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Pandemic sees liquidator appointed to plant hire business

Date
2020-03-26
Stage
Hearing Or Decision
Primary locality
Louth
County
Louth

Summary

The High Court heard that Covid‑19 had caused Brandon Plant Hire Ltd to become insolvent, with a debt of €934,000 and the loss of more than 30 jobs. The company, founded in 1997, had been profitable but faced cash‑flow problems, including unpaid work from Cairn Homes and difficulties complying with Irish Water regulations. An investor who had been expected to provide capital withdrew, and the firm incurred extra costs for additional workers and bad weather. Employees are on Covid‑19 protection notice. Directors were reportedly threatened by creditors who feared damage to works in progress. The court appointed Chartered Accountant Anthony Fitzpatrick as provisional liquidator to secure the firm's assets—tools, piping, JCB diggers, dumpers and excavation equipment—and to ensure fair distribution to creditors. The matter was adjourned to a hearing next month.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Pandemic sees liquidator appointed to plant hire business. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision

When:

Why: Counsel said that because of Covid-19, the investor was no longer interested in putting money into the firm, rendering it insolvent and unable to trade. CNI source report

Places mentioned

Court Venue
  • High Court
Secondary Mention

Topics

Stage Hearing Or Decision

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