Comparator Requirement in IVF/Surrogacy Funding Challenges and No Article 8 Duty to Provide “Family-Creation” Services 1. Introduction In JR176(2), Application for Judicial Review [2026] NICA 27, the...
Leave to Oppose Adoption: Correct s.47 Two‑Stage Analysis, “Belt-and-Braces” Alternative Findings, and a Prohibition on Same‑Day Adoption Orders 1. Introduction In R (A Child: Leave to Oppose...
Generic, Statute-Only “Assurances” Do Not Rebut an Article 3 Prison-Conditions Risk Under s.37 of the European Arrest Warrant Act 2003 Introduction In [2026] IEHC 321 (High Court, Gillane J.,...
Mandatory “Proposed Duration” in Garda Suspension Notices and Continuity of the Commissioner’s Section 51 Process Case: Hegarty v Commissioner Of An Garda Siochana (Approved) [2026] IEHC 332 Court:...
Judicial Review of Minor Planning Amendments: No Collateral Challenge to an Unchallenged Parent Permission and s.34(12) Confined to Retention Applications 1) Introduction In Duffy v An Coimisiun...
Section 173 Companies Act 2014: Rectification Is a Summary Remedy Requiring an Immediate Legal Right to Registration, Not a Disputed Equitable Claim 1) Introduction In Donna Ledwidge Holdings Ltd v...
Mandatory Conviction for Penalty-Point Speeding Offences and Objective Bias from Pre-Determination Remarks 1. Introduction In Director Of Public Prosecutions v Heneghan (Approved) [2026] IEHC 316,...
Fair Procedures in EUTR Visa Appeals: No “Moving Goalposts” on Appeal and Reopening for Game‑Changing Evidence Case: Hamed v The Minister For Justice [2026] IEHC 222 (High Court, Barr J, 21 May 2026)...
Registration Is Not an Application: No Mandamus or Certiorari Where a Non-National Books a Registration Appointment Without Applying for Residence Permission 1) Introduction In G.T. [Georgia] v The...
Carltona in Insolvency Appointments: No “Warrant” Requirement and Automatic Vesting in the Official Assignee Case: Dunne & Ors v Lehane & Ors (Approved) [2026] IEHC 331 Court: High Court of Ireland |...
Derelict Sites CPOs: “Occupier” Includes Unlawful Occupants, but Defective Service May Be Cured by Actual Notice, Participation, and Delay Case: Dublin City Council v O'Reilly and Ors (Approved)...
Strict enforcement of Order 84’s three-month limit in leave applications: judicial review of Legal Aid Board decisions requires timely filing and a properly grounded extension request 1) Introduction...
Strict Affidavit-Based Justification Is Required to Extend the Order 84, Rule 21 Judicial Review Time Limit (Even Where EU-Law Arguments Are Raised) Case: Cahill and Anor v Office Of Protected...
Cross-examination in judicial review may be permitted where “lawyered” affidavits advance disputed inferences and conclusions central to the defence, but must remain tightly controlled 1)...
Fairness Requires an Oral IPAT Appeal Where Credibility Findings Rely on Interviews Taken While the Appellant Had Significant Psychiatric Impairment and No Legal Assistance Case: J.R. [Georgia] v The...
Domestic Abuse Act s 1 trials: sections 274–275 sexual history regime applies only if extended by a section 288C(4) order 1. Introduction This commentary concerns Application for permission to appeal...
Custody-Likely Child Sentencing: Youth Conference Reports as the Default and Article 45 (1998 Order) as the Proper Custodial Framework Case: The King v EW Neutral citation: [2026] NICA 23 Court:...
Section 24 MUD Act Relief Must Be Anchored to an Enforceable Right/Obligation: No Direct Claims Against OMC Directors; Derivative Claims Require High Court Leave Case: Consortio Ltd v Lynch & Anor...
Settlement with an OMC Can Bar Later MUD Act “Common Areas” Claims Against the Developer: Henderson v Henderson Abuse and Privity 1) Introduction In Consortio Limited v Slishwood Property Holdings...
Descriptive Common Elements Can Be Weighed in Mark–Sign Comparison Without “Double Counting” (Shorts International Ltd v Google LLC) 1) Introduction In Shorts International Ltd v Google LLC [2026]...