Ireland Case Commentaries

Clarifying the Scope of Section 438 in Receiver Removal: Mardon Property Developments Ltd v Companies Acts [2024] IEHC 462

Date: Jul 19, 2024

Clarifying the Scope of Section 438 in Receiver Removal: Mardon Property Developments Ltd v Companies Acts [2024] IEHC 462 Introduction The case of Mardon Property Developments Ltd v Companies Acts...

Concurrent Liability in Roadworks Accidents: Insights from O'Donoghue v Total Highway Maintenance Ltd & Anor ([2024] IEHC 439)

Date: Jul 18, 2024

Concurrent Liability in Roadworks Accidents: Insights from O'Donoghue v Total Highway Maintenance Ltd & Anor ([2024] IEHC 439) Introduction The case of O'Donoghue v Total Highway Maintenance Ltd &...

Proper Provision in Divorce: Comprehensive Analysis of M.N. v N [2024] IEHC 536

Date: Jul 18, 2024

Proper Provision in Divorce: Comprehensive Analysis of M.N. v N [2024] IEHC 536 Introduction M.N. v N (Ancillary Orders) ([2024] IEHC 536) is a significant judgment delivered by Ms. Justice Nuala...

Discriminatory Dismissal of Pregnant Employee: Karpicz v Graham O'Sullivan Restaurants Ltd

Date: Jul 18, 2024

Discriminatory Dismissal of Pregnant Employee: Karpicz v Graham O'Sullivan Restaurants Ltd Introduction The case Karpicz v Graham O'Sullivan Restaurants Ltd ([2024] IEHC 432) represents a pivotal...

High Court Rules on Procedural Jurisdiction and Amendments in Skycorp Ltd v Nopsar Ltd [2024] IEHC 454

Date: Jul 18, 2024

High Court Rules on Procedural Jurisdiction and Amendments in Skycorp Ltd v Nopsar Ltd [2024] IEHC 454 Introduction Skycorp Ltd v Nopsar Ltd [2024] IEHC 454 is a pivotal case adjudicated by the High...

Establishing Effective Withdrawal in Joint Enterprise: Insights from Director of Public Prosecutions v William Twomey [2024] IESC 31

Date: Jul 17, 2024

Establishing Effective Withdrawal in Joint Enterprise: Insights from Director of Public Prosecutions v William Twomey [2024] IESC 31 Introduction Director of Public Prosecutions v William Twomey is a...

High Court Declines to Rule on Moot Article 40.4.2 Inquiry in AR v Department of Psychiatry of Connolly Hospital [2024] IEHC 440

Date: Jul 17, 2024

High Court Declines to Rule on Moot Article 40.4.2 Inquiry in AR v Department of Psychiatry of Connolly Hospital [2024] IEHC 440 Introduction The case of AR v Department of Psychiatry of Connolly...

Reinforcing the Default Costs Rule in Defamation Proceedings: Burke v Mediahuis Ireland Ltd & Ors [2024] IEHC 424

Date: Jul 17, 2024

Reinforcing the Default Costs Rule in Defamation Proceedings: Burke v Mediahuis Ireland Ltd & Ors [2024] IEHC 424 Introduction In the High Court case Burke v Mediahuis Ireland Ltd & Ors ([2024] IEHC...

Barnes v Limerick City Council: Enforcing Judicial Review Time-Limits and Ensuring Adequate Remedies

Date: Jul 17, 2024

Barnes v Limerick City Council: Enforcing Judicial Review Time-Limits and Ensuring Adequate Remedies Introduction Barnes v Limerick City and County Council & Anor (Approved) [2024] IESC 31 is a...

Mainline Power Ltd v Companies Act 2014: High Court Upholds Examinership Despite Creditor Allegations

Date: Jul 17, 2024

Mainline Power Ltd v Companies Act 2014: High Court Upholds Examinership Despite Creditor Allegations Introduction The case of Mainline Power Ltd v Companies Act 2014 (Approved) ([2024] IEHC 437)...

Surrender of Respondent Under European Arrest Warrant: Minister for Justice v Singh [2024] IEHC 516

Date: Jul 16, 2024

Surrender of Respondent Under European Arrest Warrant: Minister for Justice v Singh [2024] IEHC 516 1. Introduction The case of Minister for Justice v Singh ([2024] IEHC 516) adjudicated by the High...

Minister for Justice v Keating: Establishing Reciprocity in European Arrest Warrants under the Trade and Cooperation Agreement

Date: Jul 16, 2024

Minister for Justice v Keating: Establishing Reciprocity in European Arrest Warrants under the Trade and Cooperation Agreement Introduction In the landmark case of Minister for Justice v Keating...

Connors v Feshea & Ors: Judicial Review Limitations in Withdrawn Civil Actions

Date: Jul 13, 2024

Connors v Feshea & Ors: Judicial Review Limitations in Withdrawn Civil Actions Introduction The case of Connors v Feshea & Ors (Approved) ([2024] IEHC 431) adjudicated by the High Court of Ireland on...

Seniors Money Mortgages v Fingelton: High Court Validates Clear Interest Terms and Upholds Overstated Demands for Possession

Date: Jul 13, 2024

Seniors Money Mortgages v Fingelton: High Court Validates Clear Interest Terms and Upholds Overstated Demands for Possession Introduction The High Court of Ireland delivered a significant judgment in...

Establishing the Supremacy of Mutual Trust in Surrender Proceedings: Minister for Justice v Adams [2024] IEHC 435

Date: Jul 13, 2024

Establishing the Supremacy of Mutual Trust in Surrender Proceedings: Minister for Justice v Adams [2024] IEHC 435 Introduction The case of Minister for Justice v Adams (Approved) [2024] IEHC 435...

Ensuring Transparency and Reasonable Effort in Receiver-Led Property Sales: Insights from O'Hagan v Harper & Anor (IEHC 410, 2024)

Date: Jul 13, 2024

Ensuring Transparency and Reasonable Effort in Receiver-Led Property Sales: Insights from O'Hagan v Harper & Anor (IEHC 410, 2024) Introduction In the High Court of Ireland case O'Hagan v Harper &...

Prosecutorial Delay and Juvenile Protections: Comprehensive Analysis of O'Sullivan v Director of Public Prosecutions (Approved) [2024] IEHC 430

Date: Jul 13, 2024

Prosecutorial Delay and Juvenile Protections: Comprehensive Analysis of O'Sullivan v Director of Public Prosecutions (Approved) [2024] IEHC 430 Introduction The case of Shane O'Sullivan v Director of...

Requirement for Adequate Reasoning in Tenancy Tribunal Determinations: O' Sheehan v RTB ([2024] IEHC 409)

Date: Jul 13, 2024

Requirement for Adequate Reasoning in Tenancy Tribunal Determinations: O' Sheehan v RTB ([2024] IEHC 409) Introduction The case of O' Sheehan v Residential Tenancies Board (Approved) ([2024] IEHC...

Personal Liability for Legal Costs: Pena-Herrera v Green Label Short Lets Ltd (No 2)

Date: Jul 12, 2024

Personal Liability for Legal Costs: Pena-Herrera v Green Label Short Lets Ltd (No 2) Introduction The case of Pena-Herrera v Green Label Short Lets Ltd (No 2) ([2024] IEHC 425) adjudicated by the...

Establishing Boundaries: High Court Upholds South Dublin County Council's School Reservation in Jones & Anor v South Dublin County Council [2024] IEHC 301

Date: Jul 12, 2024

Establishing Boundaries: High Court Upholds South Dublin County Council's School Reservation in Jones & Anor v South Dublin County Council [2024] IEHC 301 Introduction The High Court of Ireland...