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Court of Appeal upholds the High Court's decision to strike out several lawsuits filed by a company director against various public officials, including the Minister for Agriculture, the Taoiseach, the Minister for Justice, and the Attorney General, as well as the Commissioner of An Garda Síochána. on the grounds that the proceedings were an improper continuation of earlier legal actions, and the director's attempts to amend his claims were vague and unsatisfactory.
Court of Appeal - abuse of process - frivolous and vexatious litigation - contractual dispute - dredging operations - company director - public officials - Minister for Agriculture - Taoiseach - Minister for Justice - Attorney General - Commissioner of An Garda Síochána - High Court, O. 19, r. 28 RSC (Rules of the Superior Courts) - inherent jurisdiction - duty of care - statutory duty - Isaac Wunder order - amendment of proceedings - statute barred - contempt of court - constitutional rights - natural justice.
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