Ireland Case Commentaries

Enhanced Framework for Assisted Decision-Making Capacity under the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015: Insights from the High Court of Ireland's Ruling in SD [A Ward of Court] (Approved) ([2024] IEHC 419)

Date: Jun 25, 2024

Enhanced Framework for Assisted Decision-Making Capacity under the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015: Insights from the High Court of Ireland's Ruling in SD [A Ward of Court] (Approved)...

High Court of Ireland Establishes Joint Decision-Making Representatives under the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015

Date: Jun 25, 2024

High Court of Ireland Establishes Joint Decision-Making Representatives under the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015 Introduction The High Court of Ireland delivered a pivotal judgment on...

Establishing the Precedent for Discharging Wardship and Appointing Decision-Making Representatives under the Assisted Decision-Making Capacity Act 2015: A Comprehensive Commentary on [2024] IEHC 446

Date: Jun 22, 2024

Establishing the Precedent for Discharging Wardship and Appointing Decision-Making Representatives under the Assisted Decision-Making Capacity Act 2015: A Comprehensive Commentary on [2024] IEHC 446...

Minister for Justice v Ward: Upholding Mutual Recognition in European Arrest Warrants

Date: Jun 22, 2024

Minister for Justice v Ward: Upholding Mutual Recognition in European Arrest Warrants Introduction The case of Minister for Justice v Ward (Approved) ([2024] IEHC 513) was adjudicated by the High...

Reinforcement of Inherent Jurisdiction in Family Home Protection within Bankruptcy Proceedings: OS v National Irish Bank & Ors (Approved) [2024] IEHC 382

Date: Jun 22, 2024

Reinforcement of Inherent Jurisdiction in Family Home Protection within Bankruptcy Proceedings OS v National Irish Bank & Ors (Approved) [2024] IEHC 382 Introduction The case of OS v National Irish...

Roche v Director of Public Prosecutions: Upholding Procedural Integrity in Legal Aid Certification

Date: Jun 22, 2024

Roche v Director of Public Prosecutions: Upholding Procedural Integrity in Legal Aid Certification Introduction Roche v Director of Public Prosecutions (Approved) is a landmark case adjudicated by...

Murphy v SIPO [2024] IEHC 374: Enhanced Requirement for Reasoned Decisions under the Ethics in Public Office Acts

Date: Jun 22, 2024

Murphy v The Standards in Public Office Commission & Ors (Approved) [2024] IEHC 374 High Court of Ireland, 21 June 2024 Introduction The case of Murphy v The Standards in Public Office Commission &...

Nolan v Science Foundation Ireland: Defining Grounds for Interlocutory Injunctions in Employment Dismissals

Date: Jun 22, 2024

Nolan v Science Foundation Ireland: Defining Grounds for Interlocutory Injunctions in Employment Dismissals Introduction In the recent High Court decision of Nolan v Science Foundation Ireland...

Enforcement of Arbitration Awards and Cost Adjudication under the Arbitration Act 2010: Principal Contractors Ltd v Carter ([2024] IEHC 376)

Date: Jun 22, 2024

Enforcement of Arbitration Awards and Cost Adjudication under the Arbitration Act 2010: Principal Contractors Ltd v Carter ([2024] IEHC 376) Introduction Principal Contractors Ltd v Carter (Approved)...

K v D [2024] IEHC 652: Establishing Joint Guardianship and Custody Principles in Child Welfare

Date: Jun 22, 2024

K v D [Section 32 Report, Primary Residence of a Child] (Approved) ([2024] IEHC 652): Establishing Joint Guardianship and Custody Principles in Child Welfare 1. Introduction The case of K v D [2024]...

Reddit Inc v Coimisiún na Meán: Affirming Essential Functionality of Video Content under the Revised AVMS Directive

Date: Jun 21, 2024

Reddit Inc v Coimisiún na Meán: Affirming Essential Functionality of Video Content under the Revised AVMS Directive Introduction The case of Reddit Incorporated v Coimisiún na Meán [2024] IEHC 367...

Access to Trial Transcripts and Enlargement of Time: Insights from The Director of Public Prosecutions v C.P (Approved) ([2024] IESC 26)

Date: Jun 21, 2024

Access to Trial Transcripts and Enlargement of Time: Insights from The Director of Public Prosecutions v C.P ([2024] IESC 26) Introduction The Director of Public Prosecutions v C.P (Approved) ([2024]...

Establishing Clear Entitlements Under Late Payment Regulations: Seahound Wind Developments LTD v Mid Clare Renewable Energy DAC

Date: Jun 21, 2024

Establishing Clear Entitlements Under Late Payment Regulations: Seahound Wind Developments LTD v Mid Clare Renewable Energy DAC Introduction The case of Seahound Wind Developments LTD v Mid Clare...

Tumblr Inc. v Coimisiún na Meán: Establishing the Essential Functionality of VSPS under the AVMS Directive

Date: Jun 21, 2024

Tumblr Inc. v Coimisiún na Meán: Establishing the Essential Functionality of VSPS under the AVMS Directive Introduction In the High Court of Ireland's case Tumblr Incorporated v Coimisiún na Meán...

Application of Section 3(1) of the Proceeds of Crime Act in Asserting Proceeds of Crime: Analysis of Criminal Assets Bureau v Gately & Anor [2024] IEHC 399

Date: Jun 20, 2024

Application of Section 3(1) of the Proceeds of Crime Act in Asserting Proceeds of Crime: Analysis of Criminal Assets Bureau v Gately & Anor [2024] IEHC 399 Introduction The case of Criminal Assets...

Kelly v An Bord Pleanála [2024] IEHC 364: Judicial Review Granted for Disproportionate Impact on Constitutional Property Rights in Planning Decision

Date: Jun 20, 2024

Kelly v An Bord Pleanála [2024] IEHC 364: Judicial Review Granted for Disproportionate Impact on Constitutional Property Rights in Planning Decision Introduction Kelly v An Bord Pleanála (Approved)...

Coyne v Governor of Castlerea Prison & Ors (2024) IEHC 441: Reinforcing Standards for Cross-Examination in Judicial Reviews

Date: Jun 19, 2024

Coyne v Governor of Castlerea Prison & Ors (2024) IEHC 441: Reinforcing Standards for Cross-Examination in Judicial Reviews Introduction Coyne v Governor of Castlerea Prison & Ors (Approved) ([2024]...

Recognition of Causation in Exacerbation of Pre-existing Conditions: Keenan v O'Callaghan

Date: Jun 19, 2024

Recognition of Causation in Exacerbation of Pre-existing Conditions: Keenan v O'Callaghan ([2024] IEHC 357) Introduction In the case of Keenan v O'Callaghan, heard in the High Court of Ireland on...

Supreme Court of Ireland Establishes Boundaries of Parliamentary Privilege in Angela Kerins v Dáil Éireann

Date: Jun 19, 2024

Supreme Court of Ireland Establishes Boundaries of Parliamentary Privilege in Angela Kerins v Dáil Éireann Introduction The landmark case of Angela Kerins v Dáil Éireann, Ireland and the Attorney...

Reaffirming Isaac Wunder Orders: Comprehensive Analysis of Osbourne v Gorey Business Park Ltd [2024] IEHC 356

Date: Jun 19, 2024

Reaffirming Isaac Wunder Orders: Comprehensive Analysis of Osbourne v Gorey Business Park Ltd [2024] IEHC 356 Introduction The case of Osbourne v Gorey Business Park (Ramstown) Ltd (Approved) [2024]...