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Homeless couple who camped out at council offices have been moved up housing list, court hears
Summary
In a High Court hearing on 9 July 2015, the court considered the case of Alan Murphy and his partner Kelly Gilsenan, a homeless couple who had camped out at South Dublin County Council offices in Tallaght to protest their accommodation situation. The council had obtained an injunction to remove them, which they complied with after two days. The couple had previously refused a temporary emergency accommodation offered by the council, citing its unsuitability, and had been living in a tent after their private rental was sold. They had a six‑year‑old son with asthma. The court heard that the council had moved the couple up the local authorities' housing list, recognising them as a family, but could not say when housing would be available. The council noted that 8,500 people were on the list and urged the couple to seek private accommodation for which they might be entitled to assistance.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Homeless couple who camped out at council offices have been moved up housing list, court hears. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision
When:
- 2015-07-09 Publication
Why: The injunction was granted late last month after the High Court was informed the couple refused an offer of temporary emergency accommodation from the local authority, because it was not suitable for their needs. CNI source report
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