Ireland Case Commentaries

Burke v O Longain & Ors (Approved) ([2024] IEHC 208): High Court Establishes Nuanced Approach to Costs in Interlocutory Injunction Applications

Date: Mar 23, 2024

Burke v O Longain & Ors (Approved) ([2024] IEHC 208): High Court Establishes Nuanced Approach to Costs in Interlocutory Injunction Applications Introduction Burke v O Longain & Ors (Approved) is a...

High Court of Ireland Upholds Enhanced Safeguards in Safe Third Country Designation

Date: Mar 23, 2024

High Court of Ireland Upholds Enhanced Safeguards in Safe Third Country Designation Introduction In the landmark case A v Minister for Justice & Ors, B v. International Protection Appeals Tribunal &...

Blanco v Criminal Injuries Compensation Tribunal: Defining 'Fair and Appropriate Compensation' under EU Compensation Directive

Date: Mar 23, 2024

Blanco v Criminal Injuries Compensation Tribunal: Defining 'Fair and Appropriate Compensation' under EU Compensation Directive Introduction The case Blanco v Criminal Injuries Compensation Tribunal &...

Forum Non Conveniens in Defamation Cases: Insights from Ganley v CNN [2024] IEHC 140

Date: Mar 23, 2024

Forum Non Conveniens in Defamation Cases: Insights from Ganley v CNN [2024] IEHC 140 Introduction The case of Ganley & Anor v Cable News Network & Ors (Approved) [2024] IEHC 140 represents a...

Equitable Contribution Among Partners: Key Principles from Foran v Flood & Anor ([2024] IEHC 180)

Date: Mar 23, 2024

Equitable Contribution Among Partners: Key Principles from Foran v Flood & Anor ([2024] IEHC 180) Introduction Foran v Flood & Anor ([2024] IEHC 180) is a significant judgment delivered by the High...

Interlocutory Injunctions in Property Disputes: Insights from McLoughlin & Anor v Fennell & Ors [2024] IEHC 178

Date: Mar 22, 2024

Interlocutory Injunctions in Property Disputes: Insights from McLoughlin & Anor v Fennell & Ors [2024] IEHC 178 Introduction The case of McLoughlin & Anor v Fennell & Ors (Approved) [2024] IEHC 178...

Establishing the Role of Decision-Making Representatives under the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015: Commentary on [2024] IEHC 177

Date: Mar 22, 2024

Establishing the Role of Decision-Making Representatives under the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015: Commentary on [2024] IEHC 177 Introduction The High Court of Ireland delivered a...

Judicial Review Remains Viable Post-Completion of Development Activities: Coastal Concern Alliance v Minister for Housing Local Government & Heritage [2024] IEHC 139

Date: Mar 22, 2024

Judicial Review Remains Viable Post-Completion of Development Activities: Coastal Concern Alliance v Minister for Housing Local Government & Heritage [2024] IEHC 139 Introduction The High Court of...

Reaffirming Summary Judgment Procedures Under the 1957 Statute of Limitations: Insights from Bank of Ireland Mortgage Bank UnLtd Co v Moloney [2024] IEHC 165

Date: Mar 21, 2024

Reaffirming Summary Judgment Procedures Under the 1957 Statute of Limitations: Insights from Bank of Ireland Mortgage Bank UnLtd Co v Moloney [2024] IEHC 165 Introduction The case of Bank of Ireland...

Moran v Black Star Management Ltd [2024] IEHC 138: Clarifying Remittal Criteria Based on Quantum of Damages

Date: Mar 21, 2024

Moran v Black Star Management Ltd [2024] IEHC 138: Clarifying Remittal Criteria Based on Quantum of Damages Introduction The High Court of Ireland delivered a pivotal judgment in the case of Moran...

Refusal of Judicial Review in Nowak v Courts Service of Ireland: Implications for Appeal Procedures

Date: Mar 21, 2024

Refusal of Judicial Review in Nowak v Courts Service of Ireland: Implications for Appeal Procedures Introduction The case of Nowak v Courts Service of Ireland (Approved) ([2024] IEHC 170) adjudicated...

Byrne & Ors v Arnold: Upholding Interlocutory Injunctions Amid Equitable Disputes

Date: Mar 20, 2024

Byrne & Ors v Arnold: Upholding Interlocutory Injunctions Amid Equitable Disputes Introduction In the case of Byrne & Ors v Arnold (Approved) ([2024] IEHC 153), the High Court of Ireland addressed...

Protecting Expert Witness Identities in High-Risk International Litigation: BOC Aviation Ltd & Ors v Lloyd's Insurance Company S.A. & Ors

Date: Mar 20, 2024

Protecting Expert Witness Identities in High-Risk International Litigation: BOC Aviation Ltd & Ors v Lloyd's Insurance Company S.A. & Ors Introduction The case of BOC Aviation (Ireland) Ltd & Ors v...

Hosford v Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection & Ors [2024] IEHC 154: Establishing New Boundaries in Procedural Compliance and Abuse of Process

Date: Mar 20, 2024

Hosford v Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection & Ors [2024] IEHC 154: Establishing New Boundaries in Procedural Compliance and Abuse of Process Introduction Hosford v Minister for...

Refusal to Prohibit Criminal Retrial: Upholding Appellate Integrity in Sutton v Director of Public Prosecutions & Ors (2024) IEHC 155

Date: Mar 20, 2024

Refusal to Prohibit Criminal Retrial: Upholding Appellate Integrity in Sutton v Director of Public Prosecutions & Ors (2024) IEHC 155 Introduction Sutton v Director of Public Prosecutions & Ors...

Continuation of Wardship Orders Under Inherent Jurisdiction: A Landmark Judgment in In The Matter of TP, A Ward of Court ([2024] IEHC 175)

Date: Mar 16, 2024

Continuation of Wardship Orders Under Inherent Jurisdiction: A Landmark Judgment in In The Matter of TP, A Ward of Court ([2024] IEHC 175) Introduction The High Court of Ireland delivered a...

Redmond v Director of Public Prosecutions & Anor (2024) - High Court Judgment Commentary

Date: Mar 15, 2024

Redmond v Director of Public Prosecutions & Anor (Approved) ([2024] IEHC 150) High Court of Ireland, Judgment delivered on 14th March 2024 by Ms. Justice Marguerite Bolger Introduction The case of...

Strict Compliance Required for Statutory Certificates: Insights from Director of Public Prosecutions v O'Connor ([2024] IEHC 144)

Date: Mar 14, 2024

Strict Compliance Required for Statutory Certificates: Insights from Director of Public Prosecutions v O'Connor ([2024] IEHC 144) 1. Introduction The case of Director of Public Prosecutions v...

Kielthy v Coombe Women and Infants University Hospital: Upholding the Unitary Trial Principle in Statute of Limitations Challenges

Date: Mar 14, 2024

Kielthy v Coombe Women and Infants University Hospital: Upholding the Unitary Trial Principle in Statute of Limitations Challenges Introduction The case of Kielthy v Coombe Women and Infants...

High Court of Ireland Upholds Comprehensive Hearing in Contempt of Court Claim Against Child and Family Agency

Date: Mar 14, 2024

High Court of Ireland Upholds Comprehensive Hearing in Contempt of Court Claim Against Child and Family Agency Introduction In the landmark case B (A Minor) v Child and Family Agency (Approved)...