Ireland Case Commentaries

Clarifying Dependency Criteria under the Citizens’ Rights Directive: Rashid v. Minister for Justice and Equality

Date: Jun 11, 2020

Clarifying Dependency Criteria under the Citizens’ Rights Directive: Rashid v. Minister for Justice and Equality Introduction The case of Rashid & Anor v. The Minister for Justice and Equality...

Enhanced Accountability Standards for Fiduciaries: Best & Anor v. Ghose & Ors No.2 (Approved) [2020] IEHC 355

Date: Jun 10, 2020

Enhanced Accountability Standards for Fiduciaries: Best & Anor v. Ghose & Ors No.2 (Approved) [2020] IEHC 355 Introduction The case of Best & Anor v. Ghose & Ors No.2 (Approved) [2020] IEHC 355...

Supreme Court Clarifies 'Child' in Family Reunification: Restricts to Biological and Adopted Children

Date: Jun 10, 2020

Supreme Court Clarifies 'Child' in Family Reunification: Restricts to Biological and Adopted Children Introduction In the landmark case of X v. Minister for Justice & Equality & ors (Unapproved)...

Clarifying the Scope of O.45 R.5 in Garnishee Proceedings: A-Data Ltd v. McMahon [2020] IEHC 440

Date: Jun 9, 2020

Clarifying the Scope of O.45 R.5 in Garnishee Proceedings: A-Data Ltd v. McMahon [2020] IEHC 440 Introduction The case of A-Data Ltd v. McMahon ([2020] IEHC 440) adjudicated by the High Court of...

Procedural Compliance in Judicial Review and Non-Party Discovery: Insights from Barry v The Commissioner of An Garda Síochána [2020] IEHC 307

Date: Jun 9, 2020

Procedural Compliance in Judicial Review and Non-Party Discovery: Insights from Barry v. The Commissioner of An Garda Síochána [2020] IEHC 307 Introduction Barry v. The Commissioner of An Garda...

KBC Ireland PLC v. Branigan: Establishing Rigorous Criteria for Extensions of Time to Appeal under Article 34.5.4

Date: Jun 9, 2020

KBC Ireland PLC v. Branigan: Establishing Rigorous Criteria for Extensions of Time to Appeal under Article 34.5.4 Introduction In the landmark case of KBC Ireland PLC v. Branigan ([2020] IESCDET 68),...

Morris v. An Bord Pleanála [2020] IEHC 276: Refining Judicial Review Standards for Strategic Housing Developments

Date: Jun 9, 2020

Morris v. An Bord Pleanála [2020] IEHC 276: Refining Judicial Review Standards for Strategic Housing Developments Introduction Morris v. An Bord Pleanála (Approved) ([2020] IEHC 276) is a landmark...

Clarifying the Use of Corroborative Evidence in Multi-Victim Sexual Violence Cases: DPP v. Limen

Date: Jun 6, 2020

Clarifying the Use of Corroborative Evidence in Multi-Victim Sexual Violence Cases: Director of Public Prosecutions v. Limen Introduction The Supreme Court of Ireland's determination in Director of...

Reaffirming the Primacy of Public Hearings in the Administration of Justice: Health Service Executive v. Bradley (No.1) [2020] IEHC 280

Date: Jun 6, 2020

Reaffirming the Primacy of Public Hearings in the Administration of Justice Health Service Executive v. Bradley (No.1) [2020] IEHC 280 Introduction The case of Health Service Executive (HSE) v....

Establishing the Bounds of Norwich Pharmacal Orders in Social Media Contexts: Parcel Connect v. Twitter International Company

Date: Jun 6, 2020

Establishing the Bounds of Norwich Pharmacal Orders in Social Media Contexts: Parcel Connect v. Twitter International Company Introduction The case of Parcel Connect Limited trading as Fastway...

Interlocutory Injunctions in Data Privacy Breaches: Health Service Executive v. Bradley (No.2) [2020] IEHC 281

Date: Jun 6, 2020

Interlocutory Injunctions in Data Privacy Breaches: Health Service Executive v. Bradley (No.2) [2020] IEHC 281 Introduction The case of Health Service Executive v. Bradley (No.2) ([2020] IEHC 281)...

Mandatory Obligations of Clinical Directors Under Section 13A: Insights from M.C. v Central Mental Hospital

Date: Jun 5, 2020

Mandatory Obligations of Clinical Directors Under Section 13A: Insights from M.C. v Central Mental Hospital Introduction The Supreme Court of Ireland’s judgment in M.C. v The Clinical Director of the...

Mandatory Enforcement of Conditional Discharge Orders: Supreme Court Clarifies Clinical Director's Obligations under the Mental Health Act 2006

Date: Jun 5, 2020

Mandatory Enforcement of Conditional Discharge Orders: Supreme Court Clarifies Clinical Director's Obligations under the Mental Health Act 2006 Introduction In the landmark case of M.C. v. The...

Kane v. Revenue Commissioners: Upholding Section 38(2)(b) Detention Criteria and Forfeiture Proceedings

Date: Jun 5, 2020

Kane v. Revenue Commissioners: Upholding Section 38(2)(b) Detention Criteria and Forfeiture Proceedings Introduction Kane v. The Revenue Commissioners & ORS. ([2020] IEHC 275) is a significant...

O'Doherty v Minister for Health [2020] IEHC 274: Reinforcing 'Costs Follow the Event' in Public Interest Judicial Reviews

Date: Jun 5, 2020

O'Doherty v Minister for Health [2020] IEHC 274: Reinforcing 'Costs Follow the Event' in Public Interest Judicial Reviews Introduction The case of O'Doherty and ANOR v. The Minister for Health and...

Murphy v. Revenue Commissioners: High Court Clarifies Section 955 TCA on Assessment Time Limits and Audit Procedures

Date: Jun 5, 2020

Murphy v. Revenue Commissioners: High Court Clarifies Section 955 TCA on Assessment Time Limits and Audit Procedures Introduction The case of Murphy v. The Revenue Commissioners ([2020] IEHC 295)...

Judicial Review Limits in Asylum Applications: R.K. (Albania) v. The Minister for Justice and Equality [2020] IEHC 304

Date: Jun 4, 2020

Judicial Review Limits in Asylum Applications: R.K. (Albania) v. The Minister for Justice and Equality [2020] IEHC 304 Introduction The case of R.K. (Albania) v. The Minister for Justice and Equality...

High Court of Ireland Upholds Jurisdiction in Data Protection Action: Grant Thornton v. Scanlan [2020] IEHC 509

Date: Jun 3, 2020

High Court of Ireland Upholds Jurisdiction in Data Protection Action: Grant Thornton v. Scanlan [2020] IEHC 509 Introduction The case of Grant Thornton (A Firm) & anor v. Scanlan (Approved) ([2020]...

Implied Easements and Property Rights: Insights from O'Flaherty's v. Setanta Centre UnLtd Company [2020] IEHC 272

Date: Jun 3, 2020

Implied Easements and Property Rights: Insights from O'Flaherty's (Nassau Street) Ltd v. Setanta Centre UnLtd Company [2020] IEHC 272 Introduction The case of O'Flaherty's (Nassau Street) Ltd v....

Director Disqualification under Section 819 of the Companies Act 2014: Insights from Winning Ways Ltd v. Companies Acts (Approved) ([2020] IEHC 264)

Date: Jun 3, 2020

Director Disqualification under Section 819 of the Companies Act 2014: Insights from Winning Ways Ltd v. Companies Acts (Approved) ([2020] IEHC 264) Introduction The case of Winning Ways Ltd v....