Garrett Simons
Garrett Simons is a High Court judge in Ireland who presided over a preliminary ruling in a defamation case involving Declan Ganley and CNN, determining that the case should be heard in Ireland rather than the United States.
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Mr Justice Garrett Simons ruled that there was no basis for Donovan's challenge over his prison sentence.
‘No basis’ for murderer’s challenge over prison sentence, says High Court judge – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-01-20
Judge Simons presided over the case regarding the kidnapped Irish girl.
Polish police are refusing to look for ‘kidnapped’ Irish girl, court told – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-08-29
Mr Justice Garrett Simons said he was 'staggered' by the assertion by lawyers for the Office of Public Works that it would need six months to prepare the case.
High Court to decide this week on lifting of Skellig Michael boats suspension – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-03
Mr Justice Garrett Simons dismissed the case after finding Gda Harrison’s continuing suspension was lawful.
Donegal garda loses High Court challenge to suspension over alleged inappropriate relationship – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-29
Mr Justice Garrett Simons is set to hear the case at the High Court next month.
Barrister seeks to challenge Probation Act order over alleged assault involving pram – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-09
Mr Justice Garrett Simons ruled last year that the proceedings should be adjourned pending the EU court decision in WhatsApp.
Meta challenge over €265m fines must go ahead, Court of Appeal rules – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-14
Mr Justice Garrett Simons is overseeing the judicial review challenges related to the Dart+ project.
New Dart West extension to Maynooth faces judicial review challenges – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-04Mr Justice Garrett Simons ruled that the defamation action should be heard in Ireland rather than the US.
High Court places stay on costs over preliminary ruling in Ganley defamation action – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-02-25
