periodic-inspection Case Commentaries

Execution After Six Years Requires a Reasonable, Evidence-Based Explanation of Delay

Date: Nov 4, 2026

Execution After Six Years Requires a Reasonable, Evidence-Based Explanation of Delay High Court of Ireland · [2026] IEHC 716 · 3 November 2026 · Holland J 1. Introduction This judgment draws an...

Section 90 Enforcement: Last-Minute Assurances Do Not Displace Proven Non-Compliance with Regulatory Directions

Date: Nov 3, 2026

Section 90 Enforcement: Last-Minute Assurances Do Not Displace Proven Non-Compliance with Regulatory Directions High Court of Ireland · [2026] IEHC 741 · 2 November 2026 Judge: Mr Justice David...

HMRC’s Misunderstanding Concession Does Not Require an Underlying Legitimate Expectation

Date: Nov 2, 2026

HMRC’s Misunderstanding Concession Does Not Require an Underlying Legitimate Expectation Case: Thomas Holdings Ltd & Ors, R (On the Application Of) v Revenue and Customs [2026] EWCA Civ 1369 Court:...

Foreign-Judgment Bankruptcy Debts: No Heightened Threshold for Genuine Disputes About Judicial Predetermination

Date: Nov 2, 2026

Foreign-Judgment Bankruptcy Debts: No Heightened Threshold for Genuine Disputes About Judicial Predetermination Neutral citation: [2026] EWCA Civ 1390 Court: Court of Appeal of England and Wales,...

OFSI Licences Cannot Override Insolvency Rights: Sanctions Permission Is Not Authority to Redistribute Assets

Date: Nov 2, 2026

OFSI Licences Cannot Override Insolvency Rights: Sanctions Permission Is Not Authority to Redistribute Assets PJSC VTB Bank v HM Treasury [2026] EWCA Civ 1373 England and Wales Court of Appeal (Civil...

IPT Costs: No Power Under the Existing Statutory Scheme, but Reserved Costs Decisions Are Appealable

Date: Oct 31, 2026

IPT Costs: No Power Under the Existing Statutory Scheme, but Reserved Costs Decisions Are Appealable Court: England and Wales Court of Appeal (Civil Division) Neutral citation: [2026] EWCA Civ 1374...

Dishonesty: The Ivey Test Requires Substantive Application, Not Formulaic Separation

Date: Oct 31, 2026

Dishonesty: The Ivey Test Requires Substantive Application, Not Formulaic Separation Case: Transworld Payment Solutions UK Ltd & Anor v First Curacao International Bank NV & Anor Neutral citation:...

Sponsor Licence Revocation: No Automatic Right to Prior Representations for an Undisputed Regulatory Breach

Date: Oct 31, 2026

Sponsor Licence Revocation: No Automatic Right to Prior Representations for an Undisputed Regulatory Breach Case: TJ Trading Express Ltd, R (On the Application Of) v Secretary of State for the Home...

Third-Party Enforcement of Contractual Benefits Creates Contractual Arbitration Duties and Liability in Damages

Date: Oct 31, 2026

Third-Party Enforcement of Contractual Benefits Creates Contractual Arbitration Duties and Liability in Damages Decision: The Kingdom of Spain and another (Respondents) v The London Steam-Ship...

International Protection: A Risk of Persecution Can Coexist with Effective State Protection

Date: Oct 31, 2026

International Protection: A Risk of Persecution Can Coexist with Effective State Protection Case: AC and Ors v The International Protection Appeals Tribunal and Anor Citation: [2026] IEHC 693 Court:...

Higher-Density Housing: Non-Central Policy References Do Not Invalidate Independently Supported Planning Decisions

Date: Oct 31, 2026

Higher-Density Housing: Non-Central Policy References Do Not Invalidate Independently Supported Planning Decisions Case: Ballyboden Tidy Towns Company Limited by Guarantee v An Coimisiún Pleanála...

Preserving Estate Proceeds Pending Trial of a Direction to Pay a Potentially Time-Barred Debt

Date: Oct 31, 2026

Preserving Estate Proceeds Pending Trial of a Direction to Pay a Potentially Time-Barred Debt High Court of Ireland · [2026] IEHC 724 · 30 October 2026 · Twomey J. 1. Introduction This judgment...

Wardship Discharge Requires Effective Representation, Respect for Will and Preferences, and Individually Justified Decision-Making Powers

Date: Oct 30, 2026

Wardship Discharge Requires Effective Representation, Respect for Will and Preferences, and Individually Justified Decision-Making Powers Case: In the matter of CNB [2026] IESC 46 Court: Supreme...

Mistaken Release Does Not Extinguish an Unserved Sentence: Fresh Committal After a Warrant Expires

Date: Oct 30, 2026

Mistaken Release Does Not Extinguish an Unserved Sentence: Fresh Committal After a Warrant Expires High Court of Ireland: [2026] IEHC 708 Judge: Mr Justice Cian Ferriter Judgment delivered: 29...

Registered Legal Title, Not Beneficial Ownership, Governs Standing to Seek Mortgage Possession

Date: Oct 30, 2026

Registered Legal Title, Not Beneficial Ownership, Governs Standing to Seek Mortgage Possession High Court of Ireland · [2026] IEHC 689 · 29 October 2026 · Bradley J. 1. Introduction This judgment...

Decision-Making Representation: Meaningful Family Engagement Subject to the Person’s Autonomy

Date: Oct 30, 2026

Decision-Making Representation: Meaningful Family Engagement Subject to the Person’s Autonomy Case: In the matter of CNB Court: Supreme Court of Ireland Citation: [2026] IESC 46 Date: 29 October 2026...

Protection Appeals: Holistic Credibility Assessment Does Not Always Require an Authenticity Ruling

Date: Oct 30, 2026

Protection Appeals: Holistic Credibility Assessment Does Not Always Require an Authenticity Ruling Case: SD (Algeria) v The International Protection Appeals Tribunal and Anor Citation: [2026] IEHC...

Insurance Notification: Later-Acquired Knowledge Can Trigger Reporting Duties Within a Fixed Reporting Window

Date: Oct 29, 2026

Insurance Notification: Later-Acquired Knowledge Can Trigger Reporting Duties Within a Fixed Reporting Window Case: Makin v Protec Security Group Ltd & Anor [2026] EWCA Civ 1367 Court: England and...

Joinder Before Delivery of a Statement of Claim: Interconnected Claims Should Be Determined Together

Date: Oct 29, 2026

Joinder Before Delivery of a Statement of Claim: Interconnected Claims Should Be Determined Together Motor Assess Ireland Ltd v SDSI Ltd [2026] IEHC 711 High Court of Ireland · Jordan J. · 28 October...

Residential Zoned Land Tax Requires Existing Public Services at the Statutory Assessment Date

Date: Oct 29, 2026

Residential Zoned Land Tax Requires Existing Public Services at the Statutory Assessment Date High Court of Ireland · [2026] IEHC 720 · 28 October 2026 · Stack J. Applicants: Portmarnock Real Estate...