Ireland Case Commentaries

Dismissal of Plaintiffs' Proceedings in Reid v Pierse Establishes Strict Standards for Cause of Action

Date: Jul 4, 2024

Dismissal of Plaintiffs' Proceedings in Reid v Pierse Establishes Strict Standards for Cause of Action Introduction Reid v Pierse ([2024] IEHC 400) is a significant judgment delivered by Mr. Justice...

High Court Establishes Rigorous Standards for Decision-Making Representatives under the Assisted Decision-Making Capacity Act 2015

Date: Jul 4, 2024

High Court Establishes Rigorous Standards for Decision-Making Representatives under the Assisted Decision-Making Capacity Act 2015 Introduction In the recent case of In the Matter of SM [A Ward of...

Supreme Court Clarifies Costs Allocation in Appellate Proceedings: Seamus Mallon v The Minister for Justice

Date: Jul 3, 2024

Supreme Court Clarifies Costs Allocation in Appellate Proceedings: Seamus Mallon v The Minister for Justice Introduction The case of Seamus Mallon v The Minister for Justice, Ireland and the Attorney...

Nowak v Data Protection Commissioner: High Court Establishes Limits on Data Access Rights

Date: Jul 3, 2024

Nowak v Data Protection Commissioner: High Court Establishes Limits on Data Access Rights Introduction Nowak v Data Protection Commissioner ([2024] IEHC 428) is a landmark decision delivered by Mr....

Gradual Investments Ltd v Grant (Approved) [2024] IEHC 398: Landmark Ruling on Rent Review and Contractual Obligations

Date: Jul 3, 2024

Gradual Investments Ltd v Grant (Approved) [2024] IEHC 398 High Court of Ireland, Judgment Delivered by Mr. Justice Mark Heslin on July 2, 2024 Introduction The case of Gradual Investments Ltd v...

Establishing the Validity of Charge Transfers and Possession Orders: EBS Mortgage Finance v Bedford

Date: Jul 2, 2024

Establishing the Validity of Charge Transfers and Possession Orders: EBS Mortgage Finance v Bedford Introduction EBS Mortgage Finance & Anor v Bedford & Anor (Approved) ([2024] IEHC 407) is a pivotal...

High Court of Ireland Sets Precedents on Declaratory Relief and EU Regulation Compliance in GR Windfarms Ltd & Ors v CRU [2024] IEHC 390

Date: Jul 2, 2024

High Court of Ireland Sets Precedents on Declaratory Relief and EU Regulation Compliance in GR Windfarms Ltd & Ors v CRU [2024] IEHC 390 Introduction The case of GR Windfarms Ltd & Ors v Commission...

High Court of Ireland Establishes Clear Compensation Framework for Non-Market Based Redispatching in GR Windfarms Ltd & Ors v CRU

Date: Jul 2, 2024

High Court of Ireland Establishes Clear Compensation Framework for Non-Market Based Redispatching in GR Windfarms Ltd & Ors v CRU Introduction The case of GR Windfarms Ltd & Ors v Commission for...

Revisiting Proof of Debt Amendments and Security Release in Bankruptcy: The Dixon v. Revenue Commissioners Case

Date: Jul 2, 2024

Revisiting Proof of Debt Amendments and Security Release in Bankruptcy: The Dixon v. Revenue Commissioners Case Introduction The case of In the Matter of Henry Dixon [A Bankrupt] (Approved) ([2024]...

High Court Ruling in A.A. v Clinical Director of the Ashlin Centre: Reinforcing Procedural Safeguards in Involuntary Detentions

Date: Jul 2, 2024

High Court Ruling in A.A. v Clinical Director of the Ashlin Centre: Reinforcing Procedural Safeguards in Involuntary Detentions Introduction In the recent High Court case of A.A. v Clinical Director...

Establishing the Role of Decision-Making Representatives under the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015: BD [A Ward of Court] Case Analysis

Date: Jun 29, 2024

Establishing the Role of Decision-Making Representatives under the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015: BD [A Ward of Court] Case Analysis Introduction The case of In the Matter of BD [A...

High Court Upholds Panel's Decision on Admissibility of Evidence Obtained via Third-Party Unlawful Access in Disciplinary Proceedings

Date: Jun 29, 2024

High Court Upholds Panel's Decision on Admissibility of Evidence Obtained via Third-Party Unlawful Access in Disciplinary Proceedings Introduction In the landmark case C v Panel of the Disciplinary...

Refusal of Surrender in War Crimes Cases: Minister for Justice & Equality v. Rakanovic [2024] IEHC 391

Date: Jun 29, 2024

Refusal of Surrender in War Crimes Cases: Minister for Justice & Equality v. Rakanovic [2024] IEHC 391 Introduction The case of Minister for Justice & Equality v. Rakanovic (Approved) ([2024] IEHC...

Establishing the Necessity of Decision-Making Representatives for Wards of Court under the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015

Date: Jun 29, 2024

Establishing the Necessity of Decision-Making Representatives for Wards of Court under the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015 Introduction The High Court of Ireland, in the judgment In the...

Affirmation of Statutory Criteria and Burden of Proof in Disability Allowance Appeals

Date: Jun 29, 2024

Affirmation of Statutory Criteria and Burden of Proof in Disability Allowance Appeals Introduction The case of N.I. [A Person of Unsound Mind Not So Found Suing Through His Mother and Next Friend,...

O'Hara v Ireland & Ors [2024] IEHC 377: Affirming Judicial Rejection of Unstateable Sovereign Immunity Claims

Date: Jun 29, 2024

O'Hara v Ireland & Ors [2024] IEHC 377: Affirming Judicial Rejection of Unstateable Sovereign Immunity Claims Introduction In the landmark case of O'Hara v Ireland & Ors [2024] IEHC 377, the High...

Drutu v Minister for Social Protection & Ors: High Court Upholds National Social Welfare Legislation Against EU Law Claims

Date: Jun 28, 2024

Drutu v Minister for Social Protection & Ors: High Court Upholds National Social Welfare Legislation Against EU Law Claims Introduction In the case of Drutu v Minister for Social Protection & Ors...

Express Authorisation in Reserved Functions: Oceanscape UnLtd Co. v Dun Laoghaire County Council [2024] IEHC 381

Date: Jun 28, 2024

Express Authorisation in Reserved Functions: Oceanscape UnLtd Company v Dun Laoghaire County Council [2024] IEHC 381 Introduction The case of Oceanscape UnLtd Company versus Dún Laoghaire Rathdown...

Statute of Limitations and Date of Knowledge: High Court's Decision in Anglade v Transdev Dublin Light Rail Ltd [2024] IEHC 384

Date: Jun 27, 2024

Statute of Limitations and Date of Knowledge: High Court's Decision in Anglade v Transdev Dublin Light Rail Ltd [2024] IEHC 384 Introduction In the landmark case of Anglade v Transdev Dublin Light...

Procedural Integrity in Amending Unless Orders and Recognizing Special Circumstances: Insights from Farrell v RAS Medical Ltd [2024] IEHC 369

Date: Jun 25, 2024

Procedural Integrity in Amending Unless Orders and Recognizing Special Circumstances: Insights from Farrell v RAS Medical Ltd [2024] IEHC 369 Introduction Farrell v RAS Medical Ltd [Trading as...