David Holland
Mr. Justice David Holland is an esteemed judge in the Irish legal system, known for his thoughtful and critical rulings. In recent notable proceedings, he addressed contentious issues surrounding the use of a former paint factory in Coolock as migrant housing, emphasizing the importance of facts over unfounded allegations. His judgments often reflect a commitment to justice and an intolerance for discrimination, as he has publicly rebuffed claims that risk fostering xenophobia and hatred.
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Recent news mentions
Judge David Holland on Thursday said Friends of the Irish Environment should benefit from a protective costs order.
Supermac’s owner fails in bid to block legal costs protection for environmental group – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-02-26
David Holland, a member of The Seabed Anchored Curtain Project and a climate science researcher at New York University, believes that such an intervention could change the fate of the glacier.
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Turkey· 2026-02-15
David Holland is the judge who allowed the couple to complete the wall's construction.
Bitter neighbour dispute over wall construction at Sutton strand – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-01-27
Mr Justice David Holland rejected Shane Foran's challenge and formed the impression that he was entirely genuine and civic-minded.
Cycling advocate loses challenge to multimillion-euro Galway apartments plan – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-01-27
Mr Justice David Holland said when granting the orders that the evidence is clear about the importance of the treatment.
Hospital secures orders allowing it administer chemotherapy to woman with advanced cancer – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-29
Mr Justice David Holland issued his own unrelated judgment dated the same day, using Italic language ad nauseam.
A prima facie case of judges at odds over Latin – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-08-10
Mr Justice David Holland permitted the developer to bring judicial review proceedings against the council.
Developer says 28 homes may face demolition to comply with council’s order – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-16
Mr Justice David Holland gave permission to Oisín Collins SC, for the hospice operator.
Hospice operator launches High Court challenge to BusConnects corridor – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-14
Mr Justice David Holland presided over the court proceedings regarding Frank&Bear.
Liquidators appointed to marketing company Frank&Bear amid alleged misappropriation of funds – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-12
Mr Justice David Holland refused the application for an injunction against the development.
Developer of Coolock migrant housing still unable to access site, court hears – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-24
Mr Justice David Holland last October refused the application for an injunction restraining the former Crown Paints warehouse from being developed into accommodation for up to 741 international protection applicants.
Protesters to seek reopening of Coolock migrant housing injunction hearing – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-02-24