Emily Egan
Ms. Justice Emily Egan is a High Court judge in Ireland who recently made headlines for her ruling regarding Denis O’Brien's application to amend a judgment that referenced findings of corruption related to the award of Ireland’s second mobile phone licence. In her decision, she navigated complex legal arguments surrounding the interpretation of tribunal findings and the implications for the parties involved in a long-standing legal case. Her judgement highlighted the significant influence of political figures in the telecommunications sector during the 1990s, and she emphasized the importance of accurately representing the tribunal's conclusions in legal proceedings.
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Recent news mentions
Judge Emily Egan granted judgment to Hand in default of appearance against O’Reilly and Cummins.
Nikita Hand set to be awarded damages after former neighbours fail to respond to lawsuit – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-02-23
Ms Justice Emily Egan presided over a case where Tusla chief executive Kate Duggan apologized to families regarding special care orders.
State is failing the most vulnerable – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-01-23
Ms Justice Emily Egan was involved in the hearing regarding the minors' placement.
Contempt ruling sought against Tusla for failing to place children in special care – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-19
Ms Justice Emily Egan ruled on the application for inspection related to the alleged incident.
Girl (5) allegedly sexually assaulted by child of similar age in creche seeks to sue creche – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-14Ms Justice Emily Egan made an order for the plaintiff’s costs and expressed her condolences to Dr Lawlor’s family.
Case brought by wife of consultant psychiatrist who died after being hit by taxi settled – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-30
Ms Justice Emily Egan described the man’s case as devastating and stated that the orders are clearly urgently required.
Hospital can detain anorexic man who ‘cannot absorb danger of situation’, judge rules – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-10
Ms Justice Emily Egan ruled Ms Kemmy should receive damages of €328,000 from Murray.
Man who repeatedly raped foster daughter must pay her €328,000 in damages, court rules – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-23
Ms Justice Emily Egan found in favour of the HSE and the hospital in a recently published decision.
Woman who suffered sustained bleeding after giving birth fails in High Court action – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-14
Noting the settlement, Ms Justice Emily Egan congratulated the parties on resolving the matter.
Mother who was given wrong newborn baby at Cork hospital settles High Court action – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-14
Ms Justice Emily Egan gave a ruling in the long running case involving Denis O’Brien.
Judge agrees to Denis O’Brien’s application for deletion of ‘corruption’ reference – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-02-21
