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Receiver 'strongly denies' contempt claim by council

Date
2020-06-25

Stage
Hearing Or Decision

Primary locality
Dublin City

County
Dublin

Summary

The receiver, Mr Stephen Tennant, appointed by AIB Mortgage Banks and AIB in October 2016 to manage three Dublin properties at 100, 101 and 104 Seville Place, strongly denies Dublin City Council's claim that he is in contempt of court for failing to vacate the buildings. The council, which secured injunctions in October 2015 requiring the residents of the three fire‑trap properties to leave immediately, has now sought the receiver's attachment and possible committal to prison. Mr Tennant, represented by counsel Rossa Fanning SC, said he will fully contest the allegations and has sworn two affidavits outlining his position. The High Court adjourned the matter for a week to allow constructive talks between the receiver and the council, with the judge hoping the discussions will be productive. The council has received complaints of anti‑social behaviour from residents and cites fire‑safety deficiencies that could spread a fire rapidly in the four‑storey, 190‑year‑old buildings.