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High Court hears of anti-social behaviour after over 40 caravans in 'illegal occupation' of much-needed housing site
Summary
Salzagold Limited has applied to the High Court for an injunction to remove more than 40 caravans that have occupied its land at Graigcullen, Co. Laois, which is earmarked for a major housing development. The company alleges that the occupants, numbering over 150 people, have refused to leave and that the site has become a base for anti‑social behaviour. It claims the occupants have started large fires, dumped refuse, operated a tree‑cutting business without safety procedures, and engaged in joy‑riding and other dangerous vehicular activities. A local fire brigade recently had to extinguish a large fire on the site. The company also seeks an order against a spokesperson, Mr Hugh Doyle, and has obtained permission from Mr Justice Brian O'Moore to serve short notice of the injunction proceedings. The case is scheduled to return to court next week.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: High Court hears of anti-social behaviour after over 40 caravans in 'illegal occupation' of much-needed housing site. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision
When:
- 2022-07-22 Publication
Places mentioned
- High Court
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