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Firm secures injunction against blockade allegedly put in place by receiver
Summary
Coffey Construction Limited secured a temporary High Court injunction to stop a blockade at its headquarters in Moanbaun, Athenry, Co Galway. The blockade, set up by 15 security guards, two white vans and dogs hired by receiver Mr David O'Connor of BDO, began at 7 am on the previous Tuesday. The guards, who called themselves bailiffs, did not display the required identification or licence numbers under the Private Security Services Act, and the matter was reported to the Private Security Authority. Coffey Construction, which pays €100,000 per year for a valid lease and employs 280 people (88 in Athenry), said the blockade would damage the firm and could drive it to insolvency. The injunction, granted ex‑parte by Mr Justice Tony O'Connor, restrains the receiver and his agents from restricting access to the property. The case will return to court next week.
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What: Report matter: Firm secures injunction against blockade allegedly put in place by receiver. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision
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- 2019-11-08 Publication
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