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Nokia claims "arctic" conditions in Sean Gallagher building

Date
2018-11-27

Stage
Hearing Or Decision

Primary locality
Blanchardstown

County
Dublin

Summary

In a High Court hearing, Nokia Ireland has sought orders against its landlord, Clyde Real Estate Blanchardstown Ltd, to prevent the landlord from closing, demolishing or decommissioning a heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) plant until a full hearing resolves the dispute. Nokia claims that the office, where 100 employees work, has been described as "Arctic" and that temperatures have been too low, citing complaints since 2016. The company argues that the lease requires the landlord to provide heating, ventilating and air conditioning services. Mr. Sean Gallagher, CEO of Clyde Real Estate, disputes the claim, stating that recorded temperatures were within acceptable office ranges and that a replacement HVAC system is scheduled for January. Clyde maintains that it is replacing the obsolete HVAC system and that any electricity and gas costs are the tenant's responsibility. The hearing continues.