Ireland Case Commentaries

Surrender Procedures Under the European Arrest Warrant Act: Insights from Minister for Justice Equality and Law Reform v. Pyzowski ([2020] IEHC 270)

Date: May 23, 2020

Surrender Procedures Under the European Arrest Warrant Act: Insights from Minister for Justice Equality and Law Reform v. Pyzowski ([2020] IEHC 270) Introduction The case of Minister for Justice...

Nolan & ors v. Dildar Ltd & ors: Comprehensive Legal Commentary

Date: May 23, 2020

Establishment of Judicial Guidance on Modular Trials and Undertakings as to Damages in Nolan & ors v. Dildar Ltd & ors ([2020] IEHC 243) Introduction The case of Nolan & ors v. Dildar Ltd & ors...

Preliminary Issues in Defamation and Conspiracy Claims: Insights from O’Brien v. Red Flag Consulting Ltd [2020] IEHC 261

Date: May 23, 2020

Preliminary Issues in Defamation and Conspiracy Claims: Insights from O’Brien v. Red Flag Consulting Ltd [2020] IEHC 261 Introduction The case of O’Brien v. Red Flag Consulting Ltd ([2020] IEHC 261)...

Prioritizing Discovery in Conspiratorial Claims: Insights from O'Brien v. Red Flag Consulting Ltd ([2020] IEHC 263)

Date: May 23, 2020

Prioritizing Discovery in Conspiratorial Claims: Insights from O'Brien v. Red Flag Consulting Ltd ([2020] IEHC 263) Introduction The case of O'Brien v. Red Flag Consulting Ltd ([2020] IEHC 263)...

Cross-Examination Refusal in Judicial Review: Smyth v. The Governor of Midlands Prison & ors [2020] IEHC 242

Date: May 22, 2020

Cross-Examination Refusal in Judicial Review: Smyth v. The Governor of Midlands Prison & ors [2020] IEHC 242 Introduction Smyth v. The Governor of Midlands Prison & ors [2020] IEHC 242 is a pivotal...

Establishing the Necessity of Expert Evidence in Professional Negligence Claims: Whearty v. Lanigan [2020] IEHC 443

Date: May 22, 2020

Establishing the Necessity of Expert Evidence in Professional Negligence Claims: Whearty v. Lanigan [2020] IEHC 443 Introduction In the case of Whearty v. Lanigan P/A Poe Kiely Hogan Lanigan...

Supreme Court Upholds Strict Criteria for Direct Appeals: Shillelagh Quarries Ltd v. An Bord Pleanála

Date: May 22, 2020

Supreme Court Upholds Strict Criteria for Direct Appeals: Shillelagh Quarries Ltd v. An Bord Pleanála Introduction Shillelagh Quarries Limited v. An Bord Pleanála & ors is a pivotal case adjudicated...

Deportation of Illegal Immigrants Based on Fraudulent Entry: Ramaabya & ANOR v. MJE (2020)

Date: May 21, 2020

Deportation of Illegal Immigrants Based on Fraudulent Entry: Ramaabya & ANOR v. MJE (2020) Introduction In the case of Ramaabya & ANOR v. MJE (2020) [IEHC 283], the High Court of Ireland addressed...

Casey v. Minister for Housing: Jurisdictional Clarity and Compliance under the Foreshore Act 1933

Date: May 21, 2020

Casey v. Minister for Housing: Jurisdictional Clarity and Compliance under the Foreshore Act 1933 Introduction Case: Casey v. The Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government (Approved)...

High Court Sets Precedent on Public Right of Way in Planning Exemptions: Dennehy v. An Bord Pleanála [2020] IEHC 239

Date: May 20, 2020

High Court Sets Precedent on Public Right of Way in Planning Exemptions: Dennehy v. An Bord Pleanála [2020] IEHC 239 Introduction The case of Dennehy & Anor v. An Bord Pleanála & Ors (Approved)...

Affirming the Boundaries of Non-Party Discovery in Defamation Litigation

Date: May 20, 2020

Affirming the Boundaries of Non-Party Discovery in Defamation Litigation Introduction The case of O'Mahony & Ors v. Guardian News & Media Ltd (Approved) ([2020] IEHC 234) before the High Court of...

Service of Process in Cross-Border Enforcement: Insights from Brompton Gwyn-Jones v. McDonald [2020] IEHC 240

Date: May 20, 2020

Service of Process in Cross-Border Enforcement: Insights from Brompton Gwyn-Jones v. McDonald [2020] IEHC 240 Introduction The case of Brompton Gwyn-Jones v. McDonald ([2020] IEHC 240) addresses...

High Court Upholds Constitutionality of Section 51B of the PIAB Act 2003 in Skeffington v. Ireland and The Attorney General

Date: May 20, 2020

High Court Upholds Constitutionality of Section 51B of the PIAB Act 2003 in Skeffington v. Ireland and The Attorney General Introduction The case of Skeffington v. Ireland and The Attorney General...

Interpreting 'Pleadings' and Procedural Requirements for Discovery in Personal Injury Claims: A Commentary on Somers v. Cosgrave Developments [2020] IEHC 255

Date: May 19, 2020

Interpreting 'Pleadings' and Procedural Requirements for Discovery in Personal Injury Claims: A Commentary on Somers v. Cosgrave Developments (Dublin) Ltd & ors (Approved) [2020] IEHC 255...

Reaffirming the 'Costs Follow the Event' Principle with Judicial Discretion in Delayed Proceedings: Start Mortgages DAC v. McNamara & Anor [2020] IEHC 219

Date: May 16, 2020

Reaffirming the 'Costs Follow the Event' Principle with Judicial Discretion in Delayed Proceedings: Start Mortgages DAC v. McNamara & Anor [2020] IEHC 219 Introduction The case of Start Mortgages DAC...

Affirmation of Existing Leave to Appeal Standards in Halpin v. An Bord Pleanála: No Legal Uncertainty Found

Date: May 16, 2020

Affirmation of Existing Leave to Appeal Standards in Halpin v. An Bord Pleanála: No Legal Uncertainty Found Introduction The case of Halpin v. An Bord Pleanála (Approved) ([2020] IEHC 218) was...

Petecel v Minister for Social Protection: New Precedent on Accessing Judicial Review Over Statutory Appeals

Date: May 15, 2020

Petecel v Minister for Social Protection: New Precedent on Accessing Judicial Review Over Statutory Appeals Introduction In the landmark case of Petecel v The Minister for Social Protection & ors...

C v. G: Affirming the 'Grave Risk' Defence under the Hague Convention in International Child Abduction

Date: May 15, 2020

C v. G: Affirming the 'Grave Risk' Defence under the Hague Convention in International Child Abduction Introduction The case of C v. G ([2020] IEHC 217) addresses critical issues surrounding...

Establishing Jurisdictional Protocols in Cross-Jurisdictional Service: Insights from Joseph Kearns v. Eric Evenson [2020] IEHC 257

Date: May 15, 2020

Establishing Jurisdictional Protocols in Cross-Jurisdictional Service: Insights from Joseph Kearns v. Eric Evenson [2020] IEHC 257 Introduction The case of Joseph Kearns v. Eric Evenson ([2020] IEHC...

Statute of Limitations in Estate Claims and Family Settlements: Analysis of Cunniffe v. Cunniffe [2020] IEHC 241

Date: May 14, 2020

Statute of Limitations in Estate Claims and Family Settlements: Analysis of Cunniffe v. Cunniffe [2020] IEHC 241 Introduction The case of Cunniffe v. Cunniffe & anor ([2020] IEHC 241) adjudicated by...