Serious Historic Convictions and the “Good Character” Requirement in Naturalisation: Akande v Minister for Justice and Equality [2025] IEHC 679 1. Introduction This commentary analyses the judgment...
Finality of Executed Possession Orders and Rejection of “Private Process” Defences in Mortgage Litigation: Commentary on Start Mortgages DAC v Sullivan & Anor [2025] IEHC 681 Court: High Court of...
No Duty to Cooperate in a Vacuum: Triggering the State’s Obligations in Safe Country of Origin Cases 1. Introduction This commentary analyses the judgment of the High Court of Ireland in I.A. v The...
Herbert v An Coimisiún Pleanála: Development Plan Objectives, “High‑Level Checklists” and Exceptional Circumstances in Rural Housing 1. Introduction The High Court decision in Herbert v An Coimisiún...
Clarifying Proof of Assignment and Linking of Loan and Charge in Summary Mortgage Possession: Commentary on Start Mortgages DAC & Mars Capital Finance Ireland DAC v Curtis [2025] IEHC 684 1....
Misunderstanding the Commercial Effect of a Settlement is Not “Mutual Mistake”: Commentary on McCaughey & IJM Timber Engineering Ltd v McCaughey & McCaughey Homes Ltd [2025] IEHC 697 1. Introduction...
Fresh Evidence on Appeal in Rape Cases: Sexual History and “Complainant Bad Character” Will Not Be Admitted Unless It Clears Section 41 YJCEA 1999 and Section 100 CJA 2003, with Contemporary...
Tailored SHPOs: Internet Restrictions Are Not “Standard” and Must Be Proved Necessary and Proportionate 1. Introduction R v Garnett ([2025] EWCA Crim 1830) is a Court of Appeal (Criminal Division)...
Reasonably Arguable Case and No‑Fault Termination in Trade Mark Licensing: Commentary on Somnus GMC Waterford Ltd & Somnus GMC Carlow Ltd v Flynn & Mattress Mick Ltd [2025] IEHC 676 1. Introduction...
Aarhus Compliance Findings as Binding Interpretations for EU Environmental Information Charges: Commentary on Save Leitrim Environmental and Biodiversity CLG v Commissioner for Environmental...
The Eight‑Fold Test for Judicial Review in Irish Planning Law: Commentary on Reilly & Ors v An Coimisiún Pleanála [2025] IEHC 659 1. Introduction The judgment of Humphreys J in Reilly & Ors v An...
Quinn v Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission [2025] IEHC 650: The Scope of GSOC’s Duty to Inform Complainants and the Limited Procedural Rights of Complainants in Garda Disciplinary Investigations 1....
O’Neill v Hudner [2025] IEHC 669: Just and Equitable Winding‑Up of a Near‑Insolvent Start‑Up and the Limits of the “Clean Hands” Bar 1. Introduction This High Court decision by Quinn J in O’Neill v...
Oral Reasons, Garda Intelligence and Time Limits in Prison Transfer Judicial Review: Commentary on O’Beirne v Minister for Justice [2025] IEHC 671 1. Introduction This commentary examines the High...
Sidelining a Managing Director by Restructuring: Contractual Limits and Injunctive Relief in Kelly v Store All Logistics Ltd [2025] IEHC 653 1. Introduction The High Court decision in Kelly v Store...
Bare Trustees, Limitation and Security for Costs: Commentary on Good Hope Investments Ltd v New Ireland Assurance Company plc [2025] IEHC 667 1. Introduction The decision of Nolan J. in Good Hope...
“Reduction Is Not Abolition”: Private Amenity Space, Daylight Standards and Statutory Consultees in Fernleigh Residents Association CLG v An Coimisiún Pleanála [2025] IEHC 655 1. Introduction This...
Weak Evidence, Not No Evidence: E.B. v DPP [2025] IEHC 658 and the Limits of Judicial Review of District Court Convictions 1. Introduction E.B. v Director of Public Prosecutions [2025] IEHC 658 is a...
Mental Health, Suicide Risk and Dublin III Transfers: The “Real and Proven Risk” Standard in D.S. v International Protection Appeals Tribunal [2025] IEHC 654 1. Introduction 1.1 Background to the...
Quasi‑Partnership as “External Title” to Directorship and the Exceptional Restraint of Statutory Removal Powers: Commentary on DAF Truck Services (Cork) Ltd [2025] IEHC 664 1. Introduction This...