periodic-inspection Case Commentaries

Herbert v An Coimisiún Pleanála: Development Plan Objectives, “High‑Level Checklists” and Exceptional Circumstances in Rural Housing

Date: Dec 4, 2025

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

Date: Dec 4, 2025

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 v McCaughey [2025] IEHC 697

Date: Dec 4, 2025

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...

Parkinson, R. v [2025] EWCA Crim 1797 — Commentary

Date: Dec 4, 2025

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

Date: Dec 4, 2025

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

Date: Dec 3, 2025

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 Information [No. 2] [2025] IEHC 663

Date: Dec 3, 2025

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

Date: Dec 3, 2025

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

Date: Dec 3, 2025

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

Date: Dec 3, 2025

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

Date: Dec 3, 2025

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

Date: Dec 3, 2025

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

Date: Dec 3, 2025

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 RA v An Coimisiún Pleanála

Date: Dec 3, 2025

“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

Date: Dec 3, 2025

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 IPAT [2025] IEHC 654

Date: Dec 3, 2025

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

Date: Dec 3, 2025

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...

Legal Owner Consent, Wayleaves and Workability in Planning Judicial Review: Commentary on Cummins & Ors v An Coimisiún Pleanála (No. 2) [2025] IEHC 662

Date: Dec 3, 2025

Legal Owner Consent, Wayleaves and Workability in Planning Judicial Review: Commentary on Cummins & Ors v An Coimisiún Pleanála (No. 2) [2025] IEHC 662 1. Introduction This judgment of Humphreys J....

Croft v Dublin City Council: Mandatory Removal and Replacement of Site Notices after Invalid Planning Applications

Date: Dec 3, 2025

Croft v Dublin City Council [2025] IEHC 656: Mandatory Removal and Replacement of Site Notices after Invalid Planning Applications 1. Introduction Croft v Dublin City Council [2025] IEHC 656 is a...

Non‑Consumer Mortgage Borrowers, EU Unfair Terms Law and Interlocutory Injunctions: Commentary on Coyle v Everyday Finance DAC [2025] IEHC 666

Date: Dec 3, 2025

When Mortgage Borrowers Are Not Consumers: Non‑Consumer Warranties, EU Unfair Terms Law and Interlocutory Relief in Coyle v Everyday Finance DAC [2025] IEHC 666 1. Introduction This commentary...