Hefferon and Maltby

The mother applied to discharge an order made by Mushin J on 4 May 2005, which concerned the child A, and sought permission to bring new proceedings relating to A. The father opposed this application. The matter came before O’Reilly J.

The primary legal issue before the court was whether the mother should be granted permission to bring new proceedings concerning the child A, and consequently, whether the existing order of 4 May 2005 should be discharged.

O’Reilly J dismissed the mother's application. The judgment indicates that the court considered the existing orders and the mother's request for new proceedings, ultimately finding against the mother's application. The court also made provision for the father to pursue his claim for costs, outlining a process for written submissions from both parties regarding this aspect of the case.