Ireland Case Commentaries

Best Interests of the Child Prevail in Cross-Border Custody Disputes: Insights from W.A. v A.T. ([2024] IEHC 142)

Date: Mar 14, 2024

Best Interests of the Child Prevail in Cross-Border Custody Disputes: Insights from W.A. v A.T. ([2024] IEHC 142) Introduction The case of W.A. v A.T. ([2024] IEHC 142) is a landmark decision from...

Retained Jurisdiction and Child's Best Interests: Insights from R.W. v T.W. [2024] IEHC 141

Date: Mar 14, 2024

Retained Jurisdiction and Child's Best Interests: Insights from R.W. v T.W. [2024] IEHC 141 Introduction The case of R.W. v T.W. [2024] IEHC 141 pertains to a complex child abduction scenario...

DPP v Murphy (Approved) ([2024] IEHC 147) - Comprehensive Legal Commentary

Date: Mar 14, 2024

Proper Service of Court Notices: Insights from DPP v Murphy ([2024] IEHC 147) Introduction The case of DPP v Murphy ([2024] IEHC 147) adjudicated by the High Court of Ireland on March 13, 2024,...

Redmond v Tallaght University Hospital ([2024] IEHC 167): Affirming Employer Duty of Care and Emphasizing Contributory Negligence in Workplace Injury

Date: Mar 14, 2024

Redmond v Tallaght University Hospital ([2024] IEHC 167): Affirming Employer Duty of Care and Emphasizing Contributory Negligence in Workplace Injury Introduction In the case of Redmond v Tallaght...

Standalone Detention Orders under Section 9 of the Courts (Supplemental Provisions) Act 1961: Insights from Health Service Executive v AJ (APUM) [2024] IEHC 166

Date: Mar 13, 2024

Standalone Detention Orders under Section 9 of the Courts (Supplemental Provisions) Act 1961: Insights from Health Service Executive v AJ (APUM) [2024] IEHC 166 Introduction The case of Health...

P.F. v Minister for Social Protection & ors (Approved) [2024] IEHC 148: Finality of Social Welfare Decisions and Mental Capacity Assessments

Date: Mar 13, 2024

P.F. v Minister for Social Protection & ors (Approved) [2024] IEHC 148: Finality of Social Welfare Decisions and Mental Capacity Assessments Introduction The case of P.F. v Minister for Social...

Clarifying SPPR3 Obligations: Public Transport Capacity in Strategic Housing Developments

Date: Mar 13, 2024

Clarifying SPPR3 Obligations: Public Transport Capacity in Strategic Housing Developments Introduction Mulloy v An Bord Pleanála & ors (2024) IEHC 86 is a pivotal High Court judgment from Ireland...

Promontoria Scariff DAC v McDonagh: Affirming Contractual Rights to Possession on Mortgage Default in Unregistered Property

Date: Mar 13, 2024

Promontoria Scariff DAC v McDonagh: Affirming Contractual Rights to Possession on Mortgage Default in Unregistered Property Introduction Promontoria Scariff DAC v McDonagh ([2024] IEHC 176) is a...

Exceptional Circumstances in Prohibiting Trials: Analysis of N.B. v Director of Public Prosecutions [2024] IEHC 137

Date: Mar 12, 2024

Exceptional Circumstances in Prohibiting Trials: Analysis of N.B. v Director of Public Prosecutions [2024] IEHC 137 Introduction The case of N.B. v Director of Public Prosecutions (Approved) ([2024]...

Substitution of Parties and Transfer of Judgment in High Court Proceedings – Insights from Allied Irish Banks PLC v Sheedy [2024] IEHC 145

Date: Mar 9, 2024

Substitution of Parties and Transfer of Judgment in High Court Proceedings – Insights from Allied Irish Banks PLC v Sheedy [2024] IEHC 145 Introduction The High Court of Ireland delivered a landmark...

Reinforcing the Primor Framework: High Court Dismisses Claims for Want of Prosecution in Coughlan & Anor v Stokes & Ors [2024] IEHC 133

Date: Mar 9, 2024

Reinforcing the Primor Framework: High Court Dismisses Claims for Want of Prosecution in Coughlan & Anor v Stokes & Ors [2024] IEHC 133 Introduction In the landmark case of Coughlan & Anor v Stokes &...

Establishing Private Nuisance: High Court of Ireland Rules on Wind Turbine Noise Impact

Date: Mar 9, 2024

Establishing Private Nuisance: High Court of Ireland Rules on Wind Turbine Noise Impact Introduction In the landmark case Webster & Anor v Meenacloghspar [Wind] Ltd; Shorten & Anor v. Meenacloghspar...

Reinforcing Standards for Dismissal Based on Inordinate Delay: Duncan & Anor v Butler & Ors

Date: Mar 8, 2024

Reinforcing Standards for Dismissal Based on Inordinate Delay: Duncan & Anor v Butler & Ors Introduction The case of Duncan & Anor v Butler & Ors (Approved) ([2024] IEHC 135) was adjudicated in the...

MJE v Sean Walsh [2024] IESC 9: Affirming Extradition Standards under the European Arrest Warrant and Human Rights Protections

Date: Mar 8, 2024

MJE v Sean Walsh [2024] IESC 9: Affirming Extradition Standards under the European Arrest Warrant and Human Rights Protections Introduction MJE v Sean Walsh ([2024] IESC 9) is a pivotal case heard by...

Affirmation of Lender’s Rights and Principal Residence Declarations in Mortgage Agreements: Start Mortgages DAC v Wickham [2024] IEHC 146

Date: Mar 8, 2024

Affirmation of Lender’s Rights and Principal Residence Declarations in Mortgage Agreements: Start Mortgages DAC v Wickham [2024] IEHC 146 Introduction The case of Start Mortgages DAC v Wickham...

Reinforcement of Industrial Relations Act 1990: Limits on Judicial Intervention in Lawful Industrial Action

Date: Mar 7, 2024

Reinforcement of Industrial Relations Act 1990: Limits on Judicial Intervention in Lawful Industrial Action Introduction The Supreme Court of Ireland delivered a pivotal judgment in the case of H.A....

Upholding Res Judicata and Countering Abuse of Process: Houston v. Doyle [2024] IEHC 104

Date: Mar 7, 2024

Upholding Res Judicata and Countering Abuse of Process: Houston v. Doyle [2024] IEHC 104 Introduction In the case of Houston v Wendy Doyle practising under the style and title of Wendy Doyle...

Enhanced Standards for Interlocutory Injunctions in Industrial Disputes: H.A. O'Neil Ltd v Unite the Union & ors (2024)

Date: Mar 7, 2024

Enhanced Standards for Interlocutory Injunctions in Industrial Disputes: H.A. O'Neil Ltd v Unite the Union & ors (2024) Introduction The landmark case of H.A. O'Neil Ltd v Unite the Union & ors...

Re-examining Public Authority Status in Environmental Information Regulations: CLG v Commissioner for Environmental Info & Anor ([2024] IESC 7)

Date: Mar 7, 2024

Re-examining Public Authority Status in Environmental Information Regulations: CLG v Commissioner for Environmental Info & Anor ([2024] IESC 7) Introduction The Supreme Court of Ireland delivered a...

Judicial Review of Ireland's Nitrates Action Programme: An In-Depth Commentary

Date: Mar 7, 2024

Judicial Review of Ireland's Nitrates Action Programme: An In-Depth Commentary Introduction In the High Court of Ireland's 2024 judgment An Taisce The National Trust for Ireland v The Minister for...