Ireland Case Commentaries

Enforcement of Settlement Agreements in Equity Civil Proceedings: Paes v O'Connor [2024] IEHC 199

Date: Apr 10, 2024

Enforcement of Settlement Agreements in Equity Civil Proceedings: Paes v O'Connor [2024] IEHC 199 Introduction The case of Paes v O'Connor ([2024] IEHC 199) adjudicated in the High Court of Ireland...

Establishing Precedence for Cross-Jurisdictional Transfer in Minor Wardship Cases: In Re A Minor Respondent [BD] (Approved) [2024] IEHC 242

Date: Apr 10, 2024

Establishing Precedence for Cross-Jurisdictional Transfer in Minor Wardship Cases: In Re A Minor Respondent [BD] (Approved) [2024] IEHC 242 Introduction The case of In Re A Minor Respondent [BD]...

Judicial Independence Upheld: Supreme Court of Ireland Declares Section 7(2)(g) of Judicial Council Act 2019 Unconstitutional in Delaney v PIAB & Ors

Date: Apr 10, 2024

Judicial Independence Upheld: Supreme Court of Ireland Declares Section 7(2)(g) of Judicial Council Act 2019 Unconstitutional in Delaney v PIAB & Ors Introduction Delaney v The Personal Injuries...

Cahill v Seepersad & Ors: Establishing Precedents in Partnership Dissolution and Syers Orders

Date: Apr 10, 2024

Cahill v Seepersad & Ors: Establishing Precedents in Partnership Dissolution and Syers Orders Introduction The case of Cahill v Seepersad & Ors ([2024] IEHC 189) adjudicated by the High Court of...

Minister for Justice & Equality v Sparling & Ors (2024): High Court Excludes Civil Contempt from Offence Category Under European Arrest Warrant Act

Date: Apr 9, 2024

Minister for Justice & Equality v Sparling & Ors (2024): High Court Excludes Civil Contempt from Offence Category Under European Arrest Warrant Act Introduction The High Court of Ireland delivered a...

Strengthening Judicial Oversight on Unsubstantiated Claims: A Comprehensive Analysis of Gaultier v Reilly & Anor (No. 3) [2024] IEHC 226

Date: Apr 9, 2024

Strengthening Judicial Oversight on Unsubstantiated Claims: A Comprehensive Analysis of Gaultier v Reilly & Anor (No. 3) [2024] IEHC 226 Introduction The High Court of Ireland, in its 2024 judgment...

Strict Application of In Camera Hearing Criteria in Oppression Proceedings

Date: Apr 9, 2024

Strict Application of In Camera Hearing Criteria in Oppression Proceedings Introduction The case of Conneally v Conneally and Glenman Corporation Ltd ([2024] IEHC 304) presents significant insights...

Ensuring Bona Fide Defenses in Summary Judgment: Insights from BWG Foods UnLtd v Glynn & Anor [2024] IEHC 198

Date: Apr 9, 2024

Ensuring Bona Fide Defenses in Summary Judgment: Insights from BWG Foods UnLtd v Glynn & Anor [2024] IEHC 198 Introduction The case of BWG Foods UnLtd Company v Glynn & Anor (Approved) ([2024] IEHC...

Crime-Fraud Exception Applied to Legal Professional Privilege in McNulty v Bank of Ireland

Date: Apr 6, 2024

Crime-Fraud Exception Applied to Legal Professional Privilege in McNulty v Bank of Ireland 1. Introduction The High Court of Ireland delivered its judgment in the case of Orla McNulty v The Governor...

Clarification on Conditional Performance Bonds and Liability Establishment: Gembira Ltd v Amtrust Europe Ltd [2024] IEHC 188

Date: Apr 6, 2024

Clarification on Conditional Performance Bonds and Liability Establishment Gembira Ltd v Amtrust Europe Ltd [2024] IEHC 188 Introduction The case of Gembira Ltd v Amtrust Europe Ltd ([2024] IEHC 188)...

Revising Eligibility Criteria in Social Welfare: Insights from LA v Chief Appeals Officer & Ors ([2024] IEHC 187)

Date: Mar 29, 2024

Revising Eligibility Criteria in Social Welfare: Insights from LA v Chief Appeals Officer & Ors ([2024] IEHC 187) Introduction The case of LA v Chief Appeals Officer & Ors ([2024] IEHC 187)...

Discharge of Periodic Maintenance Orders upon Material Change of Circumstances: Analysis of RJ v EK [2024] IEHC 185

Date: Mar 29, 2024

Discharge of Periodic Maintenance Orders upon Material Change of Circumstances: Analysis of RJ v EK (Approved) [2024] IEHC 185 Introduction The case of R.J. v E.K. (Approved) [2024] IEHC 185 presents...

High Court Refines Standards for Discovery of Medical Records in Personal Injury Cases

Date: Mar 28, 2024

High Court Refines Standards for Discovery of Medical Records in Personal Injury Cases Introduction The High Court of Ireland, in the case of Pop v Foristal & Anor (Approved) ([2024] IEHC 179),...

Balancing Maritime Negligence: Apportioning Fault in MV v MFV v Rochelaise De Peche S.A. [2024] IEHC 182

Date: Mar 27, 2024

Balancing Maritime Negligence: Apportioning Fault in MV v MFV v Rochelaise De Peche S.A. [2024] IEHC 182 Introduction The High Court of Ireland delivered a landmark judgment in the case of MV v MFV v...

Balancing Interests of Justice in Amending Pleadings: Save Roscam Peninsula CLG v An Bord Pleanala & Ors [2024] IEHC 156

Date: Mar 26, 2024

Balancing Interests of Justice in Amending Pleadings: Save Roscam Peninsula CLG v An Bord Pleanala & Ors [2024] IEHC 156 Introduction The case of Save Roscam Peninsula CLG & Ors v An Bord Pleanala &...

Lawful Detention Standards in Deportation Proceedings: Insights from TM (South Africa) v Governor of Cloverhill Prison & Anor [2024] IEHC 216

Date: Mar 26, 2024

Lawful Detention Standards in Deportation Proceedings: Insights from TM (South Africa) v Governor of Cloverhill Prison & Anor [2024] IEHC 216 Introduction The case of TM (South Africa) v Governor of...

High Court Upholds the Right to Judicial Review in Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission Decisions

Date: Mar 23, 2024

High Court Upholds the Right to Judicial Review in Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission Decisions Introduction The case of Tierney v Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (Approved) ([2024] IEHC 197)...

Meaningful Reasoning Required When Overruling Inspector Recommendations: Konisberry v An Bord Pleanála [2024] IEHC 194

Date: Mar 23, 2024

Meaningful Reasoning Required When Overruling Inspector Recommendations: Konisberry v An Bord Pleanála [2024] IEHC 194 Introduction Konisberry v An Bord Pleanála ([2024] IEHC 194) is a pivotal case...

Unlawful Designation of UK as Safe Third Country: Implications for EU Law Compliance

Date: Mar 23, 2024

Unlawful Designation of UK as Safe Third Country: Implications for EU Law Compliance Introduction In the landmark case A v Minister for Justice & Ors, B v. International Protection Appeals Tribunal &...

Upholding Safe Country of Origin Designation: Analysis of W.P.L & Anor v Minister for Justice and Equality [2024] IEHC 184

Date: Mar 23, 2024

Upholding Safe Country of Origin Designation: Analysis of W.P.L & Anor v Minister for Justice and Equality [2024] IEHC 184 Introduction The case of W.P.L & Anor v Minister for Justice and Equality &...