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High Court dismisses the plaintiffs' claims against Tailte Éireann (the Property Registration Authority) and the first claim against the Attorney General, finding that the plaintiffs' case did not disclose a reasonable cause of action and was bound to fail. The plaintiffs had sought to challenge the sale of lands by a receiver and the subsequent registration of the third-named defendant's ownership, alleging it was unlawful and void. The court held that Tailte Éireann acted within its statutory powers and was immune from suit under statute. The Attorney General was found not to be vicariously liable for Tailte Éireann's actions, nor responsible for supervising it. A stay was placed on the remaining claim against the Attorney General, pending the outcome of proceedings against other defendants.
Tailte Éireann, Attorney General, High Court, dismissal of claims, Registration of Title Act 1964, statutory immunity, vicarious liability, supervisory responsibility, rectification of register, fraudulent transaction, bona fide actions, inherent jurisdiction, Order 19 Rule 28 RSC, constitutional rights, property rights, land sale by receiver, registration of ownership, proceedings against State entities, stay of proceedings.
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