Rory Mulcahy
Mr. Justice Rory Mulcahy is a distinguished judge of the High Court in Ireland, known for his expertise in interpreting complex legal matters. He recently gained attention for ruling against Fire Safety Security Advantage Ltd (FSSA) in a case regarding the repayment of €2.2 million in Covid wage subsidies, determining that the company did not meet the necessary criteria to qualify for the funds.
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Judge Rory Mulcahy was told by Emily Egan McGrath, for TikTok, that there had been 'broad' agreement between the two sides on categories of information underpinning what could be redacted in documents in the appeal.
TikTok can redact information from confidential documents in appeal against €530m DPC fine – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-02-20
Mr Justice Rory Mulcahy made directions for the hearing on the examiner’s application.
Survival plan could save 138 jobs at Co Cavan recycling firm, examiner says – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-12
Mr Justice Rory Mulcahy said he would grant leave to seek orders in judicial review proceedings.
Garda who engaged in sexual act with woman in station challenges fresh suspension – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-10
Mr Justice Rory Mulcahy heard the case.
Showjumper’s ex-partner denies he lacked authority to remove horses from equestrian centre – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-10
Mr Justice Rory Mulcahy granted the temporary injunction preventing the transportation and sale of assets.
Showjumping rider given temporary injunction after horses taken from equestrian centre – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-09Mr Justice Rory Mulcahy extended the protective period for 40 days.
Billy Kelleher’s brother granted 40-day extended legal protection from creditors owed €4.7m – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-08
Mr Justice Rory Mulcahy warned that the Liffey Swim event is at risk of not going ahead this year due to a legal dispute.
Liffey Swim in danger of not going ahead this year due to legal dispute – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-18
The injunction application was heard by Mr Justice Rory Mulcahy in late March.
Receiver’s Cork dairy farm sale halted as owners say it is worth twice as much – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-05
Mr Justice Rory Mulcahy ruled that the re-engagement order for Tom Ronan should be lifted.
Garda driver who turned 70 must stop turning up for work, court rules – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-02-28
Mr Justice Rory Mulcahy refused to continue an interim order for Tom Ronan's re-engagement.
Garda civilian driver to appeal revoked re-engagement order to Supreme Court – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-02-27
Mr Justice Rory Mulcahy rejected an appeal brought by Fire Safety Security Advantage Ltd over Revenue’s decision that the full €2.2 million should be repaid.
Security firm should repay €2.2m in Covid wage subsidies, court rules – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-02-17