Charles Meenan
Mr. Justice Charles Meenan is a judge in the Irish Court of Appeal, known for his legal acumen and significant rulings on complex cases, including those relating to immigration and asylum law. Recently, he presided over a case regarding the State's appeal on the designation of the UK as a 'safe third country', ultimately ruling that the appeal was moot due to legislative changes.
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Mr Justice Charles Meenan rejected the challenge in a judgment on behalf of the three-judge Court of Appeal.
Teen fails in High Court action to stop trial on charge of raping 15-year-old – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-01-30Mr Justice Charles Meenan rejected all claims by the fishermen in the original High Court proceedings.
Fishermen win Supreme Court appeal over Northern Irish boats given access to mussel seed fishing zones – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-11
Mr Justice Charles Meenan ruled that the proposed cycleway must undergo an Environmental Impact Assessment.
Sandymount cycle path decision frees council from weeds of lengthy planning process – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-11
Mr Justice Charles Meenan presided over the three-judge Court of Appeal.
Court destination of Traveller discrimination case to be considered – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-04
Mr Justice Charles Meenan, on behalf of the three-judge Court of Appeal, dismissed the State’s challenge to the refusal to hold the preliminary hearing.
State fails in appeal bid to block Senator’s claim over ‘secret’ Irish airspace policing deal with RAF – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-18
Mr Justice Charles Meenan noted legislation enacted since last year’s High Court ruling has repealed the State’s designation of the UK as a safe third country.
State loses appeal to High Court finding designation of UK as ‘safe third country’ was unlawful – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-02-27
