Discovery in Judicial Review with Factual Complexity: Relevance, Necessity and Alternative Means 1. Introduction This commentary examines the High Court of Ireland’s decision in Abdelaatti v College...
Subsidiary Protection Status as a Material Factor in Exceptional-Circumstances Family Reunification: SK v Minister for Justice Introduction SK v Minister for Justice ([2025] IEHC 231) concerns an...
Obligation to Provide Reasons for “Unfounded” Findings in Child Protection Investigations Introduction This judgment arises from G.H. v Tusla Child and Family Agency & Ors [2025] IEHC 263, a High...
Mortgagee’s Unfettered Statutory Power of Sale vs. Inviolability of the Dwelling Introduction The High Court’s decision in Halpin & Ors v Everyday Finance DAC & Ors; Stairway Property Company Ltd v...
Proportional Recognition of Legitimate Contributions to Part-Acquired Property under the Proceeds of Crime Act Introduction This commentary examines the High Court’s supplemental judgment in Criminal...
No Tangible Benefit, No Standing: Restricting Probate Challenges to Interested Parties Introduction In Lynch & Ors v Murphy [2025] IEHC 193, the High Court of Ireland considered an application to...
Von Geitz v Kelly & Ors: Refining Strike-Out Jurisdiction and Isaac Wunder Orders in Whistleblowing Litigation Introduction In Von Geitz v Kelly & Ors ([2025] IEHC 203), Mr. Justice Heslin considered...
Harmless Error and Material Contravention: Certiorari Limits for Have-Regard-To Local Area Plans Introduction This commentary examines the High Court’s decision in Ryanair Designated Activity Company...
Clarification of “Determination” under Section 34(12)(b) of the Planning and Development Act 2000 Introduction This commentary examines the High Court decision in 100 Meter Tall Group & Ors v An Bord...
Mootness Doctrine and the Limits of First-Instance Constitutional Review under Section 179A Introduction O’Meara –v- Westmeath County Council & Ors [2025] IEHC 192 is a High Court decision of Ms...
Defining the Threshold for Certification of Leave to Appeal in Planning Judicial Reviews: Exceptional Public Importance and Public Interest Introduction In Eco Advocacy CLG v An Bord Pleanála ([2025]...
Certification of Appeals and the ‘Exceptional Public Importance’ Threshold in Planning Judicial Reviews Introduction The decision in Stapleton v An Bord Pleanála & Ors (Approved) [2025] IEHC 178...
Reassessing Preliminary Issue Hearings in Employment Equality Claims: The McKeown Precedent Introduction The case of McKeown v Minister for Defence & Ors ([2025] IEHC 177) brings forward a...
Termination Notice in Pension Deeds: Implications for Employer Termination and the Limits of Implied Terms Introduction This commentary provides an in‐depth analysis of the recent judgment concerning...
Extinction of Mortgagee’s Enforcement Rights: Philpott & Anor v Pepper Finance Introduction This commentary reviews the High Court of Ireland’s decision in Philpott & Anor v Pepper Finance...
Clarifying Data Controller Status under GDPR for Unauthorized Personal Use of Work Devices Introduction McShane v Data Protection Commission ([2025] IEHC 191) concerns a judicial review challenge by...
Inherent Jurisdiction to Authorise Cross-Border Transfer of Adults Lacking Capacity for Specialist Care Introduction This commentary examines the High Court of Ireland’s ex tempore ruling in “In the...
Exclusion of Terminal Capacity Planning Conditions as Article 6 Constraints in EU Slot Regulation Coordination Parameters Introduction Aer Lingus Ltd & Ors v Irish Aviation Authority ([2025] IEHC...
Penalty Clauses and Surcharge Interest: Genuine Pre-Estimate Requirement Reinforced Introduction This commentary examines the High Court decision in Governor and Company of the Bank of Ireland v...
Balancing Procedural Compliance and Access to Justice: Clarifying the “Interests of Justice” Test for Extension of Time under Order 27 Rule 9 Introduction The High Court’s decision in Nowak v Courts...