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Occupiers of city building must vacate by this evening, court orders
Summary
In a High Court hearing on 16 July 2019, Justice Leonie Reynolds granted an injunction requiring the occupants of a three‑storey Georgian building at 42 and 43 Blessington Street, Dublin 7, to vacate by 6 pm that evening. The building, owned by Deck Building Services DAC, KDM Construction Ltd and Clonmel Enterprises Ltd, is slated for conversion into an apart‑hotel. The judge cited health and safety concerns, noting the property lacked a fire safety certificate and was uninsured because of the illegal occupation. No occupants appeared in court and no representations were made on their behalf. The owners, represented by Padraig D Lyons BL, argued that the occupants were aware of the proceedings and that the owners were entitled to the injunction. Earlier that month the premises had been unlawfully occupied, with occupants such as 'Oliver Rabbite' and 'Mouse' refusing to leave despite being asked by the owners' agents.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Occupiers of city building must vacate by this evening, court orders. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision
When:
- 2019-07-16 Publication
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