Ireland Case Commentaries

Statute of Limitations Precludes Joinder of Intermediary Platforms in Defamation Actions: Gilroy v O'Leary [2024] IEHC 349

Date: Jun 6, 2024

Statute of Limitations Precludes Joinder of Intermediary Platforms in Defamation Actions: Gilroy v O'Leary [2024] IEHC 349 Introduction Gilroy & Anor v O'Leary ([2024] IEHC 349) is a significant High...

Default Judgment Denied in Hayes v Promontoria: Upholding Procedural Fairness in Mortgage Disputes

Date: Jun 5, 2024

Default Judgment Denied in Hayes v Promontoria: Upholding Procedural Fairness in Mortgage Disputes Introduction The landmark case of Hayes v Promontoria [Oyster] DAC & Ors (Approved) ([2024] IEHC...

Mulcahy v Keaton [2024] IEHC 331: New Precedents on Inordinate Delay and Summary Judgment in Estate Litigation

Date: Jun 5, 2024

Mulcahy v Keaton [2024] IEHC 331: New Precedents on Inordinate Delay and Summary Judgment in Estate Litigation Introduction Mulcahy v Keaton [2024] IEHC 331 is a significant judgment delivered by Ms....

Occupier's Liability in Caravan Parks: Analysis of Scanlan v McDonnell [2024] IEHC 324

Date: Jun 5, 2024

Occupier's Liability in Caravan Parks: Analysis of Scanlan v McDonnell [2024] IEHC 324 Introduction The case of Scanlan v McDonnell ([2024] IEHC 324) adjudicated by the High Court of Ireland centers...

Affirming Planning Authorities' Discretion and Judicial Review Standards: Comprehensive Analysis of Graymount House Action Group v An Bord Pleanála [2024] IEHC 327

Date: Jun 1, 2024

Affirming Planning Authorities' Discretion and Judicial Review Standards: Comprehensive Analysis of Graymount House Action Group v An Bord Pleanála [2024] IEHC 327 Introduction The case of Graymount...

Morris v An Bord Pleanála [2024] IEHC 328: Upholding Standards in Judicial Review of Planning Decisions

Date: Jun 1, 2024

Morris v An Bord Pleanála [2024] IEHC 328: Upholding Standards in Judicial Review of Planning Decisions Introduction In the landmark case of Morris v An Bord Pleanála (Approved) ([2024] IEHC 328),...

Constitutional Limits on Emergency Powers: Ring & Ors v Minister for Health & Ors ([2024] IEHC 323)

Date: Jun 1, 2024

Constitutional Limits on Emergency Powers: Ring & Ors v Minister for Health & Ors ([2024] IEHC 323) Introduction In the landmark case of Ring & Ors v Minister for Health & Ors ([2024] IEHC 323), the...

Heaphy v Governor and Company of the Bank of Ireland [2024] IEHC 322: Dismissal of Claims for Lack of Standing and No Reasonable Cause of Action

Date: Jun 1, 2024

Heaphy v Governor and Company of the Bank of Ireland [2024] IEHC 322: Dismissal of Claims for Lack of Standing and No Reasonable Cause of Action Introduction In the case of Heaphy v Governor and...

Employer Liability Reinforced in Workplace Safety: Keevey v Rigging and Machine Movers Ltd [2024] IEHC 339

Date: Jun 1, 2024

Employer Liability Reinforced in Workplace Safety: Keevey v Rigging and Machine Movers Ltd [2024] IEHC 339 Introduction The case of Keevey v Rigging and Machine Movers Ltd (Approved) ([2024] IEHC...

O'Neill v Revenue Commissioners: Upholding the Principle of Public Judicial Proceedings

Date: Jun 1, 2024

O'Neill v Revenue Commissioners: Upholding the Principle of Public Judicial Proceedings Introduction The case O'Neill v Revenue Commissioners (Approved) ([2024] IEHC 337) was heard by the High Court...

Supervised Access Order Established in K.R v M.P [2024] IEHC 475

Date: May 31, 2024

Supervised Access Order Established in K.R v M.P [2024] IEHC 475 Introduction The case of K.R v M.P (Approved) [2024] IEHC 475 was adjudicated in the High Court of Ireland on May 30, 2024. This...

High Court Upholds Legality of Mandarin Chinese Marking Scheme in B [A Minor] & Anor v Minister for Education & Ors [2024] IEHC 313

Date: May 30, 2024

Legality of Non-Statutory Marking Schemes Confirmed in B [A Minor] & Anor v Minister for Education & Ors [2024] IEHC 313 1. Introduction The case of B [A Minor] & Anor v Minister for Education & Ors...

Clarity in Accompanying Notifications Upholds Validity of Removal and Exclusion Orders: K v Minister for Justice (2024) IEHC 332

Date: May 30, 2024

Clarity in Accompanying Notifications Upholds Validity of Removal and Exclusion Orders: K v Minister for Justice (2024) IEHC 332 Introduction In the High Court of Ireland case K v Minister for...

Crofton Buildings Management CLG v An Bord Pleanala: Establishing the Default Remittal in Planning Law

Date: May 30, 2024

Crofton Buildings Management CLG v An Bord Pleanala: Establishing the Default Remittal in Planning Law Introduction The case of Crofton Buildings Management CLG & Anor v An Bord Pleanala and...

Granting Leave to Appeal: Insights from Donegal County Council v Quinn [2024] IEHC 358

Date: May 30, 2024

Granting Leave to Appeal: Insights from Donegal County Council v Quinn [2024] IEHC 358 Introduction The case of Donegal County Council v Quinn ([2024] IEHC 358) is a pivotal judgment delivered by Mr....

Reaffirmation of Non-Joinder of Judges in Judicial Review Proceedings: J.S v M.K ([2024] IEHC 353)

Date: May 30, 2024

Reaffirmation of Non-Joinder of Judges in Judicial Review Proceedings: J.S v M.K ([2024] IEHC 353) Introduction The case J.S. v M.K (Approved) ([2024] IEHC 353) was adjudicated by Ms. Justice Nuala...

Prosecutorial Delay and "Ageing Out": Comprehensive Analysis of McCann v DPP [2024] IEHC 314

Date: May 30, 2024

Prosecutorial Delay and "Ageing Out": Comprehensive Analysis of McCann v Director of Public Prosecutions [2024] IEHC 314 Introduction McCann v Director of Public Prosecutions (Approved) ([2024] IEHC...

Abuse of Rights and Fraud in Residence Card Applications: Analysis of I & Anor v Minister for Justice [2024] IEHC 333

Date: May 30, 2024

Abuse of Rights and Fraud in Residence Card Applications: Analysis of I & Anor v Minister for Justice [2024] IEHC 333 Introduction The case of I & Anor v Minister for Justice ([2024] IEHC 333) before...

McGuinness v Commissioner of An Garda Síochána: Upholding the Validity of Search Warrants in Civil Proceedings

Date: May 30, 2024

McGuinness v Commissioner of An Garda Síochána: Upholding the Validity of Search Warrants in Civil Proceedings Introduction The High Court of Ireland, in the judgment delivered by Mr. Justice Nolan...

Irish High Court Sets New Precedent on Adoption Procedures in Child and Family Agency v Adoption Authority of Ireland

Date: May 29, 2024

Irish High Court Sets New Precedent on Adoption Procedures in Child and Family Agency v Adoption Authority of Ireland Introduction The case of Child and Family Agency & Ors v Adoption Authority of...