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Case No. 1729Commercial dispute (recycling permit contract) · Co. Dublin

Dispute over provision of cages for old electrical appliances settled in High Court

European Recycling Platform (ERP) Ireland DAC, a non-for-profit recycling permit holder, and Electrical Waste Management Ltd (EWM), a third-party contractor, disputed the provision of cage containers for the return of old electrical appliances at retail stores. The dispute arose after EWM was told it was unsuccessful in a tender held by ERP, and EWM sought to withdraw its collection and recycling service in the Fingal, Meath, Monaghan, Cavan and Louth areas. In March 2025, the High Court granted ERP an ex parte interim injunction restraining EWM from withdrawing the service before May 2nd. The matter was settled before Mr Justice Brian Cregan on May 6, 2025, and was struck out with the March interim order vacated.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court6 May
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
ERP and EWM disputed the provision of cage containers for the return of old electrical appliances at retail stores and local authority facilities.
Where
The dispute concerned the collection and recycling service in the Fingal, Meath, Monaghan, Cavan and Louth areas and was heard in the High Court in Dublin.
When
The interim injunction was granted in March 2025 and the matter was settled on May 6, 2025.
Other details
  • ERP is a non-for-profit organisation and one of two companies in the State operating with a permit from the Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications, responsible for around 33 per cent of the market.
  • From 2012, ERP had engaged EWM under contract to provide the collection and recycling service.
  • The dispute arose after EWM was informed it was unsuccessful in a tender competition held by ERP.
In court
  • The High Court granted ERP an ex parte interim injunction restraining EWM from withdrawing its service before May 2nd, with only the ERP side represented.
  • The matter was settled before Mr Justice Brian Cregan and could be struck out with the March interim order vacated.
8 statements extracted from the articles
  • courtThe High Court granted ERP an interim injunction restraining EWM from withdrawing its collection and recycling service in the Fingal, Meath, Monaghan, Cavan and Louth areas before May 2nd (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe injunction was granted ex parte with only the ERP side represented (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe matter was settled and could be struck out with the March interim order vacated (irishtimes.com)
  • otherERP is one of two companies in the State operating with a permit from the Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications (irishtimes.com)
  • otherERP is responsible for around 33 per cent of the market (irishtimes.com)
  • otherERP is a non-for-profit organisation precluded from paying dividends (irishtimes.com)
  • otherFrom 2012, ERP had engaged EWM under contract to provide the collection and recycling service (irishtimes.com)
  • otherThe dispute arose after EWM was informed it was unsuccessful in a tender competition held by ERP (irishtimes.com)

The reporting

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  1. 6 May2025
    In courtirishtimes.com, first report
    Dispute over provision of cages for old electrical appliances is settled, High Court hears

    The article reports that the dispute was settled, the matter could be struck out, and the March interim order was vacated before Mr Justice Brian Cregan.