Ireland Case Commentaries

Establishing the Role of Decision-Making Representatives under the Assisted Decision-Making Capacity Act 2015: Analysis of S.A. [A Ward of Court] (Approved) ([2024] IEHC 395)

Date: Jun 11, 2024

Establishing the Role of Decision-Making Representatives under the Assisted Decision-Making Capacity Act 2015: Analysis of S.A., A Ward of Court (Approved) ([2024] IEHC 395) Introduction The case of...

Establishing Capacity Standards under the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015: The R.B. Wardship Case

Date: Jun 11, 2024

Establishing Capacity Standards under the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015: The R.B. Wardship Case Introduction The High Court of Ireland rendered a significant judgment on June 10, 2024,...

Reaffirmation of Non-Feasance Immunity for Highway Authorities in Personal Injury Claims: Long v Tipperary County Council [2024] IEHC 405

Date: Jun 11, 2024

Reaffirmation of Non-Feasance Immunity for Highway Authorities in Personal Injury Claims: Long v Tipperary County Council [2024] IEHC 405 Introduction The case of Long v Tipperary County Council...

Corcoran v Permanent TSB PLC: Expanding the Boundaries of High Court's Inherent Jurisdiction in Mortgage Disputes

Date: Jun 8, 2024

Corcoran v Permanent TSB PLC: Expanding the Boundaries of High Court's Inherent Jurisdiction in Mortgage Disputes Introduction Corcoran & Anor v Permanent TSB PLC & Ors (Approved) ([2024] IEHC 345)...

Awarding Costs on a Joint and Several Basis: Insights from Everyday Finance DAC v Bradley & Ors [2024] IEHC 347

Date: Jun 8, 2024

Awarding Costs on a Joint and Several Basis: Insights from Everyday Finance DAC v Bradley & Ors [2024] IEHC 347 Introduction Everyday Finance DAC v Bradley & Ors [2024] IEHC 347 is a significant...

High Court Clarifies Distinction Between Zoning Provisions and Density Standards: Save Roscam Peninsula CLG v An Bord Pleanála & Others (2024)

Date: Jun 8, 2024

High Court Clarifies Distinction Between Zoning Provisions and Density Standards: Save Roscam Peninsula CLG v An Bord Pleanála & Others (2024) Introduction In the landmark case Save Roscam Peninsula...

Clarifying Procedural Pathways for Freedom of Information Appeals under the 2014 Act – Insights from Courts Service of Ireland v Information Commissioner

Date: Jun 8, 2024

Clarifying Procedural Pathways for Freedom of Information Appeals under the 2014 Act – Insights from Courts Service of Ireland v Information Commissioner Introduction The case of Courts Service of...

Reaffirmation of Strict Standards for Striking Defenses under Order 19 Rule 28 and Order 31 Rule 21: Insights from Leahy v OSB Group Ltd & Ors

Date: Jun 8, 2024

Reaffirmation of Strict Standards for Striking Defenses under Order 19 Rule 28 and Order 31 Rule 21: Insights from Leahy v OSB Group Ltd & Ors Introduction The case of Leahy v OSB Group Ltd & Ors...

Upholding Credibility Assessments in Refugee Claims: F.B.C. v International Protection Appeals Tribunal [2024] IEHC 343

Date: Jun 8, 2024

Upholding Credibility Assessments in Refugee Claims: F.B.C. v International Protection Appeals Tribunal [2024] IEHC 343 Introduction The case of F.B.C. v International Protection Appeals Tribunal &...

Enhancing Asset Recovery: The Precedential Impact of Criminal Assets Bureau v Fan & Anor (2024) IEHC 354

Date: Jun 8, 2024

Enhancing Asset Recovery: The Precedential Impact of Criminal Assets Bureau v Fan & Anor (2024) IEHC 354 Introduction In the High Court of Ireland case Criminal Assets Bureau v Fan & Anor (Approved)...

High Court Sets Rigorous Standards for Possession Orders and Defences in Start Mortgages DAC v Ramseyer & Anor [2024] IEHC 329

Date: Jun 7, 2024

High Court Sets Rigorous Standards for Possession Orders and Defences in Start Mortgages DAC v Ramseyer & Anor [2024] IEHC 329 Introduction The case of Start Mortgages DAC v Ramseyer & Anor ([2024]...

Plenary Hearings in Judicial Review: Insights from Abdelaatti v College of Anaesthesiologists of Ireland & Ors [2024] IEHC 341

Date: Jun 7, 2024

Plenary Hearings in Judicial Review: Insights from Abdelaatti v College of Anaesthesiologists of Ireland & Ors [2024] IEHC 341 Introduction The case of Ahmed Abdelaatti v College of...

Appointment of Independent Decision-Making Representatives under the Assisted Decision-Making Capacity Act: Insights from CM [A Ward of Court] (Approved) [2024] IEHC 378

Date: Jun 7, 2024

Appointment of Independent Decision-Making Representatives under the Assisted Decision-Making Capacity Act: Insights from CM [A Ward of Court] [2024] IEHC 378 Introduction The case of CM [A Ward of...

Establishing the Role of a Co-Decision Maker under the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015: A Comprehensive Analysis of [2024] IEHC 379

Date: Jun 7, 2024

Establishing the Role of a Co-Decision Maker under the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015: A Comprehensive Analysis of [2024] IEHC 379 Introduction The case of In the Matter of E.K., A Ward...

High Court Reinforces Importance of Evidentiary Support and Wards' Autonomy in Continuation of Wardship Orders: F.K. [2024] IEHC 380

Date: Jun 7, 2024

High Court Reinforces Importance of Evidentiary Support and Wards' Autonomy in Continuation of Wardship Orders: F.K. [2024] IEHC 380 Introduction In the landmark case titled In the Matter of F.K., A...

Proportionality and Mitigation in Veterinary Misconduct Sanctions: The McCartney v Veterinary Council of Ireland [2024] IEHC 411 Decision

Date: Jun 7, 2024

Proportionality and Mitigation in Veterinary Misconduct Sanctions: The McCartney v Veterinary Council of Ireland [2024] IEHC 411 Decision Introduction The case of McCartney v Veterinary Council of...

Prosecutorial Discretion and Legitimate Expectation: Insights from Hamill v Director of Public Prosecutions [2024] IEHC 330

Date: Jun 7, 2024

Prosecutorial Discretion and Legitimate Expectation: Insights from Hamill v Director of Public Prosecutions [2024] IEHC 330 Introduction The case of Hamill v Director of Public Prosecutions...

Non-Incorporation of General Terms and Conditions: Precedent Set in Biomass Heating Solutions Ltd v Geurts International BV [2024] IEHC 338

Date: Jun 7, 2024

Non-Incorporation of General Terms and Conditions: Precedent Set in Biomass Heating Solutions Ltd v Geurts International BV [2024] IEHC 338 Introduction Biomass Heating Solutions Ltd ("BHSL"), an...

Compliance with Mediation Requirements in Byrne v Arnold: Implications for Legal Costs

Date: Jun 6, 2024

Compliance with Mediation Requirements in Byrne v Arnold: Implications for Legal Costs Introduction The case of Byrne & Ors v Arnold ([2024] IEHC 308) adjudicated in the High Court of Ireland on June...

Retrospective Effect of Judicial Decisions: Insights from Conolly v Commissioner of An Garda Síochána & Ors [2024] IEHC 334

Date: Jun 6, 2024

Retrospective Effect of Judicial Decisions: Insights from Conolly v Commissioner of An Garda Síochána & Ors [2024] IEHC 334 Introduction Conolly v Commissioner of An Garda Síochána & Ors is a pivotal...