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The Supreme Court has determined that pursuant to s.50A(9A) of the Planning and Development Act 2000, the occasions on which the High Court can refuse remittal will be “rare and exceptional”. Delivering judgment for the Supreme Court, Ms Justice Aileen Donnelly opined that “the Oir

The Data Protection Commission (DPC) has expanded with the appointment of Dr Des Hogan and Dale Sunderland as data protection commissioners for a five-year term. The pair will take up their roles from 20 February 2024, the day after incumbent data protection commissioner Helen Dixon steps down to jo

Equality law expert Professor Evelyn Collins has been appointed as chair of the Parades Commission for Northern Ireland. She previously served as chief executive of the Equality Commission for Northern Ireland from March 2000 to January 2023, overseeing a broad remit under Northern Ireland's equalit

Ireland's new agri-food regulator, An Rialálaí Agraibhia, has been formally established with a remit of ensuring fairness, equity and transparency in the food chain. Established under the Agricultural and Food Supply Chain Act 2023, An Rialálaí Agraibhia will preform a pr

Clare Daly of Comyn Kelleher Tobin (CKT) offers an overview of a recent Court of Appeal ruling providing clarification on mandated reporting to Tusla, the Child and Family Agency following a disclosure of historic child abuse by an adult to a mandated person. The Children First Act 2015 provides for

Justice minister Helen McEntee and James Browne, minister of state with responsibility for law reform have welcomed the passing through the Oireachtas of legislation which will establish a statutory agency under the remit of the Department of Justice dedicated to tackling and reducing domestic,

The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has published its strategy statement for 2024–26 — its first since gaining new enforcement powers through legislation. The strategy statement, which takes effect from 1 January 2024, sets out the four strategic goals which span th

William Fry partner and former managing partner Myra Garrett has been appointed to the board of the National Treasury Management Agency (NTMA) for a five-year term. The NTMA is a State body which operates with a commercial remit to provide asset and liability management services to the government. I

An Coimisiún Toghcháin, Ireland’s new independent electoral commission, has published its first draft research programme for 2024–26. Established earlier this year, An Coimisiún holds a new and significant research role in electoral policy and procedures, and has und

The High Court has refused to remit a matter for fresh consideration to the Information Commissioner on the basis that a dispute as to whether the Commissioner erred was still live. Delivering judgment for the Court of Appeal, Mr Justice Garrett Simons determined that a distinguishing feature of the

Irish sports law expert Professor Jack Anderson has been appointed by World Boxing, the new international federation established to ensure boxing remains at the heart of the Olympic movement, as its first ethics chief. Professor Anderson has more than 25 years' experience in legal practice and sport

Northern Ireland’s Court of Appeal has imprisoned a former solicitor for a period of three months over unpaid maintenance arrears from 2017. The court found that the imprisonment was regrettable but necessary given that no assurances were given in relation to paying back the debt.

Defendants who lie about their financial circumstances to obtain legal aid could face up to six months' imprisonment under sweeping reforms to the administration of the criminal legal aid scheme. The Criminal Justice (Legal Aid) Bill 2023 will transfer administrative responsibility for the scheme fr

The new Maritime Area Regulatory Authority (MARA) has been officially launched by ministers, marking a significant milestone in the State's stewardship of the maritime area including plans for renewable offshore energy development. The newly-established authority will be responsible for regulating d

Hilda Mannix of RDJ LLP examines a recent court decision with significance for the dismissal of repossession suits for want of prosecution. A recent High Court decision of Ms Justice Hyland in Permanent TSB plc v Matthew Farrelly [2023] IEHC 255 has clarified the limited jurisdiction of the Cou