Arthur O'Neill accused of contempt over property order

This report is a localnews.ie summary based on public court reporting and records; sources are listed below.

Receiver Ken Fennell claimed Arthur O'Neill was in contempt of High Court orders concerning a property at Askinvillar Upper, Kiltealy, Enniscorthy, Co Wexford. The proceedings were reported on 5 July 2019.

Mr Justice Senan Allen had made orders in March 2019 restraining Mr O’Neill, who opposed the application, from entering or interfering with the property. Mr O’Neill appealed the injunction, but there was no stay on the order.

The receiver claimed Mr O’Neill had re-entered the property and continued to exercise control over it with several others. It was also claimed that he had offered the property for tourist rental. The court heard that Mr O’Neill had written to Mr Fennell saying he would not hand over possession.

Ms Justice Leonie Reynolds granted permission, on an ex parte basis, to bring a motion seeking Mr O’Neill’s attachment and committal. The source reported no final contempt finding or committal outcome.