Ireland Case Commentaries

Enhancing Minority Shareholder Protections through Comprehensive Discovery: Graiguearidda Ltd v Manders Terrance Ltd & Ors

Date: Apr 20, 2024

Enhancing Minority Shareholder Protections through Comprehensive Discovery: Graiguearidda Ltd v Manders Terrance Ltd & Ors Introduction The case of Graiguearidda Ltd v Manders Terrance Ltd & Ors...

Enhancing Judicial Oversight: The KR & Anor v HSE Decision and Its Implications

Date: Apr 20, 2024

Enhancing Judicial Oversight: The KR & Anor v Health Service Executive (HSE) Decision and Its Implications Introduction The case of KR & Anor v Health Service Executive (Approved) ([2024] IEHC 255)...

Establishing Modular Trials for Delay Points in High Court Proceedings

Date: Apr 20, 2024

Establishing Modular Trials for Delay Points in High Court Proceedings Introduction The case of McGovern v. Governor of Limerick Prison & Ors (Approved), [2024] IEHC 210, adjudicated by the High...

Surrendering Under the European Arrest Warrant Act: The Szamota Judgment

Date: Apr 20, 2024

Surrendering Under the European Arrest Warrant Act: The Szamota Judgment Introduction The case of Minister for Justice v Szamota ([2024] IEHC 274) stands as a significant judgment by the High Court...

Interpreting Solvency Obligations in Superannuation Schemes: Masterson v Coras Iompair Eireann

Date: Apr 20, 2024

Interpreting Solvency Obligations in Superannuation Schemes: Masterson v Coras Iompair Eireann Introduction In the landmark case of Masterson & Ors v Coras Iompair Eireann (Approved) ([2024] IEHC...

Defining Discovery Scope in Shareholder Oppression: Lazvisax Ltd v Manders Terrace Ltd & Ors [2024] IEHC 213

Date: Apr 20, 2024

Defining Discovery Scope in Shareholder Oppression: Lazvisax Ltd v Manders Terrace Ltd & Ors [2024] IEHC 213 Introduction In the landmark case Lazvisax Ltd v Manders Terrace Ltd & Ors (Approved)...

Enforcement of Adjudicator's Decision under the Construction Contracts Act 2013: McGill Construction Ltd v Blue Whisp Ltd [2024] IEHC 205

Date: Apr 20, 2024

Enforcement of Adjudicator's Decision under the Construction Contracts Act 2013: McGill Construction Ltd v Blue Whisp Ltd [2024] IEHC 205 Introduction The High Court of Ireland delivered a landmark...

Adequacy of Reasons in Valuation Tribunal Decisions: Lyons v Commissioner of Valuation and Related Cases

Date: Apr 19, 2024

Adequacy of Reasons in Valuation Tribunal Decisions: Lyons v Commissioner of Valuation and Related Cases Introduction The High Court of Ireland delivered a pivotal judgment on April 18, 2024,...

Exclusion of Juveniles from Fixed Charged Notices Under the Criminal Justice (Public Order) Act 1994 Does Not Violate Equal Treatment Rights – LT v Director of Public Prosecutions & Ors (2024) IEHC 224

Date: Apr 19, 2024

Exclusion of Juveniles from Fixed Charged Notices Under the Criminal Justice (Public Order) Act 1994 Does Not Violate Equal Treatment Rights – LT v Director of Public Prosecutions & Ors (2024) IEHC...

Affirmation of Asset Seizure Powers Under the Proceeds of Crime Act 1996: Analysis of Criminal Assets Bureau v Waldron & Anor (Approved) [2024] IEHC 212

Date: Apr 18, 2024

Affirmation of Asset Seizure Powers Under the Proceeds of Crime Act 1996: Analysis of Criminal Assets Bureau v Waldron & Anor (Approved) [2024] IEHC 212 Introduction The case of Criminal Assets...

Mootness in Immigration Transfer Appeals: Key Insights from AC v IPAT & Ors [2024] IEHC 211

Date: Apr 18, 2024

Mootness in Immigration Transfer Appeals: Key Insights from AC v IPAT & Ors [2024] IEHC 211 Introduction The case of AC v International Protection Appeals Tribunal & Ors (Approved) ([2024] IEHC 211)...

Balancing Privacy and Effective Adjudication: Discretionary Access for Beneficiaries in Succession Act Proceedings

Date: Apr 17, 2024

Balancing Privacy and Effective Adjudication: Discretionary Access for Beneficiaries in Succession Act Proceedings Introduction The High Court of Ireland delivered a pivotal judgment in the case of...

Establishing Evidential Requirements for Contract Modification Claims in Public Procurement: CHC Ireland Ltd v Minister for Transport

Date: Apr 16, 2024

Establishing Evidential Requirements for Contract Modification Claims in Public Procurement: CHC Ireland Ltd v Minister for Transport ([2024] IEHC 218) Introduction The High Court of Ireland...

Balancing Creditor and Dependant Interests in Bankruptcy: Insights from Larkin v Hill & Anor [2024] IEHC 204

Date: Apr 16, 2024

Balancing Creditor and Dependant Interests in Bankruptcy: Insights from Larkin v Hill & Anor [2024] IEHC 204 Introduction Larkin v Hill & Anor ([2024] IEHC 204) is a landmark judgment delivered by...

Safeguarding Defendants' Rights in Procedural Discontinuance: Analysis of Start Mortgages DAC v Larkin & Anor [2024] IEHC 293

Date: Apr 16, 2024

Safeguarding Defendants' Rights in Procedural Discontinuance: Analysis of Start Mortgages DAC v Larkin & Anor [2024] IEHC 293 Introduction The case of Start Mortgages DAC v Larkin & Anor [2024] IEHC...

Glenveagh Homes Ltd v Lynch & Anor: Reinforcing Judicial Measures Against SLAPP Litigation

Date: Apr 16, 2024

Glenveagh Homes Ltd v Lynch & Anor: Reinforcing Judicial Measures Against SLAPP Litigation Introduction In the High Court of Ireland case Glenveagh Homes Ltd v Lynch & Anor (Approved) ([2024] IEHC...

Limits on Use of Interrogatories in Contractual Claims: Ryan v Haq & Ors [2024] IEHC 215

Date: Apr 13, 2024

Limits on Use of Interrogatories in Contractual Claims: Ryan v Haq & Ors [2024] IEHC 215 Introduction Ryan v Haq & Ors ([2024] IEHC 215) is a significant judgment delivered by the High Court of...

High Court Establishes Stringent Criteria for Dismissing Claims Due to Delay: Newport & Anor v Connolly (2024) IEHC 246

Date: Apr 13, 2024

High Court Establishes Stringent Criteria for Dismissing Claims Due to Delay: Newport & Anor v Connolly (2024) IEHC 246 Introduction The case of Newport & Anor v Connolly t/a Greenhills Co Ownership...

Enhanced Interpretation of Section 192A Tax Exemptions in Employment-Related Settlements: Siddiqi v Revenue Commissioners ([2024] IEHC 195)

Date: Apr 13, 2024

Enhanced Interpretation of Section 192A Tax Exemptions in Employment-Related Settlements: Siddiqi v Revenue Commissioners ([2024] IEHC 195) Introduction The High Court of Ireland rendered a pivotal...

Establishing Higher Standards for Interlocutory Injunctions in Receivership Cases: O'Brien v Markham [2024] IEHC 202

Date: Apr 13, 2024

Establishing Higher Standards for Interlocutory Injunctions in Receivership Cases: O'Brien v Markham [2024] IEHC 202 1. Introduction The case of O'Brien & Anor v Markham & Ors ([2024] IEHC 202)...