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Challenge to council's decision on Iveagh Markets redevelopment
Summary
In a High Court case, several parties, including Iveagh Markets Hotels Ltd and businessman Martin Keane, challenge Dublin City Council's (DCC) decision to invalidate a planning application for redeveloping the Iveagh Markets site in Dublin's Liberties. The application, submitted in December 2019, proposed a distillery, restaurant, bakery, and a 128‑room four‑star hotel on the western side of Lambs Alley, and a 148‑room three‑star hotel with a hostel on the eastern side. DCC declared the application invalid on 17 January 2020, citing lack of legal interest and absence of a required letter of consent, asserting ownership of the land. The applicants argue that DCC's claim of ownership is disputed, noting a €888,816 payment made in 2006 that remains on deposit. They seek orders to quash DCC's decision, declare their sufficient interest, and claim DCC acted unreasonably and breached their rights. The judge granted permission ex‑parte and adjourned the case to October.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Challenge to council's decision on Iveagh Markets redevelopment. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision
When:
- January 17th Other
- 2020-06-15 Publication
Why: DCC, counsel said, had acted contrary to fair procedures and had failed to give an adequate reason for its decision. CNI source report
Case subjects
Applicant
Outcome: The judge adjourned the matter to a date in October.
Applicant
Outcome: The judge adjourned the matter to a date in October.
Places mentioned
- High Court
Topics
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