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21 Cards in this Set

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DPP v Devins
"This section is of a complexity and, more important, of a degree of uncertainty, which would baffle even the most enthusiastic of concerned readers." Hardiman J,
Lawlor v Flood
"...in applying the ordinary meanings of words, the Court is enforcing the clear intention of the legislature. This aspect of statutory construction is an essential part of the separation of powers." Denham J.
H. v H.
"...words may not be interpolated into a statute unless it is absolutely necessary to do so in order to render it intelligible or to prevent it having an absurd or wholly unreasonable meaning or effect." Parke J.
Dr. Catherine O'Sullivan
"...whatever meaning is given to a word or phrase in a section can have serious repercussions for those subject to that provision." The Importance of Correct Statutory Interpretation Technique
Inspector of Taxes v Kiernan
a "dealer of cattle"
McGrath v McDermott
exploited loophole
State (Murphy) v Johnston
Typo in act- evidence not permissible
Minister for Industry and Commerce v Pim Bros
"offer for sale" "available for sale"
Minister for Industry and Commerce v Hammond Metal Lane
"scrap lead" "battery lead"
Mason v Leavy
Interpretation section
Kiely v Minister for Social Welfare
expressio unius est exclusivo alterius
CW Shipping v Limerick Harbour Commissions
ejusdem generis
AG v Kennedy
noscitur sociis
CC v Ireland, AG & DPP
Defence of honest mistake not included in 1935 Act but did appear in 1885 Act
Whitely v Minister for Defence
LRC ruled out English definition of "significant"
Crilly v Farrington
Dáil Debates
Frescati Estates Ltd v Walker
Purposive approach: "applicant" with consent of owner
DPP (ivers) v Murphy
Purposive approach: Garda certificate
DPP v Tivoli Cinemas
Purposive approach: "seat" includes standing
McDonald v Bord na gCon
Presumption of constitutionality
Quinn v Wren
Presumption of constitutionality "political offence" to overthrow government