periodic-inspection Case Commentaries

Protected Tenancies under the Housing (Private Rented Dwellings) Act 1982 Are Life-Only: No Vesting in the Deceased Tenant’s Estate Outside the “Relevant Period”

Date: Jan 13, 2026

Protected Tenancies under the Housing (Private Rented Dwellings) Act 1982 Are Life-Only: No Vesting in the Deceased Tenant’s Estate Outside the “Relevant Period” 1) Introduction Michael v Doody...

Return Ordered Despite a Mature Child’s Objection Where Habitual Residence Remains in the State of Origin and the Objection Narrative Shows Influence Markers

Date: Jan 13, 2026

Return Ordered Despite a Mature Child’s Objection Where Habitual Residence Remains in the State of Origin and the Objection Narrative Shows Influence Markers Case: H.I.K. v K.L.S. (in the matter of...

Section 31 LCLRA 2009: No “Just and Equitable” Power to Force Co-Owners into a Speculative Developer Option; Court Orders Open-Market Sale

Date: Jan 13, 2026

Section 31 LCLRA 2009: No “Just and Equitable” Power to Force Co-Owners into a Speculative Developer Option; Court Orders Open-Market Sale Introduction Connolly and Anor v Connolly and Anor...

Short Sexual Offence Sentences: Mandatory Consideration and Explanation of Community Disposal (Watson Not a Rigid Rule)

Date: Jan 10, 2026

Short Sexual Offence Sentences: Mandatory Consideration and Explanation of Community Disposal (Watson Not a Rigid Rule) 1. Introduction Kasak, R. v ([2026] NICA 2 (Rev1)) is a sentence appeal in the...

Limits on Cross-Case “General Directions” and Judicially-Mandated Executive Policy in Closed Proceedings

Date: Jan 9, 2026

Limits on Cross-Case “General Directions” and Judicially-Mandated Executive Policy in Closed Proceedings 1. Introduction RA & Anor, R (On the Application Of) v Secretary of State for Foreign,...

£-In-£-Out and Scope-of-Duty Limits on Solicitors’ Negligence Claims for FSMA s.26 Exposure

Date: Jan 6, 2026

£-In-£-Out and Scope-of-Duty Limits on Solicitors’ Negligence Claims for FSMA s.26 Exposure 1. Introduction Case: Afan Valley Ltd & Ors v Lupton Fawcett LLP [2026] EWCA Civ 2 Court: England and Wales...

Duffy v An Bord Pleanála & Ors [2025] IEHC 715 — “Feasibility” of Wastewater Connection under Article 297 Does Not Require Immediate Capacity; Hyperlinks Do Not Shift the Evidential Burden to the Decision-Maker

Date: Dec 31, 2025

“Feasibility” of Wastewater Connection under Article 297 Does Not Require Immediate Capacity; Hyperlinks Do Not Shift the Evidential Burden to the Decision-Maker 1. Introduction Duffy v An Bord...

Harmless Error, Irish-Language Obligations and Environmental Assessment: Commentary on Wild Ireland Defence CLG v An Coimisiún Pleanála [2025] IEHC 726

Date: Dec 24, 2025

Harmless Error, Irish-Language Obligations and Environmental Assessment: Commentary on Wild Ireland Defence CLG v An Coimisiún Pleanála [2025] IEHC 726 1. Introduction This High Court judgment,...

Retrospective Leave under Section 6 IBRC Act 2013 and the Kirwan Delay Framework: Commentary on Pounds & Philpott v IBRC & KPMG [2025] IEHC 720

Date: Dec 24, 2025

Retrospective Leave under Section 6 IBRC Act 2013 and the Kirwan Delay Framework: Commentary on Pounds & Philpott v Irish Bank Resolution Corporation (in Special Liquidation) & KPMG [2025] IEHC 720...

Plain Intelligible Language, Independent Legal Advice and Ex Officio Review of Consumer Guarantees: Commentary on Pepper Finance v Coleman [2025] IEHC 747

Date: Dec 24, 2025

Plain Intelligible Language, Independent Legal Advice and Ex Officio Review of Consumer Guarantees: Commentary on Pepper Finance Corporation (Ireland) DAC v Coleman [2025] IEHC 747 1. Introduction...

Murphy v An Taoiseach & Ors [2025] IEHC 730 – Constitutional Validation of “Super Junior Ministers” and the Limits of Judicial Review of Cabinet Composition

Date: Dec 24, 2025

Murphy v An Taoiseach & Ors [2025] IEHC 730 – Constitutional Validation of “Super Junior Ministers” and the Limits of Judicial Review of Cabinet Composition 1. Introduction In Murphy v An Taoiseach &...

Telecoms Masts, “Urban Development Projects” and the Limits of EIA: Commentary on McGowan & Warnock v An Coimisiún Pleanála [2025] IEHC 727

Date: Dec 24, 2025

Telecoms Masts, “Urban Development Projects” and the Limits of EIA: Commentary on McGowan & Warnock v An Coimisiún Pleanála [2025] IEHC 727 1. Introduction This judgment of Humphreys J in the High...

Six-Year-Old’s Objection Considered but Given Little Weight Where Influenced; Prompt Return Ordered Despite Consent-to-Travel History

Date: Dec 24, 2025

Six-Year-Old’s Objection Considered but Given Little Weight Where Influenced; Prompt Return Ordered Despite Consent-to-Travel History 1. Introduction Petition of IK ([2025] CSOH 123, Lord Braid,...

Fair-Notice Pleadings Interrupt Quinquennium; Consequential-Loss Hold-Harmless Clauses Exclude Profit Claims Only Within the Contract’s Own Performance Sphere

Date: Dec 24, 2025

Fair-Notice Pleadings Interrupt Quinquennium; Consequential-Loss Hold-Harmless Clauses Exclude Profit Claims Only Within the Contract’s Own Performance Sphere Case: Pipeline Cleaning Solutions LTD...

Apartment Design Guidelines as Potential SEA “Frameworks”: Commentary on McDonald & Ors v Minister for Housing [2025] IEHC 728

Date: Dec 23, 2025

Apartment Design Guidelines as Potential SEA “Frameworks”: Commentary on McDonald & Ors v Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage [2025] IEHC 728 1. Introduction This judgment of...

Pilots’ Duty to Cooperate with Ramp Inspections: Scope of the Irish Aviation Authority’s Oversight over Non‑Commercial Operations

Date: Dec 23, 2025

Pilots’ Duty to Cooperate with Ramp Inspections: Scope of the Irish Aviation Authority’s Oversight over Non‑Commercial Operations 1. Introduction This High Court judgment, Irish Skydiving Club CLG &...

“No Clean Slate for Token Steps”: Homes of Heritage Ltd v Cunningham & Ors and the Post‑Kirwan Law on Dismissal for Want of Prosecution

Date: Dec 23, 2025

“No Clean Slate for Token Steps”: Homes of Heritage Ltd v Cunningham & Ors and the Post‑Kirwan Law on Dismissal for Want of Prosecution 1. Introduction The High Court decision in Homes of Heritage...

Prosecutorial Control over Signed Guilty Pleas and Sentencing Discounts: Commentary on Greaney v DPP [2025] IEHC 731

Date: Dec 23, 2025

No Entitlement to a One‑Third Sentence Reduction for Signed Pleas and the Limited Reviewability of DPP Consent Decisions: A Commentary on Greaney v DPP & Ors [2025] IEHC 731 1. Introduction This...

Express Motor Assessors Ltd v Revenue Commissioners: Duty of the Tax Appeals Commission to Identify the Evidential Basis (“Prime Records”) for its Determinations

Date: Dec 23, 2025

Express Motor Assessors Ltd (In Liquidation) v Revenue Commissioners [2025] IEHC 733: The Duty of the Tax Appeals Commission to Identify the “Prime Records” Underpinning its Findings on Emoluments 1....

Everyday Finance DAC v Farrell [2025] IEHC 722: Summary Possession, Assignment of Mortgages, and the Limits of Defences in Mortgage Enforcement

Date: Dec 23, 2025

Everyday Finance DAC v Farrell [2025] IEHC 722: Summary Possession, Assignment of Mortgages, and the Limits of Defences in Mortgage Enforcement 1. Introduction The decision of Gillane J. in Everyday...