Proceedings are deemed to be related where they are so closely connected that it is expedient to hear and determine them together in order to avoid the risk of irreconcilable judgments resulting from separate proceedings.
Meastar imeachtaí a bheith gaolmhar má bhíonn baint chomh dlúth sin acu le chéile go bhfuil sé fóirsteanach iad a éisteacht agus breith a thabhairt orthu i dteannta a chéile chun an baol a sheachaint go dtabharfaí breithiúnais bunoscionn le chéile dá mbeadh imeachtaí ar leithligh ann.