McCann v Furlong (Approved) [2024] IEHC 559 (27 September 2024)

McCann v Furlong (Approved) [2024] IEHC 559 (27 September 2024)

Applicant is entitled to recover legal costs from respondent under section 3(2) of the EMP Act 2011, having been entirely successful in enforcement proceedings and obtaining relief due to respondent's unauthorised development.

Citation
[2024] IEHC 559
Parties
Applicant: Stephen McCann; Respondent: Patrick Furlong
Jurisdiction
Ireland
Judgment Date
27 September 2024
Procedural Posture
Circuit Appeal / Supplemental Judgment on Costs
Outcome
Costs awarded to applicant against respondent
Legal Topics
Enforcement Proceedings, Legal Costs, Unauthorised Development

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Parties

Stephen McCann

Applicant

Patrick Furlong

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Circuit Appeal / Supplemental Judgment on Costs

  1. 1 Entitlement to legal costs under Part 2 of the Environment (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2011 for successful applicant in planning enforcement proceedings

Ratio Decidendi

Applicant is entitled to recover legal costs from respondent under section 3(2) of the EMP Act 2011, having been entirely successful in enforcement proceedings and obtaining relief due to respondent's unauthorised development.

Court Disposition

Costs awarded to applicant against respondent

Orders

  • Respondent to pay applicant's legal costs incurred in both Circuit Court and High Court, including reserved costs, written submissions, court listings, and affidavits.
  • Quantum of costs to be taxed by County Registrar if not agreed.