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Builders say they are losing €350k per week as injunction granted against protestors
Summary
In a High Court hearing on 1 April 2022, Collen Construction Limited sought an injunction against residents of Castleforbes Square and Liffey Trust/North Bank Apartments who had blocked access to its new 270‑bed hotel and office development at Castleforbes Business Park, Dublin 1. Collen claimed the blockade had caused it to lose €350,000 per week, citing 16 lost working days and ongoing financial harm. The company offered €75,000 to community projects, which was rejected, and the protest resumed on 23 March. The court, hearing a sworn statement from Collen's counsel, granted an ex‑parte injunction preventing five named residents and unknown persons from obstructing entry or exit of the site. The judge noted the protest was peaceful, allowed for talks, and warned residents that they could pursue their own legal action if they had concerns about dust, noise or nuisance. The injunction was adjourned for a week.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Builders say they are losing €350k per week as injunction granted against protestors. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- March 4th Hearing Or Sentence
- March 23rd Adjournment
- 2022-04-01 Publication
Why: The company, he said, was sustaining "significant financial losses" because of the blockade. CNI source report
Places mentioned
- High Court
- Castleforbes Business Park
- Sheriff Street
- Castleforbes Square
Topics
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