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Homeless couple agree to comply with injunction compelling them to leave council office

Summary

A couple, Alan Murphy and Kelly Gilsenan, who had been sleeping in a tent since becoming homeless, agreed to comply with a High Court injunction that ordered them to vacate South Dublin County Council's offices in Tallaght. The injunction was granted after the couple refused a temporary emergency accommodation offer, claiming it was unsuitable. They had previously refused to leave the council's premises, prompting the court to issue a temporary order. The judge warned of serious consequences for non‑compliance and granted the injunction on an ex‑parte basis. The matter was adjourned to mid‑July to allow the couple to reply to the council's claim. The injunction also applies to anyone aware of it, but the judge allowed the couple to attend the offices with advisers to resolve their accommodation issues.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Homeless couple agree to comply with injunction compelling them to leave council office. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision

When:

• 2015-06-29 Publication

Why: The order was granted after the High Court was informed the couple had refused an offer of temporary emergency accommodation from the local authority, because they say it was not suitable for their needs. CNI source report

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Stage Hearing Or Decision

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Read the original CNI report