Ireland Case Commentaries

Nowak v Intesa Sanpaolo Life DAC [2024] IEHC 263: High Court Affirms Strict Criteria for Striking Out Claims Due to Delay

Date: May 10, 2024

Nowak v Intesa Sanpaolo Life DAC [2024] IEHC 263: High Court Affirms Strict Criteria for Striking Out Claims Due to Delay Introduction Nowak v Intesa Sanpaolo Life DAC ([2024] IEHC 263) is a...

Jurisdictional Boundaries in Court Orders: Chubb European Group SE v Perrigo Company PLC & Ors [2024] IEHC 272

Date: May 10, 2024

Jurisdictional Boundaries in Court Orders: Chubb European Group SE v Perrigo Company PLC & Ors [2024] IEHC 272 Introduction The case of Chubb European Group SE [Formerly Ace European Group Ltd] & Ors...

Reaffirming Procedural Rigour and Cost Allocation in Environmental Remediation: Insights from Brownfield Restoration Ireland Ltd v Wicklow County Council [2024] IEHC 260

Date: May 9, 2024

Reaffirming Procedural Rigour and Cost Allocation in Environmental Remediation: Insights from Brownfield Restoration Ireland Ltd v Wicklow County Council [2024] IEHC 260 Introduction In the High...

Obligation of Agricultural Vehicle Lighting and Liability Apportionment: Analysis of James v Halliday [2024] IEHC 281

Date: May 9, 2024

Obligation of Agricultural Vehicle Lighting and Liability Apportionment: Analysis of James v Halliday [2024] IEHC 281 Introduction James v Halliday [2024] IEHC 281 is a pivotal case adjudicated by...

Establishing Precedents in Care Transfers: Comprehensive Commentary on [2024] IEHC 438

Date: May 9, 2024

Establishing Precedents in Care Transfers: Comprehensive Commentary on [2024] IEHC 438 Introduction The High Court of Ireland delivered a significant judgment on May 8, 2024, in the matter of an...

Security for Costs Granted to KQL in KC Capital Property Group Limited Litigation

Date: May 8, 2024

Security for Costs Granted to KQL in KC Capital Property Group Limited Litigation Introduction The High Court of Ireland delivered a pivotal judgment on May 7, 2024, in the matter of KC Capital...

Affirming Procedural Fairness in Plenary Court Proceedings: Mahon v McGeown [2024] IEHC 401

Date: May 8, 2024

Affirming Procedural Fairness in Plenary Court Proceedings: Mahon v McGeown [2024] IEHC 401 Introduction In the High Court of Ireland case Mahon v McGeown (Approved) ([2024] IEHC 401), the Applicant,...

Meehan v Ireland: Striking Down Plaintiffs' Claims Against Non-Defendant Entities

Date: May 8, 2024

Meehan v Ireland: Striking Down Plaintiffs' Claims Against Non-Defendant Entities Introduction Meehan v Ireland (Approved) [2024] IEHC 404 is a significant judgment delivered by Ms Justice Nuala...

Donohoe & Anor v Department of Agriculture: Establishing Strict Compliance with Procedural Timelines in Judicial Reviews

Date: May 8, 2024

Strict Adherence to Procedural Timelines in Judicial Reviews: Insights from Donohoe & Anor v Department of Agriculture Introduction The High Court of Ireland, in its 2024 judgment in Donohoe & Anor v...

Browne v Revenue Commissioners: Defining VAT Refund Eligibility for Non-Accountable Fishermen

Date: May 4, 2024

Browne v Revenue Commissioners: Defining VAT Refund Eligibility for Non-Accountable Fishermen Introduction Browne v Revenue Commissioners is a pivotal case adjudicated by the High Court of Ireland on...

Berry v The Commissioner of An Garda Siochana & Anor: Establishing Discovery Parameters in Defamation and Data Protection Cases

Date: May 3, 2024

Berry v The Commissioner of An Garda Siochana & Anor: Establishing Discovery Parameters in Defamation and Data Protection Cases Introduction In the High Court of Ireland case, Berry v The...

Affirmation of Sole Custody to Father in International Relocation Case: Q.D. v. O.G [2024] IEHC 325

Date: May 3, 2024

Affirmation of Sole Custody to Father in International Relocation Case: Q.D. v. O.G [2024] IEHC 325 Introduction The case of Q.D. v. O.G. ([2024] IEHC 325) before the High Court of Ireland addresses...

Statute of Limitations in Human Rights Claims: Moore v. The Governor of Limerick Prison & Ors [2024] IEHC 254

Date: May 2, 2024

Statute of Limitations in Human Rights Claims: Moore v. The Governor of Limerick Prison & Ors [2024] IEHC 254 Introduction In the landmark case of Moore v. The Governor of Limerick Prison & Ors...

Dowling v An Bord Pleanála [2024] IEHC 249: Upholding Judicial Access and Clarifying Clerical Error Amendments in Planning Law

Date: May 2, 2024

Dowling v An Bord Pleanála [2024] IEHC 249: Upholding Judicial Access and Clarifying Clerical Error Amendments in Planning Law Introduction In the seminal case of Dowling v An Bord Pleanála ([2024]...

Necessity of Conservation Objectives for Appropriate Assessment: High Court Certifies Appeal in Power & Wild Ireland Defence v An Bord Pleanála

Date: May 2, 2024

Necessity of Conservation Objectives for Appropriate Assessment: High Court Certifies Appeal in Power & Wild Ireland Defence v An Bord Pleanála Introduction The case of Power & Wild Ireland Defence v...

Galazka v Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform: Establishing Garda Duty of Care in Vehicle Pursuits

Date: May 2, 2024

Galazka v Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform: Establishing Garda Duty of Care in Vehicle Pursuits Introduction Galazka v Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform ([2024] IEHC 266) is a...

Comprehensive Commentary on An Taisce v Minister for Agriculture Food and the Marine & Ors [2024] IEHC 248

Date: May 2, 2024

An Taisce v Minister for Agriculture Food and the Marine & Ors [2024] IEHC 248: A Landmark Judgment in Environmental Law Introduction In the High Court of Ireland's seminal case, An Taisce - The...

Enforcement of Personal Guarantees: Setanta Vehicle Sales Ltd v Daly ([2024] IEHC 270)

Date: May 1, 2024

Enforcement of Personal Guarantees: Setanta Vehicle Sales Ltd v Daly ([2024] IEHC 270) Introduction Setanta Vehicle Sales Ltd v Daly ([2024] IEHC 270) is a significant High Court judgment from...

Dromaprop Ltd v Leitrim County Council: Affirming the Legitimacy of Partial Certifications under Building Control Regulations

Date: Apr 30, 2024

Dromaprop Ltd v Leitrim County Council: Affirming the Legitimacy of Partial Certifications under Building Control Regulations Introduction In the landmark case of Dromaprop Ltd v Leitrim County...

Phoenix Rock Enterprises v Hughes: Upholding the Statute of Frauds in Land Sale Agreements

Date: Apr 30, 2024

Phoenix Rock Enterprises v Hughes: Upholding the Statute of Frauds in Land Sale Agreements Introduction In the High Court of Ireland case Phoenix Rock Enterprises t/a Frank Pratt & Sons v Hughes...