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Wednesday, 5th November, 2025

Application to amend defence in alleged mishandling of sexual offences investigation granted despite delay

By: Decisis
The High Court granted the State defendants' application to amend their defence in ongoing proceedings concerning alleged mishandling of a sexual offence investigation involving the plaintiff as a minor. The court allowed the addition of three preliminary objections: (1) lack of authorisation from the Personal Injuries Assessment Board for personal injuries claims, (2) reliance on statutory limitation periods (statute-barred claims), and (3) the argument that the claim for constitutional damages was not independently sustainable. The ruling was based on a finding that the late introduction of these defences did not cause prejudice to the plaintiff, as any limitation or authorisation issues would have existed regardless of the timing of the amendment. The court noted particular deficiencies in the plaintiff's pleadings, especially the lack of clarity regarding the specific causes of action against the State defendants.

Tenant refused injunction to regain offices after failure to pay rent

By: Decisis
The High Court refused an application by a tenant company for an interlocutory injunction requiring joint receivers to return possession of three office properties following re-entry for non-payment of rent totalling over €3 million. The court found that the leases, executed by the same individual for both landlord and tenant, clearly set out the rent due and rejected the tenant’s novel arguments—including claims that 'rent equals interest', alleged unconscionable pressure to increase rent, insufficient notice of repossession, and misappropriation of business by the receivers—as lacking credible evidence or legal merit. The court held that there was no fair issue to be tried, and in any event, the balance of justice weighed heavily against granting the injunction, especially since the tenant failed to offer full payment of the arrears or a commitment to meet future rent, and had a precarious financial position. The relief sought was also mandatory, which the tenant had not established a strong case to justify.

Personal injury claim against airline dismissed due to plaintiff’s prolonged and unexplained delay

By: Decisis
The High Court dismissed the plaintiff's personal injury claim against an airline on grounds of inordinate and inexcusable delay, with more than seven years of inactivity attributable to the plaintiff. The court found the plaintiff failed to advance the proceedings for extended periods, including not responding to requests for particulars and not progressing discovery, despite repeated efforts by the defendants to prompt action. No exceptional justification was offered for the delay, and the plaintiff’s solicitors conceded they had no instructions from their client for several years. The dismissal reflects the court's emphasis on the prejudice caused by the passage of time—especially for a case dependent on oral evidence regarding events that occurred fifteen years ago—and the absence of any 'pressing exigency of justice' to allow the matter to proceed.

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