O'Connell -V- FAS & Ors [2013] IEHC 181 (26 April 2013)
Application dismissed as proceedings were not commenced within the permitted period from which grounds first arose, and applicant lacks standing as he is not affected by alleged deficiencies.
- Citation
- [2013] IEHC 181
- Parties
- Applicant: Fergal O’Connell; Respondent: FÁS; Respondent: FETAC; Respondent: The Minister for Education and Skills; Respondent: The Health and Safety Authority; Respondent: The Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment
- Jurisdiction
- Ireland
- Judgment Date
- 26 April 2013
- Procedural Posture
- Judicial Review / Final Judgment
- Outcome
- Application dismissed
- Legal Topics
- Certification Validity, Standing, Time Limits for Judicial Review, Safety Regulations, Shotfiring Qualification
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Parties
Fergal O’Connell
Applicant
FÁS
Respondent
FETAC
Respondent
The Minister for Education and Skills
Respondent
The Health and Safety Authority
Respondent
The Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Judicial Review / Final Judgment
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether certification and registration cards issued to shotfirers assessed by supervisors lacking QSCS registration cards are valid
- 2 Whether applicant has standing to challenge certification of others
- 3 Whether proceedings are out of time under Order 84 RSC
Ratio Decidendi
Application dismissed as proceedings were not commenced within the permitted period from which grounds first arose, and applicant lacks standing as he is not affected by alleged deficiencies.
Court Disposition
Application dismissed
Orders
- Application for judicial review dismissed
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