Ireland Case Commentaries

Affirmation of Property Title and Judicial Integrity in Ossory Road Enterprise Park Ltd v Rogers & Ors [2024] IEHC 483

Date: Aug 1, 2024

Affirmation of Property Title and Judicial Integrity in Ossory Road Enterprise Park Ltd v Rogers & Ors [2024] IEHC 483 Introduction The case of Ossory Road Enterprise Park Ltd v Rogers & Ors [2024]...

High Court Reinforces Standards Against Frivolous Litigation in Property Registration: Tucker v Property Registration Authority of Ireland ([2024] IEHC 491)

Date: Aug 1, 2024

High Court Reinforces Standards Against Frivolous Litigation in Property Registration: Tucker v Property Registration Authority of Ireland ([2024] IEHC 491) Introduction In the landmark case of...

High Court Upholds Executor’s Authority Amid Obstruction, Reinforcing Strict Standards for Executor Removal

Date: Aug 1, 2024

High Court Upholds Executor’s Authority Amid Obstruction, Reinforcing Strict Standards for Executor Removal Introduction In the High Court of Ireland's recent judgment in Conway & Anor v Conway...

Harrington v Minister for Defence: Establishing the Right to Discovery in Administrative Discharges

Date: Aug 1, 2024

Harrington v Minister for Defence: Establishing the Right to Discovery in Administrative Discharges Introduction The High Court of Ireland delivered a significant judgment on July 31, 2024, in the...

Occupiers Liability and Trespass: Insights from O'Driscoll v Irish Province of Bon Secours SIS ([2024] IEHC 486)

Date: Aug 1, 2024

Occupiers Liability and Trespass: Insights from O'Driscoll v Irish Province of Bon Secours SIS ([2024] IEHC 486) Introduction O'Driscoll v Irish Province of Bon Secours SIS ([2024] IEHC 486) is a...

Grall v Meath County Council: Affirmation of Section 261A Authority in Quarry Regulation

Date: Aug 1, 2024

Grall v Meath County Council: Affirmation of Section 261A Authority in Quarry Regulation Introduction Grall v Meath County Council & Ors (Approved) ([2024] IEHC 552) is a significant High Court...

Affirming Jurisdictional Clarity: High Court Rules Lack of Tenancy Evidence Invalidates RTB's Termination Order in O'Gara v Residential Tenancies Board

Date: Aug 1, 2024

Affirming Jurisdictional Clarity: High Court Rules Lack of Tenancy Evidence Invalidates RTB's Termination Order in O'Gara v Residential Tenancies Board Introduction The case of O'Gara v Residential...

Preston Grace v Bradpower Ltd & Ors [2024] IEHC 448: Extending the Statute of Limitations through Enhanced Knowledge of Causation

Date: Aug 1, 2024

Preston Grace v Bradpower Ltd & Ors [2024] IEHC 448: Extending the Statute of Limitations through Enhanced Knowledge of Causation Introduction In the High Court of Ireland's 2024 judgment, Preston...

High Court Rules Delayed Notification to European Commission Does Not Affect IPAT’s Dublin III Decisions – T.T. v IPAT [2024] IEHC 470

Date: Aug 1, 2024

High Court Rules Delayed Notification to European Commission Does Not Affect IPAT’s Dublin III Decisions – T.T. v IPAT [2024] IEHC 470 Introduction The case of T.T. (Transfer Decision) v...

Admissibility of Data Retention Evidence: Supreme Court Upholds Conviction in DPP v Dwyer

Date: Aug 1, 2024

Admissibility of Data Retention Evidence: Supreme Court Upholds Conviction in DPP v Dwyer Introduction The Director of Public Prosecutions v Graham Dwyer ([2024] IESC 39) is a landmark judgment...

Interpreting 'Offence' under Article 625(2) TCA: Supreme Court of Ireland Refers to CJEU

Date: Aug 1, 2024

Interpreting 'Offence' under Article 625(2) TCA: Supreme Court of Ireland Refers to CJEU Introduction The case of The Minister for Justice & Equality v James Coffey, Daniel O’Brien, and Patrick...

Allocation of Wrongful Acts to Insurance Policies: Chubb European Group SE v Perrigo Company PLC [2024] IEHC 481

Date: Aug 1, 2024

Allocation of Wrongful Acts to Insurance Policies: Chubb European Group SE v Perrigo Company PLC [2024] IEHC 481 Introduction The case of Chubb European Group SE [Formerly Ace European Group Ltd] &...

Establishing Surrender Protocols under the European Arrest Warrant Act: Insights from Minister for Justice v Laniecki ([2024] IEHC 517)

Date: Aug 1, 2024

Establishing Surrender Protocols under the European Arrest Warrant Act: Insights from Minister for Justice v Laniecki ([2024] IEHC 517) Introduction The case of Minister for Justice v Przemyslaw...

Limits on Remedial Orders in Unfair Dismissal: Gaelscoil Moshíológ v Department of Education

Date: Aug 1, 2024

Supreme Court Establishes Limits on Remedial Orders in Unfair Dismissal Cases: An Bord Banistiochta, Gaelscoil Moshíológ v The Department of Education & ors ([2024] IESC 38) Introduction The case of...

High Court of Ireland Ruling on Termination of Insurance Contracts and Priority of Insurance Claims in Winding-Up Proceedings

Date: Aug 1, 2024

High Court of Ireland Ruling on Termination of Insurance Contracts and Priority of Insurance Claims in Winding-Up Proceedings 1. Introduction In the landmark case CBL Insurance Europe Designated...

Judicial Approach to Ex Parte Injunctions in Public Law: McGreal v Minister for Housing [2024] IEHC 520

Date: Aug 1, 2024

Judicial Approach to Ex Parte Injunctions in Public Law: McGreal v Minister for Housing [2024] IEHC 520 Introduction The case of McGreal v Minister for Housing, Local Government & Heritage of Ireland...

Cost Allocation Principles in Withdrawn Planning Injunction Appeals: Lyons v McDonagh [2024] IEHC 471

Date: Aug 1, 2024

Cost Allocation Principles in Withdrawn Planning Injunction Appeals: Lyons v McDonagh [2024] IEHC 471 Introduction Parties Involved: Applicants: John Lyons and Mary Lyons Respondents: Patrick...

Admissibility of Metadata Evidence Post-Smyth: A New Precedent in Irish Supreme Court

Date: Aug 1, 2024

Admissibility of Metadata Evidence Post-Smyth: A New Precedent in Irish Supreme Court Introduction The Supreme Court of Ireland recently rendered a pivotal judgment in the case of The Director of...

Reaffirming Res Judicata and Preventing Abuse of Process: Carthy v Ireland & Ors [2024] IEHC 490

Date: Aug 1, 2024

Reaffirming Res Judicata and Preventing Abuse of Process: Carthy v Ireland & Ors [2024] IEHC 490 Introduction In the landmark case of Carthy v Ireland & Ors (Approved) ([2024] IEHC 490), the High...

Clarifying the Necessity Standard for Document Inspection under Order 31 Rule 18 – Wales v Charlton & Ors ([2024] IEHC 586)

Date: Aug 1, 2024

Clarifying the Necessity Standard for Document Inspection under Order 31 Rule 18 Wales v Charlton & Ors ([2024] IEHC 586) Introduction Wales v Charlton & Ors ([2024] IEHC 586) is a significant case...