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Well-known bar had to close due to constant flooding, High Court hears

Summary

In November 2017 the High Court heard a claim by businessman Declan Ryan and The Vaults Trading Ltd, the operators of a bar and restaurant beneath Connolly railway station, against CIE, Irish Rail and the Dublin Docklands Development Authority (DDDA). The venue, known as The Vaults, had operated from 2002 until it was forced to close in March 2012 after an engineer's report declared the persistent flooding a serious health and safety hazard. Ryan, a shareholder and director of the trading company, alleges that the defendants breached contract, were negligent and failed to prevent the flood damage, despite a 200‑year lease signed in 2002 that required CIE and DDDA to repair and maintain the main structure. The plaintiffs claim damages for breach of contract and negligence, while the defendants deny the allegations, arguing that the plaintiffs contributed to the damage by failing to maintain pipes, pumps and waterproofing.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Well-known bar had to close due to constant flooding, High Court hears. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision

When:

• March 2012 Hearing Or Sentence
• 2002 and 2012 Other
• 2017-11-07 Publication

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