periodic-inspection Case Commentaries

Affirmation of Council's Zoning Authority: Bartra Property v DLRCC [2024] IEHC 535

Date: Sep 5, 2024

Affirmation of Council's Zoning Authority: Bartra Property v DLRCC [2024] IEHC 535 Introduction In the case of Bartra Property (Dublin) Ltd v Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council (Approved) ([2024]...

Crown v Docherty [2024] HCJAC 36: Establishing Comprehensive Cumulo Sentencing in Firearms Offenses

Date: Sep 4, 2024

Crown v Docherty [2024] HCJAC 36: Establishing Comprehensive Cumulo Sentencing in Firearms Offenses Introduction In the landmark case of Crown v Docherty [2024] HCJAC 36, the Scottish High Court of...

Strict Adherence to Appeal Deadlines Confirmed in R v Taylor [2024] EWCA Crim 1206

Date: Sep 4, 2024

Strict Adherence to Appeal Deadlines Confirmed in R v Taylor [2024] EWCA Crim 1206 Introduction The case of R v Taylor [2024] EWCA Crim 1206, adjudicated by the England and Wales Court of Appeal...

Limits of Consensual Adjournments in Enforcing Settlement Agreements: Analysis of Allied Irish Banks Plc & Anor v Doran (2024) IEHC 522

Date: Sep 3, 2024

Limits of Consensual Adjournments in Enforcing Settlement Agreements: Analysis of Allied Irish Banks Plc & Anor v Doran ([2024] IEHC 522) Introduction The High Court of Ireland delivered a pivotal...

Equality Before the Law: Age-Based Discrimination in Juvenile Murder Cases – Musueni v Ireland & Ors

Date: Sep 3, 2024

Equality Before the Law: Age-Based Discrimination in Juvenile Murder Cases – Musueni v Ireland & Ors Introduction In the landmark case of Musueni v Ireland & Ors; Amah v. Ireland & Ors (Approved)...

High Court Affirms Remittal Power Under Residential Tenancies Act 2004

Date: Sep 3, 2024

High Court Affirms Remittal Power Under Residential Tenancies Act 2004 Introduction In the landmark case of O'Sheehan & Ors v Residential Tenancies Board (Approved) ([2024] IEHC 521), the High Court...

High Court Rules Against Late Amendments in Judicial Review and Clarifies Compliance with Habitats Directive in Development Consents

Date: Sep 3, 2024

High Court Rules Against Late Amendments in Judicial Review and Clarifies Compliance with Habitats Directive in Development Consents Introduction The case of Coastal Concern Alliance v Minister for...

Black v R [2024]: Appropriateness of Concurrent Sentences in Complex Conspiracy to Supply and Money Laundering Offences

Date: Aug 31, 2024

Black v R [2024]: Appropriateness of Concurrent Sentences in Complex Conspiracy to Supply and Money Laundering Offences Introduction The case of Black v R [2024] EWCA Crim 1225 presents a significant...

Clarifying the Application of Institutional Lands Policies: Murphy & Ors v An Bord Pleanála [2024] IEHC 186

Date: Aug 31, 2024

Clarifying the Application of Institutional Lands Policies: Murphy & Ors v An Bord Pleanála [2024] IEHC 186 Introduction In the High Court of Ireland case Murphy & Ors v An Bord Pleanála (Approved)...

Holland v Health Service Executive (2024) IEHC 533: Upholding Mandatory Retirement Age and Pension Scheme Membership

Date: Aug 31, 2024

Holland v Health Service Executive (2024) IEHC 533: Upholding Mandatory Retirement Age and Pension Scheme Membership Introduction The case of Holland v Health Service Executive & Anor (Approved)...

Substitution of Petitioner in Winding-Up Proceedings: City Quarter Capital II PLC v Companies Act 2014 (Approved) ([2024] IEHC 530)

Date: Aug 31, 2024

Substitution of Petitioner in Winding-Up Proceedings: City Quarter Capital II PLC v Companies Act 2014 (Approved) ([2024] IEHC 530) Introduction City Quarter Capital II PLC v Companies Act 2014...

Emphasizing Holistic Evaluation and Adequate Reasoning in Child Placement Decisions: Re M (A Child) [2024] EWCA Civ 1000

Date: Aug 30, 2024

Emphasizing Holistic Evaluation and Adequate Reasoning in Child Placement Decisions Introduction Re M (A Child), [2024] EWCA Civ 1000, is a significant appellate decision from the England and Wales...

Limits of Magistrates' Court Sentencing Powers Affirmed in Yearwood v [2024] EWCA Crim 1094

Date: Aug 30, 2024

Limits of Magistrates' Court Sentencing Powers Affirmed in Yearwood v [2024] EWCA Crim 1094 Introduction In the case of Yearwood, R. v [2024] EWCA Crim 1094, the England and Wales Court of Appeal...

Ansere R v: Reinforcement of Immediate Custodial Sentences for Dangerous Driving Offenders

Date: Aug 30, 2024

Ansere R v: Reinforcement of Immediate Custodial Sentences for Dangerous Driving Offenders Introduction The case of Ansere R v ([2024] EWCA Crim 1226) represents a significant judicial determination...

Defining 'Trial Resulting in the Decision' in European Arrest Warrant Proceedings: High Court Affirmation in Minister for Justice and Equality v Puk

Date: Aug 29, 2024

Defining 'Trial Resulting in the Decision' in European Arrest Warrant Proceedings: High Court Affirmation in Minister for Justice and Equality v Puk Introduction The case of Minister for Justice and...

High Court Upholds Surrender of Respondent Despite Initial Procedural Flaws in Minister for Justice and Equality v Seidi

Date: Aug 29, 2024

High Court Upholds Surrender of Respondent Despite Initial Procedural Flaws in Minister for Justice and Equality v Seidi Introduction The case of Minister for Justice and Equality v Seidi (Approved)...

Comprehensive Legal Commentary: Upholding Comprehensive Sentencing in Multi-Offense Indictments

Date: Aug 29, 2024

Affirmation of Comprehensive Sentencing in Multi-Offense Indictments: Iain Packer v HMA [2024] HCJAC 38 Introduction The case Iain Packer v His Majesty's Advocate ([2024] HCJAC 38) delves into the...

Ensuring Fairness and Reliability in Using Assisting Offenders as Prosecution Witnesses: Hutchinson v R.

Date: Aug 29, 2024

Ensuring Fairness and Reliability in Using Assisting Offenders as Prosecution Witnesses: Hutchinson v R. [2024] EWCA Crim 997 Introduction The case of Hutchinson v R. ([2024] EWCA Crim 997) emerged...

Res Judicata in Group Litigation: Establishing Binding Precedent in McCluskey v Scott Wilson Scotland Ltd

Date: Aug 29, 2024

Res Judicata in Group Litigation: Establishing Binding Precedent in McCluskey v Scott Wilson Scotland Ltd Introduction The case of Laura McCluskey vs Scott Wilson Scotland Ltd ([2024] CSIH 26)...

High Court Upholds Stringent Criteria for Challenging Bankruptcy Petitions: Noel Martin v National Asset Loan Management DAC [2024] IEHC 528

Date: Aug 27, 2024

High Court Upholds Stringent Criteria for Challenging Bankruptcy Petitions: Noel Martin v National Asset Loan Management DAC [2024] IEHC 528 Introduction In Noel Martin v National Asset Loan...