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Couple without running water for months sue relatives

Summary

Anthony and Kathleen Hogan of Mullica Lower, Donard, Dunlavin, Co Wicklow, have brought High Court proceedings against Kevin Lawlor Senior and his son Kevin Junior, also of Mullica Lower, Donard, Dunlavin. The Hogans claim that a JCB allegedly destroyed a pump house on the Lawlor property in September, leaving their home without running water. They allege that Mr Lawlor Senior demolished the pump house and has since erected a steel fence blocking access to the site, preventing the Hogans from restoring water. The Hogans say Mr Lawlor Senior has been intoxicated and aggressive, threatening them and interfering with workers. They seek injunctions to stop harassment, allow access to the property and right of way, and to enable the restoration of the well and pump house. Mr Justice Tony O'Connor granted Mr Lupton permission to serve short‑notice proceedings on the Lawlors, with the matter adjourned to next week's sitting.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Couple without running water for months sue relatives. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision

When:

• 2018-12-07 Publication

Why: He said that "all members of the extended Lawlor family, if they were honest, live in fear of Kevin Snr" because of his "aggressive and unpredictable nature particularly when he his drunk. CNI source report

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