Michele Bahadur Appointed Deputy Chief Officer (Financial Services)

The Ministry of Financial Services and Commerce (MFSC) of the Cayman Islands announced the appointment of Mrs Michele Bahadur as Deputy Chief Officer (Financial Services), effective 1 April 2026. Mrs Bahadur brings over 25 years of experience in financial services, including roles as Director of Policy and Legislation and Director of Stakeholder Engagement at the Ministry, as well as service at the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority.

Good Friday Liquor and Music Restrictions

The Cayman Islands Department of Commerce and Investment issued a reminder to liquor, music, and dancing licensees regarding Easter period restrictions. On Thursday, 2 April, alcohol service must cease 10 minutes before closing, and alcohol sales are prohibited on Good Friday, 3 April. Music and dancing must end at 11:59pm on Thursday, 2 April. Hotels and restaurants with appropriate licenses are exempt.

Health Practice Amendment Bill 2026 Consultation

The Cayman Islands Ministry of Health, Environment and Sustainability opened a public consultation on the Health Practice (Amendment) Bill, 2026, inviting feedback from healthcare practitioners, stakeholders and the public. The Bill proposes sector-wide professional standards and an overarching framework under which individual professional Councils would develop codes of practice specific to their profession. The legislation aims to strengthen patient safety, professional accountability and regulatory oversight across the Cayman Islands healthcare sector.

L.A. v The Chief Appeals Officer & Ors - Social Welfare Appeal

The Supreme Court of Ireland issued judgment in L.A. v The Chief Appeals Officer & Ors ([2026] IESC 22) addressing whether s. 327A of the Social Welfare Consolidation Act 2005 altered appeal rights from revised decisions of the Chief Appeals Officer. Woulfe J. delivered a concurring judgment disagreeing with Donnelly J. on one aspect of the application of principles regarding alternative remedies. The case examines the 2010 amendment's effect on the Castleisland precedent concerning appeal rights from s. 318 decisions.

BMC Renovation Ltd v Gael Property Investments Ltd - Construction Adjudication Enforcement

The High Court of Ireland delivered judgment in BMC Renovation Ltd v Gael Property Investments Ltd, an enforcement application under section 6(11) of the Construction Contracts Act 2013. The court addressed two grounds of resistance: whether the adjudicator lacked jurisdiction due to the residential occupier exception under section 2(1), and whether fair procedures were afforded to the respondent.

Estate Administration Costs Dispute - Dillon v Connolly

The High Court of Ireland issued a judgment ([2026] IEHC 201) determining costs in estate administration proceedings (Dillon v Connolly [No.2]). Executor David Dillon sought costs from the estates of Matthew Stephen Connolly and Elizabeth Connolly, contested by beneficiary Matthew James Connolly. The court addressed three successful objections raised by the respondent to estate accounts including Mrs Connolly's rings, land in Glengarriff, and legal fees.

Pysz v Department of Health - Covid Discrimination Claim

The High Court of Ireland delivered judgment in Pysz v Department of Health (Record No: 2024/3380 P), considering the defendant's motion to strike out a discrimination claim related to Covid regulations. Plaintiff Tomasz Pysz claimed discrimination for being required to undergo RT-PCR testing as a condition of re-entry to Ireland during 2020-2022. The court addressed whether the plaintiff's claim, previously rejected by the Workplace Relations Commission under the Equal Status Act 2000, should be struck out.

Ward of Court - Section 55 Assisted Decision-Making Capacity Application

The High Court of Ireland delivered a ruling on an application pursuant to Section 55 of the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015 for Mr. [A], a ward of court since 2020. Medical evidence from consultant psychiatrist Dr. [D] confirms the respondent lacks capacity to make decisions regarding both personal welfare and property and affairs.

Q.T. v S. O'F. - Quashing of District Court Safety Order

The High Court of Ireland dismissed an application seeking to quash a District Court safety order granted under the Domestic Violence Act 2018. Justice Mary Rose Gearty held that the District Judge acted within proper bounds, rejecting claims of unfair hearing and pre-determined outcome. The complainant was confirmed to be an intimate partner despite her neighbor status, and the safety order remains in effect.

Marion Kane v Judge of the Circuit Court - Judicial Review Appeal

The Irish Court of Appeal partially reversed the High Court in Kane v Judge of the Circuit Court [2026] IECA 54, granting blind appellant Marion Kane leave to apply for judicial review on limited grounds. The Court held that Ms. Kane should have been granted an adjournment to prepare for her Circuit Court appeal after discharging her legal aid solicitors and counsel, rather than being forced to proceed unrepresented. The Court disagreed with the High Court's finding that no arguable grounds existed.