Ireland Case Commentaries

Mahmud v Minister for Justice — The “Objective-Evidence” Standard for Revoking EU Residence Rights

Date: Jun 25, 2025

Mahmud v Minister for Justice — The “Objective-Evidence” Standard for Revoking EU Residence Rights 1. Introduction In Mahmud v Minister for Justice ([2025] IEHC 356) the High Court (O’Donnell J.)...

“Proportional Discovery and Alternative Sources” – The Guiding Rule from DS v Minister for Defence & Ors [2025] IEHC 412

Date: Jun 25, 2025

“Proportional Discovery and Alternative Sources” – The Guiding Rule from DS v Minister for Defence & Ors [2025] IEHC 412 1. Introduction DS v Minister for Defence & Ors centres on a serving soldier’s...

Downtul v Companies Act — Clarifying Directors’ Responsibilities within Groups and the Boundaries of Expert Evidence in Irish Restriction Applications

Date: Jun 25, 2025

Downtul v Companies Act — Clarifying Directors’ Responsibilities within Groups and the Boundaries of Expert Evidence in Irish Restriction Applications 1. Introduction Downtul Ltd (In Liquidation) v...

Limiting Speculative Credibility Assessments in International Protection Appeals: Commentary on J.L. v. International Protection Appeals Tribunal & Minister for Justice [2025] IEHC 347

Date: Jun 20, 2025

Limiting Speculative Credibility Assessments in International Protection Appeals Commentary on J.L. v. International Protection Appeals Tribunal & Minister for Justice [2025] IEHC 347 1. Introduction...

Burden of Proof on Objections to Enduring Powers of Attorney & Tolerance of Minor Formal Defects – A Comment on DK & Anor v PK ([2025] IEHC 344)

Date: Jun 19, 2025

“Once Facial Validity Is Shown, the Objector Must Prove Otherwise” – Barniville P clarifies the Burden in EPA Objections and the Treatment of Minor Formal Flaws Commentary on DK & CK v PK (Approved)...

Proper Provision over Parity – KB v RB [2025] IEHC 342

Date: Jun 19, 2025

“Proper Provision over Parity” – High Court Clarifies Asset Division Where Housing Needs of the Primary Carer Prevail Commentary on KB v RB (Approved) [2025] IEHC 342 1. Introduction KB v RB was an...

Proportional Costing in Construction-Adjudication Enforcement after a Late Jurisdictional Objection – Commentary on Tenderbids Ltd t/a Bastion v Electrical Waste Management Ltd [2025] IEHC 339

Date: Jun 19, 2025

Proportional Costing in Construction-Adjudication Enforcement after a Late Jurisdictional Objection – Commentary on Tenderbids Ltd t/a Bastion v Electrical Waste Management Ltd [2025] IEHC 339 1....

Jones v Obisesan: High Court Reaffirms Strict Limits on Substitution and Amendment in Judicial Review Proceedings

Date: Jun 19, 2025

Jones v Obisesan: High Court Reaffirms Strict Limits on Substitution and Amendment in Judicial Review Proceedings Introduction In Jones v Obisesan ([2025] IEHC 338) Mr Justice Garrett Simons...

“From Absolute Time-Bar to Discretionary Extension” – Barniville P. Affirms the High Court’s Power to Extend the 21-Day Limit in Appeals from Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal Decisions

Date: Jun 18, 2025

“From Absolute Time-Bar to Discretionary Extension” – Barniville P. Affirms the High Court’s Power to Extend the 21-Day Limit in Appeals from Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal Decisions 1....

“One Project – One Public Notice” : The High Court clarifies that Environmental Impact Assessment publicity must cover wind-farm grid connections – Commentary on North Westmeath Turbine Action Group v. An Bord Pleanála & Sweetman v. An Bord Pleanála [2025] IEHC 367

Date: Jun 17, 2025

“One Project – One Public Notice” The High Court clarifies that Environmental Impact Assessment publicity must cover wind-farm grid connections Commentary on North Westmeath Turbine Action Group &...

The Ryanair v. Skyscanner Discovery Precedent: Embedding Proportionality, Sampling, and Temporal Reach in High-Tech Competition Litigation

Date: Jun 12, 2025

The Ryanair v. Skyscanner Discovery Precedent: Embedding Proportionality, Sampling, and Temporal Reach in High-Tech Competition Litigation 1. Introduction The High Court’s judgment in Ryanair DAC v....

Pepper Finance v O’Reilly – The High Court Clarifies the Evidential Threshold and Discovery Limits in s.62(7) Possession Actions

Date: Jun 12, 2025

Pepper Finance v O’Reilly – The High Court Clarifies the Evidential Threshold and Discovery Limits in s.62(7) Possession Actions 1. Introduction Pepper Finance Corporation (Ireland) DAC (“Pepper”)...

Atlantic Endeavour v OPW ([2025] IEHC 324): Contractual Duration as the Determinant for Lifting Automatic Suspensions under the 2017 Review Procedures Regulations

Date: Jun 12, 2025

Atlantic Endeavour Ltd & Anor v Office of Public Works ([2025] IEHC 324) “Contractual Duration as the Determinant for Lifting Automatic Suspensions” 1. Introduction This High Court decision,...

“Injurious Affection” Re-Defined: The Supreme Court Clarifies the Scope of Compensation under s.53 Electricity (Supply) Act 1927 – O’Reilly v. ESB [2025] IESC 27

Date: Jun 12, 2025

“Injurious Affection” Re-Defined: Supreme Court Clarifies the Scope of Compensation for Electricity Wayleaves in Ireland 1. Introduction On 5 June 2025 the Supreme Court delivered a landmark ruling...

Balancing Costs in Judicial Review: Discretionary Framework Established in McShane v Data Protection Commissioner [No. 2]

Date: Jun 9, 2025

Balancing Costs in Judicial Review: Discretionary Framework Established in McShane v Data Protection Commissioner [No. 2] Introduction McShane v Data Protection Commissioner [No. 2] ([2025] IEHC 314)...

Byrne v ABO Energy: Annualised General Damages and Full Injunctions for Wind-Farm Noise – An Irish Blueprint for Balancing Nuisance Rights and Climate Policy

Date: Jun 6, 2025

Byrne v ABO Energy: Annualised General Damages and Full Injunctions for Wind-Farm Noise – An Irish Blueprint for Balancing Nuisance Rights and Climate Policy Introduction On 5 June 2025 Mr Justice...

High Court Clarifies Scope of “Trial Resulting in the Decision” and Sovereignty Limits in Post-Brexit TCA Extradition: Minister for Justice v Maughan [2025] IEHC 346

Date: Jun 6, 2025

High Court Clarifies Scope of “Trial Resulting in the Decision” and Sovereignty Limits in Post-Brexit TCA Extradition: Minister for Justice v Maughan [2025] IEHC 346 Introduction On 5 June 2025 the...

M.S. v Minister for Justice – Curtailing Discovery in Pre-Leave, Moot Judicial Review Proceedings

Date: Jun 5, 2025

M.S. v Minister for Justice – Curtailing Discovery in Pre-Leave, Moot Judicial Review Proceedings 1. Introduction In M.S. v Minister for Justice ([2025] IEHC 335) Ms. Justice Siobhán Phelan delivered...

Supreme Court Clarifies Status of IFSPs as “Health Services” and Mandates Greater Specificity in Disability Service Statements

Date: Jun 5, 2025

Supreme Court Clarifies Status of IFSPs as “Health Services” and Mandates Greater Specificity in Disability Service Statements Introduction Y & anor v. Health Service Executive ([2025] IESC 26) is...

Bank Misconduct as a Bar to Restitution – Extending Consumer-Credit Protection to Victims of Forged Mortgages

Date: Jun 5, 2025

Bank Misconduct as a Bar to Restitution – Extending Consumer-Credit Protection to Victims of Forged Mortgages 1. Introduction Bank of Ireland Mortgage Bank v Murray & anor, [2025] IESC 24, is...