Ireland Case Commentaries

High Court of Ireland Establishes Procedural Norms for Challenging Official Assignee Appointments in Bankruptcy Proceedings

Date: Dec 4, 2024

High Court of Ireland Establishes Procedural Norms for Challenging Official Assignee Appointments in Bankruptcy Proceedings Introduction The case of Sean Dunne v. Michael Ian Larkin Official Assignee...

Fraudulent Conveyance at Gross Undervalue under Section 74(3) LCLA 2009: AIB Mortgage Bank UC & Anor v Burke & Ors

Date: Dec 4, 2024

Fraudulent Conveyance at Gross Undervalue under Section 74(3) LCLA 2009 Introduction This commentary examines the High Court of Ireland’s decision in AIB Mortgage Bank UC & Anor v Burke & Ors [2024]...

High Court Affirmation of Creditor Status: City Quarter Capital II PLC v Companies Act 2014 [No. 2]

Date: Dec 3, 2024

High Court Affirmation of Creditor Status: City Quarter Capital II PLC v Companies Act 2014 [No. 2] Introduction The High Court of Ireland delivered a significant judgment on December 2, 2024, in the...

A v Health Service Executive & Anor (Approved) ([2024] IEHC 747) - Comprehensive Commentary

Date: Nov 30, 2024

Litigation Restriction in Medical Negligence: A v Health Service Executive & Anor ([2024] IEHC 747) 1. Introduction The case A v Health Service Executive & Anor ([2024] IEHC 747) adjudicated by the...

Kelly v Residential Tenancies Board [2024]: High Court Affirms RTB's Interpretation of Landlord's Intention to Sell under Residential Tenancies Act 2004

Date: Nov 29, 2024

Kelly v Residential Tenancies Board [2024]: High Court Affirms RTB's Interpretation of Landlord's Intention to Sell under Residential Tenancies Act 2004 Introduction The case of Kelly v Residential...

Ryanair DAC v Reddy & Ors [2024] IEHC 719: Implied Employment Contracts and Insurability Under the Social Welfare Act 2005

Date: Nov 27, 2024

Ryanair DAC v Reddy & Ors [2024] IEHC 719: Implied Employment Contracts and Insurability Under the Social Welfare Act 2005 Introduction Ryanair DAC v Reddy & Ors [2024] IEHC 719 is a landmark...

Beyond the Written Contract: High Court Clarifies Fiduciary Obligations of Senior Executives Acting for “Associated” Companies

Date: Nov 27, 2024

Beyond the Written Contract: High Court Clarifies Fiduciary Obligations of Senior Executives Acting for “Associated” Companies 1. Introduction In Victoria Hall Management Ltd & Ors v Cox & Ors [2024]...

“Who Said What?” – The High Court Confirms a Mandatory Duty to List Submission-Makers in Chief Executive Reports

Date: Nov 27, 2024

“Who Said What?” – The High Court Confirms a Mandatory Duty to List Submission-Makers in Chief Executive Reports 1. Introduction In Pat O’Donnell & Company v Dublin City Council & Uniphar Plc ([2024]...

Clarifying Clawback Calculations in Personal Insolvency Arrangements: Roache v Start Mortgages DAC [2024] IEHC 666

Date: Nov 26, 2024

Clarifying Clawback Calculations in Personal Insolvency Arrangements: Roache v Start Mortgages DAC [2024] IEHC 666 Introduction The case of Roache & Anor v Start Mortgages DAC (Approved) ([2024] IEHC...

Priority of Solicitor's Charges Over Estate Assets: Insights from Naylor v Maher [2024] IEHC 667

Date: Nov 26, 2024

Priority of Solicitor's Charges Over Estate Assets: Insights from Naylor v Maher [2024] IEHC 667 Introduction The case of Naylor [Otherwise Hoare] v Maher (Approved) ([2024] IEHC 667) adjudicated by...

Limitations on Collateral Challenges to Planning Orders: Murray & Anor v Meath County Council (2024) IEHC 658

Date: Nov 26, 2024

Limitations on Collateral Challenges to Planning Orders Murray & Anor v Meath County Council (2024) IEHC 658 Introduction The case of Murray & Anor v Meath County Council ([2024] IEHC 658)...

Re Quinn v Succession Act 1965: Establishing the Precedent for Admitting Reconstructed Wills in Probate

Date: Nov 26, 2024

Re Quinn v Succession Act 1965: Establishing the Precedent for Admitting Reconstructed Wills in Probate Introduction The case of In the matter of the estate of Patrick Quinn v Succession Act 1965...

Priority of Executor's Costs in Insolvent Estates: Gilvarry v Naylor [2024] IEHC 668

Date: Nov 26, 2024

Priority of Executor's Costs in Insolvent Estates: Gilvarry v Naylor [2024] IEHC 668 Introduction The case of Gilvarry v Naylor (Approved) [2024] IEHC 668 is a pivotal High Court of Ireland decision...

High Court of Ireland Establishes Clarified Standards for Summary Judgment in Detinue Actions

Date: Nov 26, 2024

High Court of Ireland Establishes Clarified Standards for Summary Judgment in Detinue Actions Introduction The case of Connolly Bros. Car Sales (Ballybrit) Unlimited Company v Gilligan & Anor...

Assessment of "Good Character" in Naturalisation: Insights from Ahmed v Minister for Justice

Date: Nov 26, 2024

Assessment of "Good Character" in Naturalisation: Insights from Ahmed v Minister for Justice ([2024] IEHC 661) Introduction The High Court of Ireland delivered a significant judgment on November 22,...

High Court Reinforces the Accessibility of Judicial Review for Non-Frivolous Legal Questions: Dumbrell v A Judge of Dublin Metropolitan District Court & anor

Date: Nov 26, 2024

High Court Reinforces the Accessibility of Judicial Review for Non-Frivolous Legal Questions: Dumbrell v A Judge of Dublin Metropolitan District Court & anor Introduction In the landmark case of...

Defining "Substantial Works" under s.42 PDA 2000: Grassridge Ltd v Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council [2024] IEHC 669

Date: Nov 26, 2024

Defining "Substantial Works" under s.42 PDA 2000: Grassridge Limited v Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council [2024] IEHC 669 Introduction In the case of Grassridge Limited v Dun Laoghaire Rathdown...

Substantial Works Interpretation in Planning Permission Extensions: Grassridge Ltd v Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council ([2024] IEHC 669)

Date: Nov 26, 2024

Substantial Works Interpretation in Planning Permission Extensions: Grassridge Ltd v Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council ([2024] IEHC 669) Introduction In the High Court of Ireland’s 2024 judgment...

The “Alamazani Principle” – No Presumption of Judicial Bias from a Pending Complaint & Mandatory Exhaustion of Alternative Remedies

Date: Nov 26, 2024

The “Alamazani Principle” – No Presumption of Judicial Bias from a Pending Complaint & Mandatory Exhaustion of Alternative Remedies 1. Introduction In Alamazani v A Judge of the District Court...

Responsibility for Delay in Divorce Proceedings: High Court Sets Precedent in F v B [2024] IEHC 745

Date: Nov 26, 2024

Responsibility for Delay in Divorce Proceedings: High Court Sets Precedent in F v B [2024] IEHC 745 Introduction The case of F. v. B. ([2024] IEHC 745) adjudicated by the High Court of Ireland...