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Injunction secured over 'illegal occupation' of housing lands by up to 40 caravans
Summary
A development company, Salzagold Limited, secured a High Court injunction against up to 40 caravans occupying a greenfield site in Graigcullen, Co. Laois, which the company claims is a large‑scale illegal occupation. Mr Justice Brian O'Moore granted the injunction, ordering the occupants to vacate the property pending a hearing. The judge expressed concern over alleged anti‑social behaviour, including the operation of a tree‑felling business without proper health and safety measures, the burning of refuse, and joy‑riding vehicles. He noted that the site had previously been occupied in March, with a small group leaving shortly after. The injunction remains in force until the hearing, and the court warned that non‑compliance would result in serious consequences. At the time of the hearing, no occupants appeared in court, and the company had served short notice of the proceedings on the alleged occupants.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Injunction secured over 'illegal occupation' of housing lands by up to 40 caravans. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision
When:
- 2022-07-27 Publication
Why: However, the company sought the injunction because it claims that the alleged illegal occupation, which commenced earlier this month, has turned its property into "a base for anti-social behaviour". CNI source report
Places mentioned
- High Court
Topics
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