BAILII Ireland Recent Decisions

ACE Autobody v Motorpark Ltd - Contract Formation Dispute

The Supreme Court of Ireland heard an appeal concerning contract formation, part performance, and equitable estoppel in a commercial lease dispute between ACE Autobody Limited and Motorpark Limited. The case reviews decisions from the High Court and Court of Appeal regarding a 10-year lease agreement for a vehicle repair facility.

Supreme Court of Ireland: Crowley v Sheehan - Landlord and Tenant Ground Rents

The Supreme Court of Ireland issued a ruling on the costs of an appeal concerning the interpretation of the Landlord and Tenant (Ground Rents) Acts. The case involved a sub-lessee's right to purchase the fee simple, with the court addressing a significant shift in arguments presented by the parties during the appeal process.

Supreme Court of Ireland: E v International Protection Appeals Tribunal

The Supreme Court of Ireland heard appeals concerning decisions on international protection applications. The court is considering whether to remit the proceedings to the Court of Appeal or hear the appeals directly. The cases involve challenges to decisions made by the International Protection Appeals Tribunal and the Minister for Justice regarding inadmissibility and return orders.

BD & Ors v International Protection Appeals Tribunal - Costs Ruling

The Supreme Court of Ireland issued a ruling on costs in the case of BD & Ors v International Protection Appeals Tribunal. The court determined that the respondents were entitled to costs only up to the date of an open offer made by the State parties, reversing a previous Court of Appeal decision.

Donegal County Council v Quinn - Supreme Court Costs Ruling

The Supreme Court of Ireland has issued a costs ruling in the case of Donegal County Council v Quinn. This ruling follows a previous judgment clarifying the process for issuing summonses in planning enforcement cases, specifically that a firm of solicitors may apply to issue a summons on behalf of an authorized prosecutor.