Ireland Case Commentaries

Judicial Review Standards in Family Law: Analysis of L.H. v P.J. [2024] IEHC 340

Date: May 16, 2024

Judicial Review Standards in Family Law: Analysis of L.H. v P.J. [2024] IEHC 340 Introduction The case L.H. v P.J. [2024] IEHC 340 was adjudicated in the High Court of Ireland on May 15, 2024. This...

Coyne v Ulster Bank Ireland Ltd: Clarifying the Threshold for Cross-Examination in Interlocutory Dismissal Applications

Date: May 16, 2024

Coyne v Ulster Bank Ireland Ltd: Clarifying the Threshold for Cross-Examination in Interlocutory Dismissal Applications Introduction In the case of Coyne v Ulster Bank Ireland Ltd & Anor ([2024] IEHC...

Strengthening the Doctrine of Res Judicata and Cost Penalties in Vexatious Litigation: Insight from Houston v Doyle [2024] IEHC 273

Date: May 15, 2024

Strengthening the Doctrine of Res Judicata and Cost Penalties in Vexatious Litigation: Insight from Houston v Doyle [2024] IEHC 273 Introduction In the landmark case of Houston v Doyle (Approved),...

Shannon v Shannon & Anor (2024) IEHC 291: Ensuring Proportional Justice through Court Structure Reforms

Date: May 15, 2024

Shannon v Shannon & Anor (2024) IEHC 291: Ensuring Proportional Justice through Court Structure Reforms Introduction In the landmark case of Shannon v Shannon & Anor (2024) IEHC 291, the High Court...

Establishing Guaranteed Pension Increases for Scheme C Members: Insights from Vodafone Ireland Ltd v Farrell

Date: May 15, 2024

Establishing Guaranteed Pension Increases for Scheme C Members: Insights from Vodafone Ireland Ltd v Farrell Introduction The High Court of Ireland delivered a landmark judgment in the case of...

Strict Enforcement of Deportation Order Time Limits: ED & AD (Zimbabwe) v Minister for Justice and Equality

Date: May 15, 2024

Strict Enforcement of Deportation Order Time Limits: ED & AD (Zimbabwe) v Minister for Justice and Equality ([2024] IEHC 303) Introduction In the High Court of Ireland case ED & AD (Zimbabwe) v...

Bright v Minister for Defence: High Court Sets Precedent on Military Orders and Constitutional Rights

Date: May 15, 2024

Bright v Minister for Defence: High Court Sets Precedent on Military Orders and Constitutional Rights Introduction In the landmark case of Bright v Minister for Defence & Ors (Approved) ([2024] IEHC...

Dismissal for Want of Prosecution in Judicial Review Proceedings: Dunlea v An Bord Pleanála & Ors [2024] IEHC 295

Date: May 15, 2024

Dismissal for Want of Prosecution in Judicial Review Proceedings Dunlea v An Bord Pleanála & Ors [2024] IEHC 295 Court: High Court of Ireland Date: 14th May 2024 Introduction The case of Dunlea v An...

Determining the Scope of Environmental Assessments: Insights from Friends of Ardee Bog v An Bord Pleanála [2024] IEHC 292

Date: May 15, 2024

Determining the Scope of Environmental Assessments: Insights from Friends of Ardee Bog v An Bord Pleanála [2024] IEHC 292 Introduction The case of Friends of Ardee Bog v An Bord Pleanála & Ors...

Age-Based Exclusion of Juvenile Offender Protections Upheld in Brophy v Director of Public Prosecutions & Ors [2024] IEHC 392

Date: May 15, 2024

Age-Based Exclusion of Juvenile Offender Protections Upheld in Brophy v Director of Public Prosecutions & Ors [2024] IEHC 392 Introduction The case of Brophy v Director of Public Prosecutions & Ors...

Osbourne v Gorey Business Park [Ramstown] Ltd: Establishing Clear Title and Curtailing Frivolous Litigation

Date: May 15, 2024

Osbourne v Gorey Business Park [Ramstown] Ltd: Establishing Clear Title and Curtailing Frivolous Litigation Introduction The High Court of Ireland delivered a significant judgment in the case of...

Monaghan v Molony (Approved): Clarifying the Date of Knowledge in Statute of Limitations for Medical Negligence Claims

Date: May 14, 2024

Monaghan v Molony (Approved): Clarifying the Date of Knowledge in Statute of Limitations for Medical Negligence Claims Introduction In the High Court of Ireland case Monaghan v Molony (Approved)...

Comprehensive Commentary on Dowling & Ors v Ireland & Ors (Approved) [2024] IEHC 288

Date: May 14, 2024

Dowling & Ors v Ireland & Ors (Approved) [2024] IEHC 288: Establishing New Precedents in Financial Stabilization Laws Introduction Dowling & Ors v Ireland & Ors (Approved) [2024] IEHC 288 is a...

Enhanced Scrutiny for Public Transport Capacity in Approving Material Contraventions: Kimmage Dublin Residents Alliance CLG v An Bord Pleanála

Date: May 14, 2024

Enhanced Scrutiny for Public Transport Capacity in Approving Material Contraventions: Kimmage Dublin Residents Alliance CLG v An Bord Pleanála Introduction The case of Kimmage Dublin Residents...

High Court of Ireland Establishes Procedural Precedence in GDPR-Related Appeals: Meta Platforms Ireland Ltd v DPC

Date: May 11, 2024

High Court of Ireland Establishes Procedural Precedence in GDPR-Related Appeals: Meta Platforms Ireland Ltd v DPC Introduction The case Meta Platforms Ireland Ltd v Data Protection Commission...

Crystallization of Cause of Action in Mortgage Mis-Selling: Casey v Bank of Ireland

Date: May 11, 2024

Crystallization of Cause of Action in Mortgage Mis-Selling: Casey v Bank of Ireland Introduction Casey & Anor v Governor & Company of the Bank of Ireland & Anor (Approved) ([2024] IEHC 275) is a...

Affirmation of Mortgagee's Possession Rights and Interlocutory Relief Standards: Everyday Finance DAC v Gormley [2024] IEHC 276

Date: May 11, 2024

Affirmation of Mortgagee's Possession Rights and Interlocutory Relief Standards: Everyday Finance DAC v Gormley [2024] IEHC 276 Introduction The case of Everyday Finance DAC & Anor v Gormley ([2024]...

Legal Aid Revocation Standards and Adequacy of Reasons: Insights from Prendergast v Legal Aid Board [2024] IEHC 265

Date: May 11, 2024

Legal Aid Revocation Standards and Adequacy of Reasons: Insights from Prendergast v Legal Aid Board [2024] IEHC 265 Introduction The case of Prendergast v Legal Aid Board ([2024] IEHC 265) presents a...

Reaffirming the Proper Consideration of Medico-Legal Evidence in Asylum Claims: BAC v International Protection Appeals Tribunal

Date: May 10, 2024

Reaffirming the Proper Consideration of Medico-Legal Evidence in Asylum Claims: BAC v International Protection Appeals Tribunal Introduction The case of B.A.C v The International Protection Appeals...

High Court Sets Aside Circuit Court's Dismissal of Unfair Dismissal Appeal

Date: May 10, 2024

High Court Sets Aside Circuit Court's Dismissal of Unfair Dismissal Appeal Introduction Case Overview Nowak v Intesa Sanpaolo Life DAC (Approved) ([2024] IEHC 262) is a pivotal case adjudicated by...