Siobhán Phelan
Ms. Justice Siobhán Phelan is a distinguished judge in the Irish High Court, recognized for her expertise in civil and constitutional law. She gained attention for her landmark decision in which she declared the Irish government's designation of the UK as a 'safe third country' unlawful, highlighting the need for comprehensive safeguards in asylum processes.
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Recent news mentions
Judge Siobhán Phelan was part of the three-judge court that ruled on the TDs' legal challenge.
Two TDs awarded 50% of costs in unsuccessful legal challenge over ‘super junior’ ministers – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-03-06
Ms Justice Siobhán Phelan said Dr Alsaleh’s appeal centred on his claim the tribunal wrongly relied on the definition of 'landlord' in the 2004 Act.
Doctor played ‘cat and mouse’ to avoid being found in breach of landlord duties, says judge – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-12
Ms Justice Siobhán Phelan is presiding over the case of the Tibetan monk in the High Court.
Tibetan monk challenges refusal of asylum application in Ireland – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-10
Ms Justice Siobhán Phelan quashed the refusal of the man's taxi licence application.
Man cleared of sexually assaulting daughter wins challenge to taxi licence refusal – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-01Ms Justice Siobhán Phelan determined the legal cases concerning parental rights for same-sex couples.
Irish woman in Australia ‘vindicated’ by High Court ruling on citizenship for non-biological children – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-29
Ms Justice Siobhán Phelan held that then-minister for justice Helen McEntee exceeded her powers by designating the UK a safe third country in December 2020.
State loses appeal to High Court finding designation of UK as ‘safe third country’ was unlawful – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-02-27
