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High Court proceedings over Dublin flats are concluded

Summary

The High Court concluded proceedings that had required the evacuation of residents from a four‑storey building at 3 Kelly's Row, Dublin 1, which also includes 20 Dorset Street. The order, obtained by Dublin City Council, remains in force, preventing any occupation of the building until fire‑safety requirements are satisfied. The case involved owners Mr Frank Chatham of Arch Villas and Mr Joseph Simpson of Tara Green, who had previously consented to the order. The court noted that the building had been inspected on 11 May with no evidence of fire‑safety measures, and that the risk of fire was deemed "so serious" that use of the premises must be prohibited until remedial actions are taken. Mr Simpson, who represented himself, stated that tenants were being moved and that 95 % of the items listed in the fire‑safety notice had already been addressed in 2007 renovations, though outstanding issues were still being rectified.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: High Court proceedings over Dublin flats are concluded. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision

When:

• March 27th Other
• October 2014 Hearing Or Sentence
• May 11th Other
• May 1st Hearing Or Sentence
• 2015-05-21 Publication

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Stage Hearing Or Decision

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