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Protestors have not left city centre premises, High Court told

Date
2018-10-02

Stage
Hearing Or Decision

Primary locality
Dublin

County
Dublin

Summary

In a High Court hearing on 2 October 2018, MJH Property Management, owners of 41 Belvedere Place, Dublin 1, reported that protestors had not vacated the building despite a court‑issued injunction. The injunction, granted last month, required unknown persons to leave the premises immediately and cease unlawful trespass. The owners said the occupation began on 8 September when members of the "Take Back the City" campaign forcibly entered the vacant Georgian building, which they plan to develop into apartments. They argued the building is unsafe and unsuitable for the occupation, and that continued trespass would breach fire safety regulations and jeopardise insurance. No representation was made on behalf of the occupants at the hearing. The judge adjourned the matter for two weeks, noting the owners were taking steps to resolve the situation. The case follows similar High Court actions at other north inner‑city properties occupied by protestors.