Doyle v. An Taoiseach [1985] IESC 7 (29 March 1985)

The Supreme Court held that An Taoiseach's actions did not exceed constitutional authority, as the executive powers were exercised within the prescribed limits.

Citation: [1985] IESC 7
Parties: Applicant: Doyle; Respondent: An Taoiseach
Jurisdiction: Ireland
Judgment Date: 29 March 1985
Procedural Posture: Constitutional Challenge / Final Judgment
Outcome: application dismissed
Legal Topics: Executive Powers, Constitutional Interpretation

Constitutional Law Executive Powers Constitutional Interpretation

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Parties

Doyle

Applicant

An Taoiseach

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Constitutional Challenge / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether the actions of An Taoiseach were constitutional
2 Interpretation of executive powers under the Irish Constitution

Ratio Decidendi

The Supreme Court held that An Taoiseach's actions did not exceed constitutional authority, as the executive powers were exercised within the prescribed limits.

Court Disposition

application dismissed

Orders

No further orders issued