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€250k to be seized in CAB "Dee Dee" O'Driscoll case
Summary
In a High Court order dated 21 October 2019, a receiver was appointed to liquidate a mobile home formerly owned by Derek 'Dee Dee' O'Driscoll, a known criminal who had extorted thousands of euros from builders working for Dublin City Council in exchange for protection. The court also authorised the seizure of four bank accounts holding more than €250,000, to be taken over by the liquidator. O'Driscoll, from Croftwood Grove, Ballyfermot, and his associate David Reilly of Croftwood Park, had charged firms building council houses between €1,200 and €1,500 per week to guard their sites against vandalism and anti‑social behaviour. Benedict O'Floinn SC, representing the State, informed the judge that O'Driscoll and Reilly could accompany a Garda to the mobile home to collect personal belongings before the sale. John Noonan BL, for the respondents, objected, claiming the men would be pressured or abused if escorted by a Garda.
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What: Report matter: €250k to be seized in CAB "Dee Dee" O'Driscoll case. Charges or matters: extortion. Procedural stage: charge_or_pretrial
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- 2019-10-21 Publication
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