Ireland: Court Procedure

Ireland's High Court has issued formal guidance on using generative AI in legal proceedings, requiring human oversight, verification, and disclosure when AI tools are employed in court documents and expert reports. While the directive specifically applies to High Court proceedings, its implications extend to Tax Appeals Commission cases, where expert evidence must remain independent and any substantial use of AI must be declared to ensure reliability and evidential weight.

The Irish High Court has clarified the standards for material non-disclosure in ex parte Letters Rogatory applications, examining when procedural omissions warrant setting aside judicial assistance orders. This decision explores the balance between full disclosure obligations and the court's discretion to maintain orders where non-disclosure was inadvertent and no prejudice resulted.

The High Court examined whether an order giving effect to Letters Rogatory should be set aside due to alleged material non-disclosure and claims of oppression. The case arose from a dispute over the sale of the World Marathon Challenge event, involving intellectual property rights and parallel proceedings in multiple jurisdictions.

In its recent decision in QPQ Limited v Schute [2026] IEHC 463, the High Court confirmed that it has an inherent jurisdiction to order the disclosure of litigation funding arrangements where there is a credible basis for believing the proceedings may be supported by unlawful third-party funding.

The High Court has ruled on whether lenders must halt possession proceedings after re-engaging with borrowers under mortgage arrears protocols. This case examines the interplay between the Code of Conduct on Mortgage Arrears and ongoing court proceedings, clarifying when post-commencement borrower communications affect a lender's ability to obtain possession orders.

Recent Irish court decisions clarify complex jurisdictional rules for serving proceedings on co-defendants across multiple jurisdictions, addressing when leave is required for EU versus non-EU defendants and establishing when courts should exercise discretion to assume jurisdiction. These rulings resolve widespread misconceptions about service requirements and provide critical guidance on the "anchor defendant" gateway and forum conveniens considerations in cross-border litigation.

The Central Bank of Ireland has released its mid-year report on employers' liability and public liability insurance, revealing key trends in claim settlements, legal costs, and the impact of Personal Injuries...

The Irish High Court has confirmed its power to order parties to mediate disputes, marking a significant shift in commercial litigation.

On 12 February 2026, the High Court provided some welcome clarity on the steps to be taken by a contracting authority to accept a bid which, on its face, appears to be abnormally low...