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Challenge to homeless hostel isn't NIMBYism, High Court hears
Summary
In a High Court hearing on 5 December 2016, residents of Dublin 8 challenged the Dublin City Council's decision to convert the former Carman's Hall community centre into a hostel for 65 homeless men. The challenge was brought by the Carman's Hall Interest Group, the Michael Mallin House Residents Association and Elizabeth O'Connor, who argued that the council's October decision was unlawful, irrational and in breach of the Dublin City Development Plan. They claimed the proposed hostel would concentrate services for the homeless and those with addiction problems in a small area, aggravating anti‑social behaviour, and that residents had not been consulted. The court, hearing the case ex‑parte, granted permission to challenge, stayed the council's decision and adjourned the matter to 17 January 2017. The residents sought an order quashing the council's decision and declarations that it was null and void. The case remains pending.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Challenge to homeless hostel isn't NIMBYism, High Court hears. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision
When:
- October 26th Hearing Or Sentence
- January 17th Adjournment
- 2016-12-05 Publication
Case subjects
Applicant
Outcome: The judge, who placed a stay on the council's decision until the matter next returns before the court, adjourned the case to January 17th next.
Applicant
Outcome: The judge, who placed a stay on the council's decision until the matter next returns before the court, adjourned the case to January 17th next.
Applicant
Outcome: The judge, who placed a stay on the council's decision until the matter next returns before the court, adjourned the case to January 17th next.
Applicant
Outcome: The judge, who placed a stay on the council's decision until the matter next returns before the court, adjourned the case to January 17th next.
Places mentioned
- High Court
- Michael Mallin House
- Francis Street
Topics
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