Gillian O'Hanlon BL

The Supreme Court has, notwithstanding unusual developments on appeal, made important observations on the application of ground rents legislation. Delivering judgment for the Supreme Court, Ms Justice Elizabeth Dunne opined: “A party cannot obtain leave to appeal to this court on the basis of

The Supreme Court has, for the first time, clarified the implications of amended climate action legislation for bodies such as An Coimisiún Pleanála. Delivering judgment for the Supreme Court, Chief Justice Donal O’Donnell explained that s.15 of the Climate Action and Low Carbon

The High Court has awarded the sum of €170,564 to a woman who was struck by a van while saving a car parking space for her husband. Delivering judgment for the High Court in December, Mr Justice Micheál P. O’Higgins remarked “the plaintiff unfortunately became overwhelmed by

The High Court has refused to restrain a disciplinary process initiated by University College Dublin against a fifth-year medical student. Delivering judgment for the High Court, Ms Justice Marguerite Bolger found that there was no fair issue to be tried and was not satisfied that the impugned proce

The High Court has quashed an appeal concerning the revocation of an aircraft mechanic’s security clearance at Dublin Airport. Delivering judgment for the High Court, Mr Justice Michael Twomey opined: “It seems to this court that the failure to provide Mr Doyle with the reason for the de

Northern Ireland’s Crown Court has sentenced a man who slit his sister’s throat and set fire to her whilst she was still alive is sentenced to 24 years’ imprisonment. Delivering judgment for the Crown Court of Northern Ireland, Madam Justice Denise McBride stated to the defendant:

The Supreme Court has clarified the application of legislation which determines the point at which disposal and acquisition occur in the context of transactions subject to Capital Gains Tax (CGT). Delivering judgment for the Supreme Court, Mr Justice Brian Murray explained that the provision only op

The High Court, in the context of a visa refusal case, has refused an application by the State for security for its costs where acceding to the application would have effectively terminated the proceedings. Delivering judgment for the High Court, Mr Justice Barry O’Donnell concluded that &ldqu

The High Court has determined that in special care proceedings, the court must adjudicate on applications for costs made by parents benefitting from legal aid in the same way as it would in respect of parents applying for costs who do not have the benefit of legal aid. Delivering judgment for the Hi

The Supreme Court has confirmed that Isaac Wunder orders can be made in family law proceedings and that District and Circuit Courts have power to make such orders. Delivering the leading judgment for the Supreme Court, Ms Justice Elizabeth Dunne explained that while family law proceedings are partic

Northern Ireland’s Court of Appeal has determined that the custodial sentence imposed upon a man convicted of attempted sexual communication with a child was manifestly excessive Delivering judgment for the Court of Appeal, Lady Chief Justice Siobhan Keegan emphasised that “The outcome w

The High Court on Tuesday returned Enoch Burke to prison after his release in January 2026, which had been granted to allow him an opportunity to prepare for his case against a Disciplinary Appeal Panel. Delivering judgment for the High Court, Mr Justice Brian Cregan reiterated: “Mr Burke has

The High Court has made orders in respect of maintenance arrears, contents division and for the appointment of a property management agency following alleged breaches of divorce settlement terms. Delivering judgment for the High Court, Ms Justice Nuala Jackson remarked that “court time and res

The High Court has determined that the failure of the Civil Service Spouses’ and Children’s Contributory Pension Scheme to provide an unmarried cohabitee with a spouses’ pension is incompatible with Article 40.1 of the Constitution. Delivering judgment for the High Court, Mr Justic

The High Court, on appeal from the Circuit Court, has remitted a possession case to plenary hearing where Pepper Finance could not establish that it was the owner of the underlying debt due to redactions to the relevant deed of transfer. Delivering judgment for the High Court, Mr Justice Garrett Sim