414 North Circular Road property barred from multi-occupancy

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The High Court permanently barred the property at 414 North Circular Road, Dublin 7, from multi-occupancy on 20 November 2018. The order followed fire-safety concerns at the three-storey building, where Dublin City Council said between 15 and 20 people had been squatting.

The court was told that a fire could spread rapidly, with no adequate escape routes or fire extinguishers and combustible material stored inside. Following discussions involving Edward Doorley, described as the person in control of the building, the parties agreed that it could not be used for multiple-occupancy units or as a hostel.