periodic-inspection Case Commentaries

Preston Grace v Bradpower Ltd & Ors [2024] IEHC 448: Extending the Statute of Limitations through Enhanced Knowledge of Causation

Date: Aug 1, 2024

Preston Grace v Bradpower Ltd & Ors [2024] IEHC 448: Extending the Statute of Limitations through Enhanced Knowledge of Causation Introduction In the High Court of Ireland's 2024 judgment, Preston...

High Court Rules Delayed Notification to European Commission Does Not Affect IPAT’s Dublin III Decisions – T.T. v IPAT [2024] IEHC 470

Date: Aug 1, 2024

High Court Rules Delayed Notification to European Commission Does Not Affect IPAT’s Dublin III Decisions – T.T. v IPAT [2024] IEHC 470 Introduction The case of T.T. (Transfer Decision) v...

Admissibility of Data Retention Evidence: Supreme Court Upholds Conviction in DPP v Dwyer

Date: Aug 1, 2024

Admissibility of Data Retention Evidence: Supreme Court Upholds Conviction in DPP v Dwyer Introduction The Director of Public Prosecutions v Graham Dwyer ([2024] IESC 39) is a landmark judgment...

Interpreting 'Offence' under Article 625(2) TCA: Supreme Court of Ireland Refers to CJEU

Date: Aug 1, 2024

Interpreting 'Offence' under Article 625(2) TCA: Supreme Court of Ireland Refers to CJEU Introduction The case of The Minister for Justice & Equality v James Coffey, Daniel O’Brien, and Patrick...

Establishing the High Threshold for Undue Leniency in Sentencing: Rex v. Rennie [2024] EWCA Crim 1016

Date: Aug 1, 2024

Establishing the High Threshold for Undue Leniency in Sentencing: Rex v. Rennie [2024] EWCA Crim 1016 Introduction Rex v. Rennie [2024] EWCA Crim 1016 is a pivotal case adjudicated by the England and...

Grall v Meath County Council: Affirmation of Section 261A Authority in Quarry Regulation

Date: Aug 1, 2024

Grall v Meath County Council: Affirmation of Section 261A Authority in Quarry Regulation Introduction Grall v Meath County Council & Ors (Approved) ([2024] IEHC 552) is a significant High Court...

Levesconte R v: Clarifying Sentencing Guidelines for Historical Sexual Offences Involving Juvenile Offenders

Date: Aug 1, 2024

Levesconte R v: Clarifying Sentencing Guidelines for Historical Sexual Offences Involving Juvenile Offenders Introduction The case of Levesconte R v ([2024] EWCA Crim 1200) stands as a significant...

Empowering Senior Noteholders: Banca Generali SPA v Sovereign Credit Opportunities and the New Precedent on Fiscal Agent Replacement Post-Trigger Notice

Date: Aug 1, 2024

Empowering Senior Noteholders: Banca Generali SPA v Sovereign Credit Opportunities SA & Anor ([2024] EWCA Civ 886) Introduction The case of Banca Generali SPA v Sovereign Credit Opportunities SA &...

Allocation of Wrongful Acts to Insurance Policies: Chubb European Group SE v Perrigo Company PLC [2024] IEHC 481

Date: Aug 1, 2024

Allocation of Wrongful Acts to Insurance Policies: Chubb European Group SE v Perrigo Company PLC [2024] IEHC 481 Introduction The case of Chubb European Group SE [Formerly Ace European Group Ltd] &...

Withdrawal of Clinically Assisted Nutrition and Hydration in PDOC: Comprehensive Analysis of PC, Re ([2024] EWCA Civ 895)

Date: Aug 1, 2024

Withdrawal of Clinically Assisted Nutrition and Hydration in PDOC: Comprehensive Analysis of PC, Re ([2024] EWCA Civ 895) Introduction The case of PC, Re ([2024] EWCA Civ 895) represents a poignant...

Establishing Surrender Protocols under the European Arrest Warrant Act: Insights from Minister for Justice v Laniecki ([2024] IEHC 517)

Date: Aug 1, 2024

Establishing Surrender Protocols under the European Arrest Warrant Act: Insights from Minister for Justice v Laniecki ([2024] IEHC 517) Introduction The case of Minister for Justice v Przemyslaw...

Limits on Remedial Orders in Unfair Dismissal: Gaelscoil Moshíológ v Department of Education

Date: Aug 1, 2024

Supreme Court Establishes Limits on Remedial Orders in Unfair Dismissal Cases: An Bord Banistiochta, Gaelscoil Moshíológ v The Department of Education & ors ([2024] IESC 38) Introduction The case of...

High Court of Ireland Ruling on Termination of Insurance Contracts and Priority of Insurance Claims in Winding-Up Proceedings

Date: Aug 1, 2024

High Court of Ireland Ruling on Termination of Insurance Contracts and Priority of Insurance Claims in Winding-Up Proceedings 1. Introduction In the landmark case CBL Insurance Europe Designated...

Judicial Approach to Ex Parte Injunctions in Public Law: McGreal v Minister for Housing [2024] IEHC 520

Date: Aug 1, 2024

Judicial Approach to Ex Parte Injunctions in Public Law: McGreal v Minister for Housing [2024] IEHC 520 Introduction The case of McGreal v Minister for Housing, Local Government & Heritage of Ireland...

Cost Allocation Principles in Withdrawn Planning Injunction Appeals: Lyons v McDonagh [2024] IEHC 471

Date: Aug 1, 2024

Cost Allocation Principles in Withdrawn Planning Injunction Appeals: Lyons v McDonagh [2024] IEHC 471 Introduction Parties Involved: Applicants: John Lyons and Mary Lyons Respondents: Patrick...

Admissibility of Metadata Evidence Post-Smyth: A New Precedent in Irish Supreme Court

Date: Aug 1, 2024

Admissibility of Metadata Evidence Post-Smyth: A New Precedent in Irish Supreme Court Introduction The Supreme Court of Ireland recently rendered a pivotal judgment in the case of The Director of...

Reaffirming Res Judicata and Preventing Abuse of Process: Carthy v Ireland & Ors [2024] IEHC 490

Date: Aug 1, 2024

Reaffirming Res Judicata and Preventing Abuse of Process: Carthy v Ireland & Ors [2024] IEHC 490 Introduction In the landmark case of Carthy v Ireland & Ors (Approved) ([2024] IEHC 490), the High...

Clarifying the Necessity Standard for Document Inspection under Order 31 Rule 18 – Wales v Charlton & Ors ([2024] IEHC 586)

Date: Aug 1, 2024

Clarifying the Necessity Standard for Document Inspection under Order 31 Rule 18 Wales v Charlton & Ors ([2024] IEHC 586) Introduction Wales v Charlton & Ors ([2024] IEHC 586) is a significant case...

Mandal v EWCA Crim: Refining Sentencing Principles in Money Laundering Cases

Date: Aug 1, 2024

Mandal v EWCA Crim: Refining Sentencing Principles in Money Laundering Cases Introduction Mandal, R. v ([2024] EWCA Crim 1194) is a significant case adjudicated by the England and Wales Court of...

Establishing Jurisdiction Over Non-Resident Parties under Section 608 of the Companies Act: Irish Gold and Silver Bullion Ltd v Companies Act (Approved) [2024] IEHC 591

Date: Aug 1, 2024

Establishing Jurisdiction Over Non-Resident Parties under Section 608 of the Companies Act: Irish Gold and Silver Bullion Ltd v Companies Act (Approved) [2024] IEHC 591 Introduction The case of Irish...