 300

Date: Jun 17, 2020

Defining 'Consumer' in Joint Loan Agreements: A New Precedent from Allied Irish Banks PLC v. Murphy [2020] IEHC 300 Introduction The case of Allied Irish Banks PLC v. Murphy & Anor (Approved) ([2020]...

Renewal of Possession Orders Beyond 12-Year Limitation: Start Mortgages DAC v. Piggott

Date: Jun 16, 2020

Renewal of Possession Orders Beyond 12-Year Limitation: Start Mortgages DAC v. Piggott Introduction The case of Start Mortgages DAC v. Piggott (Approved) ([2020] IEHC 293) was adjudicated in the High...

Clarifying Joinder of Claims: High Court Establishes Strict Interpretation of Order 15 Rule 1(1)

Date: Jun 13, 2020

Clarifying Joinder of Claims: High Court Establishes Strict Interpretation of Order 15 Rule 1(1) Introduction In the landmark case Greffrath & ORS v. Greymountain Management Ltd (In Liquidation) &...

Minister for Justice and Equality v. Hughes [2020] IEHC 299: Upholding Extradition under the European Arrest Warrant Act 2003

Date: Jun 13, 2020

Minister for Justice and Equality v. Hughes [2020] IEHC 299 Upholding Extradition under the European Arrest Warrant Act 2003 Introduction Minister for Justice and Equality v. Hughes (Approved)...

Cantrell v. Allied Irish Banks: New Precedent on Limitation Periods in Tort Claims for Investment Losses

Date: Jun 13, 2020

Cantrell v. Allied Irish Banks: New Precedent on Limitation Periods in Tort Claims for Investment Losses Introduction Cantrell v. Allied Irish Banks & Others is a landmark case adjudicated by the...

Reinforcing the O’Malley Test for Summary Judgment in Mortgage Loan Defaults

Date: Jun 13, 2020

Reinforcing the O’Malley Test for Summary Judgment in Mortgage Loan Defaults Introduction The case of AIB Mortgage Bank & Anor v. Hayden & Anor ([2020] IEHC 442) adjudicated in the High Court of...

Establishing Fair Dismissal Procedures During Probationary Periods: Insights from O'Donovan v. Over-C Technology Ltd & ANOR

Date: Jun 13, 2020

Establishing Fair Dismissal Procedures During Probationary Periods: Insights from O'Donovan v. Over-C Technology Ltd & ANOR Introduction The case O'Donovan v. Over-C Technology Ltd & ANOR ([2020]...

High Court Establishes Prosecutor General as Judicial Authority for EAWs in Minister for Justice and Equality v. Civinskas

Date: Jun 12, 2020

High Court Establishes Prosecutor General as Judicial Authority for EAWs in Minister for Justice and Equality v. Civinskas Introduction The case of Minister for Justice and Equality v. Civinskas...