Bryan O’Kane and David Harper challenge licence revocation

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Bryan O’Kane and David Harper challenged Dún Laoghaire Rathdown County Council’s decision to revoke their casual trading licences in the High Court, in proceedings reported on 4 December 2023. The traders operated food and drinks businesses on Dún Laoghaire’s East Pier.

The council cited allegations of obstructing pedestrian and vehicle traffic, littering and nuisance caused by equipment. The traders disputed the basis for the decision and sought orders quashing the revocations, along with other declarations and damages.

On 4 December 2023, Ms Justice Niamh Hyland granted the applicants permission to bring their challenges. Their counsel said he intended to seek assurances that the kiosks could remain and trading could continue while the case proceeded; the judge allowed them to apply for a stay if needed.

The report said the case would return to court in January.