Ireland Case Commentaries

Clarification of Section 4(1A) Distinction in Road Traffic Act: McGuinness v DPS [2024] IEHC 317

Date: May 28, 2024

Clarification of Section 4(1A) Distinction in Road Traffic Act: McGuinness v Director of Public Prosecutions [2024] IEHC 317 Introduction The case of Conor McGuinness v Director of Public...

Affirmation of the Revenue Rule in Irish Law: High Court Dismisses Application in ReDefine Australian Investments Ltd

Date: May 28, 2024

Affirmation of the Revenue Rule in Irish Law: High Court Dismisses Application in ReDefine Australian Investments Ltd Introduction The case of Redefine Australian Investments Ltd [In Voluntary...

Dark Sky Roscommon v An Bord Pleanala: High Court Establishes Rigorous Assessment Standards for Environmental Impact under Article 6(3) Habitat Directive

Date: May 28, 2024

Dark Sky Roscommon v An Bord Pleanala: High Court Establishes Rigorous Assessment Standards for Environmental Impact under Article 6(3) Habitat Directive Introduction In the landmark case of Dark Sky...

Proper Conduct of Environmental Impact Assessments and Judicial Review: Insights from Roache & Anor v An Bord Pleanála & Ors (2024) IEHC 311

Date: May 22, 2024

Proper Conduct of Environmental Impact Assessments and Judicial Review: Insights from Roache & Anor v An Bord Pleanála & Ors (2024) IEHC 311 Introduction Case: Roache & Anor v An Bord Pleanála & Ors...

High Court Affirms Authority to Lift Arbitration Stay Due to Inefficient Conduct: Jephson & Anor v Aviva Insurance Ireland DAC

Date: May 22, 2024

Court Affirms Authority to Lift Arbitration Stay Due to Inefficient Conduct: Jephson & Anor v Aviva Insurance Ireland DAC Introduction In the landmark case of Jephson & Anor v Aviva Insurance Ireland...

Clarifying the Burden of Proof and Mortgagee's Right to Possession: Start Mortgages DAC v Clarke

Date: May 22, 2024

Clarifying the Burden of Proof and Mortgagee's Right to Possession: Start Mortgages DAC v Clarke Introduction The case of Start Mortgages DAC v Clarke & Anor [2024] IEHC 310 presents a pivotal...

Exclusion of Public Authorities from Recast Brussels Regulation Jurisdiction: Ryanair v CCPC & AGCM

Date: May 22, 2024

Exclusion of Public Authorities from Recast Brussels Regulation Jurisdiction: Ryanair v CCPC & AGCM Introduction In the High Court of Ireland case Ryanair DAC & Anor v Competition and Consumer...

Y v X [2024] IEHC 383: Equitable Asset Division and Co-Parenting Arrangements in High Court Divorce Rulings

Date: May 21, 2024

Y v X [2024] IEHC 383: Equitable Asset Division and Co-Parenting Arrangements in High Court Divorce Rulings Introduction The case of Y v X ([2024] IEHC 383) adjudicated by the High Court of Ireland...

Enhancing Transparency in Environmental Assessments: Insights from Carrownagowan Concern Group & Ors v An Bord Pleanála & Ors ([2024] IEHC 300)

Date: May 21, 2024

Enhancing Transparency in Environmental Assessments: Insights from Carrownagowan Concern Group & Ors v An Bord Pleanála & Ors ([2024] IEHC 300) Introduction The case of Carrownagowan Concern Group &...

O’Sullivan v Ryan [2024] IEHC 326: Refining Approaches to Quantum in Multiple Injury Cases under the Personal Injuries Guidelines

Date: May 18, 2024

O’Sullivan v Ryan [2024] IEHC 326: Refining Approaches to Quantum in Multiple Injury Cases under the Personal Injuries Guidelines Introduction In the landmark case of O'Sullivan v Ryan (Approved)...

Establishing the Boundaries of Objective Bias in Judicial Recusal: Campbell v O'Doherty [2024] IEHC 320

Date: May 17, 2024

Establishing the Boundaries of Objective Bias in Judicial Recusal Campbell v O'Doherty [2024] IEHC 320 Introduction Campbell v O'Doherty (t/a The Irish Light) (Approved) is a pivotal case adjudicated...

Establishing the Appropriate Remedies in Criminal Convictions: Insights from Rogers v DPP & Ors [2024] IEHC 316

Date: May 17, 2024

Establishing the Appropriate Remedies in Criminal Convictions: Insights from Rogers v DPP & Ors [2024] IEHC 316 Introduction In the landmark case of Rogers v DPP & Ors [2024] IEHC 316, the High Court...

Striking Out of Statutory Relief in Environmental Enforcement: Malone v GCHL Ltd & Ors [2024] IEHC 336

Date: May 17, 2024

Striking Out of Statutory Relief in Environmental Enforcement: Malone v GCHL Ltd & Ors [2024] IEHC 336 Introduction In the High Court of Ireland's decision rendered on May 16, 2024, in Malone v GCHL...

Defining 'Qualified Barrister' under the Legal Services Regulation Act 2015: Insights from Martin v Irish Horse Racing Board CLG ([2024] IEHC 305

Date: May 17, 2024

Defining 'Qualified Barrister' under the Legal Services Regulation Act 2015: Insights from Martin v Irish Horse Racing Board CLG ([2024] IEHC 305) Introduction The case of Martin v Irish Horse Racing...

Judicial Review in 'Oscar v Director of Public Prosecutions & Ors' [2024] IEHC 279: Addressing Prosecutorial Delay and Constitutional Defense in Juvenile Sexual Offense Cases

Date: May 17, 2024

Judicial Review in 'Oscar v Director of Public Prosecutions & Ors' [2024] IEHC 279: Addressing Prosecutorial Delay and Constitutional Defense in Juvenile Sexual Offense Cases Introduction The case of...

Salek v Grassland Agro Ltd: Reinforcing Employer's Duty in Manual Load Handling under Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Regulations 2007

Date: May 17, 2024

Salek v Grassland Agro Ltd: Reinforcing Employer's Duty in Manual Load Handling under Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Regulations 2007 Introduction Salek v Grassland Agro Ltd & Anor (Approved)...

Judicial Review of Care Orders: Upholding Procedural Correctness in Child Custody Cases

Date: May 17, 2024

Judicial Review of Care Orders: Upholding Procedural Correctness in Child Custody Cases Introduction The High Court of Ireland recently delivered a pivotal judgment in the case of B v Child and...

Supreme Court Upholds Mandatory Retirement Age for Sheriffs under EU Employment Equality Directive

Date: May 16, 2024

Supreme Court Upholds Mandatory Retirement Age for Sheriffs under EU Employment Equality Directive Introduction In the landmark case of Seamus Mallon v The Minister for Justice, Ireland, and the...

Affirming Creditor Locus Standi and Remittal Procedures in Personal Insolvency Arrangements: O'Flynn v O'Driscoll & Ors (2024) IESC 19

Date: May 16, 2024

Affirming Creditor Locus Standi and Remittal Procedures in Personal Insolvency Arrangements: O'Flynn v O'Driscoll & Ors (2024) IESC 19 Introduction The Supreme Court of Ireland delivered its judgment...

High Court Upholds Procedural Mechanism for Reactivating Suspended Sentences in Collins v Director of Public Prosecutions (Approved)

Date: May 16, 2024

High Court Upholds Procedural Mechanism for Reactivating Suspended Sentences in Collins v Director of Public Prosecutions (Approved) ([2024] IEHC 298) Introduction The case of John Paul Collins...