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Lands at centre of long-running dispute handed over to receiver, court told

Summary

A bank‑appointed receiver, Mr George Maloney, has taken possession of land owned by Mr Paul O'Shea in Davidstown, Castledermot, Co Kildare, after a legal dispute that saw Mr O'Shea jailed for contempt of court. Mr Justice Paul Gilligan informed Mr O'Shea that he would face prison again unless he handed the land over to Mr Maloney by noon on Friday. Mr O'Shea had previously spent 15 days in jail following a finding that he had interfered with Mr Maloney's attempts to sell the land, but was released after agreeing to comply with court orders. Mr Maloney's lawyers claimed ongoing interference by Mr O'Shea and others, including anti‑eviction campaigner Ben Gilroy, prevented the receiver from taking possession. Mr Maloney alleged intimidation and verbal abuse on the land. Mr O'Shea denied obstructing the receiver. John Gleeson SC, for Mr Maloney, reported that the land was handed over at noon in compliance with court directions.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Lands at centre of long-running dispute handed over to receiver, court told. Procedural stage: sentence

When:

• September 2012 Incident
• March 2013 Hearing Or Sentence
• 2015-05-08 Publication

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