Ireland Case Commentaries

LK v The International Protection Appeals Tribunal & ors: Redefining Delay Attribution and Directive Transposition in Asylum Law

Date: Oct 10, 2024

LK v The International Protection Appeals Tribunal & ors: Redefining Delay Attribution and Directive Transposition in Asylum Law Introduction The case of LK v The International Protection Appeals...

Surrender of Uldis Antons: Establishing Robust Standards for European Arrest Warrants in Ireland

Date: Oct 9, 2024

Surrender of Uldis Antons: Establishing Robust Standards for European Arrest Warrants in Ireland Introduction The case of Minister for Justice v Antons (Approved) ([2024] IEHC 584) before the High...

Declaratory Relief for Non-Compliance with Section 37F(2) of the Planning and Development Act 2000: Kennedy & Anor v An Bord Pleanala

Date: Oct 8, 2024

Declaratory Relief for Non-Compliance with Section 37F(2) of the Planning and Development Act 2000: Kennedy & Anor v An Bord Pleanala Introduction The High Court of Ireland delivered its judgment in...

High Court Establishes Clarified Landlord Repair Obligations in Tuath Housing Association v Residential Tenancies Board

Date: Oct 5, 2024

High Court Establishes Clarified Landlord Repair Obligations in Tuath Housing Association v Residential Tenancies Board Introduction The High Court of Ireland delivered a significant judgment on...

Defining 'Treatment' under the Mental Health Act 2001: Nasogastric Feeding Under Restraint – Comprehensive Commentary on HSE v H.H. ([2024] IEHC 564)

Date: Oct 4, 2024

Defining 'Treatment' under the Mental Health Act 2001: Nasogastric Feeding Under Restraint Comprehensive Commentary on HSE v H.H. ([2024] IEHC 564) Introduction The case of Health Service Executive v...

Non-Residency of Disregarded Entities in DTA and Impact on Group Relief: Revenue Commissioners v Susquehanna International

Date: Oct 3, 2024

Non-Residency of Disregarded Entities in DTA and Impact on Group Relief: Revenue Commissioners v Susquehanna International Introduction In the landmark case of Revenue Commissioners v Susquehanna...

Pepper Finance Establishes Clear Protocols for Well Charging Orders under the 2009 Act

Date: Oct 3, 2024

Pepper Finance Establishes Clear Protocols for Well Charging Orders under the 2009 Act Introduction In the High Court of Ireland, the case of Pepper Finance Corporation (Ireland) DAC v. Robert Foley...

Limitations on Reformulating Legal Questions in Consultative Cases: Insights from Director of Public Prosecutions v S.M. [2024] IEHC 566

Date: Oct 3, 2024

Limitations on Reformulating Legal Questions in Consultative Cases: Insights from Director of Public Prosecutions v S.M. [2024] IEHC 566 Introduction Director of Public Prosecutions v S.M. ([2024]...

Surrender of Martin McDermott: Establishing Enhanced Standards for TCA Warrants under the European Arrest Warrant Act 2003

Date: Oct 3, 2024

Surrender of Martin McDermott: Establishing Enhanced Standards for TCA Warrants under the European Arrest Warrant Act 2003 Introduction In the landmark case Minister for Justice v McDermott...

Shannon LNG Ltd v An Bord Pleanála: Establishing the Boundaries of Administrative Decision-Making in Energy Infrastructure Projects

Date: Oct 1, 2024

Shannon LNG Ltd v An Bord Pleanála: Establishing the Boundaries of Administrative Decision-Making in Energy Infrastructure Projects Introduction In the case of Shannon LNG Limited v An Bord Pleanála...

Statute of Limitations Upholds Dismissal in Farrell & Anor v Revenue Commissioner

Date: Oct 1, 2024

Statute of Limitations Upholds Dismissal in Farrell & Anor v Revenue Commissioner Introduction The case of Farrell & Anor v Revenue Commissioner & Ors (Approved) ([2024] IEHC 553) was adjudicated in...

Duffy v An Bord Pleanála [2024] IEHC 558: Upholding Burden of Proof in Judicial Reviews of Environmental Assessments

Date: Sep 28, 2024

Duffy v An Bord Pleanála [2024] IEHC 558: Upholding Burden of Proof in Judicial Reviews of Environmental Assessments Introduction The case of Duffy v An Bord Pleanála [2024] IEHC 558 addresses...

Cost Allocation in Private Enforcement: Insights from McCann v Furlong [2024] IEHC 559

Date: Sep 28, 2024

Cost Allocation in Private Enforcement: Insights from McCann v Furlong [2024] IEHC 559 Introduction The High Court of Ireland, in the case of McCann v Furlong (Approved) ([2024] IEHC 559), addressed...

Prejudice Due to Inordinate Delay: Graydon [A Minor] v Westwood Club Limited [2024] IEHC 563

Date: Sep 28, 2024

Prejudice Due to Inordinate Delay: Graydon [A Minor] v Westwood Club Limited [2024] IEHC 563 Introduction The case of Graydon [A Minor] v Westwood Club Limited (Approved) ([2024] IEHC 563) was...

Pepper Finance v Roche: High Court Affirms Continuation of Summary Proceedings Despite Inordinate Delay under Order 122, Rule 11

Date: Sep 28, 2024

Pepper Finance v Roche: High Court Affirms Continuation of Summary Proceedings Despite Inordinate Delay under Order 122, Rule 11 Introduction Pepper Finance [Ireland] DAC v Roche & Anor ([2024] IEHC...

Establishing Prima Facie Cases in Possession Orders: Insights from Start Mortgages DAC v Doyle & Anor [2024] IEHC 561

Date: Sep 27, 2024

Establishing Prima Facie Cases in Possession Orders: Insights from Start Mortgages DAC v Doyle & Anor [2024] IEHC 561 Introduction The case of Start Mortgages Designated Activity Company v Doyle &...

Misinterpretation of Development Plan Objective ZU18-10 in GOCE Limited v An Bord Pleanála Establishes Non-Exhaustive Nature of 'Appropriate Uses' in Planning Law

Date: Sep 26, 2024

Misinterpretation of Development Plan Objective ZU18-10 in GOCE Limited v An Bord Pleanála Establishes Non-Exhaustive Nature of 'Appropriate Uses' in Planning Law Introduction The case of GOCE...

Clarifying the Threshold for Leave to Appeal: The Role of Harmless Error and Evidential Foundations in Planning Decisions

Date: Sep 24, 2024

Clarifying the Threshold for Leave to Appeal: The Role of Harmless Error and Evidential Foundations in Planning Decisions Introduction The case of Carrownagowan Concern Group & Ors v An Bord Pleanála...

Ewins v Promontoria Scariff: High Court Sets Standards for Redemption Rights and Principal Private Residences in Mortgage Arrears Cases

Date: Sep 21, 2024

Ewins v Promontoria Scariff: High Court Sets Standards for Redemption Rights and Principal Private Residences in Mortgage Arrears Cases Introduction Ewins v Promontoria Scariff Designated Activity...

Establishing Validity of Mortgage Transfers: Insights from Houlihan v AIB PLC [2024] IEHC 557

Date: Sep 21, 2024

Establishing Validity of Mortgage Transfers: Insights from Houlihan v AIB PLC [2024] IEHC 557 Introduction The High Court of Ireland delivered its judgment in the case of Declan Houlihan and Margaret...